A small selection of shots taken over the past couple of days. I've been enjoying the sunshine, but not the bitterly cold wind that has accompanied it.
I'll start with my favourite from yesterday. I've photographed plenty of these on the ground, but they are surprisingly fast in the air. This was the only decent shot I managed as it shot out of the long grass.
Pheasant in flight
A small flock of linnets was swooping along the edge of the fields, swirling around and coming back down to rest.
Linnets
I was back in roughly the same location this morning. It was just as cold, but this little lamb didn't seem too bothered. After all, it has a nice warm coat.
Several geese were out and about as well.
And high in a tree, a goldfinch perched and watched.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 40D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.
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Pheasant flying is absolute winner of a day :yes:
boy!, you have been very busy! these are great shots!!
"but not the bitterly cold wind that has accompanied it." it has been altogether different here- but this hasn't stopped you from finding the beauty out there.
Erwin, thanks!
Darko, yes I was pleased to get that single usable shot. I see them a lot, but rarely close; and never close and in flight.
Lois, thanks!
Jill, I don't mind the cold too much, if the sky is clear and the light good. It makes a change after all the rain we had.
A wonderful collection of excellent shots!
I go back and forth with the cold- seems I've walked much less this winter than last for some reason.
Great shot of the pheasant! Difficult birds to photograph in flight, not least because they're in the habit of taking off in a great rush and then vanishing.
It's cold here; snow is forecast, but it hasn't fallen yet.
Anonymous writes:
Your photos are so beautifully clear – what wonderful pictures!!
— Marilyn
Another nice day, thanks for enduring the cold for the photos!! :up:
Marilyn, thanks!
Jill, my walking will be a bit constrained for the next few days. I managed to sprain my ankle so am going to have to take it easy for a while.
Thanks Cynthia!
Adele, thanks. I was very pleased to get the pheasant. One of those shots I've wanted for a long time.
Great photos – Im yet to pull off a pheasant in flight shot, despite a few good efforts
Neil, pheasants are absurdly tricky. I had about 8 blurs plus that one semi-sharp shot. Pheasants are huge, but I find skylarks easier!
Originally posted by Words:
sorry to learn this… hope you healed quickly.
It's ok.. still not quite right, but it's not a problem.
The beauty of nature great shots