I was quite excited a few weeks back when I discovered a Nuthatch family had nested in a bird house my son Erick made many years ago. We have never had birds nest in it before, so this was a BIG event for me! Today I dragged one of the dining room chairs outside so that I could get enough height to take some pictures. My little point and shoot doesn't really handle close-ups too well, so I wasn't sure if I'd get anything at all. I wasn't sure if the neighbors caught a glimpse of my antics if they'd think I was sane either. But reputation and limitations aside, I was determined to at least give it a shot (ha ha). Well, I'm satisified with the results. The bird house may be blurry, but it's little resident is as clear and focused as my camera will allow. It's a silly analogy, but life is like that at times as well. You have to risk your reputation and set aside your limitations, give things a try and be satisfied with the results. Without trying, you will never know what you can accomplish.
What a sweet capture! I see at least two litte guys in there. And the focus turned out perfectly. I really like your analogy. I'm not a risk taker and have to remember sometimes you just need to go for it!
@allie912@lisjam1 Allison, I just have to laugh at myself! I don't really worry about what the neighbors think but I do get a chuckle imagining what they might be thinking when I'm crouching down to photograph the plants, climbing on chairs to peer into birdhouses and so on. (o: Thanks Lisabell! Yes, there's two babies as far as I can tell and Mama becomes very nervous when I show up, so I'm trying not to bother them too much. The analogy just popped out as I was putting the picture up. Sometimes these things just come to me- life lessons I suppose.
Cute! Great shot! I have babies in a nest too, but I am afraid of the mother and father as they fly around and they ask as they are going to attack me. Thank you also for the follow. I am looking forward to your pictures.
@mrssmith Thanks Mrs. Smith! The parents do get protective don't they? But that's what they're supposed to do. (o: Now that I have at least one good shot, I don't think I'll bother them again. If I had a better camera, I might go for more, but I don't want to stress them out.
I like your 'thought for the day' - for me, starting 365 has launched me into the unknown and I'm so glad for the experience. It's opened up new worlds and is becoming a daily blessing as I connect with you all around the world.
They look quite snug in there. Glad you were able to capture them! Love your analogy, too!
P.S. If your camera has a macro setting (usually a flower symbol), it might be worth one more shot before they fly away...
@jmj@roejan@lmasinton@digitalrn Thank you all for your thoughtful comments! Oh and Roe Jan- I always wondered what that flower was- I will definitely give it a try. I do try to read the manual for the camera, but sometimes it's a bit overwhelming!
P.S. If your camera has a macro setting (usually a flower symbol), it might be worth one more shot before they fly away...