'Painting
images with light, moments framed with love' |
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Reed
Bunting -
Emberiza
schoeniclus |
When
preparing to take a photograph of a bird, or any other wildlife for
that matter, where possible, its always useful to consider what your
background will be. In most cases, especially when shooting with wide
apertures or with plenty of distance between the subject and background,
the background will be blurred. This will act as a backdrop for your
chosen subject. Even the clutter of leaves and branches can be subdued
and their colours used to good effect. In these images, taken at Mere
Sands Wood, Lancashire (10 February 2006) I carefully considered what
would be in the background as the main colour. Notice how the different
coloured foliage, including Catkins determines the final effect. |
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Male
Reed Bunting |
I
found this female Reed Bunting very entertaining. Landing on the main
stem of this grass, she gradually edged herself towards the main head.
As she did, her weight took her lower and lower on the grass, springing
her up and down. |
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Female
Reed Bunting |
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Weighed
In Gold |
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In
The Pink |
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