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My new bird blind shots. · **1 Like**

I spent part of the afternoon setting up a new feeder on a shepherd's hook 10ft from my basement window.In the open window I had a piece of cardboard with a hole in it and that's where I hid out to capture the unsuspecting fliers.

All shots were made with the Pentax 55-300mm lens any where from 120-170mm and with the ISO at 800 with shutter @1/640 sec and in the f/5.6 range.The lighting was from the left side but the window reflected the light to the back side of the feeder.---charliezap
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JohnBecker · 01-09-2012, 03:57 PM

Honestly, you don't need a blind to shoot little birds at a feeder. I set up on a tripod about 5 feet from the feeder, with two flashes on stands about the same distance away. All were set up with Pocket Wizards, I sat inside and waited to push the button.

charliezap · 01-09-2012, 04:11 PM

Neat shot you have there.Most people probably wouldn't have the set up that your using but they most likely would have a window and a piece of cardboard.

---charliezap

**eaglem** · 01-09-2012, 04:19 PM

Well captured shots.

JohnBecker · 01-09-2012, 05:53 PM

My point was more that you don't really need to hide the camera - just yourself. If you have a long enough release cable, you're good to go.

charliezap · 01-09-2012, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by JohnBecker

My point was more that you don't really need to hide the camera - just yourself. If you have a long enough release cable, you're good to go.

Hi John--Since I'm just recently retired I'm trying out different techniques.Usually I go out to the main feeder and with the camera in hand from 8ft away the birds--woodpeckers--chickadees--nuthatches--titmouses-don't seem to mind me being that close.Cardinals on the other hand get spooked real easy.

My next move is to put on my tree costume.

---charliezap

charliezap · 01-09-2012, 06:28 PM

What would a bird session be without the obligatory K5 pastel filter mode shot.

--charliezap
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**Bob Harris** · 01-09-2012, 06:54 PM

Cool idea Charlie, glad you don't have grizzley bears in your area, I wonder what idea you would come up with then.

**Bob Harris** · 01-09-2012, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by Terdog

Feeling very fortunate to get these images of a rare bird for our area... Pentax K10d Tamron 300 F2.8 Gitzo Monopod

Hope you enjoy viewing as much as I did capturing.

Terry

beautiful captures there Terry, I would like to see this on a thread of your own with more photos if possible.

mole · 01-09-2012, 07:06 PM

Charlie - great idea for a low-budget bird blind. Wonder if you can find the birds' "staging area" - where they perch before heading to the feeder. Might make for some nice "natural habitat" shots.

John - That's some great light on the chicadee!

Terry - I too would love to see more of your Snowy Owl photos!

Jimbo · 01-09-2012, 08:54 PM

Great shots Charlie. JIM

derekkite · 01-09-2012, 11:04 PM

Terry: amazing shots. I've been waiting to see one in my area, interior of BC, none so far. A friend was in Langley BC a couple weeks ago and saw quite a few. Got some very good shots. These ones look like they are on the beach.

Terdog · 01-10-2012, 06:11 AM

Yes this one is right at the beach.

It appears as though I posted to some one else's thread, still figuring the nuances out
here. Apologies to Charlie.

I will get it figured out.

Terry

JohnBecker · 01-10-2012, 08:50 PM

Here's another:

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01-09-2012, 04:11 PM	#3
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Neat shot you have there.Most people probably wouldn't have the set up that your using but they most likely would have a window and a piece of cardboard.---charliezap

01-09-2012, 06:15 PM	#6
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by JohnBecker My point was more that you don't really need to hide the camera - just yourself. If you have a long enough release cable, you're good to go. Hi John--Since I'm just recently retired I'm trying out different techniques.Usually I go out to the main feeder and with the camera in hand from 8ft away the birds--woodpeckers--chickadees--nuthatches--titmouses-don't seem to mind me being that close.Cardinals on the other hand get spooked real easy.My next move is to put on my tree costume.---charliezap

01-09-2012, 06:28 PM	#7
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	What would a bird session be without the obligatory K5 pastel filter mode shot.--charliezap

01-10-2012, 06:11 AM	#13
Terdog Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western, Oregon Posts: 84	New and learning Yes this one is right at the beach. It appears as though I posted to some one else's thread, still figuring the nuances out here. Apologies to Charlie. I will get it figured out. Terry

01-09-2012, 04:19 PM	#4
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,137	Well captured shots.

01-09-2012, 05:53 PM	#5
JohnBecker Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 46	My point was more that you don't really need to hide the camera - just yourself. If you have a long enough release cable, you're good to go.

01-09-2012, 06:54 PM	#8
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Cool idea Charlie, glad you don't have grizzley bears in your area, I wonder what idea you would come up with then.

01-09-2012, 06:57 PM	#9
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Originally posted by Terdog Feeling very fortunate to get these images of a rare bird for our area... Pentax K10d Tamron 300 F2.8 Gitzo Monopod Hope you enjoy viewing as much as I did capturing. Terry beautiful captures there Terry, I would like to see this on a thread of your own with more photos if possible.

01-09-2012, 07:06 PM	#10
mole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,432	Charlie - great idea for a low-budget bird blind. Wonder if you can find the birds' "staging area" - where they perch before heading to the feeder. Might make for some nice "natural habitat" shots. John - That's some great light on the chicadee! Terry - I too would love to see more of your Snowy Owl photos!

01-09-2012, 08:54 PM	#11
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Great shots Charlie. JIM

01-09-2012, 11:04 PM	#12
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Terry: amazing shots. I've been waiting to see one in my area, interior of BC, none so far. A friend was in Langley BC a couple weeks ago and saw quite a few. Got some very good shots. These ones look like they are on the beach.

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