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.
gdare
9 Mar 2010Pheasant flying is absolute winner of a day :yes:
studio41
9 Mar 2010boy!, 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.
Words
10 Mar 2010Erwin, thanks!
Words
10 Mar 2010Darko, yes I was pleased to get that single usable shot. I see them a lot, but rarely close; and never close and in flight.
Words
10 Mar 2010Lois, thanks!
Words
10 Mar 2010Jill, 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.
cakkleberrylane
10 Mar 2010A wonderful collection of excellent shots!
studio41
10 Mar 2010I go back and forth with the cold- seems I've walked much less this winter than last for some reason.
SittingFox
10 Mar 2010Great 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
12 Mar 2010Anonymous writes:
Your photos are so beautifully clear – what wonderful pictures!!
— Marilyn
Cynthia23
12 Mar 2010Another nice day, thanks for enduring the cold for the photos!! :up:
Words
13 Mar 2010Marilyn, thanks!
Words
13 Mar 2010Jill, 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.
Words
13 Mar 2010Thanks Cynthia!
Words
13 Mar 2010Adele, thanks. I was very pleased to get the pheasant. One of those shots I've wanted for a long time.
Ukwildlife
17 Mar 2010Great photos – Im yet to pull off a pheasant in flight shot, despite a few good efforts
Words
21 Mar 2010Neil, pheasants are absurdly tricky. I had about 8 blurs plus that one semi-sharp shot. Pheasants are huge, but I find skylarks easier!
studio41
27 Apr 2010Originally posted by Words:
sorry to learn this… hope you healed quickly.
Words
27 Apr 2010It's ok.. still not quite right, but it's not a problem.
Wulpen
19 Oct 2012The beauty of nature great shots