Photographing birds is a favorite winter pastime for many and I must admit that while I concentrate on the larger animals and waterfowl, I do enjoy photographing the visitors to the feeding station.
I usually like to have the entire bird in the photograph, but today I used the 500mm F4 with 1.4 extender attached at extremely close range for a change of pace.
Willard: That is very nice, great close-ups on the birds.
ReplyDeleteWe have a male cardinal who beats up our cat and takes his food. I didn't know they liked catfood, but this one seems too.
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Nice backyard shots! Love the Cardinal head close-up. Blue Skies.
ReplyDeleteThose are incredible shots of some beautiful birds. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWow! You can count every feather!
ReplyDeleteWOW.... two beauties here Willard... the Cardinals eye is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my place... my visiting as not been up to much of late... for that I'm sorry.
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Talk about closeups....fantastic! Love the colors and detail.
ReplyDeleteThis is the most awesome cardinal photo, Willard! Really nice! And the nuthatch is a beauty too.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful shots here Willard but I especially like the way you captured the cardinal.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots! I particularly like the 1st one :)
ReplyDeleteWilllard, you and Coy really know how to get close to the wildlife for some great shots. Like you I prefer big game, but I am just happy taking photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots.
I always look for the nuthatch but to date they have eluded me. As for the Cardinal is the elusive bird I will never see. Wonderful
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Both photos are spectacular, but that Cardinal shot makes me gasp every time I look at it! That photo is absolutely stunning, my friend. Absoluteley breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot bud. Keep up the good work.
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OH My Gosh. These are outstanding. I love the top one... It is sooooo cute.. :) :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images. They are almost macro shots Willard.
ReplyDeleteI stopped and read your blog and looked at the photograph. I just wanted you to know I think the birds look pretty good.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Willard.. thanks for sharing.. Fabulous job with the fast little nuthatch
ReplyDeleteThese are extremely nice Willard!
ReplyDeleteThey look so soft and furry in your pictures. You really got close.
So sorry for my late visit. It's just been a long few days. :)
One of the most beautiful cardinal photos I have ever seen - so crisp - love how he's tilting his head - and how his eye is focused. And the nuthatch was in great position!
ReplyDeleteYour birds are as wonderful as your deer! Just great.
ReplyDeleteWOW! that male Cardinal absolutely stunning this is the best picture I have ever seen of one !!!
ReplyDeleteThe Cardinal is awesome. Sometimes I find myself doing the same thing and forget how good the real close ups can be. Need to do some of both.
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