
Nikon D4 + Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro — 1/1600 sec, f/3, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
It's My Worm
no, you can't have it
I've been feeding the birds at my folks' house while in town, and so would like to post a few more photos beyond what I included in earlier posts (here and here).
A lot of birds come by, but these photos are mostly bluebirds.

Nikon D4 @ 35mm — 1/1000 sec, f/3.2, ISO 560 — map & image data — nearby photos
Bluebirds Congregating
getting ready for a big breakfast

Nikon D4 @ 32mm — 1/1000 sec, f/3.2, ISO 2800 — map & image data — nearby photos
First Come First Served

Nikon D4 + Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro — 1/1000 sec, f/3.3, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Female
no blue on head, and less vibrant colors overall

Nikon D4 + Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro — 1/1000 sec, f/3.2, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Male
blue head, richer colors

Nikon D4 + Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro — 1/1000 sec, f/3.2, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Fuzzy
out of focus, but still a pretty shape

Nikon D4 @ 48mm — 1/1000 sec, f/3.2, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Apprehensive
they're not used to the big camera

Nikon D4 @ 48mm — 1/1000 sec, f/3.2, ISO 5600 — map & image data — nearby photos
Wooosh
retreating flap at the sound of the shutter sends the worm flying

Nikon D4 @ 40mm — 1/1000 sec, f/3.2, ISO 2800 — map & image data — nearby photos
Out of Focus
but the shape is beautiful

Nikon D4 @ 48mm — 1/1000 sec, f/2.8, ISO 1600 — map & image data — nearby photos
Lady Bluebird and Downy Woodpecker

Nikon D4 @ 55mm — 1/1000 sec, f/2.8, ISO 1400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Wing Detail
I missed focus on the eye, but I like the wing detail that resulted

Nikon D4 @ 70mm — 1/1000 sec, f/2.8, ISO 2000 — map & image data — nearby photos
Kerfuffle
the early(-arriving) bird catches the worm

Nikon D4 @ 70mm — 1/800 sec, f/4.5, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Can't I Have One Too?

Nikon D4 + Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 @ 24mm — 1/1000 sec, f/3.2, ISO 5600 — map & image data — nearby photos
Hey, Gimme!

Nikon D4 + Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 @ 48mm — 1/1000 sec, f/3.2, ISO 3600 — map & image data — nearby photos
“Fuzzybutt”
My niece Jena's (of Uzu review fame) word for “Chickadee”

Nikon D4 + Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro — 1/1600 sec, f/3, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
M'Lady

Nikon D4 + Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro — 1/800 sec, f/3.3, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Mmmmmm, Tasty

Nikon D4 + Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro — 1/1000 sec, f/3.3, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
I See You My Pretty

Nikon D4 + Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro — 1/1000 sec, f/3.3, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Angelesque

Nikon D4 + Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro — 1/1000 sec, f/3.3, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Eagle Impersonation

Nikon D4 + Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro — 1/1000 sec, f/3, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Mom's Favorite
I would delete this out-of-focus shot, but Mom really likes it
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I am so impressed with those photos of bluebirds around your folks’ house!
Keep up with good work! 🙂
spectacular! especailly love the one on the veranda, snowy background and plenty of birds on the branches. thanks for sharing
After seeing the very first image, I thought if the Cheetos were being fed to birds. ;-O
The “Wing Detail” one is really lovely.
Absolutely lovely photos! I love the perspective, almost as though the viewer is feeding them ourselves.
Gorgeous captures, superb details!
New follower of your blog, and I will certainly check back in soon.
These pics are FANTASTIC!
Best,
Thanks for the share! I especially like the wing spreads, though I’m jealous that you’re able to get them near you so easily.
Очень красивые снимки. Редко захожу сюда, но когда попадаю, получаю огромное эстетическое удовлетворение. Спасибо.