I need to get out more

[Mark Edell]

I seem to do this every winter. I don't get out to shoot as often as I would like. The weather is bad, it's too cold, the lighting is not good today... I forget why I started taking pictures in the first place. It's fun, great exercise and is a huge stress relief. Oh well, spring is just around the corner.

Here are some shots I did manage to take in the last few weeks.

#1 Green teal
http://markedell.com/photos/782315678_cevT6-O.jpg


#2
http://markedell.com/photos/782315659_KAJXu-O.jpg


#3 Pintail
http://markedell.com/photos/782315631_CPZ6z-O.jpg


#4 Blue Heron
http://markedell.com/photos/782315615_DEY6N-O.jpg


#5 Red Winged Blackbird
http://markedell.com/photos/782315706_uFQYC-O.jpg


#6 headless hawk
http://markedell.com/photos/782315731_tpdBD-O.jpg


#7 I thought this was unique. Very similar looking birds color wise. Robbin and Towhee
http://markedell.com/photos/782335532_c8DS6-O.jpg


Thanks for looking!

[bfjr]

Excellent butt shot :D

Yeah I know what ya mean, just being out how refreshing :thumb

[Ric Grupe]

Good shots, Mark.

The last one is engaging...interesting...and well balanced.

[DeeCajun]

great shots.. the Heron is my favorite...

[Mark Edell]

Thanks everyone. Yeah, not my best work by far but I need to get back in shape. :D

[Wicked_Dark]

I really like the red-winged black bird shot. marshes around here ina summer are just full of their songs and flittings. They're beautiful birds and you've caught that perfectly.

[DsrtVW]

I am voting for the Green Wing Teal. One of my favorites. Like the last one also the 2 different species is good

[Mark Edell]

thanks guys. We are supposed to get some sun for once this week. Hopefully I can work with something below 800 ISO. :rofl

[Harryb]

Good set Mark. We all need to get out more. Winter should not deter us. My weather down here is gonna drop to the 40s :yikes tomorrow but I'm gonna tough it out.

I have nice collection of headless raptors myself.