casportpony's BYC Project 365

[casportpony]

Got the Nikon D3300 and it flew away.

 

[CCsGarden]

Day 21
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Shot with the Nikon Coolpix L830at max optical zoom.

Got the Nikon D3300 and it flew away.
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ooo, a female kestrel!

 

[azurbanclucker]

ooo, a female kestrel!

I think it's a Cooper's hawk.

 

[azurbanclucker]

Got the Nikon D3300 and it flew away.
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I laugh emoji'd because that's how it always goes. As soon as you're in position with a good shot, they wing it.

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

I laugh emoji'd because that's how it always goes. As soon as you're in position with a good shot, they wing it.

One of the very reasons why I gave up bird photography. They're there until your hand touches your camera case.

 

[R2elk]

One of the very reasons why I gave up bird photography. They're there until your hand touches your camera case.

If I'm going birding, the camera is in my hand, not in a case. On another note, none of the cameras or lenses that I use (except the phone) is ever in a case.

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

If I'm going birding, the camera is in my hand, not in a case. On another note, none of the cameras or lenses that I use (except the phone) is ever in a case.

I was concerned that one was going to come back at me...

Back when I was doing it more, I was watching my bird feeder during the winter, as that was when I had the most activity. Because it was cold, I'd watch from inside until I saw a bunch near, then I'd sneak out with my camera. I was able to get a few good shots then, but now I don't have a bird feeder due to my hanger getting severely damaged. Since then, most of the time I take pictures of birds are when I see a pretty one nearby. I don't really go out and search for them anymore because I'm likely to be disappointed.

If you don't mind me asking, why don't you carry them in a case? Mine are actually in a backpack (that's made for cameras by Canon) unless I'm going light. I have a lot of equipment I carry in my backpack that I couldn't travel with otherwise, plus, my stuff is typically safer in the backpack, and I'm able to keep it nearby. (When I'm out in the yard doing yard work while my chickens are free ranging, I'll keep my backpack nearby in case I want to take a break to capture a few shots, or see my chickens somewhere that has a good background. If my cameras weren't in a case, they'd be at risk of being damaged.)

 

[azurbanclucker]

I was concerned that one was going to come back at me...

Back when I was doing it more, I was watching my bird feeder during the winter, as that was when I had the most activity. Because it was cold, I'd watch from inside until I saw a bunch near, then I'd sneak out with my camera. I was able to get a few good shots then, but now I don't have a bird feeder due to my hanger getting severely damaged. Since then, most of the time I take pictures of birds are when I see a pretty one nearby. I don't really go out and search for them anymore because I'm likely to be disappointed.

If you don't mind me asking, why don't you carry them in a case? Mine are actually in a backpack (that's made for cameras by Canon) unless I'm going light. I have a lot of equipment I carry in my backpack that I couldn't travel with otherwise, plus, my stuff is typically safer in the backpack, and I'm able to keep it nearby. (When I'm out in the yard doing yard work while my chickens are free ranging, I'll keep my backpack nearby in case I want to take a break to capture a few shots, or see my chickens somewhere that has a good background. If my cameras weren't in a case, they'd be at risk of being damaged.)

I got a dollar on big glass on a big tripod. Really hard to find cases for some of the big telephotos, let alone one you can easily lug if you're out shooting.

Having said that, I tend to walk with my camera out too when I'm shooting. I'll toss it back in my backpack when I'm done, but if I'm shooting, it's in my hands the whole time. Or on a neck strap.

 

[R2elk]

I was concerned that one was going to come back at me...

Back when I was doing it more, I was watching my bird feeder during the winter, as that was when I had the most activity. Because it was cold, I'd watch from inside until I saw a bunch near, then I'd sneak out with my camera. I was able to get a few good shots then, but now I don't have a bird feeder due to my hanger getting severely damaged. Since then, most of the time I take pictures of birds are when I see a pretty one nearby. I don't really go out and search for them anymore because I'm likely to be disappointed.

If you don't mind me asking, why don't you carry them in a case? Mine are actually in a backpack (that's made for cameras by Canon) unless I'm going light. I have a lot of equipment I carry in my backpack that I couldn't travel with otherwise, plus, my stuff is typically safer in the backpack, and I'm able to keep it nearby. (When I'm out in the yard doing yard work while my chickens are free ranging, I'll keep my backpack nearby in case I want to take a break to capture a few shots, or see my chickens somewhere that has a good background. If my cameras weren't in a case, they'd be at risk of being damaged.)

I don't go anywhere. I do my birding right here at home.

My house is my "blind". The door to the deck has the upper screen and window removed so I open the door and "shoot" unimpeded.

None of my poultry are people imprinted. If I set something down near me it is safe since they will not come within arm reach of me.

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

I got a dollar on big glass on a big tripod. Really hard to find cases for some of the big telephotos, let alone one you can easily lug if you're out shooting.

Having said that, I tend to walk with my camera out too when I'm shooting. I'll toss it back in my backpack when I'm done, but if I'm shooting, it's in my hands the whole time. Or on a neck strap.

Now I'm thinking there might of been a miscommunication. I was thinking he never stored them in a case at all.

When I'm in an active photoshoot, my camera is out with a strap around my neck. When I'm doing the chickens, I'll often have two cameras hanging off my neck (one's typically in my hand, and sometimes the extra is swung back so it doesn't hit anything). But when I'm not taking photos, like actually walking away from my chickens to do something or to put the flock away, the cameras are put back in my backpack.