Birds in our Backyard: Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography

Bushtit (Interior Variety) or Psaltriparus

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 07:47:38 GMT

This is a shot from what now feels like way back when.... It was shot in March of 2007 & I'd just learned about NEF files & RAW. Shot with the D200 + the 300mm f/4

This is a very tiny little bird. It has been identified by my Online friend Larry who knows a lot about birds.

Mrs & Mr Grosbeak - Black-headed Grosbeak

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:27:30 GMT

These came for a short time in April of 2007. I shot this manual mode as I seem to recall having the camera on remote as anything I did would set the off & they'd be off flying. I seem to recall leaving the camera on my tripod outside & placed the camera on remote. I then released the remote by a wireless. If they come back, I'll be ready for them. I now have my blind & should be ready to get them when next they come into town. They only come during the here for their Summer range. Can't wait to get them in a more natural setting....

D200 with the 70-200VR with f/2.8 & SB-800 on remote

Male Black-headed Grosbeak

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:27:30 GMT

These came for a short time in April of 2007. I shot this manual mode as I seem to recall having the camera on remote as anything I did would set the off & they'd be off flying. I seem to recall leaving the camera on my tripod outside & placed the camera on remote. I then released the remote by a wireless. If they come back, I'll be ready for them. I now have my blind & should be ready to get them when next they come into town. If they come back, I'll be ready for them. Can't wait to get them in a more natural setting....

D200 with the 70-200VR f/2.8 with SB-800 on remote

Male Black-headed Grosbeak 80% crop

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:27:30 GMT

Mountain Chickadee

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 07:54:37 GMT

I'm working on my shots of the Mountain Chickadee. These are new to our backyard from this year as well. So many new birds since I got back to photography.

I believe I have a mated pair of Mountain Chickadees which hang out by my feeders - so fast & rarely sit down for long.

Female Lesser Goldfinch (Western variety) - - I think

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:20:32 GMT

So every now & then I kept seeing this tiny little super yellow bird in my backyard. I'd see it once or twice - - then it would be gone. Well I finally broke down & put up a "blind" in my kitchen door & stocked the bird feeder & hopped. Well, today I had luck.
I've tentatively identified this bird as a Female Lesser Goldfinch of Western variety. This is now confirmed. She's a little gal at max 4 1/2 inches (though I'd say this girl's only 4 inches). She & her mate, come by for some food every now & then.

Shot with my cheapo lens the Tamron SP AF Di LD (IF) 200-500mm f/5-6.3 on the D200

Female Lesser Goldfinch (Western variety) 55% crop - - Confirmed

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:25:09 GMT

Well, I posted the originals on several boards & the frames got mixed responses. Either people liked them or they found them distracting or plain did not like them. So I promised to post the shots without the frames. Now, I have to admit... pp'ing from one day to the next will not render the exact same result. So I've made new versions of them for those who wish to see.

So, the bird is confirmed a "Lesser Goldfinch" of Western variety. This is the female. It's shot with my cheapo lens the Tamron SP AF Di LD (IF) 200-500mm f/5-6.3 on the D200

Male House Finch

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:29:57 GMT

These little birds freak out every time I open my kitchen door. One would think I'm a hawk or something..... Anyhow, I finally broke down & put up a "blind" in my kitchen door & stocked the bird feeder & hopped. Well, today I had luck.
Some of these guys are more pale, others are like this guy - very colorful on the head & chest. Some have little - - but colorful - - others have a lot. This guy is pretty well colored.
Shot with my cheapo lens the Tamron SP AF Di LD (IF) 200-500mm f/5-6.3 on the D200

Male House Finch

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:29:57 GMT

Female Lesser Goldfinch (Western variety) - - I think

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:20:32 GMT

Female Lesser Goldfinch (Western variety) 55% crop - - Confirmed

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:25:09 GMT

Female House Finch

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:29:57 GMT

These little birds freak out every time I open my kitchen door. One would think I'm a hawk or something..... Anyhow, I finally broke down & put up a "blind" in my kitchen door & stocked the bird feeder & hopped. Well, today I had luck. This little gal was hanging out for a while & sat & enjoyed the day. It's obvious she's aware of her charms.... or is it that it's cold & she's trying to keep warm.
Shot with my cheapo lens the Tamron SP AF Di LD (IF) 200-500mm f/5-6.3 on the D200

Male House Finch

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:29:57 GMT

Male Lesser Goldfinch (Western variety) - - I think

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:20:32 GMT

So every now & then I kept seeing this tiny little super yellow bird in my backyard. I'd see it once or twice - - then it would be gone. Well I finally broke down & put up a "blind" in my kitchen door & stocked the bird feeder & hopped. Well, today I had luck.
I've tentatively identified this bird as a Male Lesser Goldfinch of Western variety. This is now confirmed. He's a little guy at max 4 1/2 inches (though I'd say this guy's only 4 inches). He & his mate, come by for some food every now & then.

