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Great photo and great description. They really drives to a reflection about the so called ¡solutions' for ecological problems. It’s so sad that some of the alternatives for the petrol-based energy are threatening wild life. The perfect example is this one you pointed out: wind turbines. What we’re gaining on one side (producing less greenhouse emissions) we’re losing on the other side (killing birds with the wind turbines).
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Perhaps this isn’t the most sharp image, but I tried to respect the rule of thirds on it. May be I should have given more space to the flycatcher to fly higher. Nevertheless, to me it’s better in that upper right corner than in the center. Then, I present a grackle located at the center of the frame. I intentionally placed the grackle there. My goal planning this image composition was, first, to show how packed grackles tend to be, and, second, to underline the individuality of this bird.
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It could be said that living in the middle of a big city, full of people, cars, and pollution would mean not been able find birds to watch. But that is simply not true. Cities can be full of magnificent birds. The only chance I have in my apartment to put a feeder is on the ledge of my window. So I put it, along with a water fountain. The ledge its around 15 cm wide, but is enough for sparrows, Mexican finches, grackles, hummingbirds, and curve-billed thrasher to come. Turns out really satisfactory to observe the different behavior of each species. Also, to realize that each individual has his/her own personality. For instance, I have seen sparrows that fly away when Mexican finches arrive, and others that fight against them for their space. Doves are less nervous than the rest of birds, so walk around with certain disdain, as the queens of the place (until the grackles arrive). Usually I put food on the ledge two times per day, with Germanic punctuality. When the exact hour is close, it is possible to watch birds waiting for their meal in the trees around (they also guard punctuality). Almost always they perch to wait on the same branches –and fly away to the same direction when they feel threatened. By observing them, I came to the conclusion that in the same way that I learn about them, they learn about me. For instance, I know where to look for them at exact point within the day, but they also know that when I go out through the window it’s because I’m about to spread seeds for them. And they know that when I sit to eat (my table is just by the windows) something will go for them as well (also seeds).
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I have been an amateur photographer for years. I love to go the photo studio, arrange the set of lights and get my models in there. Usually they follow instructions pretty well. As a result, I have had beautiful shots (some of the friends I have taken pictures to, keep using them in their social media after several years). With birds is quite different. Birds usually do not stay still, they tend to hide or, after seeing me with curiosity, just fly away before I even get the camera ready. I have hundreds of photos of lonely tree branches and grounds full of leaves but without any birds on it.
Then, one of my goals, right now, is to understand birds better, so I can figure out when and under which conditions I can get the best picture of them –and to stop dreaming about the easiness of working with my models in the photo studio. My gear is really basic (Canon 90D and a 70-300 mm lens), but enough for now, as I am starting to learn. When I got more expertise, I will need improved optics, for sure!
I have been an amateur photographer for years. I love to go the photo studio, arrange the set of lights and get my models in there. Usually they follow instructions pretty well. As a result, I have had beautiful shots (some of the friends I have taken pictures to, keep using them in their social media after several years). With birds is quite different. Birds usually do not stay still, they tend to hide or, after seeing me with curiosity, just fly away before I even get the camera ready. I have hundreds of photos of lonely tree branches and grounds full of leaves but without any birds on it.
Then, one of my goals, right now, is to understand birds better, so I can figure out when and under which conditions I can get the best picture of them –and to stop dreaming about the easiness of working with my models in the photo studio. My gear is really basic (Canon 90D and a 70-300 mm lens), but enough for now, as I am starting to learn. When I got more expertise, I will need improved optics, for sure!
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