At the time he (she?) didn't seem upset about all the photographing ...
[6 July 2012, Panasonic Lumix GH1, 100–300 mm at 300 mm, ISO 400, 1/1250 at f5.6]
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I expect he/she is becoming used to it. Do you offer rewards, he/she seems to have a waiting attitude?
Another truly wonderful portrait. Congratulations!
"Busy, doing bird things. You wouldn't understand."
Those feet seem barely making any purchase on that surface.
Thank you, RR. No rewards — it's hard to offer live flying insects!
Zhoen, I have some other photographs where it seems to be resting on the tips of its claws. I imagine if one ever landed on my hand I'd feel only the lightest of touches of little scratchy claws and no weight at all.
Maybe the little bird is a tad cold? That would make me grumpy! Maureen
Maureen, I know what you mean! But no, this happened to be one of the warmer (relatively speaking) afternoons of the winter so far.
incredible. i have never seen one that etill and willing to be photographed!
Leonie, it wasn't still for long. Half a second, maybe?
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