But in my case their's another reason, and that is they occur only eight miles from my home on the West Pennines. In past seasons I have been successful locating and photographing the pied flycatcher .....my latest effort at the bottom.... but the redstart has always eluded me, even though it's call could be heard around one certain area.
This year I have made half a dozen visits and seen fleeting glimpses of the bird, so last week I put in a concerted effort and finally managed to pin it down. When I say pin it down it isn't exactly sitting out in the open, it is flitting about the heavily leafed trees and that gives awkward views for the photographer, that said I have managed a long shot, heavily cropped snap presented here, whether I will improve on that, it remains to be seen. But whether or not I do, it is eminently more satisfying tracking and finding your own material than joining the masses on the merry-go-round.
The Common Redstart
The Pied Flycatcher
Fortitude
They really are difficult to aproach Dave,Im havin the same problems too.Nice when you capture one though!
ReplyDeleteI, it never gets any easier Paul, but that's why it's such fun trying. Thanks and see you around sometime.
ReplyDeleteA couple of beauties for your efforts David. Couldn't agree more with your comment re finding you're own and not joining the masses on the merry-go-round....can't be doing with it.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with the above comments, far more rewarding to employ a bit of fieldcraft and locate your own subjects. You did well David and as usual some stunning images.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how clear and perfect your photos are ~ They capture every element superbly.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous foto!
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