they were nestled in the high grasses and i didn’t know, but when i scared them, they scared me, and i was pleasantly surprised that i kept my presence of mind to trip the shutter
Photography is a means of recording forever the things one sees for a moment.
— Aaron Sussman said that
It would have flustered me, too, Sherri. HA! Good for you, especially for getting that spot of red on the first bird leading the way.
Amazing that you caught so many, sherri. Well done!
wow, i probably would have thrown my camera up in the AIR along with them lolol that must have scared the heck out of ya… awesome shot it made for!!
Wow, very beautifully photographed.
I see red in the wings, what kind of bird.
Pheasants are great at doing that 🙂 Well responded though
Bientôt les migrations, le grand voyage des oiseaux.
You both were surprised but this is a wonderful photo !
you were terrific under the circumstances, Sherri. i would have botched the shot i guess.
They let you come relatively close so I can imagine you startled. Great result though.
Quel vol d’oiseau noir sortzant du champs sueprbe
Belle soirée
Red Winged Blackbirds are interesting ones. When I walked to school as a kid, these birds would build nests, in ditches, beside the road if there was enough water to support cattails. A beautiful capture especially with the surprise. 😉
That is a wonderful shot. I love red wing black birds.
excellent capture! And yes, it’s perfect that you did have the composure to capture the moment. Really well done
You are a true Pro sherri. I would probably have dropped my camera 😀
I can see how they startled you as they came out from the tall grasses there! I love textures in the grasses and how the birds almost appear like silhouettes. I see striping that make me think these were red-winged blackbirds.
I like the bits of red, characteristic of red wing blackbirds. A fine reaction shot. My post was one of several shots I took of my bird; this is clearly your only opportunity.
Your quick reactions have paid off – I like that flash of red in the bird on the left/
Une splendide composition ! Suis fan +++++
Beautiful impressive flight!
This is a really beautiful image of these red winged blackbirds in flight!