New Member Introduction (3 Viewers)

[Andy Bright]

Hi mike,
Interesting what you say about digiscoped images not capturing the behaviour of the birds... I know several pro bird photographers who have come to a similar view (even with their amazing shots from slr's and fast long lenses) A number have turned their attention to video work (utilising some of their big Canon lenses).... of course we can do the same with our scopes and a miniDV camcorder.
Regards,
Andy B

 

[Cindy M]

hi Mike- while your photos are indeed wonderful, what I find even more wonderful is your commitment to the welfare of the birds first and foremost. It's one thing to say it, it's quite another to do it & it's refreshing to read your words. Thank you for those very important words: "In my view, the welfare of the bird comes first over me obtaining a "good shot" of one."
Wood Warblers are my absolute favorites (after owls and hummingbirds and.. ) well, you get the idea We had fall-outs here in Michigan similiar to what you describe last spring- it was amazing to look out our windows and see warblers everywhere, and I do mean everywhere. They covered the understory, our roofs, our cars, our woodpiles- the cold temps really were rough on them and it was a sight I will never forget. Your photos are just precious because each and every one of those colorful sprites is a miracle to me- they've come so very far on their journey to get here and still manage to sing the sweetest songs in the world.
Good birding to you & please keep spreading the good word