Well, the snow has gone now, but below is a gentle reminder of it. The photo was taken by my father a fortnight ago. I'm in Malvern for the weekend, and one of the joys of coming back home is to see what birds my father has photographed since I last visited him. Dad had to sit in the cold for a couple of hours to get this chap to stay still in the freshly fallen snow. I think that the time he took was worth it.
What an amazing shot! Definitely worth waiting for. Love the detail on the edge of the wing.
ReplyDeleteI doubt I would sit in the snow to take any photo - but I'm glad your Dad did for this - it's lovely; clear, detailed and characterful.
ReplyDeleteLucy
An excellent shot now I know how other people do it. Something I don't have, patience.
ReplyDeleteLovely shot - well done your Dad!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great time at Malvern.
Love the bird's pose. Your dad took a wonderful photo. Great details and great colours. Hope you are enjoying your weekend. What a treat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful picture! Does dear ole' dad know his pictures are being seen all around the world?
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo - congratulations to your dad for his photography skills AND his perseverence! I wouldn't have manged to have stayed still in the cold and snow for ten minutes!!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely, cheeky Jay. They're quite shy, in my experience, so your Dad must have been extremely patient. I love their call - sound like someone tearing calico.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shot! Your Dad's a great photographer with a lot of patience.
ReplyDeleteAmazing, Happy! Your Dad is a master of the camera, and the patience to make the magic happen with the lens. Simply perfection. :-)
ReplyDeleteFrances
I like Jays - very active and attractive birds though surprisingly shy given their general air of swagger. I wish I had a better camera for bird shots. Mine are rubbish!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your comments - Dad does read my blog (although he hasn't yet commented on it), and I'm sure he appreciates your comments :-)
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'd have the patience to sit and wait either, which is why I like photographing flowers and not birds.