And now for something a little different

from the Downy's I've been posting over the past couple of weeks. We actually had some decent sunlight today! And the birds were out in force. I was able to get a little time in with the camera and really enjoyed the nice weather. It was even seasonable temps today too!

That little Tufted is one of my favourite birds but rarely get one myself. This one is a beauty Dave.

Two very nice shots!!

great exposure on the black-capped. Man, those little guys faces are tough to get!

dave

Nice shots

Joe F.N. wrote in post #9407773
That little Tufted is one of my favourite birds but rarely get one myself. This one is a beauty Dave.

Thank you Joe. They are an "active" bird, no doubt!

ducklabdad wrote in post #9408079
Two very nice shots!!

Thank you for the comments. I appreciate them.

snyderman wrote in post #9408167
great exposure on the black-capped. Man, those little guys faces are tough to get!

dave

Thanks Dave. Neither the Chickadee and Titmouse stay in one place for very long. And the Chickadee's black and white coloring adds another challenge to getting an acceptable shot for sure!

artyman wrote in post #9409626
Nice shots

Thank you Ken.

I must have missed this one Dave.

I like the Titmouse a lot and the Chickadee is nice as well. The Chickadee has some hot spots around the cheeks (255 in CS3) but the exposure on the blacks is great.

Great captures Dave......both of these are such fun to have hanging around.

Both are beauties, Dave.

Dave,

We done, enjoy these lil fellows myself, you captured them nicely, your processing looks good as well...

Dan

Excellent shots Dave, I really like the chickadee's details... unfortunately, I never get to see the "tufted one" in my area.

db

Duane N wrote in post #9412243
I must have missed this one Dave.

I like the Titmouse a lot and the Chickadee is nice as well. The Chickadee has some hot spots around the cheeks (255 in CS3) but the exposure on the blacks is great.

Agreed. You've been posting some real nice yardbird shots Dave.

Kenn

Duane N wrote in post #9412243
I must have missed this one Dave.

I like the Titmouse a lot and the Chickadee is nice as well. The Chickadee has some hot spots around the cheeks (255 in CS3) but the exposure on the blacks is great.

Thanks Duane. I appreciate your input. Black and white colored birds, and especially ones like the Chickadee with such bright whites and deep blacks, make for a real challenge. But I am learning with each one and having fun. And your help along the way is appreciated.

Shar824 wrote in post #9412338
Great captures Dave......both of these are such fun to have hanging around.

Thanks Sharon. They are enjoyable birds to watch and photograph.

sparker1 wrote in post #9412926
Both are beauties, Dave.

Thanks for the comments Stan.

CanaHolic wrote in post #9413466
Dave,

We done, enjoy these lil fellows myself, you captured them nicely, your processing looks good as well...

Dan

Thanks for the words of encouragement Dan. I appreciate it.

dbriz wrote in post #9413637
Excellent shots Dave, I really like the chickadee's details... unfortunately, I never get to see the "tufted one" in my area.

db

Thanks Dave.

kenn3d wrote in post #9413640
Agreed. You've been posting some real nice yardbird shots Dave.

Kenn

Thank you for the words of encouragement Kenn