Walkin' the back 40...

[finnbay]

Took the dogs for a little walk after work this afternoon.

Caught some movement out of the corner of my eye, and saw this fella back in the brush about 40 feet. My dogs knew it was around, but couldn't figure out where it was. I snapped a couple and then went to kneel down to get a different angle and I spooked him.

ISO 400 f10 1/500 manual focus

And, please indulge me one more nuthatch shot. Steve told me about a secret birdcall (thanks, good buddy!) that he uses, and I tried a version of it in a bit of a balsam thicket. The chickadees and nuthatches came sailing outta there like they were going to take my hat off! This one landed for several seconds, surrounded by shade but with just a bit of sunlight catching his head. The magic blend helped a bit here, along with a little playing with shadows/highlights:

ISO 800 f7.1 1/320

Both with a Canon 40D and 100-400 mm

[Steve Foss]

Ken, those darn dogs. You don't want them with you when you're out with the camera, but you don't want to have to put up with their looks and moods if you leave them behind, either.

Nice shots, man.

Looks like Mr./Mrs. Hare is aware of the changing season.

[finnbay]

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You don't want them with you when you're out with the camera, but you don't want to have to put up with their looks and moods if you leave them behind, either.

Just like a woman!

[Steve Foss]

I am SO not going there.

[Shack]

I seen this come up on the side bar and I thought it was a post of mine from last fall. I seen the quality of the images and found out quick .

As always, nice images Finnbay...

I do love this forum and do not say it enough. I lurk and learn..

Someday

[DeeDee]

 Originally Posted By: finnbay

 Quote:

You don't want them with you when you're out with the camera, but you don't want to have to put up with their looks and moods if you leave them behind, either.

Just like a woman!

HEY!!!.........yeah you might be right.

[MN Shutterbug]

Cool shots ken, but what is that "secret" bird call?

[finnbay]

Then it wouldn't be a "secret", would it? Really, hard to describe. Kind of like a little whistle or peep. Suck in through tight lips (no funny comments here, please!)

[Steve Foss]

So much great info gets shared on here. A guy's gotta keep a secret or two now and then, even when inquiring minds want to know.