Cedar Waxwing
Feb, 2022Views
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This photo was taken outside on the railing on the steps going to the front door of my houseTime
I noticed this Cedar Waxwing have a drink of water from my water feature,it then flew and landed on the steps railing.I picked up my camera and quietly went to the side door of my house.So far so good it was still there,now for the part to get into the open to get a good shot.I had to quietly open the gate which is not an easy task as the latch is metal on metal and make a noise no matter how you open it,after a slow process the gate was open and the Waxwing was still there.I slowly walked out along the sidewalk in stocking feet,reason for that very little noise when walking.I got to where I wanted to be and slowly raised the camera and took several shots of the waxwing.All the shots turned out great but there are 2 photos that really stand out,I will have to post the other one.Photo taken June 23 2021 @ 11:46 amLighting
The lighting was a typical sunny and bright day just before noon but as I was on the North side of my house there the Waxwing was in the shadow of my house,and where I was so was I so no glare from the sun.Equipment
This photo was shot using my Canon 90D and Tamron 150- 600 mm lens no flash and shot freehand,I have several tripods but rarely use them.Inspiration
I enjoy and love taking photos of Wildlife,my goal is to get the best closeup photos I can as far as taking wildlife photos goEditing
I rarely do any editing but if I do it is just to sharpen up the photo and crop out things that I do not want in the frame ,examples animals that are cut off.With this shot in my mind there was no need for any editing as it looked good as it was.In my camera bag
I have 2 backup cameras a Canon 80D and a Canon T6sI carry a second telephoto lens a Canon 70-300 mm that one is for just in case something happens to my main wildlife lens.Also I have a Canon 18-135 mm lens and a Canon 100mm Prime for Macro and a Tokina 11-16 mm lens. Other things are spare batteries,lens cleaning kit,shoulder strap for when walking with my 90D and Tamron 150-600mmFeedback
For Wildlife the main thing is patience and keep tring eventually you will get great shots
