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02/27/2007 09:00:15 AM · #1 |
Hey guys,
When taking photos of wild birds, is it ok to have them at a feeder or is this usually frowned upon. I have some woodpeckers that frequent my feeders often, but cant really get them any other time due to lens restrictions. Just wondering what the general feel on this was.
Thanks
Rich
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02/27/2007 09:01:43 AM · #2 |
Why wouldn't it be ok? What are you photographing them for?
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02/27/2007 09:06:26 AM · #3 |
Do you enjoy taking the photos of them at the feeder? Are you happy with the shots you take? It's your photography, if you enjoy it, take what you like. Some people may not like it, but who cares? Everyone has different tastes, do what you like.
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02/27/2007 09:08:43 AM · #4 |
| Some of my best bird shots were around a feeder. If the feeder is placed among other branches and trees you have a great chance of getting some shots without the feeder in the frame. Shoot what you can, shoot what you like. I dont really see an issue with your situation. |
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02/27/2007 09:32:02 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Hot_Pixel:
but cant really get them any other time due to lens restrictions. Just wondering what the general feel on this was. |
i can see why you'd have lens restrictions with a fisher price kid-tough digital camera. what's the range on one of those??? ;)
i don't think people will care if the bird's near a feeder. but timfythetoo's advice is good ... stick the feeder in a tree so that the birds sit on the branches and you can get them with the feeder out of shot! :)
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02/27/2007 09:34:40 AM · #6 |
I guess my question is more along the lines, if I enter a shot with a bird on a feeder into say a free study. would this be looked down upon or should it be with out a feeder normally.
Rich
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02/27/2007 09:36:12 AM · #7 |
I entered this in the free study for October, it got a score of 6.5 and was at 94%. The bird is on a feeder.
Message edited by author 2007-02-27 09:36:31.
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02/27/2007 09:39:09 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
I entered this in the free study for October, it got a score of 6.5 and was at 94%. The bird is on a feeder.
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Yes, but you cannot tell it is on a feeder, and it is a beautiful shot BTW.
Rich
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02/27/2007 09:42:56 AM · #9 |
Thanks Rich. I think if you enter a photo that is clear and sharp and pleasing to look at it won't matter if the bird is on a feeder.
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02/27/2007 04:51:04 PM · #10 |
Rich,
A way of getting around having the feeder in the shot is to get a tree branch and place it next to the feeder, put some peanut butter on the branch. Bingo. Van
Message edited by author 2007-02-27 16:51:19. |
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02/27/2007 04:54:06 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Hot_Pixel:
Hey guys,
When taking photos of wild birds, is it ok to have them at a feeder or is this usually frowned upon. I have some woodpeckers that frequent my feeders often, but cant really get them any other time due to lens restrictions. Just wondering what the general feel on this was.
Thanks
Rich |
Many times if you look you'll see they get some seeds in their beak and fly off to another location to crack them open. If you provide some old limbs in an area near the feeder they might use them. If you place a hide near the limbs you can get some close up shots without the feeder. Some woodpeckers really like chunkey peanut butter. Spread it on those limbs and be ready.
Edit: wow 4 minutes late on the peanut butter. But at least I said use chunky! lol
Message edited by author 2007-02-27 16:57:28.
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02/28/2007 02:21:45 AM · #12 |
If there are Woodpeckers about
Keep your Hat on !
A wise old man once told me this |
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02/28/2007 02:24:24 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by Hot_Pixel:
Hey guys,
When taking photos of wild birds, is it ok to have them at a feeder or is this usually frowned upon....
Thanks
Rich |
Feed them by hand :P
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02/28/2007 02:30:23 AM · #14 |
I have a similar problem.. would have loved a more natural background to this shot...
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