I have to be careful and not take too many images of birds. I have tons of other photos that I have been wanting to publish for quite some time. But for now, let's give priority to the birds. It's summer, and you're seeing them more often. Seasons will change, and so will the motifs.
Take this little wagtail I saw nearby the other day, for example. It was just chilling on a metal fence, almost like it has waiting there for me to take a picture of it. I love when animals can pose so comfortably and elegantly. It was a slightly grey day, but the light was still soft and the green hedge off to the side made a lovely backdrop for the light grey of the bird. I was careful not to disturb the bird as I came in to it and then I just sat and focused on the little wagtail. I spaced out a series of images because I wasn't sure which would be the best pose. Sometimes it looked curiously at the camera, sometimes it was scrapping itself, and other times it seemed to be staring off dreamily. These moments, where everything seems to happen at lightning speed and your camera is there to capture it all, is why I love photography.
I never fail to be amazed by the personalities these little creatures possess. Every movement, every glance seems to be inviting me to tell their story. That’s what I always try to do with my pictures. It's not just capturing subject matter, it's capturing a moment or a mood.
I tried a black and white version to see what the contrast and texture was like. Somtimes I am amazed by how different an image can look just by changing the palette. In this case, black and white adds a certain timeless elegance to the image, and focuses even more on the texture of the feathers and the shape of the bird. It is always about experimenting and playing with things to get the best possible from each subject.
I hope I have conveyed my excitement about these little feathered friends in my images and my words. Stay tuned to see what flies, scuttles or blooms into view in front of my lens. Thanks for stopping by!🙃✌️
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