the thrush and his shadow

Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 30 September 2008 in Animal & Insect.

11/17

I must have spent 15 mins sitting on the ground taking photos of this thrush (different from the other one) again with people looking at me like I was mad. I probably took 15 photos but just picked two for this series will probably throw some in later when have got no new photos. Again he was quite happy to pose and so beautiful
May be away for a couple of days so thanks to all who respond to these photos and I will catch up when I get back

I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes

Comments (22)

Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia

Is this the little guy in the bird bath Deb, he's come out now to warm himself in the sun? You two had quite a connection going hey! Well done, I love him!

30 Sep 2008 5:46am

@Kylie Greenan: He was a different one to the one in the bath Kylie. But for some reason all the thrushes were keen to be photographic models that day

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

just gorgeous!! and he does look so friendly! he has his head cocked as if the two of you were having a sort of discussion! marvelously captured Deb! hope you time away is beautiful! see you upon your return!!

30 Sep 2008 5:53am

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

SUPERB

30 Sep 2008 6:17am

One from Açores, Portugal

Very beautiful image, good composition, a step that requires much patience and waiting. Congratulations!

30 Sep 2008 6:39am

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

How wonderful, he looks almost green with the brightness of the grass around him. Well captures J:-))

30 Sep 2008 6:47am

Anthony from Bielefeld, Germany

It seems that all birds in New Zealand like having their photo taken.Lucky you !!
Really nice shot,spot on focusing.

30 Sep 2008 7:58am

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

Lovely shot.

30 Sep 2008 9:04am

akarui from Kagoshima, Japan

Nice picture of that bird.

30 Sep 2008 9:13am

Iris from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Well done Debby at capturing him so well.

30 Sep 2008 11:50am

JJ from Jersey City, United States

well worth the 15 minutes to capture this wonderful lighting, lush colors on the grass so beautiful

As for people looking at you or any of us strangely when we are so focused on getting a shot, I think its something we have to get used to as we are not likely to stop, well I'm not and am getting better about not worrying about what others think

30 Sep 2008 12:58pm

Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom

Poor little dab,worn out from all that washing ,I think youv'e got a trained thrush there. Magic shots.

30 Sep 2008 2:46pm

leslie from norwich, United Kingdom

Oh Debbie you are so lucky to get such fantastic images like these --- well done

30 Sep 2008 3:02pm

@leslie: Thanks very much Leslie we are lucky to be able to have this area in Chch to encourage the birdlife in the city

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Great shot, the detail of the bird is fantastic. I particularly like the sharpness of the grass and the composition of the shadow.

30 Sep 2008 3:30pm

willow from Chelsea, United States

Great shot of this little guy (and his shadow)!

30 Sep 2008 3:49pm

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

He's such a tiny beauty, well done Debbie :)

30 Sep 2008 4:34pm

Peter Knoop from Antwerp, Belgium

Very cute. Excellent sharpness.

30 Sep 2008 6:24pm

Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand

full of character this one, well captured D,love his eyebrow!

30 Sep 2008 7:59pm

Emily Ng from Adelaide, Australia

love the inqusitive look on this lil fellow. i think ur 15mins was worth it to capture the shots u liked =) great DOF

1 Oct 2008 1:04am

@Emily Ng: Thanks very much emily for the visit and the comments

Elisa from Massachusetts, United States

great capture!!

1 Oct 2008 2:09am

Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica

Awesome capture!

1 Oct 2008 3:56am

Magda from Vancouver, Canada

He sure is beautiful! You captured excellent detail of his feathers - not easy to do! I enjoy bird watching myself and have hard time getting that "perfect" photo! ;)

1 Oct 2008 5:45am

@Magda: Thanks Magda. I also spend alot of time trying to get that perfect photo. I don't think that its really possible but I'm sure we all enjoy trying

StarCosmosBleu from Bedford.Qc, Canada

Beautiful shot...nice tones and details

4 Oct 2008 4:31pm

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