I find it challenging to get a good composition that is sharp, and free of twigs in front of the subject. The Pine Grosbeaks are always a favourite at the parks , especially the brilliant male. He has been showing up more and lost his shyness.The females are beautiful as well but a yellow colour.
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Gorgeous photos, Jane. I agree with you, it is very difficult to sometimes get clear, unobstructed compositions of the birds. I just use the lone center focus point. It helps to at least get the bird’s eye in focus, even if there are twigs.
January 4, 2013 at 2:52 pm
I often do use the centre point and crop after, better than getting in the “thirds” and missing part of the bird. it depends on the day.
January 6, 2013 at 2:24 pm
These are the most beautiful birds Jane ~ wonderful, and look pretty sharp to me!! ~ Love to you, RL
January 4, 2013 at 3:16 pm
Yes, Robyn, these are the ones that I am happy with- must have rejected 20 for every “keeper”.Love back, Jane
January 6, 2013 at 2:22 pm
Gorgeous photos, both of them Jane. I love the first one – so beautiful.
January 5, 2013 at 3:59 am
Yes, he is a catch-especially an uncluttered view in good light.
January 6, 2013 at 2:19 pm
Great shots of the Grosbeaks. They always frequented our feeders when we were on the acreage, along with the Evening Grosbeaks and Bluejays, which made a colorful display. I haven’t seen any Bluejays or Grosbeaks in Lacombe, I guess not the right habitat for them.
January 5, 2013 at 9:33 am
i never see E Grosbeaks in the city, seems most sightings are at farmsteads. Bluejays are here but I rarely see them.Would love to get some photos.
January 6, 2013 at 2:18 pm
Great photos! I’ve heard that these have also moved into Ohio for the winter, but I still haven’t seem them myself.
January 6, 2013 at 7:01 pm
Good luck on a sighting them, Deb.. They sound pretty as well.
January 6, 2013 at 10:15 pm
We have a different type that comes here like yours though prettier color
January 11, 2013 at 12:58 pm