Sunday, 17 January 2010

Nice light

I honestly didn't think I would get chance to post this weekend, one I have been working and two it is unbelievably dull at the moment, however just around 2.30 the sun came out.

Being really low in the sky still isn't the best but can sometimes like today give a really nice golden light.

I managed to get a few shots of my garden visitors before it started to go dull again.

Here are the shots I managed. First shot is a Bluetit.

Secondly a Goldfinch.
And finally a Nuthatch, we have had a pair coming and going all day.

All photos taken with a Nikon D70 + Sigma 170-500mm

Nothing like the numbers of birds visiting which we have had in previous years, but theres still plenty of time.

Still no sightings of Waxwings locally :(

Mike.
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12 comments:

  1. Warren BakerSunday, 17 January 2010 at 11:06:00 GMT-8

    I had a go at photographing Blue Tits toady Mike, didn't turn out as well as yours did though. :-)

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  2. holdingmomentsSunday, 17 January 2010 at 11:29:00 GMT-8

    Some excellent shots there Mike. Really like that Blue Tit.

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  3. ChrisSunday, 17 January 2010 at 11:32:00 GMT-8

    Hi Mike,
    Wow man you did not get too many shots but these are splendid! I'd like to get some like this nowadays, but the weather is terrible around here, no snow but a lot of rain! I love the blue tit picture a lot, not so easy to do!

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  4. Bob BushellSunday, 17 January 2010 at 11:56:00 GMT-8

    They are fantastic pictures. It is nice to be back, photographing, while it lasts.

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  5. MikeSunday, 17 January 2010 at 11:57:00 GMT-8

    Thanks Guys,
    Warren, I am very close tho and like you said in your post it is dull so much. :(
    Cheers Chris I got loads of pics I have only kept about 8, the beauty of digital :)
    Mike.

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  6. JRandSueSunday, 17 January 2010 at 14:37:00 GMT-8

    Outstanding Mike,brill photography.

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  7. Grant MarcusSunday, 17 January 2010 at 22:58:00 GMT-8

    Mike

    I love the shot of the blue tit, we have an ashy tit nesting close to the lodge but never sits still ..again great shot

    Grant

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  8. ShirleyMonday, 18 January 2010 at 03:50:00 GMT-8

    Wonderful shots Mike, it really does go to show how lighting just makes a shot. With us it’s morning light (a very short time slot) on a coral barked tree that draws me outside as it did yesterday. I was photographing the blue tits too :-D

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  9. MaryMonday, 18 January 2010 at 07:01:00 GMT-8

    Lovely! You do know how to do things with light that I can't even imagine. My homebirds are always in bad light....close to the house on the north side....which can get frustrating.

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  10. UnknownSaturday, 23 January 2010 at 10:21:00 GMT-8

    Lovely shots Mike...like the Blue Tit.

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  11. 2sweetnsaxyMonday, 25 January 2010 at 13:59:00 GMT-8

    Wow, these are wonderful! Love the lighting and colors of the backgrounds. Man, I've missed your photos.

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  12. sandySunday, 7 February 2010 at 08:34:00 GMT-8

    I just found your blog and so glad I did, gorgeous photos.

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THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS, MIKE.

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