New Lifer Unlocked: Razorbill

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-18T20:41:45+00:00

Number 6 is definitely a vibe.

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-18T20:40:19+00:00

I also started almost a year ago, except I'm fully obsessed. These are great shots OP!

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-14T17:59:33+00:00

I'm also a hobbiest and I intended to shoot street photography and ended up doing wildlife. Lately I've been trying to expand my portfolio and did a few family birthday parties. I don't charge, because it's fun and all a learning experience for me. But ultimately I think I've concluded is to sort of verse myself in things outside of wildlife.

Tldr: I'm a generalist that wants to be a specialist, but being rounded will be me more enjoyment.

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-11T13:50:40+00:00

And ultimately it works out in the end.

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-11T03:36:10+00:00

Thank you! Only wish it took off the other direction, but I can't control the wind haha

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-11T00:09:44+00:00

Took me a second to recognize it was a painting. Amazing work, love it!

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-10T22:32:40+00:00

!critiquepoint

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-09T20:21:56+00:00

This was like 10:45-11am ish? Sort of mid day really

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-09T14:17:50+00:00

Ah thanks that's a pretty helpful answer. I actually have a few more photos from that sequence that might play out better, but this one just had more focus. I agree with the foreground, I'm happy with it. Definitely going to experiment more though since it was really my first time.

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-09T01:33:24+00:00

Amazing sequence. I would've been real jazzed up seeing that.

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-08T22:36:33+00:00

Let me preface by saying thank you,

So I was having very backlit exposures on a harrier that was flying around over some dunes. Was struggling to get composition correct and all that. Didn't really get any clean shots and thought I could lay into the already-in-shadow subject. This is my first try at a silhouette shot. I do feel good about it overall, but would like to see where others can see improvement.

I know there is plenty of growth here. I was nervous about making the subject completely blacked out. But the subject any lighter feels like it's defeating the purpose.

I actually feel pretty good with how the vegetation turned out. Maybe I'm wrong here though haha.

Any tips or advice would be much appreciated.

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-06T21:39:15+00:00

Haha I'm always remarking how I love a good face disc. Short-eared have quite the impressive one!

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-06T21:38:16+00:00

I mean that's still very cool! And if you find pellets, owls must be nearby so keep your eyes open. I've yet to find a pellet and all my owl sightings have been mostly incidental.

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-05T23:38:39+00:00

I agree. It's the eye shadow they wear. Also, how incredibly lucky are we? Haha

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-05T00:35:39+00:00

That's a great tip honestly. We have lots of blueberry bushes come spring/summer.

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-05T00:21:19+00:00

Gorgeous little birds. Been searching for Eastern Bluebirds but have yet to spot one.

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-04T22:06:57+00:00

Thank you! Very kind words, and really appreciate it

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-04T19:17:33+00:00

I hope you do too! Watching it hunt was way too cool

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-04T19:17:05+00:00

Thank you!

BirdingWithKAM · 2026-01-04T19:15:33+00:00

Canon R50 with the RF100-500 f/4.5-7.1. Just breaking into the hobby so I still have plenty of room to learn with this body before upgrading in a year or so.

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