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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/250s, f/6.7, 200 ISO, 300mm.

I went to my favorite public spot to photograph birds and it was almost entirely black-capped chickadees today. I did spot a red-winged black bird and a blue jay, but they didn't stick around to model.

Location: Midwest USA

Let me know which is your favorite.

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[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The last one I can hear it saying “chick-a-dee-dee”

[–] Tempus_Fugit@midwest.social 1 points 3 weeks ago

I like that one a lot too. The background colors are beautiful.

[–] ChunkMcHorkle@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

These are exactly why I subscribe. So beautiful. Thank you for posting them. Incidentally, the backgrounds are magnificent, especially on #s 1, 3, and 5: the hints of various colors behind the pink give them so much life.

[–] Tempus_Fugit@midwest.social 2 points 3 weeks ago

Thank you. I've been having a good time birding and learning photography.

[–] BigTurkeyLove@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

My 6 year old daughter's nickname is Chickadee and I'm going show her all these. Thank you for sharing.

Last one is my favorite.

[–] Tempus_Fugit@midwest.social 2 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks for sharing them. I like that one a lot too. I just wish it was a bit more sharp.

Here are some bonus ones that didn't make the cut.

[–] rainbowbunny@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

What a cutie! Great photos, I hope to be able to do this someday

[–] Tempus_Fugit@midwest.social 2 points 3 weeks ago

Thank you. Honestly about a month of getting used to my equipment and a little practice is all it took. The camera does all the hard work. I'm just cognizant of my surroundings and of the birds behavior.

[–] BigTurkeyLove@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much for these! She loves them. Her favorite is the bonus one chilling in the branches.

[–] Stalinwolf@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)