Carpe Lumen Photoblog

A male example of pretty much our most common backyard visitor. We’ve begun to pick out individual traits and name the ones that return regularly. (Click Pic to View Full Version; Click CLOSE or outside picture border to return)Shooting Details: Focal Length:400mm | Shutter speed:1/500 | Aperture:ƒ/8Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi | Shooting Date: [...]

Another of our most common yard birds (NOT the band)… the chipping sparrow. We’ve had babies AND parents this year, but have no idea where the nest is. (Click Pic to View Full Version; Click CLOSE or outside picture border to return)Shooting Details: Focal Length:400mm | Shutter speed:1/500 | Aperture:ƒ/8Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi [...]

After a heavy storm, we had puddles in the yard that were perfect for splashing around in. A female house sparrow takes a break from the fun to dry out. (Click Pic to View Full Version; Click CLOSE or outside picture border to return)Shooting Details: Focal Length:400mm | Shutter speed:1/400 | Aperture:ƒ/8Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL [...]

No, not the doctor. House sparrows are one of the most common birds in our yard. They’re always fun to watch, if you like birds… (Click Pic to View Full Version; Click CLOSE or outside picture border to return)Shooting Details: Focal Length:400mm | Shutter speed:1/500 | Aperture:ƒ/8Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi | Shooting Date: [...]

Today, my computer PSU blew up and I had nothing to do but take pictures. Fortunately, my wife was able to borrow some money to pick up a new PSU so I could actually post my photos. We had heavy rains today, followed by a frenzy of birds feeding. I took a lot of pictures, [...]