Winter feed

Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 10 August 2009 in Animal & Insect.

Thanks for all the queries about where I have been it is so lovely to know that you are missed but between a very busy time and feeling annoyed about my shots I haven't posted for a while but now the weather has improved and I have done a small photography course at the uni I feel like I know my camera better (if only slightly) I hope to get posting regularly again. I am however taking a note out of Robs book and not posting over the weekend as I just don't have the time any more

a native waxeye feeding on sugar water

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 (23)

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

great close up, bravo

10 Aug 2009 5:48am

@Dimitrios: thanks for the comment

john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Terrific selective focus and detail. Glad to see you back. Unlike you, I have way more shots to post than I know what to do with. It's the commenting and responding from which I need a break; it's too much thinking. But I certainly support you in taking care of yourself; bravo for you!

10 Aug 2009 5:54am

@john4jack: thanks for the support

Bill Jennings from (Bay Area Northern Calif), United States

The catch light is just dead on - it also looks very natural, without a flash: that makes the scene even more interesting: great job !

10 Aug 2009 5:59am

@Bill Jennings: thanks Bill

k@ from Paris, France

The glass adds so much (textures) and the colors are so beautiful, lightly muted, I love it !

10 Aug 2009 6:10am

dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa

Beautiful shot to come back with - and well done going to the trouble of doing a course - I'm sure it must have been interesting - and fun to do.

10 Aug 2009 7:17am

@dobbino: thanks Rob hopefully will do another couple of courses next year

Anina from Auckland, New Zealand

Great shot!
Love the dof and focus - spot on!

10 Aug 2009 7:19am

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Great capture! Excellent timing - wonderful color tones.

10 Aug 2009 7:25am

LESLIE from norwich, United Kingdom

Welcome back Debbie. Beautiful shot - great use of depth of field & your focus is spot on *****

10 Aug 2009 7:39am

Leena from Joensuu, Finland

Your photo is just adorable in every way!
You are right, time is so limited and learning, photgraphing, commenting . . take time.

We are happy to see your photos, when ever you have time to publish them - don`t stress with them!

10 Aug 2009 8:08am

Lee from Fort Frances Ontario, Canada

Welcome back Deb. A Waxeye. That's a different one for me. Great shot.
As for feeling annoyed with shots, I think we all get that way sometimes. I continually strive to find or try something different. Life can be a real juggling act. commenting on Am3 consumes a lot of precious time. Take care of yourself. I look forward to any postings you offer.

10 Aug 2009 9:09am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Such an awesome photo of this bird, he's beautiful and the swing is just fantastic, bravo Debbie :)

10 Aug 2009 10:02am

Veronelle from Lens, France

very cute

10 Aug 2009 10:42am

Sof from Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Superbe ce plan si net sur ce fond flou et coloré

Superb this plan well Net on this vague and coloured bottom

10 Aug 2009 12:31pm

Loner from Wörgl, Austria

An excellent bird shot - well done !

10 Aug 2009 7:01pm

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Hey welcome back, great shot to start off with.

10 Aug 2009 7:32pm

lucid from Toronto, Canada

Gorgeous lighting and focus!

10 Aug 2009 8:07pm

Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom

Oh, very nice indeed and pin sharp too.

10 Aug 2009 8:49pm

susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

wonderful image...composition and light are just right....and good to see ya posting again!!

10 Aug 2009 11:54pm

Scott from Newton, MA, United States

Beautiful bird! Nice Detail.

11 Aug 2009 12:10am

Sarah from Suisse, Switzerland

Beautiful shot.

13 Aug 2009 10:59am

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

Sweet shot. Really nicely done.

14 Aug 2009 3:21pm

Magda from Vancouver, Canada

Fantastic capture! The detail is wonderful

15 Aug 2009 5:11am

StarCosmosBleu from Bedford.Qc, Canada

Hello my friend..i,m back...lovely shot here..lovely colors and light

24 Aug 2009 2:25pm

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