Post your "bird in the hand..." photos

WeeHector

Senior Member
Okay, not just birds, but any creature you have photographed sitting on your hand. There is something totally amazing and humbling when a wild creature, which it would be so easy to kill, shows enough trust in you to sit on your hand while you take photos of it. These are, or should be, unforgettable moments, not just as a photographer, but as a human being.

So this is not about "what a great photographer" nor "what a great photograph" but "what a great little character".

First up is one of several photos I took 10 days ago of a young Great Tit which was exhausted and unable to fly. As he was in danger of being eaten by one of the local cats, I placed my hand before him and he hopped on, quite unfazed by my presence. He later hopped onto a friend's arm. I left him in a secure spot and he later flew off.

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DraganDL

Senior Member
Nice. Sympathetic. Interesting scenery. Unfortunately, it lacks a lot in terms of composition (too many little, distracting details in the background, and that background not being blurred enough)...

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Eyelight

Senior Member
Nice. Sympathetic. Interesting scenery. Unfortunately, it lacks a lot in terms of composition (too many little, distracting details in the background, and that background not being blurred enough)...

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There for a moment, I thought you needed a Snickers, cause I'm not seeing the need in the image with your words, but then I see you made some adjustments.:)
 

mikew_RIP

Senior Member
Okay, not just birds, but any creature you have photographed sitting on your hand. There is something totally amazing and humbling when a wild creature, which it would be so easy to kill, shows enough trust in you to sit on your hand while you take photos of it. These are, or should be, unforgettable moments, not just as a photographer, but as a human being.

So this is not about "what a great photographer" nor "what a great photograph" but "what a great little character".

First up is one of several photos I took 10 days ago of a young Great Tit which was exhausted and unable to fly. As he was in danger of being eaten by one of the local cats, I placed my hand before him and he hopped on, quite unfazed by my presence. He later hopped onto a friend's arm. I left him in a secure spot and he later flew off.

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Sod the background a beautiful moment in time,i still remember the few occasions its happened to me
 
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