To achieve my goal of improving as a photographer I like to set challenges for myself, and currently I have challenged myself to capture sharp, well-composed, and exposed pictures of the birds I photograph…not when they are sitting still, but when they are in action, grabbing a bark butter bit and making their escape so they can sit down somewhere to enjoy it. It’s not easy, and today it was a real challenge because the light wasn’t good. Good light,i.e. sunny days with blue skies, makes it easier to catch the action and get good details. Today was overcast, just about to start drizzling, and I didn’t get to the park until late afternoon. Not the greatest planning on my part. Nevertheless, I captured some action. In addition to the titmouse at the top of this post, here are a few others:
I had to set my ISO and shutter speed really high because of the dusk and threat of rain. Maybe we will get some fair weather one of these days. This just doesn’t seem like May, and I’m looking forward to a change!
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 
That poor titmouse! What an unflattering angle for anyone-including a bird!!!! It brought a smile to my face. backyard neighbor
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Those titmice create a lot of smiles! Glad they gave you one.
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Action shots are difficult. Well done!
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Thank you. I’m glad for digital, so I can try-try again to catch the action.
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Nicely done! It’s not easy capturing them in motion!
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These are stunning shots! Would you mind if I tried painting or drawing one of them and linked back to your post here? Tremendous work! Thanks for sharing!
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I think that would be wonderful. Thank you for asking.
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Thank you so much! I’m still a baby artist, but I started drawing birds when I began my art journey in 2014, so they’re probably my strongest subject at this point. Really appreciate this!
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