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I was outside in the rain crouched down on the ground, my camera on a tripod at the shortest height, holding an umbrella, and trying to get a shot of water droplets on leaves. I was using my telephoto so I could zoom in and get something akin to a macro. Well, wouldn’t you know it – this beautiful American Goldfinch landed on a feeder exactly 1.8 meters from me! I couldn’t think about it so I just quickly turned my camera and tried my best! Of course my camera was not wanting to focus – darn! But I moved back a bit, pulled back the lens and just took as many shots as I could. I ended getting these wonderful photos! I couldn’t believe my luck!
Wow, you’ve left me speechless! Spectacular photos
XOLaura (via Sweet Shot Tues)
Fabulous!
They are amazing shots! Fantastic!
Beautiful!
What photos! I would be jumping for joy if I took photos as wonderful as these! All three are amazing. Definitely would make a wonderful series to frame and put on your wall.
These are amazing. So sharp and close. I hope I can get this close to a bird at my feeder one day. They always fly away before I get a chance. Your photos are beautiful. They brightened my day!
Simply amazing!
Those are fabulous! I have yet to get a good bird shot!
Great close up Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Those are amazing! Well done.
A beautiful bird….great images.
WOW! That IS great luck!! It’s moments like those that really make you feel like you were in the perfect moment doing exactly what you were meant to do, eh? Such pretty shots! What a cutie…
Amazing photos! So near and also so clear! Beautiful!
WOW!! That is some fantastic luck. And a whole lotta skill. Great job.
He is posing for you, so cute! Great captures of the Goldie.
Fantastic! He’s beautiful!
Some of the best photographs involve a little bit of luck. These are beautiful. :)
soo beautiful!! the amazing color – what beautiful birds!
The angle of the second shot makes a great photo! Usually one doesn’t see the back of it like that.
Great job! I love stories like this. Bird photography is tough stuff. Your brilliant captures show the ecstasy that so seldom follows the agony of catching the serendipitous opportunity. I can appreciate the joy you must have felt when you first saw what you had captured. Thank you for sharing this fantastic experience!
Great shots and a great story. This is a very beautiful set of images. Love the color and light. Great work.
This is just incredible,my,oh my!
Wonderful shots! Well done!
Excellent shots!!!
Terrific photo work… Happy Friday!!
oh such a cute bird! i love taking pictures of birds. But I didnt manage to taking so close! :-) (via LEM Photo Challenge)
What AMAZING shots!! That bird is so pretty too.
GREAT job♥
Spectacular ! You are lucky:)
Beautiful captures!! One of my favourite birds :)
Fantastic!!! Amazing capture, I am always trying to get a bird shot
Absolutely incredible! The colors are so sharp and the clarity is so crisp! I see you like contests. I’ve got one going on at my blog called Favorite Photo of the Week. Feel free to join in if you like.
what a treasure to capture this beautiful bird ! The colors are amazing!