Nature Got the Blues?

Got the Blues? · **3 Likes**

I have a pair of Bluejays that are regulars here, they are skittish but sometimes pause long enough for a shot or two.

Regards!

Forgot......Squirrels demand posting too! It's in their contract.

Stavri · 04-21-2015, 11:12 AM

Rupert I forgot to ask you, what type of gimbal head are you using on your telephoto setup?

Rupert · 04-21-2015, 12:00 PM

Starvi.....All my Bigma shots are handheld and most are shot through my office windows. The Bigma has never seen a tripod, I simply don't need one. Once you master hand holding the Bigma, it is easier without a tripod. Sure, a tripod would give somewhat better results, but I sure would miss a lot of spontaneous shots.

One of my first Bigma shots...handheld.....I have gotten a little better at it with time.

Regards!

Stavri · 04-21-2015, 12:15 PM

I was addressing your "window" setup, I remember you posted a picture of your DA* 300 if i'm not mistaken on a tripod mounted on a gimbal head.

slowpez · 04-21-2015, 04:16 PM

Those first two shots especially are wicked sharp. Nicely done Rupert. Say hi to Otis for me. He is looking very handsome.

**patrick9** · 04-21-2015, 07:51 PM

Nice job on all of them.

**volley** · 04-21-2015, 10:04 PM

Great shots of the Bluejays Rupert!
I started to wonder srolling down your post but still no Squirrels? But finally ...

**Bob Harris** · 04-21-2015, 10:10 PM

great shots here Rupert, we have Scrub Jays if that's the correct name, they are very noisy and get into everything.

Rupert · 04-22-2015, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by Stavri

I was addressing your "window" setup, I remember you posted a picture of your DA* 300 if i'm not mistaken on a tripod mounted on a gimbal head.

Wasn't me!

Originally posted by slowpez

Those first two shots especially are wicked sharp. Nicely done Rupert. Say hi to Otis for me. He is looking very handsome.

Thanks Susan

, and yes, Otis is always looking handsome....so he says!

Originally posted by patrick9

Nice job on all of them.

Thanks Patrick!

Originally posted by volley

Great shots of the Bluejays Rupert!
I started to wonder srolling down your post but still no Squirrels? But finally ..

Thanks!

Yep, we must include squirrels or Otis gets upset...and no one wants that!

Originally posted by Bob Harris

great shots here Rupert, we have Scrub Jays if that's the correct name, they are very noisy and get into everything.

Thanks Bob

......I love Scrub Jays too. all Jays are interesting birds and they are all noisy!

Another Jay I shot this morning....

....and the required squirrel shot to keep Otis happy!

Best Regards!

**Cee Cee** · 04-23-2015, 05:07 AM

nice pictures Rupert, they are a beautiful looking bird,
cheers

**Sailor** · 04-23-2015, 12:14 PM

Outstanding pics, Rupert. You got the bird shooting chops down pat!

Jer

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04-22-2015, 12:11 PM	#9
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by Stavri I was addressing your "window" setup, I remember you posted a picture of your DA* 300 if i'm not mistaken on a tripod mounted on a gimbal head. Wasn't me! Originally posted by slowpez Those first two shots especially are wicked sharp. Nicely done Rupert. Say hi to Otis for me. He is looking very handsome. Thanks Susan, and yes, Otis is always looking handsome....so he says! Originally posted by patrick9 Nice job on all of them. Thanks Patrick! Originally posted by volley Great shots of the Bluejays Rupert! I started to wonder srolling down your post but still no Squirrels? But finally .. Thanks! Yep, we must include squirrels or Otis gets upset...and no one wants that! Originally posted by Bob Harris great shots here Rupert, we have Scrub Jays if that's the correct name, they are very noisy and get into everything. Thanks Bob......I love Scrub Jays too. all Jays are interesting birds and they are all noisy! Another Jay I shot this morning.... ....and the required squirrel shot to keep Otis happy! Best Regards!

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04-21-2015, 11:12 AM	#2
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Rupert I forgot to ask you, what type of gimbal head are you using on your telephoto setup?

04-21-2015, 12:00 PM	#3
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Starvi.....All my Bigma shots are handheld and most are shot through my office windows. The Bigma has never seen a tripod, I simply don't need one. Once you master hand holding the Bigma, it is easier without a tripod. Sure, a tripod would give somewhat better results, but I sure would miss a lot of spontaneous shots. One of my first Bigma shots...handheld.....I have gotten a little better at it with time. Regards!

04-21-2015, 12:15 PM	#4
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	I was addressing your "window" setup, I remember you posted a picture of your DA* 300 if i'm not mistaken on a tripod mounted on a gimbal head.

04-21-2015, 04:16 PM	#5
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Those first two shots especially are wicked sharp. Nicely done Rupert. Say hi to Otis for me. He is looking very handsome.

04-21-2015, 07:51 PM	#6
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Nice job on all of them.

04-21-2015, 10:04 PM	#7
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Great shots of the Bluejays Rupert! I started to wonder srolling down your post but still no Squirrels? But finally ...

04-21-2015, 10:10 PM	#8
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	great shots here Rupert, we have Scrub Jays if that's the correct name, they are very noisy and get into everything.

04-23-2015, 05:07 AM	#10
Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	nice pictures Rupert, they are a beautiful looking bird, cheers

04-23-2015, 12:14 PM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Outstanding pics, Rupert. You got the bird shooting chops down pat! Jer