Daily Pics Volumn 46

Nice pics guys.!

Hi Swampfire, You'll see my answer to your question in the old thread. :-)

"I am the king of this tree and feeders!"

reflecting on the day's events....

Knock wood; I haven't seen any flocks of Starlings in my yard this year but I think its

thanks to the crack team "Coopers & Sharpshin".

Very nice pics indiana!

Thanks Pelle!
Unfortunately, the turkeys weren't quite so photogenic.... it is so funny seeing those turkeys in the back!!

Beautiful pics, TL, and everyone! I wonder if I may see Spotted Towhee around here. The Cornell website says I'm in their range, but I don't think I've ever seen one. Does anyone know if they're common in TX? Also, when it says the winter range, what months does that mean?

Here is the only bird I took a picture of since yesterday.

Oh tigerlily, I meant to ask, is that a band I see on the right leg of the Spotted Towhee?

LOL, I have one similiar to that. (African Congo Grey).

Whats his name?

I thought this shot was kinda cool... kinda like "a bird's eye view"

Your Right! Neat!

I got a lttle better one of some GF.

Very nice nanny!!

PK, I don't think so. It's just the way the light is hitting the last ridge on his foot.

Here's a wet Scrub Jay, trying to get warm.

Tigerlily, your photos are beautiful. I'm curious about what type of camera you use-everything is so clear and perfect!

I'm also anxiously awaiting to see more photos from Pelle's new camera and lens . . .
Deb

This message was edited Dec 31, 2007 8:27 PM

Camera is a Canon 30D w/ 70-300mm lens.

Thanks, but all my pics aren't that nice. I have many, many rejects, especially those taken in low light situations.

Hi Deb (DMurray), You'll have to wait a while to see pics of mine from my new camera because I'm just learning it.

So far I'm very happy w/ the colors.

Seems like an comfortable camera to use and I love the fact that their manual is easy to understand.

Obviously a Red_tailed Hawk.

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Ah, but Tigerlily, haven't you heard the saying that the only difference between a pro photographer and an amatuer photographer is that the pro has already disposed of all the rejects? I have a camera kind of like Pelle's-Canon Rebel XT and have a lot of trouble with low light as well. It seems as though my favorite birds come to the feeders at dawn or dusk and I've been trying to get good photos of them but have such problems between the noise and low shutter speeds. I have a noise reducing program but that doesn't really fix the shutter speed issue! I hate being tied down to a tripod but it may come to that.

Pelle, Canon does have pretty good manuals. Have you checked out the Digital Rebel tutorials on their website? They're very good. I would also recommend a book (that I can't seem to find right now-it must be downstairs) Anyway, it's the Digital Rebel Digital Field Guide (or something similar) by Charlotte Lowrie. I think they have one that covers your newer model Rebel. I got it at Amazon and it's great! I've learned a lot from it. Anyway, enjoy your new toy-you have my dream lens, by the way!
Happy New Year-
Deb

This Western Bluebird played hide and seek but finally came out where I could get a pic or two.

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Nice adel!


Hi Deb, Thanks for the info! I'm already thinking of additional lenses in the future,lol.

This is not one of my pics. It was e-mailed to me.

LOL, Yes I've seen that one recently.

Thanks for posting it!

Nice pics everyone!

Adel, that pic is too funny! LOL ;-) Thanks for sharing it!


Yesterday and today, I've been trying out my new camera! ;-)

Closeup of Dee 12/31/07 1:38 pm


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Male Downy 12/30/07 2:50 pm

Female RBW and GF 12/30/07 2:53 pm

GF 12/31/07 2:02 pm

Great pics Marilynbeth.

Female Cardinal 12/30/07 2:48 pm

Thanks Adel!


GF 12/31/07 2:01 pm

Dee 12/31/07 1:59 pm

GF's 12/30/07 2:39 pm

Downy with a peanut! 12/30/07 2:43 pm

Lots of Finches! 12/30/07 2:52 pm

Female RBW munching with two GF's 12/30/07 2:53 pm

Tufted Titmouse with a BOSS! 12/31/07 1:34 pm

DH took this pic of a WBN with my camera. 12/31/07 3:27 pm