So far, I have posted more photos of lady birds than birds.
Dragonflies smile in front of my camera but birds flee from it.
When I brought my camera to the lake for the purpose of shooting ducks, I was pleasantly surprised to encounter some birds along the way.
I consider the following photos as accidental bird captures since they weren't planned for.
The above yelllow-bellied sunbird was drinking nectar from a fire cracker bloom but perched on a ficus tree, looking wary when it noticed me.
This magpie robin has just swallowed an earthworm.
This pigeon was on the road alone looking lost.
I saw 2 adults like the one above with a baby in between, having a picnic in the park early this morning.
It was a cute scene but I didn't have my camera with me.
Although I see this tree kingfisher often, it has not gotten any friendlier over time.
Perhaps I could show you some action shots of this bird diving down to catch little critters sometime in the future.
Currently all birds fly off about 5 seconds after they notice the camera or me.
Perhaps I could show you some action shots of this bird diving down to catch little critters sometime in the future.
Currently all birds fly off about 5 seconds after they notice the camera or me.
This is a sparrow which is trying to rescue my wax jambu tree from being eaten up by worms.
The photo has accidentally turned out to be monochrome because someone has adjusted the settings of the camera.
When I turned back the settings, 5 seconds has lapsed so we shall have to bear with this accidental black and white shot.
Please visit GardenWalkGardenTalk for more interpretations of 'Accidental' or World Bird Wednesday for more bird captures.
Nice shots, specially the kingfisher!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeletewonderful series of photos, the tree sparoow looks really good in monochrome
ReplyDeleteThese bird photos are stunning, impossible to pick a favourite this evening.
ReplyDeleteI think that "accidental" monochrome was a lucky accident, it's a great image. I like that kingfisher, it's much more colorful than our blue and white belted kingfisher but evidently just as shy.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots! The Kingfisher is simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour birds are so lovely to see..
ReplyDeleteThe Kingfisher is a stunner ... what a magnificent beak.
I like your accidental bird captures. They are great.
ReplyDeleteSome accidents are happy indeed...
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots! In nature photography I would suggest that it's all pretty much an accident, plan or no plan. Certainly that's a big part of the "Zen" of it. You go outside with your camera and let it rip come what may. It looks like you had a great day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots... was told that there are no hummingbirds in Msia... perhaps that could be a sunbird... no?
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful-- you certainly know what to do with accidents!
ReplyDeletewe have those yellow honeyeaters in our garden too and they are very flighty! The kingfisher shot is gorgeous,and I really like the monochrome. a very happy accident.
ReplyDeletevery cool birds and awesome photos. Thanks for sharing your world birds.
ReplyDeleteStunning, I wish I had your patience, I just love your photography:~)
ReplyDeleteOne, you have accidentally captured so many gorgeous birds, especially the kingfisher. I know how hard it is to get photos like this--you're amazing.
ReplyDeleteThe kingfisher is really a pretty bird. You have many pretty birds in your country, even the magpie. My favorite shot has to be the accidetal one. It is so different and has a lot of interest. Thanks for joining with all your birds.
ReplyDeleteWell if these are your accidental shots, I'd like to see some that are intentional!!! I wouldn't mind accidental shots like these myself. The red-legged kingfisher is really cute . . . more, more, you hear me cry.
ReplyDeleteThese are great shots. I love them. Seems like the kingfisher is a winner.....but the magpie and sunbird are my favorites:)
ReplyDeleteThose bird shots are really awesome! You really have good skill in photography! I'm totally opposite to you!
ReplyDeleteHi there - well if these are just accidental bird shots, I wonder what will happen when you take them on purpose!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Australia
lovely, we have lots of them too. But i know that sunbird is so small, so your lens is really good to have captured it. I was blocked for the whole day from google so both FB and blog, and after exactly 12hrs, when am about to withdraw, i was able to sign in again. Whew, that was my birthday gift.
ReplyDeleteLove the bills on the sunbird and kingfisher! Great shots! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteWonderful images, One. Your accidental shots show you are a gifted photographer. I was trying to figure out where you are at home. Somewhere in the South East Asia? The last shot shows an Eurasian Tree Sparrow - very nice.
ReplyDeleteWe always plan to fail.
ReplyDeleteSo no planning is needed.
Planned or not, the images are wonderful! Love your kingfisher. The variety we have here is not so colorful. Also love the sunbirds. What beauties!
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Beautiful shots! I love the colour of the Kingfisher. And the last photo is really beautiful! Fantastic accidental captures! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy accidents! The Kingfisher is so colorful!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! We have magpies in the UK, but I've never heard of or seen a magpie robin. Looking forward to seeing more kingfisher photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I like the pigeon. Our pigeons look very different.
ReplyDeleteOh my, you have outdone yourself with this series ... STUNNING Photos! The yelllow-bellied sunbird pics are amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour bird photos are exceptional. Birds are very hard to capture (I want to say on film). I stalk them around our yard all the time, quite challenging. Your photos are so clear and crisp.
ReplyDeleteFantastic accidental photos! I love the image of the kingfisher - the colors are just wonderful and it is such a clear shot.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures! And I like the black and white image. I have rarely tried to shoot pictures of birds. Flowers are hard enough for me! These are very impressive.
ReplyDeleteThey may be accidental, but they are great captures! I especially like the second one because of the interesting composition. It would make a lovely painting. If you would like, I will texturize it for you, and email it back to you: jenc_art@hotmail.com. ( A bigger file is better if you have one.)
ReplyDeleteOh, what a beautiful 'accidental' post. The birds you have captured here for us to enjoy are fantastic. I am not very good at bird photography (unless it is my slow-moving chickens) but if I had such a range of beautiful birds to photograph, I might try harder. Great post!
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos of all the beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat set of captures, One! The monochromatic shot is a perfect accidental shot. I don't mind missing the colored version at all.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful bird shots, One! Nice to see some of the birds found in your corner of the world.
ReplyDeleteJust one word..WOW!
ReplyDeleteSuper "accidental" shots of the birds! I love the White-throated Kingfisher especially. I would love to see one of those.
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice if on your "about" page you told us where you live and even a first name would be nice ;-)
Amazing shots really! I wonder how the non-accidental shots will be....One...these are superb!!
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