I went for a walk in the woods today and, as you can see from the header picture, I managed to get a photograph of a Nuthatch. It took some doing, I’ve discarded around 20 blurred images and another 20 photos of an empty table. They really are flighty birds.
The morning looked hopeful, with sunlight and a number of great lighting effects behind the clouds. By the time I reached Rufford Abbey the light had, of course gone. It did reappear a couple of times, mainly at the wrong time and in the wrong place.
There were a few other birds about but I failed in my attempts to photograph a variety of tits and waterfowl. I had been hoping to get some shots of swans, with reflections, but that was doomed by a lack of swans. There were a few of this year’s cygnets about but they didn’t come close enough for an attempt.
One of the few subjects that did benefit from the lighting was the bed of teasels. They also have the advantage of not moving much.
Worth the perseverance with the Nuthatch!
It worked out well – thank goodness for digital photography!
Those are beautiful photos, Quercus, especially the teasel which looks very artistic.
Thanks _ I was pleased when the sun came out just at the right time.
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Beautiful teasels and I am so jealous of your nuthatch!
We are lucky having so many woodlands about – all you need is a handful of bird food and patience. 🙂
A nuthatch is always a treat. Thank you.
Yes, it’s difficult to have a bad day when you get a picture of a Nuthatch.
I am still regularly ‘stuck’ with photographing flowers instead of birds. Other than on the beach in Florida, my bird photos are universally as you describe your rejected ones.
If I was on the beach in Florida I’m not sure I’d bother with photography. 🙂
Ah, but my Mom has a winter place in Florida, and we manage to visit her briefly most years. Sometimes the camera manages to come along!
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Very nice indeed! Love the word “teasel” and the look of them, too.
They used to be used for raising the nap in cloth making and are still used for feeding birds and flower arranging. 🙂
Is that where the word “teasel” comes from, do you think? Teasing the nap out of cloth?
I’ve always assumed so, though that is no guarantee. 🙂
Excellent photos – never mind the duds – you are not using film any more
Yes, that thought makes me happy. No film, no developing, no waiting, no stickers on the prints… 🙂
Lovely pictures.
Thank you.
You’re welcome.
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Your bird pictures are fabulous. I love the nuthatch and the little robin (?) And the teasels are lovely in the light, aren’t they?
Thank you. The light just came right for the teasels – right place, right time, right direction. 🙂
Lovely photographs.
Thank you. Sorry for the late reply – I found some of your comments in Spam when I was checking for something else. 🙂
No problem. Better late than never. ☺☺
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