I found the flycatcher where I left him, lifted the camera and looked through the viewfinder. "Where's the bird?" I thought. Carefully looking scanning the viewfinder, I located the bird. But it looked so small, I thought I hadn't zoomed out far enough. Well, I started to get closer and the bird flew. Again, I attempted to get closer, and again the bird flew. Realizing I wasn't going to get any closer, I lifted the camera and fired off a couple of shots. When the prints came back, the bird was there, but hard to see well.
Fast forward 10 years. Today I have a 6 megapixel Canon Digital Rebel. I also have a similar 70-300mm Canon zoom on it. Since the camera is digital and works on a lens factor multiplier, the lens shoots images which are comparable to 112-480mm zoom.
So when I was out on safari the other day and saw an Ash-throated Flycatcher, I decided to get a photo of it. I lifted the camera, found the bird in the frame and took a couple of steps forward. Well, the bird flew, but not before I got a shot of it.
So, for the week's Camera Critter Meme, may I present, Caruso - The Singing Ash-throated Flycatcher.
15 comments:
It is a lovely shot and a beautiful bird! It looks very much like the Phoebe that wakes me up at 4:30 every morning!! lol
Have a wonderful weekend!
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What a really great shot! I never have the right lens with to take bird photos.
Photography certainly has evolved since digital cameras. I'm ready to move up to another digital camera with a bigger zoom lens.
Lovely photo.
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Yes, Caruso does look as if he's singing his little heart out. Very nice shot.
This bird AND the photo are major bool!!!
Bravo! coincidentally enough, i just finished reading a fiction novel in which one of the main characters was an avid bird watcher. :)
Hi! An ash-throated Flycatcher huh. Well what a cutie. I love the hair-do when you enlarge the picture. Beautiful. Lisa
Absolutely stunning photography! Beautiful capture and excellent information. Thank you.
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Congrats on finally getting your bird he was well worth the wait.
mighty cool bird and one I don't get to see in Fl.. sk
That really is a marvellous shot. Wildlife photography takes real dedictaion, but don't you get stunning rewards like this.
Ash: A wonderful shot of the bird, you did a greta job on this capture, nice post also.
I think Caruso is an appropriate name for this little guy! Wonderful photo!
There's nothing more challenging than photgraphing wildlife, except your own children. Congratulations on getting your fabulous photo.
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Well done! I very much like the focus on the bird and branch. The photo, enlarged, is amazing. Nice Critter capture.
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