Eastern Bluebird and Cedar Waxwing

[Steve Hood]

A few photos from late yesterday.

[steve rossi]

Awesome shots!!,nicely done.

[Steve Hood]

Thanks Steve.

[egret]

Stunning!

that Cedar Waxwing
was my Grandpa's fav bird!

and no wonder


tks

Egret

[Steve Hood]

Thanks Egret.

[denis]

nice set.
especially the f. bluebird.

[Steve Hood]

Thanks Denis.

[Reg]

Very nice shots, # 1 my fav.

[Steve Hood]

Thanks Reg

[dizzy]

yur 1st two shots are so detailed and outstanding. thanks for sharing. mike

[Steve Hood]

Thanks Dizzy.

[steven rose]

Super pictures Steve. Great detail on the Blue Bird.
Steve R

[Steve Hood]

Thanks Steven.

[pacharo]

Outstanding photography!
may I ask: where? and what lens?

[Steve Hood]

There are many great places to take shots of a bluebird during nesting season (over by now).  Keep any eye out for nesting boxes.  I have found that patience, lighting and persistence have the greatest impact on getting a good shot.  I am using a Panasonic G1 and 100-300mm lens for all of my shots.  Probably at the low end technology wise but very portable with good length (600mm at 35mm equivalent).  I rarely go above ISO200 and have been using a cheap monopod.