I think sometimes we can get so involved with getting just the right photo we miss out on the fun side of nature photography. I spotted some birds along the road at Funks Grove, IL. Turned out to be a white crowned sparrow and a magnolia warbler. Did I have my top camera and lens with me? No, all I had was what I call my car camera the R100 with the 55-210mm lens. I used it to get a few photos of the birds, and realized that instead of concentrating on getting a great shot, I was just having fun using my car camera! Did need to give the images a bump with Topaz, but it was overall just a fun time for a few moments of photography.
Zooman 1 wrote:
I think sometimes we can get so involved with getting just the right photo we miss out on the fun side of nature photography. ....
Good attitude for life, enjoy the moment.
It might be even better was this posted in the bird gallery.
Zooman 1 wrote:
I think sometimes we can get so involved with getting just the right photo we miss out on the fun side of nature photography. I spotted some birds along the road at Funks Grove, IL. Turned out to be a white crowned sparrow and a magnolia warbler. Did I have my top camera and lens with me? No, all I had was what I call my car camera the R100 with the 55-210mm lens. I used it to get a few photos of the birds, and realized that instead of concentrating on getting a great shot, I was just having fun using my car camera! Did need to give the images a bump with Topaz, but it was overall just a fun time for a few moments of photography.
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IF I had seen this in the Bird category, I would have enjoyed it very much!!
But it has just RUINED my day!!
It's always good to have a camera in the car!
Why did this ruin your day? It made mine!
I should add, for almost 2 years now I have been suffering from hip and back severe pain. What little photography I have been able to do has mostly been from my car. So, yesterday was special for me, as well as being a first for this species of warbler.
Nice capture. A little soft but worth your time and effort.
taffspride
Loc: Originally Wales, now the Sunshine State
Zooman 1 wrote:
I think sometimes we can get so involved with getting just the right photo we miss out on the fun side of nature photography. I spotted some birds along the road at Funks Grove, IL. Turned out to be a white crowned sparrow and a magnolia warbler. Did I have my top camera and lens with me? No, all I had was what I call my car camera the R100 with the 55-210mm lens. I used it to get a few photos of the birds, and realized that instead of concentrating on getting a great shot, I was just having fun using my car camera! Did need to give the images a bump with Topaz, but it was overall just a fun time for a few moments of photography.
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What a great shot, and a fun time too
Iechyd da
Ann
A good catch! BTW, retired CPO was being sarcastic about the previous post whining about the shot not being in the "birds" sub-gallery. The prior poster was forced to look at a bird without a trigger warning.
Nice shot, I too have an older model Bridge Camera in each family car for "just in case". They came off the $20 clearance table at Good Will and I picked the newest models that had no signs of wear.
Now, I haven't used them yet because I haven't forgotten my camera bag plus a small Panasonic ZS6 I bought at Costco years ago lives in my shirt (I like two pocket shirts.) or jacket pocket 24/7. But one day I might take off running late and not put on my jacket.
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Sarcasm, Zooman! I really get tired of seeing folks give everyone a hard time for posting in the "wrong" section.
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I think sometimes we can get so involved with getting just the right photo we miss out on the fun side of nature photography. I spotted some birds along the road at Funks Grove, IL. Turned out to be a white crowned sparrow and a magnolia warbler. Did I have my top camera and lens with me? No, all I had was what I call my car camera the R100 with the 55-210mm lens. I used it to get a few photos of the birds, and realized that instead of concentrating on getting a great shot, I was just having fun using my car camera! Did need to give the images a bump with Topaz, but it was overall just a fun time for a few moments of photography.
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Great shot! It is true-the best camera is the one you have with you.
Great capture Zooman. I like this photo.
It's always good to have a camera with you
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