Another round of BB images

[mjs1973]

Here are a few from yesterday afternoon, and this morning. All of the horizontal images were shot at 1/1000 @ f/8, the vertical image was shot at 1/800 @ f/8. I used a bit of fill flash to help light up the underside of the bird.

[AgingEyes]

Amazing images!

I think it would be even better without those trees in the background though.

[mjs1973]

Thanks AE.

The horizontal images with the box on the left were rotated to make the box plumb. I liked the look at first, but now all of the BG trees are leaning to the left. Does anyone find this distracting?

[paulnj]

Awesome as always Mike!

[Loupey]

Great work! Busy little birds they are.

Yeah, I noticed the tilted background right away. You might want to turn down the flash output power - they seem a little overpowering in a couple of these shots.

Keep at it!

[mjs1973]

Thanks Loupey. I did play around with the flash a little bit, but the timing was off on those images. I did shoot a roll of film with this set as well with the flash turned down a bit, but it will be a while before I see those results.

[mjs1973]

Just an update. I took a walk to the BB house yesterday to check things out. The chicks have fledged, and the nest is empty. I'm hoping they stick around for a 2nd brood.