So what do you do on a grey Monday when you’re retired? Well, apart from taking a break from decorating your kitchen (though I believe the modern phrase is upcycling), you take pictures of the birds on the feeder from the warmth of your lounge out of the window. And, yes, that is a little snow you can see falling on the photos. It’s going to be a long winter for our little feathered friends.
You’re welcome Jet. We always enjoy seeing them come and go, especially the more rare ones, like the Nuthatch and the Crested tit. (I’m never quite sure what the crest is for – it looks cute but a little comical at the same time). We also spotted a green woodpecker the other day (which is unusual) but it was too quick for me to capture a decent image. Maybe next time… 🙂
See also this post from February https://alittlebitoutoffocus.com/2018/02/28/birds-in-winter/. Happily the summer is equally a lot warmer than the UK and I think you may be quite interested to read this post: https://alittlebitoutoffocus.com/2018/06/19/butterflies/
As I have said to other bloggers the main thing is patience, be in their zone, watch their movements and take it slowly. Sometimes, especially with a new or rare species, it’s easy to get carried away and rush in to try and get a shot. Unlike birds most butterflies will allow you to get quite close. I’m still learning but hopefully improving, I think my butterfly images have got better as I now take my time and enjoy it.
I think you’re right. I tend to ‘stalk’ them with slow, gradual steps towards them. I take a picture from afar just in case they take flight and then more as I close in. Sometimes I’m surprised how close you can get. I only use a point and shoot camera mind you, so I’m often holding it at arms length and hoping for the best! My old Lumix was great for close-ups (lost it in Oz) but my ‘new’ Sony DSC-WX500 is OK. For me, it’s an equal mixture of the flowers, the butterflies, the scenery and the walk/exercise. 😊
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