Shot with my cheapo lens the Tamron SP AF Di LD (IF) 200-500mm f/5-6.3 on the D200

Male Lesser Goldfinch (Western variety) 55% crop - - Confirmed

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:25:09 GMT

Well, I posted the originals on several boards & the frames got mixed responses. Either people liked them or they found them distracting or plain did not like them. So I promised to post the shots without the frames. Now, I have to admit... pp'ing from one day to the next will not render the exact same result. So I've made new versions of them for those who wish to see.

So, the bird is confirmed a "Lesser Goldfinch" of Western variety. This is the male. It's shot with my cheapo lens the Tamron SP AF Di LD (IF) 200-500mm f/5-6.3 on the D200

Male Lesser Goldfinch (Western variety) - - I think

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:20:31 GMT

So every now & then I kept seeing this tiny little super yellow bird in my backyard. I'd see it once or twice - - then it would be gone. Well I finally broke down & put up a "blind" in my kitchen door & stocked the bird feeder & hopped. Well, today I had luck.
I've tentatively identified this bird as a Male Lesser Goldfinch of Western variety. This is now confirmed. He's a little guy at max 4 1/2 inches (though I'd say this guy's only 4 inches). He & his mate, come by for some food every now & then.

Shot with my cheapo lens the Tamron SP AF Di LD (IF) 200-500mm f/5-6.3 on the D200

Male Lesser Goldfinch (Western variety) 50% crop - - Confirmed

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:25:09 GMT

Well, I posted the originals on several boards & the frames got mixed responses. Either people liked them or they found them distracting or plain did not like them. So I promised to post the shots without the frames. Now, I have to admit... pp'ing from one day to the next will not render the exact same result. So I've made new versions of them for those who wish to see.

So, the bird is confirmed a "Lesser Goldfinch" of Western variety. This is the male. It's shot with my cheapo lens the Tamron SP AF Di LD (IF) 200-500mm f/5-6.3 on the D200

Male Lesser Goldfinch (Western variety) - - I think

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:20:32 GMT

So every now & then I kept seeing this tiny little super yellow bird in my backyard. I'd see it once or twice - - then it would be gone. Well I finally broke down & put up a "blind" in my kitchen door & stocked the bird feeder & hopped. Well, today I had luck.
I've tentatively identified this bird as a Male Lesser Goldfinch of Western variety. This is now confirmed. He's a little guy at max 4 1/2 inches (though I'd say this guy's only 4 inches). He & his mate, come by for some food every now & then.

Shot with my cheapo lens the Tamron SP AF Di LD (IF) 200-500mm f/5-6.3 on the D200

Male Lesser Goldfinch (Western variety) full shot - - Confirmed

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:25:09 GMT

Well, I posted the originals on several boards & the frames got mixed responses. Either people liked them or they found them distracting or plain did not like them. So I promised to post the shots without the frames. Now, I have to admit... pp'ing from one day to the next will not render the exact same result. So I've made new versions of them for those who wish to see.

So, the bird is confirmed a "Lesser Goldfinch" of Western variety. This is the male. It's shot with my cheapo lens the Tamron SP AF Di LD (IF) 200-500mm f/5-6.3 on the D200

Male House Finch

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:49:29 GMT

Same setup in the fact that this is shot with the D200, but this shot is the complete shot taken with the D200 & the Nikkor 300mm f/4 AF-S ED & the Nikon TC-17E II.

In camera sharpening, shot AdobeRGB RAW, converted to Nikon sRGB for web. In order to not blow my highlights this shot is shot E.V. 0

Male House Finch

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:49:29 GMT

50% crop Male House Finch

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 04:02:48 GMT

Third version of the same shot - this one is a 50% crop. Same setup in the fact that this is shot with the D200, but this shot is the 50% crop of the shot taken with the D200 & the Nikkor 300mm f/4 AF-S ED & the Nikon TC-17E II.

In camera sharpening, shot AdobeRGB RAW, converted to Nikon sRGB for web. In order to not blow my highlights this shot is shot E.V. 0 - - in pp'ing I've raised the E.V. about E.V. +0.5

Mountain Chickadee

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 07:54:37 GMT

Mountain Chickadee

(Lil Judd AKA LilKnytt Photography) — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 07:54:37 GMT

California Towhee