Monday, 23 November 2009

Rainy Days & Sundays


Rainy Days & Sundays, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

I start to get a little stir crazy when the weather is bad at the weekend. Robins and Squirrels help, they seem to be available for photoshoots however bad it gets.

Saturday, 21 November 2009

Familiar Squirrel


Familiar Squirrel, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

With the weather being politly classed as changeable, getting out with the camera is not easy. So, I resort to the places where I know I can get at least a few shots. I think I have seen this Grey Squirrel before, he isn't very shy and makes a great subject.

Thursday, 19 November 2009

Looking Back


Looking Back, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

Another shot justas the Sun was setting and another Sika. No matter how many I see or how close I get (and you can get quite close to some of these) I never get bored. Just sitting against a tree, spending time with them is a great way to wind down.

Pheasant Season


Pheasant Season, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.
Pheasant and mushrooms, last time I saw this combination it was is a much different setting. Taken this afternoon, as the sun went down, it is not until you get close to the 'duller' female that you realise just how lovely there markings are.

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Dark Blue


Dark Blue, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

I'm not getting a great deal of time to use the camera during the week but I did manage to catch this little chap. On a bright blue sky day it takes real talent to find the only Blue Tit that preferres to sit in the shade and not the Sun.

Monday, 16 November 2009

Single Gold


Single Gold, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

I normally see Goldfinches in large groups but this one was on his own. A youngster I think and not in the best of condition but, believe it or not, my first shot of a Goldfinch.

Short Bird, Long Legs


Short Bird, Long Legs, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

I very rarely manage to get antwhere near Little Egrets and today, after jumping from the car to catch a quick shot, the light was terrible.