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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Primary Colors

Short selection of some primary colors that live in my neighborhood, and feed from the largess of my feeders - or as our British friends say - the bird table. I am sure Easterners need no introduction, but for those North Americans who are less fortunate in where they live, or for readers from elsewhere on our fragile planet, I shall introduce them. All three are males in breeding plumage (or as some prefer, alternate plumage).

Rose-breasted Grosbeak ...

Indigo Bunting ...

American Goldfinch ...

... and that's Good birding!!
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6 comments:

  1. Kim9:39 PM

    Such a gorgeous array of colors you get at your feeders. I get the Americand Goldfinch, but that's it. I have to travel to get a glmpse of the Rose-breasted Grosbeak or Indigo Bunting

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  2. Kelly11:15 AM

    Love those primary colors!! You're so lucky you have grosbeaks and buntings at your feeder...

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  3. Dawn Fine6:06 PM

    Beauteous pics Chris! You really should put these on Bird Photography Weekly.

    I am also wondering why you are not a member of the Nature Blog network..at least I couldn't find the logo on your site..
    Your blog is perfect for NBN..

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  4. Deejbrown8:48 PM

    Wonderful photos! Your love of birding and art shines through them!

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  5. Cindy9:44 PM

    wonderful photos of the primary color birds. I especially love the blue of the indigo bunting.

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  6. Wilma11:48 PM

    Hi Chris,

    thanks for visiting my blog. You asked about what camera equipment I use - I have a Canon Rebel XTi with a 18-55mm wide angle/macro zoom lens and a zoom long lens too (can't remember the details of the long lens). Pretty standard, good quality amateur SLR for a quite reasonable price. I normally use the autofocus, but I take a lot of time to be sure the autofocus is focusing on the spot I want. Manual focus is hard for me with the progressive lens eyeglasses that I can't manage without. About the only times I use manual focus are from an airplane (the autofocus takes too long and I'm focused on infinity anyhow) or when I am using the long lens from a stationary position. Sometimes it is hard to get the long lens to autofocus on the spot I want!

    Hope this helps you make a decision. It is fun to look at all the options.

    cheers,
    Wilma

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