It was a dismal, grey, damp day today. Constant drizzle and no chance of any photos at lunchtime. I was at my computer at work during the afternoon, and noticed some birdsong outside my window. Several bluetits were flitting around in the tree outside, brightening the gloom. Could I get any shots? Tricky. The part of the window that opens touches the tree canopy, so doesn't really open more than a couple of inches. And opening it would scare them away. Plus there's one of those sun filters on the glass which darkens everything even further. But the little beauties were inches away!
I gave in, turned off the internal lights to reduce reflection, got out the camera, cranked up to ISO 800 and fired away. Here's the results after a little software tweaking.
SittingFox
30 Mar 2007That's impressive! :up:
I haven't even touched my camera today 🙁
But your pictures do go to show that with a little effort even the most dismal days can produce results.
anonymous
30 Mar 2007Zachary writes:
Some really nice, crisp, saturated shots!
Dudley
30 Mar 2007:up:
KayFour
31 Mar 2007I love your bird pictures… almost as much as the fox pictures.
Words
31 Mar 2007Adele,
You wouldn't be able to fit the tamron in my office! And I don't blame you for not going out with it today.
Words
31 Mar 2007Kay
Thanks. I must admit I'm having fun with the birds. Most of them are completely new to me. I simply never used to notice them.
Flying Red Fox Blog
31 Mar 2007I have been having fun trying to take Blue Tits too yesterday, i got a couple of good shots, they seem to be more confident when its cloudy for some reason:)
The reason why iam up at this hour, iam off to Gatwick soon as Mum and Dad return today so off to the Airport in a while to see them.:P
ALLY_G
31 Mar 2007Very cute, the little bird. Great photos!!! :up:
Words
31 Mar 2007Jags
Yes, they're my photos 🙂
You have amazing birds in Australia. Much more exotic than we generally find over here. Not just the kookaburras but the absolutely astonishing Lyre Bird. (I've been looking for an excuse to post that link for ages.)
JagsTreehouse
31 Mar 2007I didn't realize the Lyre Bird was Australian!
See, I learn something every day!
Have a lovely day over there in the U.K.
While over here in Sydney it's almost midnight, but it's Saturday!!!
No alarm tomorrow ~ yes!
JagsTreehouse
31 Mar 2007Lovely shots of the birds!
Did you take these pics yourself?
I don't think we have those in Australia, well I certainly haven't seen any… We have other pretty birds plus a few kookaburras with their unique laugh….