▼

5.24.2011

Oh, what luck!

f5.6, 1/80s, ISO100, focal length 105mm



I was outside in the rain crouched down on the ground, my camera on a tripod at the shortest height, holding an umbrella, and trying to get a shot of water droplets on leaves. I was using my telephoto so I could zoom in and get something akin to a macro. Well, wouldn't you know it - this beautiful American Goldfinch landed on a feeder exactly 1.8 meters from me! I couldn't think about it so I just quickly turned my camera and tried my best! Of course my camera was not wanting to focus - darn! But I moved back a bit, pulled back the lens and just took as many shots as I could. I ended getting these wonderful photos!  I couldn't believe my luck!



Linking up to 'Sweet Shot Tuesday' at Life With My 3 Boybarians
Linking up to 'World Bird Wednesday' at The Pine River Review

31 comments:

  1. Travel With LuluMay 24, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Wow, you've left me speechless! Spectacular photos
    XOLaura (via Sweet Shot Tues)

    ReplyDelete
  2. RaymondeMay 24, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Those are amazing! Well done. xxx


    www.everydayiwalkwithyou.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  3. Jo-Anna@APrettyLifeMay 24, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Fabulous!

    ReplyDelete
  4. MargaretMay 24, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    They are amazing shots! Fantastic!

    ReplyDelete
  5. One PhotoMay 24, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    What photos! I would be jumping for joy if I took photos as wonderful as these! All three are amazing. Definitely would make a wonderful series to frame and put on your wall.

    ReplyDelete
  6. deb dutyMay 24, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    These are amazing. So sharp and close. I hope I can get this close to a bird at my feeder one day. They always fly away before I get a chance. Your photos are beautiful. They brightened my day!

    ReplyDelete
  7. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Simply amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  8. SusanMay 24, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Those are fabulous! I have yet to get a good bird shot!

    ReplyDelete
  9. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Great close up Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

    ReplyDelete
  10. theconstantwalkerMay 24, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    A beautiful bird....great images.

    ReplyDelete
  11. AnikaMay 24, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    WOW! That IS great luck!! It's moments like those that really make you feel like you were in the perfect moment doing exactly what you were meant to do, eh? Such pretty shots! What a cutie...

    ReplyDelete
  12. FjällripanMay 24, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Amazing photos! So near and also so clear! Beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  13. aliciaMay 24, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    WOW!! That is some fantastic luck. And a whole lotta skill. Great job.

    ReplyDelete
  14. eileeninmdMay 24, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    He is posing for you, so cute! Great captures of the Goldie.

    ReplyDelete
  15. SusanMay 24, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Fantastic! He's beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  16. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Some of the best photographs involve a little bit of luck. These are beautiful. :)

    ReplyDelete
  17. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    soo beautiful!! the amazing color - what beautiful birds!

    ReplyDelete
  18. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    The angle of the second shot makes a great photo! Usually one doesn't see the back of it like that.

    ReplyDelete
  19. SpringmanMay 25, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Great job! I love stories like this. Bird photography is tough stuff. Your brilliant captures show the ecstasy that so seldom follows the agony of catching the serendipitous opportunity. I can appreciate the joy you must have felt when you first saw what you had captured. Thank you for sharing this fantastic experience!

    ReplyDelete
  20. FotokarusellenMay 25, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Great shots and a great story. This is a very beautiful set of images. Love the color and light. Great work.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Amila KanchanaMay 25, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    This is just incredible,my,oh my!

    ReplyDelete
  22. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Wonderful shots! Well done!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Modesto ViegasMay 25, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Excellent shots!!!

    ReplyDelete
  24. LindaMay 27, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Terrific photo work... Happy Friday!!

    ReplyDelete
  25. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    oh such a cute bird! i love taking pictures of birds. But I didnt manage to taking so close! :-) (via LEM Photo Challenge)

    ReplyDelete
  26. SusanMay 27, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    What AMAZING shots!! That bird is so pretty too.

    GREAT job♥

    ReplyDelete
  27. SylviaMay 27, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Spectacular ! You are lucky:)

    ReplyDelete
  28. julieMay 27, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Beautiful captures!! One of my favourite birds :)

    ReplyDelete
  29. TaraMay 27, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Fantastic!!! Amazing capture, I am always trying to get a bird shot

    ReplyDelete
  30. MistyMay 27, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Absolutely incredible! The colors are so sharp and the clarity is so crisp! I see you like contests. I've got one going on at my blog called Favorite Photo of the Week. Feel free to join in if you like. http://throughaphotographerseyes.blogspot.com/2011/05/favorite-photo-of-week-contest.html

    ReplyDelete
  31. sandy June 4, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    what a treasure to capture this beautiful bird ! The colors are amazing!

    ReplyDelete

I love your comments and appreciate the time you take to leave one!