searchingtoseebirdwatching (II)
I don’t often photograph birds, mainly because I’m not a fan of big unwieldy telephoto lenses. It is not because I don’t like birds; quite the opposite in fact. Although I don’t confess to being an expert, I can spot a few more common varieties, and I appreciate their beauty and grace. More recently, my six-year old daughter has become obsessed with birds, and enjoys spotting and painting them, at the keen instruction of Alex – nature lover and regular bird expert. We spend a fair amount of our free family time at RSPB reserves, and more recently at this WWT wetlands centre in Slimbridge (which is well worth a visit). It was a beautifully clear, ice-cold frosty day and the light was pure gold. Perfect. Quite the most beautiful light I’ve seen in a long time, actually. Usually at these places I’m content to busy myself with photographing the scenery, or getting up close with my macro lens, but the swans, ducks and geese were abundant and friendly, so I managed to get close enough to steal a few decent shots.
I named this part II, because I realised I had done another birdwatching post in Easter 2013 (although there were no birds in that one – just an egg!).
© images and words Emily Hughes, 2015
searchingtosee 
such lovely shots from a variety of perspectives
thanks! I tried to make it interesting with different textures. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Wow – gorgeous shots and compositions.
thank you!
That last image is great, well-framed, full of character.
I’m guessing you’ve been to Westhay Moor- if not, you should.
No, but I have to confess it’s my husband who is the bird fan. I will mention it to him – thanks!
Lovely set, Emily.
thanks!
I love the pictures! My favorite picture is of the bird flying in the clear, blue sky. Very pretty! 🙂
Hello! Thank you for your comment! Yes I like that one too. They were coming in quite close as someone was throwing bread up to them.
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Thank you so much for the nomination Karen!
Very welcome….warm regards Karen
All fabulous images, Emily. Absolutely delightful.
Thanks 🙂
Wonderful shots – In particular I like the duck walking on ice. 🙂
Such a cutie!
I like the last one as well and your funny comment about the egg ;O)
🙂
A beautiful light-filled, character-filled set of photographs!
thanks Karen!
Oh I love this! the frosty grasses drew me in! And the bird book, nice and worn – a good addition to he group – and then the last photo! So perfect.
yes I like photographing in hides they’re always interesting. I just don’t take the pics that the other photographers do…