Tuesday, November 8, 2011

World Bird Wednesday - Feeding Time


I am slowly coming to terms with my new Canon EOS 600D.
Haven't got it quite set up to what I want but here are a few
rushes from yesterday's trial run.

An uncropped view of a Magpie youngster waiting to be fed


and here comes mom with MacDonald's take-away.


A high-wire balancing act as they change places


and a bonus of a Galah feeding session.



Not quite as sharp as I would like them but, given a little time,
even I will get my head around the myriad possibilities of all
the settings.

Meanwhile, Happy birdwatching and sharing on World Bird Wednesday!

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42 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlNovember 8, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    both are birds i don't see here. really neat! thank you!

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  2. theconstantwalkerNovember 8, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    A lovely start with your new toy..
    I for one think we are going to see some wonderful images during the next few weeks..
    No pressure then lol xx

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  3. JoNovember 8, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Omw! Arija, those are beautiful captures. And congratulations on your new camera. You be blessed my dear friend. And take care of yourself. (((hugs))) Jo

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  4. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Fun post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  5. GaelynNovember 8, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    You're doing great. Any shot I get of a bird that's identifiable is good by me.

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  6. Ruth HiebertNovember 8, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    These are fantastic.

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  7. holdingmomentsNovember 8, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Great captures of the feeding Magpies.

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  8. Pamela Terry and EdwardNovember 8, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    You obviously have a talent for photography.
    These are gorgeous.

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  9. My name is RietNovember 8, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Beautiful photo's. I love those two birds doing their things.

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  10. mickNovember 8, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Good luck with the new camera. I still haven't sorted out all the different possibilities on my new one. I love the magpies - I only see them from a distance up here.

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  11. Tracey LeederNovember 8, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful birds! I got a 60D about a month ago, and I love it! you are doing fine with it. Its definetly a learning curve.

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  12. Bella SinclairNovember 8, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Hooray, a new camera! These are wonderful images. I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do when you two are best friends.

    xoxo

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  13. Hilke BrederNovember 8, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Working with a new camera is always a great challenge (and most camera manuals tend to be less than helpful) but you are getting the hang of it. Beautiful shots! Looking forward to seeing more.

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  14. DeniseinVANovember 8, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Your photos are super Arija. Enjoy your new camera. If these are what you take at the beginning of it's journey, I can't wait to see that journey.

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  15. EbieNovember 8, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Oh, how I love those birds just flapping their wings!

    Congratulations to your new camera! You will love it! (Hehehehe, I dislike reading instructions manual.)

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  16. Brian KingNovember 8, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Great shots, Arija! Those are birds I've never seen before.

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  17. Brian KingNovember 8, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Great shots, Arija! Those are birds I've never seen before.

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  18. Roberto Machado AlvesNovember 8, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    The four pictures are great. My favorite is the second one where you captured very well the movement of birds. I really enjoyed your blog and come back more often.

    Greetings from Roberto, Brazil

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  19. Nellie from Beyond My GardenNovember 8, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    It looks like you and your camera are getting along just fine.
    nellie

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  20. SpringmanNovember 8, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Congrats on the new camera Arija! Already some impressive shots to brag about. I am one full year and a month into my Dslr experience. What a ride. Please look into back button focusing. That's where you assign the focus to its own button rather than using the half shutter. For multiple exposures of a moving bird it keeps things in sharp focus. Also you won't have the camera searching for focus on every shot. Your right, so much to learn! Have a ball!

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  21. Martha ZNovember 8, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Great shot, Arija, I love it when I can get birds in action. You'll be up to speed with the new camera in no time.

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  22. grammie gNovember 8, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Hi Arija...Oh luck you ..a new camera...it looks like your doing just fine with the new baby lol!
    I like the Magpie's I haven't seen a photo of one with open wings...wonderful!

    Grace

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  23. AlNovember 8, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Nice bird shots, and enjoy your new camera!

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  24. ChompNovember 8, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Son preciosas estas fotos.

    Un abrazo.

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  25. Sylvia KNovember 8, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Oh, I'm so glad you have a new toy! Just what you needed right now. I have a Canon, too, and have really enjoyed it. Forgive me for being so late to get to your blog -- been one of those days!!! I love the birds, they're beautiful. And what wonderful captures! Take care. Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  26. Stewart MNovember 9, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Young magpies must have the most annoying call in the world!

    SM

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  27. Carole M.November 9, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    great action shots; enjoy discovering and experimenting with your new camera. look forward to more

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  28. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Have fun with the camera Arija. Looking forward to some more great pics. I love the action-shot of the magpies with their balancing act, wings outstretched.

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  29. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Glorious captures! love the high wire antics! and the feeding session!

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  30. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    If the trial run is like this, I can't wait to see what follows. Loved your images, Arija.

    About your comment on my blog yesterday, apparently there is a purple variety of papaya plant. These are very common in the Philippines. I came to know about this from Andrea (Andrea In This Lifetime) and she likes it better than the other variety.

    Hope your sister is feeling better now. Take care.

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  31. ReenaNovember 9, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I've never seen those birds here but they look awesome! Congrats on your new camera and have fun with it!

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  32. Pat UlrichNovember 9, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Great shots of the birds interacting!

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  33. NatureFootstepNovember 9, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    that´s nice and interesting shots. Thanks for sharing them with us. :)

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  34. Modesto ViegasNovember 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Great photos!
    Good luck with the camera!
    Regards,

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  35. CameraCruiseNovember 9, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Beautiful captures!
    Congratulations on your new camera.

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  36. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪November 9, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    My sister in Southport, has a pine tree, around Christmas time, lots of birds come and feed. We joke that she doesn't need a Christmas Christmas tree.

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  37. PatNovember 9, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    A great trial run Arija! What beautiful bird specimens you have shared today!

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  38. Kathie BrownNovember 9, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Good luck with learning yor new camera. I still have so much to learn about mine! Love the magpie shots! Wow!

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  39. LizNovember 10, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Wonderful shots!!

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  40. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 10, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Fantastic bird shots! That one of them trading places is priceless. I sure wouldn't notice anything wrong with any of these, but you probably already would have guessed that. I love seeing your exotic (to me) birds.

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  41. BeckyNovember 12, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I love those little pink birds, and do have fun with your camera. My newer camera is a Canon EOS Rebel XS. I really like it, but I didn't get rid of my older Nikon. It has better zoom. I still use both. I hope you are having a good time. You have so many wonderful sights for us to see.
    B.

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  42. Momentos CreativosNovember 19, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Really beautiful!!!!

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