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Oh, what luck!

May 24, 2011 by Barb 32 Comments

f5.6, 1/80s, ISO100, focal length 105mm

 

 

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!

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Comments

  1. Happy Homemaker UK says

    May 24, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    Wow, you’ve left me speechless! Spectacular photos
    XOLaura (via Sweet Shot Tues)

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  2. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    May 24, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Fabulous!

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  3. Margaret says

    May 24, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    They are amazing shots! Fantastic!

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  4. Lesa says

    May 24, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    Beautiful!

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  5. Jane says

    May 24, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    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.

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  6. deb duty says

    May 24, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    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!

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  7. Danelle says

    May 24, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Simply amazing!

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  8. Susan says

    May 24, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    Those are fabulous! I have yet to get a good bird shot!

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  9. Gary says

    May 24, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    Great close up Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. Raymonde says

    May 24, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Those are amazing! Well done.

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  11. Andrew says

    May 24, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    A beautiful bird….great images.

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  12. Anika says

    May 24, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    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…

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  13. Fjällripan says

    May 24, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Amazing photos! So near and also so clear! Beautiful!

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  14. alicia says

    May 24, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    WOW!! That is some fantastic luck. And a whole lotta skill. Great job.

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  15. eileeninmd says

    May 24, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    He is posing for you, so cute! Great captures of the Goldie.

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  16. Susan says

    May 24, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    Fantastic! He’s beautiful!

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  17. Nancy says

    May 25, 2011 at 1:44 am

    Some of the best photographs involve a little bit of luck. These are beautiful. :)

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  18. Allison Hoffman says

    May 25, 2011 at 2:20 am

    soo beautiful!! the amazing color – what beautiful birds!

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  19. dreamfalcon says

    May 25, 2011 at 6:36 am

    The angle of the second shot makes a great photo! Usually one doesn’t see the back of it like that.

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  20. Springman says

    May 25, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    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!

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  21. Fotokarusellen says

    May 25, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    Great shots and a great story. This is a very beautiful set of images. Love the color and light. Great work.

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  22. Amila Kanchana says

    May 25, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    This is just incredible,my,oh my!

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  23. bailey-road.com says

    May 25, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    Wonderful shots! Well done!

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  24. Modesto Viegas says

    May 25, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Excellent shots!!!

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  25. Linda Makiej says

    May 27, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    Terrific photo work… Happy Friday!!

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  26. Light Trigger says

    May 27, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    oh such a cute bird! i love taking pictures of birds. But I didnt manage to taking so close! :-) (via LEM Photo Challenge)

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  27. Susan says

    May 27, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    What AMAZING shots!! That bird is so pretty too.

    GREAT job♥

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  28. Sylvia says

    May 27, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Spectacular ! You are lucky:)

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  29. julie says

    May 27, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    Beautiful captures!! One of my favourite birds :)

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  30. Tara says

    May 28, 2011 at 1:39 am

    Fantastic!!! Amazing capture, I am always trying to get a bird shot

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  31. Misty says

    May 28, 2011 at 4:00 am

    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.

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  32. sandra @ french laundry 132 ♥ says

    June 5, 2011 at 2:41 am

    what a treasure to capture this beautiful bird ! The colors are amazing!

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