CRITTER DAY THURSDAYS -- Let the Games Begin...
posted by micki at 11/30/2006 09:28:00 AM
Thursday, November 30, 2006
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- Name: micki
- Location: United States
No digital photography here folks. Only film, all the time. No post processing. I shoot it, I have it developed, I scan the print, I post it. It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted, despite the ease with which you could copy them. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one. Weapons of Choice: * Minolta 7000 * Minolta 9000 *Minolta Dynax 9 * Konica Minolta 70 *Minolta x-700 * Minolta AL-F Rangefinder *1958 Minolta Autocord *Holga *holgamod Holga *PIX Panorama Toy Camera *Polaroid One Step Close Up Lenses: Too many too list, just read the stats for each shot I post Scanner: Epson 4990 Perfection Photo Favorite Films: * Kodak Tri-X * Fuji Superia * Ilford HP5+ -- Goal: To make the best exposure possible, on film. A Theme a Day *Sunday – Take A Guess *Macro Mondays *A Glimpse of My Town Tuesdays *Wednesday's Colors *Thursday's Critter *Unique Film and/or Camera Fridays *Saturday – Anything goes
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Camera - Konica Minolta 70
Film - Fuji Superia ISO 100
Shutter Speed - 1/30
Aperture Setting - f-6.7 Program Mode
Lens - Sigma 170-500mm zoom lens @ 500mm
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
Thanks for all the great comments yesterday. :o) They are all appreciated and cherished.
As a matter of fact, for those of you who mentioned, I have set up an account over at aminus3, and hope to have that blog up and running by the end of next weekend. The pictures will be the same as I put up here, and we’ll see how things go. I might switch over to there exclusively eventually. The kids are off school work for the next four weeks starting Monday, so I should have some time to get a few things done during the month. (I homeschool, for those who don’t know, and we take one month off in the summer and one month off during the holidays instead of having the entire summer off. It’s better in oh so many ways.)
Last week for Critter Day Thursdays, I posted a photo of one of the deer that visits our yard on occasion. After she lazily strolled off, I walked over the bird feeder to see what I could shoot. Oh these birds, they are so afraid of me. I knew I’d only have a few minutes once they realized I was there and would just sit in the holly tree yelling at me until I left them alone. I got as close to the feeder as the lens would allow, framed up, prefocused and waited. One lone tufted titmouse made a quick flight down, grabbed a black oil sunflower seed, posed for like a micro second, (1/30th I see from my stats above) and flew off. That was it, one shot, and no returns until I was inside and the lens was put away. But as the weather gets colder, the birds will get hungrier and we’ll see what wins out…cautiousness or hunger. I’m hoping hunger and that I get some great bird shots this winter. Need to get the flash out, too, to add some pop to their eyes. I also have a feeder hanging by the patio doors to shoot from inside on those blustery cold mornings. I need to clean the glass on that door really well – inside and out.
Great catch - even the pose and expression on the bird seems to say, "Now's your chance!"
funny coal tit (or blue) you took here Micki
Just in front of my window kitchen, i installed a bird table where i put some food. I like to watch the birds eating granes.
Some blue an coal tits, robins and sparrows are coming.
have a nice day
A very likeable photo, you have had much ability to catch the suitable moment. Greetings
certainly looks pumped up and ready to go....ur shofting to aminus3 as well?....im thinking about it and wouldnt think for too long if shutterchance allowed me to export my pics....8.25/10
Great capture with a questioning look.
Wish I had our birdfeeder still. The neighbor cat seemed to think I was providing a banquet for him. The other visitors the seed feeding station brought out were very large mice or I hate to say it rats. I'm not in to those critters so it was bye bye feeder.
These little birds are so precious and alert and all the more rewarding when you can get a shot like this. Love the bold stance!
Catching the bird at the feeder? Awesome! With some of these timing shots you have, you must really be ready to shoot at all times!
Great shot. I was just out at our bird feeder yesterday trying to capture some of the little birds fluffed up trying to stay warm.
Very cool shot, Micki. Good capture.
The bird looks like he knows what going on! Great shot!
Micki, that is a great shot. Those guys are tough to get a shot of. They only stay put for just long enough to grab the seed, then they are off. I've tried, unsuccessfully MANY times. I've yet to get a good shot of a tufted titmouse or a chickadee.
Way to go!
Lovely capture.
Great capture Micki. That bird was certainly keeping an eye on you. Great looking bird feeder you have there.
Umm if you post the URL to the new site we could all go check it out and give you feed back :-)
I know somedays i can't even get in to your site here ;-(
why is it good things always go down hill! blah!!!!
Love your birdie!
great catch! perfect timing
Aww...Great capture Micki!
Hi Micki, This is a lovely shot and I look forward to seeing if they overcome their shyness when theor bellies are rumbbling
What I love most is the expressions of the birds. It's like a kid caught by his mom with the box of cookies.
haha,, funny, Lovely timing here... Cheers, and see you around sometimes
great shot, very nice
Great shot Micki, love it!
I like the cold black eyes of a seed eater
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