The birds that visit my garden move pretty fast... and I end up deleting loads of blurred images.
I was doing just that this morning when I came across the shot below and burst out laughing.
Watch out Tom Daley and co.... it looks more like a dive than a take off.
Here are a few more I decided to save... for a while anyway.
These Goldfinches were out of focus...
...but too colourful to delete.
Shock tactics...
...that don't appear to work.
Look no wings...
...coming in to land...
...oops!... missed.
A half decent shot...
... angel wings.
...smash and grab.
Just a bit of fun while I am laid up with a bad knee... very sore and swollen so no walks for me today.
Your Sunday Best
Your Sunday Best
You've outdone yourself. Amazing shots!
ReplyDeleteMust say that first picture cracked me up as well. These shots reminds me of piece they did on Springwatch when they really slowed down filming on bird activity round the feeders. It was amazing and you really got a sense of bird community and pecking order. Woodpecker was the daddy...
ReplyDeletesorry about the bum knee!
ReplyDeletei get lots of these winged shots, too. love the take-off w/ the little feet in the top one, and your sweet robin.
They are really great shots!
ReplyDeleteLoving the goldfinches -- fun shots to include for Your Sunday Best.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon. xo
Me, Mum, Dad and Harley have all just really enjoyed this blog so much, especially the first Sparrow. We hope your knee is better soon. From Findlay
ReplyDeletethese are priceless and wonderful and they made me smile and fell happy. i can't pick a favorite, love them all
ReplyDeleteDelightful shots, along with your commentary!
ReplyDeleteHope your knee feels better.
Really glad you didn't delete them. They are great!
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Andrew. Love them shots.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the gold finches were blurry but they were excellent shots! I am glad you didn't delete. I can't even get a picture of a bird flying at me or away from me. Sorry about the knee!
ReplyDeleteI feel like taking flight!
ReplyDeleteWhat great fun these are!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are really fun, and the robin, particularly the first, is great!
ReplyDeleteFun collection of photos, Andrew! I love the Goldfinch and the pretty robin.
ReplyDeleteLove these action shots.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Camera Critters. Crows is my entry this week. Hope you'd come and see.
When I saw the thumbnail shot in the linky I thought it was a flying squirrel. :)
ReplyDeleteI spent some time last fall trying to get some in flight shots. It's fun trying and I think you got some good ones. The finch looks like a super hero in a cartoon. :)
Love the "flight school" images. A few of them are just hilarious.
ReplyDeleteHope your knee feels better soon.
Some fun and amazing shots. I too snap a lot more photos than I keep. Little birdies are fast little critters at times.
ReplyDeleteYou can still tell what they are though Andrew, more than any of my blurred photos! The Robin shot, is more than half-decent!
ReplyDeleteJ
Follow me at HEDGELAND TALES
The first shot looks like a Hail Mary leap! Great photos of the robin! I hope your knee heals quickly and you can get out and about again soon.
ReplyDeleteBlur of colors. Wonderful shots!!! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteWAU - beautiful pictures you show of flying birds.
ReplyDeleteHanne Bente
This is a wonderful entertaining post! Much better than watching tv....
ReplyDeleteI think flying birds were what digital was made for!
ReplyDeleteI do like the robin coming in to land.
Cheers - Stewart M - Australia
Love that first shot ! Andrew, I am interested to know what you feed the birds...is that square feed a home-made concotion?
ReplyDeletejenni
Your photography is great. But, what I like is that you are capturing these great moments. And though they may not be perfection to you....they tell a story...and that is often missing in a so perfect photo.
ReplyDeleteI love the name of your blog. That could pretty much describe me too. I can't go out for a walk without my camera....
Hope you're back to your photography rambles very soon.
That first one is hilarious. I love little birds.
ReplyDeleteThat first shot is amazing!
ReplyDeleteCaptured some really beautiful moments there Andrew.
ReplyDeleteThis entie post had me smiling allover my face! I love it!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness...you need to submit that top one to Birds and Blooms...I am sure they have a column for those kind of shots.....very funny...it is a smile maker for sure.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun array of photos, and your commentary was so very special!!! Enjoyed this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at the Bird D'Pot this weekend. I'm a little behind in paying my visits as I had a very busy weekend and wasn't online much!!! Your sharing is always much appreciated!!
So sorry you're injured, but at least you have a lot of bird visitors to entertain you. I love that first shot!
ReplyDeleteLove these action shots! That one of the robin is fantastic!
ReplyDelete