Everything has it's beauty, but not everyone sees it. - Confucius
Sometimes the picture doesn't have to be perfect; it's the captured moment that counts. - me

Thursday, 29 September 2011

A few with the new camera

Still loads going on here at the moment, so a few from the last couple of days, whilst playing around with the new toy.



Into the light



Light the path




Natures jewels





Winters food source




and finally, for now,




A delightful garden visitor; Long Tailed Tit




Enjoy your day



45 comments:

Rohrerbot said...

Wow!! The light shots are great. The filter sunlight is beautiful. Great camera! What is it?

The Herald said...

So, it looks like the new camera is ok then?....lol

An excellent set of images Keith. I really like 'Natures Jewels' and the 'Long tailed Tit' is a stunner...[;o)

Laura~Pretty Pix said...

Gorgeous images. Love that streaming sunlight. What's your new camera?

ADRIAN said...

The first shot is a real gem. That sounds cruel.......nowt wrong with any of the others either.
Can the 7D charm Jays? I'm going to lose my cool with the ones round here.

Gemel said...

Oh how I wish your new toy was mine!
I totally adore all your photos, such a mystical quality you have infused into them.

Am looking forward to more ;)

jan said...

their beautiful keith you ve translated the instuctions then.!

Anonymous said...

I WANT ONE OFF THESE TO VISIT MY GARDEN

JAN said...

I WANT 1ONE OF THESES TO VISIT MY GARDEN !

ladyfi said...

Oh my - the light is so lovely in these shots. Just glorious!

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Rohrerbot. The light yesterday morning was amazing.
The camera is a Canon 7D.

Thanks Trevor. Yea, getting the hang of it now lol
(Just had a response from Bucks bird group; the birds we saw were all Sparrowhawks.)

Thanks Laura. A Canon 7D. Very nice new toy too lol

Adrian, I'm hoping it'll charm the Kingfishers round here lol

Thank Gemel, glad you enjoyed them.

Jan, still not read the instructions properly yet; I'm guessing most of it lol
I'm sure the Long Tailed Tits will come, once you've got the right food there. :-)

Ladyfi, thank you. Yea, the light was pretty spectacular.

Tammy said...

Very nice. love the spider web.

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Tammy :-)

TexWisGirl said...

wow, the colors in some of these are so amazing. i always love those long-tailed tits - cutest bird ever. nicely done, keith!

grammie g said...

Hi Keith..the streams of light through the tree, is magical I love it!!
The cobweb is also wonderful...I love he color tones in it!!
I am not much on the color's, but the Long Tail Tit , will always be a favorite! ; }}

Hugs
Grace

JoLynne Lyon said...

Since I saw your work with the old camera I know it's not just your new toy, it's skill. Wow. Those are all strong photos.

Arija said...

What is this new toy you have acquired? Whatever it is, it takes mighty goos pictures with you behind the lens.
Love the diamond studded cobwebs.

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Theresa. Those Long Tailed Tits just ooze charm. I love it when they visit.

Thank you Grace. I was fortunate with some good light on these days.

JoLynne, thank you. A lovely compliment :-)

Thank you Arija. The new toy is a Canon 7D. A fine camera :-)

Springman said...

Congratulations on the new 7D! It is a fantastic piece of technology that will help to articulate your marvelous artistic vision. If early indications play out, we, your fans, are in for some sublime times!

Gillian Olson said...

Absolutely beautiful photos, thanks.

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Springman, you're very kind :-)

Thank you Gillian :-)

Linda said...

They're wonderful, Keith...every one of them. I think you've found a keeper in your Canon 7D.

missing moments said...

All of these are so great ... so much fun with a new camera. I still have so much to learn on mine.

Nancy @ A Rural Journal said...

Thank you for your get well wishes today, Keith. I surely need them and are much appreciated.

Have fun with your new Canon -- looks like you are getting the hang of it already. :)

Horst in Edmonton said...

Great photos with that 7D.

Bob Bushell said...

The second one is fantastic, in fact, I would say that they all are superb.

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Linda.
Yea, I'll keep this one lol

Thank you Reena. :-)

Thank you Nancy :-)

Thanks Horst.

Bob, thank you.

Andrew said...

Wonderful images.. it's a good camera but you have to point it correctly... You do that so well.

Bobbster said...

Brilliant lighting effect Keith, good to see your getting to grips withthe new camera.

Adam Tilt said...

Excellent photos Keith. A really great use of light. Whats the new camera?

holdingmoments said...

Andrew, thank you.

Thanks Bob.

Thanks Adam.
The camera is a Canon 7D.

Roy said...

They are all brilliant Keith, but you need to get a large canvas made of that second one. Stunning.

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Roy. I've got a similar one on google earth lol

Lisa RedWillow said...

Breath taking to say the very least.
Gorgeous.
Congrats on your new camera .

Sondra said...

CONGRATS on the camera! Awesome photos----love that long tailed tit for sure!!!

Hilary said...

Oh.. these are all magical. Gorgeous.

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Lisa :-)

Thank you Sondra :-)

Thank you Hilary :-)

TexWisGirl said...

came back to say congrats on your POTW!!!!

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Theresa :-)

Chip "Rocket Man" Allen said...

All beautifully done! Don't know how I arrived on your page but I'm thrilled that I did. as an aspiring photographer I'm always searching for inspiration and your blog is a treasure trove for me!

Barbara said...

These are gorgeous! Congrats on your POTW! Glad I followed Hilary over here!

holdingmoments said...

Chip, thanks for stopping by, and your comment. Glad you enjoyed your visit.

Thank you Barbara. Glad you stopped by too.

Kathleen said...

Oh, my! I love the colors you're able to capture with your new camera. I'm often frustrated with the low level of saturation I get from my Rebel. I'm sure I need to tinker with settings to improve the quality. Congratulations of POTW. Well deserved!

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Kathleen, appreciate your comments.

Clare Dunn said...

Hello!
I come to you via Hilary...and so glad I did!

Particularly love the 'Light' photos. These shots seemed to speak to me.

I will be following...
xoxoxo, cd

holdingmoments said...

Thank you Clare. Glad you enjoyed your visit.