A few front yard friends

[mike mac]

Was able to sip my coffee this morning and grab a coiuple shots of my buddies
Mockingbird

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A few goldfinches

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Female Cardinal

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Male Cardinal

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Female house Sparrow

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Male Downy Woodpecker

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American Robin

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[Sharon]

Fantastic, Mike! Gives new meaning to "the best part of waking up". But, what I really want to know is, how do you get them to pose with the appropriately colored backgrounds? You've got some well trained front yard birds there!

 

[Gale]

No fair Mike
You got them trained and those that are not trained are stuffed, I just know it....
Her I am with a little bird feeder .. Not place to set things up. Got a cardinal family and can't get pics. Well I have one pic of a male cardinal.. but not good enough.
I don't think I even like you anymore...(no less though)...rofl

Further more I am not going to tell you how beautiful these are:>)))))

 

[andreasb]

Incredible Mike and I really love the side ligting looks so natural!!!

 

[sonuj2]

My question to Mike is how do you have your camera ready with you all the time? Do you keep it by your bedside too when you go to bed? :biggrin: The first goldfinch and the female cardinal are just outstanding.

 

[Phil K]

Beautiful set. All sharp and clear with beautiful colors.

 

[Baxter]

Nice shots Mike. The male cardinal is exceptional.

 

[RKnecht]

Mike, simply awesome. All of them are super sharp with lots of detail.

 

[keirin]

That's a super series, but the red cardinal is staggeringly good. Great work.

 

[daodang]

Simply awesome, Mike. Taking morning coffee with cooperative bird friends, it's a dream for me!!!

 

[tojor]

Look and learn.

 

[mike mac]

Thanks all for the kind words. all these guys are so used to me I sit in my chair coffee in one hand ipod fro some nice morning music, I believe Jackson Browne that day and they act like I don't exist. I could spend hours out there and would if Lorrie and the kids didn't keep coming out and reminding me I have things to do!

 

[DoorMan]

Beautiful photos Mike. The lighting is very good. Did you use a Better Beamer on these?

 

[radz]

Lovely shots Mike,liked the Cardinal alert pose!!

 

[Louis Champan]

Another incredible series Mike, well done.

Louie

 

[SamIAM]

This a fantastic collection of images. Many thanks for posting.
I assume it is 300 2.8 + TCEII 2.00 in action.
Are you using a flash extender with SB800 here?

Thanks,

 

[EdMac]

Hi Mike,
Nice work, as usual. It is good to have some warm weather and more birds.:smile:

 

[HarryB]

Another marvelous set Mike.