Nature Birds in the Snow

Birds in the Snow · **3 Likes**

We are being hit by a rare snowstorm and I made sure to fill the feeders before it arrived. The birds have certainly taken advantage.

pyrs n finns · 02-12-2014, 03:56 PM

Beautiful pics of beautiful birds.

As a beginner looking for instruction anywhere I can find it, will you tell me the lense and settings you used?

I just bought a used K5 and an 18- 135 from forum members.My next lens purchase will probably be a short zoom or a 50mm.
I really enjoy the contrast of sharp photos w
a good bokeh.Also like macro photography.

Again, your photos are wonderful.Thanks for sharing them with us.

Deb

**MSL** · 02-12-2014, 04:04 PM

The snow on the beak of the second one makes it look like it is particularly chilly.

Beautiful shots and nice diversity of birds.

**jac** · 02-12-2014, 04:22 PM

Love that first one. The "What in the heck is this stuff?!?" look.

GvilleRick · 02-12-2014, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by pyrs n finns

Beautiful pics of beautiful birds.

As a beginner looking for instruction anywhere I can find it, will you tell me the lense and settings you used?

I just bought a used K5 and an 18- 135 from forum members.My next lens purchase will probably be a short zoom or a 50mm.
I really enjoy the contrast of sharp photos w
a good bokeh.Also like macro photography.

Again, your photos are wonderful.Thanks for sharing them with us.

Deb

Thanks, I enjoy getting the shots at the feeders. They are right outside the windows and I can sometimes shoot through an open window to get sharper shots. These shots were with the Sigma 50-500 (the Bigma) non-HSM version. It is my favorite lens to use for these types of shots since I can zoom and get the bird into the whole frame from the relatively close distance. There is very little cropping done on any of these shots. I've also had good luck in the past using the Pentax DA 55-300 lens (which is much less expensive than the Bigma.)

I do love the 18-135 and it spends a good bit of time on my K5iis. I used it this morning to get out and take photos of the snow since it is weather resistant. It's not quite long enough for the bird shots but is a great walkaround lens.

Originally posted by MSL

The snow on the beak of the second one makes it look like it is particularly chilly.

Beautiful shots and nice diversity of birds.

Yeah, I love that shot as well. The feeders trays were filling with snow so the birds had to dig through the snow to get to the food. It was nice to see the variety of birds as well. Cardinals, Towhees, Chickadees, Wrens, Godlfinches, Titmouse, and Jays all made their way to the feeders among others.

Originally posted by jac

Love that first one. The "What in the heck is this stuff?!?" look.

Yep. It was a surprise for many. We don't get much snow and this is the second storm this month. I also like the tufted look of the last shot. The birds like to hide in the azalea to try and get out of the weather.

Na Horuk · 02-12-2014, 05:04 PM

Cute birds and really well-shot! Focus, exposure, setup, good job!

OnTheWeb · 02-12-2014, 07:50 PM

Great series and wow, that second shot has some bizarre lighting that is very cool.

The 2nd shot and last shot really stand out IMHO and all are excellent.

GvilleRick · 02-12-2014, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by OnTheWeb

Great series and wow, that second shot has some bizarre lighting that is very cool.

The 2nd shot and last shot really stand out IMHO and all are excellent.

Thanks. I think the lighting on the second is due to the brick house across the yard from the shot and the bokeh it's giving. It was a snowy afternoon. The last shot was one of my favorites as well. We're supposed to get more snow overnight so I look forward to seeing how many bids show up tomorrow.

TonyTurley · 02-12-2014, 08:41 PM

Those are excellent.

Tony

zztopd · 02-12-2014, 10:36 PM

The situation with the weather for the birds can be serious.
However, some of them look funny.
Great photos.

**burzum** · 02-13-2014, 07:33 AM

nice shots..

slowpez · 02-13-2014, 08:00 AM

Excellent series. Your bird shots have improved so much you should be proud. Hope you aren't getting sleet today. It has turned from sleet to snow here but the trees have a bit of ice on them. Not much so I hope we don't lose electricity.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-13-2014, 08:02 AM

The first couple look a wee couple of colourful chapies.

Well captured here, well done.

GvilleRick · 02-13-2014, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

Excellent series. Your bird shots have improved so much you should be proud. Hope you aren't getting sleet today. It has turned from sleet to snow here but the trees have a bit of ice on them. Not much so I hope we don't lose electricity.

Thanks, Susan. I've been real happy with the K5iis for sports and birds. We went out to walk around the neighborhood this morning and were surprised at how little ice and snow was on the trees. We had a lot of wind last night and it seemed to have blown off most of the snow. We didn't lose power even when the snow turned to sleet yesterday afternoon. The storm of 2005 knocked out our power for a week when a transformer outside our house blew. They restored power and an hour or so later it blew again so we were down another day.

Here are a few shots from this morning.

slowpez · 02-13-2014, 01:13 PM

Another nice series. It has finally warmed up a bit here and husband and son are out tackling the snow. Looks to be about 12" in some places because of the drifts. Hopefully we will be able to get out of the driveway soon.

