The Reason Why

[jeffashman]

I've always been interested in photography, from the time my grandfather gave me an Agfa half-frame in the 70's onward, but I never took it seriously; it was on and off. Then the pandemic and work-from-home, and then Texas froze over, literally, and my interest was rekindled. These two shots, of a robin, and a pair of waxwings, sealed it for me.
RobinInTree by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr
CedarWaxwingPair by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

 

[rambler]

Wonderful!

 

[jeffashman]

Thanks!


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[Jeff15]

Lovely shots.....

 

[jeffashman]

Lovely shots.....

Thank you!


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[smoke665]

Of the two, the 2nd is the best, quite good actually. You have a good exposure and whether by accident or purpose a good composition.

 

[K9Kirk]

Everything about #2 is better. Lovely birds.

 

[jeffashman]

Of the two, the 2nd is the best, quite good actually. You have a good exposure and whether by accident or purpose a good composition.

Thank you! At the time, I was using P mode. The day was overcast with flurries. I was intrigued by how they seem to glow at the belly region, which is how they actually look. The original was larger, and I cropped away the excess. I used the position of the two birds and the brand as a guide. (f/7.1 1/500 1000 300mm)


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[jeffashman]

Everything about #2 is better. Lovely birds.

Thank you!


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