Julie and I were photographing an Amish farm in Indiana yesterday when I was startled by a bird sitting on a wire next to me. So next to me that I had to back up a step to get a focus with my 70-300 mm lens. I think it might have flown there because I had detected a movement in the corner of my eye.
It just sat there – and I wondered if it was distressed by my presence. I knew I should walk away, but I really wanted a photo first. Usually small birds don’t sit still long enough for me to get sharp photos.
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I think you have a new little friend here…a very sweet capture, Pat!
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Thanks, Susan.
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You nailed it on this one – glad it decided to pose for you for a minute
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LOL – Sometimes I have more luck than talent. Being at the right place at the right time with a stunned bird next to me. How lucky is that? The talent was knowing how to use my long lens for a closeup without having to move too much.
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How amazing. I am never quick enough to photograph birds well.
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Me, neither. This one just sat there for me. Go figure.
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You think it wasn’t well?
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I worried about that. It was just out of the nest and didn’t have strong enough wings or wasn’t well.
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You didn’t hear its parents yelling at you?
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No – that was another strange part. There was no screeching or dive bombing. And it was at the edge of the road and horse coral so not under any tree. I wondered if it was a barn swallow but it seemed a little big for that. I’m not familiar with baby birds.
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Very odd. Let’s hope an ornithologist comes up with an explanation.
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Nice one! I’ve never managed to get things ready in time to photograph birds. So you were definitely better at this than I am 🙂
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Just this once! 😀
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Hmm…maybe it is planning a modeling career and need a photo for its portfolio. 🙂 Nice photo!
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The bird gets more credit than I do. 😀 Thanks for the visit and comment, Charlie.
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