The Songbird Studio

[coastalconn]

I set up a nice little bird studio in my backyard for days when I can't find raptors. Here are a few. Thanks for looking and comments welcome..

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Carolina Wren 11_22 2 by krisinct- Thanks for 3 Million + views!, on Flickr

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Tufted Titmouse 11_22 by krisinct- Thanks for 3 Million + views!, on Flickr

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Carolina Wren 11_22 1 by krisinct- Thanks for 3 Million + views!, on Flickr

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Blue Jay 11_22 by krisinct- Thanks for 3 Million + views!, on Flickr

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Blue Jay 11_21 2 by krisinct- Thanks for 3 Million + views!, on Flickr

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Male Cardinal 11_21 by krisinct- Thanks for 3 Million + views!, on Flickr

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House Sparrow in flight 1 11_20 by krisinct- Thanks for 3 Million + views!, on Flickr

 

[D-B-J]

And what does a bird studio entail? A flash pre-aimed and powered at set locations? Nice shots, regardless!

 

[coastalconn]

And what does a bird studio entail? A flash pre-aimed and powered at set locations? Nice shots, regardless!

Nope, just some various perches in natural light with good background separation. No flash at all.. A tripod (the only place I use one), warm clothing and a travel mug of coffee

 

[Rick50]

#4 & #5. Love the Blue Jay!

 

[Hunter58]

Nice set. I can't seem to get a good shot of my Carolina Wren.

 

[jsecordphoto]

Nice! I've been waiting to set something up until December once the bears start hibernating, don't want them getting at the feeders

 

[baturn]

Excellent all, but #1 and #2 for me.

 

[WesternGuy]

Kris, great shots. I like the bokeh that you have in all of them except the cardinal. That one, I think having the red leaves as part of the background is a bit distracting as I am not quite sure where my eyes are supposed to go - still it is an interesting ideas - background with parts that match the subject. My favourite is #2. Have you had any snowy owls your way yet this year?

WesternGuy

 

[Designer]

All fantastic! Thank you! No flash, yet amazing light!

 

[dannylightning]

great set

 

[coastalconn]

Thank you everyone!

Kris, great shots. I like the bokeh that you have in all of them except the cardinal. That one, I think having the red leaves as part of the background is a bit distracting as I am not quite sure where my eyes are supposed to go - still it is an interesting ideas - background with parts that match the subject. My favourite is #2. Have you had any snowy owls your way yet this year?

WesternGuy

The cardinal just sort of had that Christmas card kind of vibe to it. I had mixed feelings also. But thought it was different.. I don't do may "environmental" type shots. No Snowies here yet, they are all up my MSnowy and BillM still, but I am getting reports there might be another explosion this year, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed..

 

[goooner]

Very nice, great shots!

 

[Raj_55555]

love that bluejay portrait and the motion blur in that sparrow in flight, amazing as always

 

[annamaria]

Very nice shots Kris.

 

[JacaRanda]

All beautiful and would look lovely on any wall.