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02-12-2014, 04:57 PM	#5
GvilleRick Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Originally posted by pyrs n finns Beautiful pics of beautiful birds. As a beginner looking for instruction anywhere I can find it, will you tell me the lense and settings you used? I just bought a used K5 and an 18- 135 from forum members.My next lens purchase will probably be a short zoom or a 50mm. I really enjoy the contrast of sharp photos w a good bokeh.Also like macro photography. Again, your photos are wonderful.Thanks for sharing them with us. Deb Thanks, I enjoy getting the shots at the feeders. They are right outside the windows and I can sometimes shoot through an open window to get sharper shots. These shots were with the Sigma 50-500 (the Bigma) non-HSM version. It is my favorite lens to use for these types of shots since I can zoom and get the bird into the whole frame from the relatively close distance. There is very little cropping done on any of these shots. I've also had good luck in the past using the Pentax DA 55-300 lens (which is much less expensive than the Bigma.) I do love the 18-135 and it spends a good bit of time on my K5iis. I used it this morning to get out and take photos of the snow since it is weather resistant. It's not quite long enough for the bird shots but is a great walkaround lens. Originally posted by MSL The snow on the beak of the second one makes it look like it is particularly chilly. Beautiful shots and nice diversity of birds. Yeah, I love that shot as well. The feeders trays were filling with snow so the birds had to dig through the snow to get to the food. It was nice to see the variety of birds as well. Cardinals, Towhees, Chickadees, Wrens, Godlfinches, Titmouse, and Jays all made their way to the feeders among others. Originally posted by jac Love that first one. The "What in the heck is this stuff?!?" look. Yep. It was a surprise for many. We don't get much snow and this is the second storm this month. I also like the tufted look of the last shot. The birds like to hide in the azalea to try and get out of the weather. Last edited by GvilleRick; 02-12-2014 at 05:04 PM.

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02-12-2014, 03:56 PM	#2
pyrs n finns Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 48	Beautiful pics of beautiful birds. As a beginner looking for instruction anywhere I can find it, will you tell me the lense and settings you used? I just bought a used K5 and an 18- 135 from forum members.My next lens purchase will probably be a short zoom or a 50mm. I really enjoy the contrast of sharp photos w a good bokeh.Also like macro photography. Again, your photos are wonderful.Thanks for sharing them with us. Deb

02-12-2014, 04:04 PM	#3
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	The snow on the beak of the second one makes it look like it is particularly chilly. Beautiful shots and nice diversity of birds.

02-12-2014, 04:22 PM	#4
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Love that first one. The "What in the heck is this stuff?!?" look.

02-12-2014, 05:04 PM	#6
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Cute birds and really well-shot! Focus, exposure, setup, good job!

02-12-2014, 07:50 PM	#7
OnTheWeb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 791	Great series and wow, that second shot has some bizarre lighting that is very cool. The 2nd shot and last shot really stand out IMHO and all are excellent.

02-12-2014, 08:36 PM	#8
GvilleRick Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Originally posted by OnTheWeb Great series and wow, that second shot has some bizarre lighting that is very cool. The 2nd shot and last shot really stand out IMHO and all are excellent. Thanks. I think the lighting on the second is due to the brick house across the yard from the shot and the bokeh it's giving. It was a snowy afternoon. The last shot was one of my favorites as well. We're supposed to get more snow overnight so I look forward to seeing how many bids show up tomorrow.

02-12-2014, 08:41 PM	#9
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Those are excellent. Tony

02-12-2014, 10:36 PM	#10
zztopd Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 956	The situation with the weather for the birds can be serious. However, some of them look funny. Great photos.

02-13-2014, 07:33 AM	#11
burzum Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 172	nice shots..

02-13-2014, 08:00 AM	#12
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Excellent series. Your bird shots have improved so much you should be proud. Hope you aren't getting sleet today. It has turned from sleet to snow here but the trees have a bit of ice on them. Not much so I hope we don't lose electricity.

02-13-2014, 08:02 AM	#13
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	The first couple look a wee couple of colourful chapies. Well captured here, well done.

02-13-2014, 11:51 AM	#14
GvilleRick Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Excellent series. Your bird shots have improved so much you should be proud. Hope you aren't getting sleet today. It has turned from sleet to snow here but the trees have a bit of ice on them. Not much so I hope we don't lose electricity. Thanks, Susan. I've been real happy with the K5iis for sports and birds. We went out to walk around the neighborhood this morning and were surprised at how little ice and snow was on the trees. We had a lot of wind last night and it seemed to have blown off most of the snow. We didn't lose power even when the snow turned to sleet yesterday afternoon. The storm of 2005 knocked out our power for a week when a transformer outside our house blew. They restored power and an hour or so later it blew again so we were down another day. Here are a few shots from this morning.

02-13-2014, 01:13 PM	#15
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Another nice series. It has finally warmed up a bit here and husband and son are out tackling the snow. Looks to be about 12" in some places because of the drifts. Hopefully we will be able to get out of the driveway soon.