Monday, April 25, 2011

Red-Winged Blackbird II

Here is the look back pose I promised to upload. Taken at the same time as my last post. I am hoping to go over to the FW Nature Center this week to look for some warblers and other spring migrants. I am particularly hoping to find northern parula and black and white warblers and photograph them if possible! For now though I hope you like this image!

Image Data:
1/400s. | f/8 | ISO 200
580EX II + Better Beamer
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Red-Winged Blackbird

I went to the reservoir on Monday evening in hopes of getting some coot or grebe images, but had no luck. Instead, I got some good shots of this juvenile (I am guessing) red-winged blackbird. I was happy to add a few images to my collection of this species, since I did not really have any great shots yet. I will post a look behind pose in a day or two. Spring migration is in full swing here with reports of painted buntings, dickcissel, warblers and shorebirds being seen around the metroplex, I hope I can get out to a few of the locations in the next week.

Image Data:
1/400s. | f/8 | ISO 400
580EX II + Better Beamer
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Friday, April 8, 2011

Pied-Billed Grebe

This is another image taken on the same day as my last post. Among the ducks that came close to where I was positioned, a pied-billed grebe was one of them and I was very happy to get a few images of it as I did not have any decent ones before. I was really kicking myself for not having my flash with me to help deal with the bright afternoon light. I seem to learn lessons the hard way, always be prepared!

Image Data:
1/640s. | f/8 | ISO 400
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Blue-Winged Teal

I went over to the reservoir yesterday afternoon to photograph some of the ducks that are still around. I waded about 10 or so feet into the chilly water and positioned myself next to some reeds and covered myself with camo netting. I did not have to wait long before a flock of coots and some teal started to get close allowing me to get some images. Unfortunately the light was not at its best and by the time it was getting better, the ducks started moving to the other end of the lake. I got a couple of keeper images but want to go back and try again in some better light. Next time I will take some bread or corn to try and lure them close when the light is right.

Image Data:
1/800s. | f/8 | ISO 400
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