Tuesday, 4 June 2013

Ballymacormick Point Walk PLUS video

I am so fortunate to have beautiful walks and scenery within easy reach of my home and today I am going to show you photos and video I took from a walk I did from Ballymacormick Point into Groomsport Village which is about 2 miles away.

Reed Bunting -Male
'Look at me, aren't I pretty'


Reed Bunting -Female
I have never turned a bird colour photo into black and white so I experimented with the 2 photos below.  I thought they made quite atmospheric shots although I know some of you will be shouting, NO!!!!



Sedge Warbler 
Meadow Pipit - Young
Meadow Pipit - Adult with food
Reed Bunting- female
Thorns
Whitethroat
Greenfinch
Dunnock

Stonechat - Female
Linnet
This video shows some of the birds that I was able to capture and I have not added music to it because I am hoping that you can hear at least some of them singing.  Enjoy.
Thank you for visiting my blog and I hope you will share it with others.
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26 comments:

  1. Karen Lakis4 June 2013 at 21:21

    You have such a nice variety of birds nearby. These are very pretty photos!

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  2. Margaret Birding For Pleasure4 June 2013 at 21:25

    Hi Karen Many thanks for the comment. I love the small birds the best. Margaret

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  3. Kerri Farley4 June 2013 at 23:08

    These are lovely Margaret!

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 June 2013 at 02:58

      Hi Kerri Thanks for comment and visiting my blog. Margaret

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  4. TexWisGirl4 June 2013 at 23:41

    i just think the reed buntings are such handsome birds!

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 June 2013 at 02:59

      Hi Tex Yes, there are there especially for you. I remember you said you liked them. Margaret

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  5. Lynn4 June 2013 at 23:48

    Once again super photos, I quite like the black and whites. The little green bit on Mr Reed bunting is quite unique isn't it? The video is great, I can hear the birds...you are spoiled with the variety aren't you.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 June 2013 at 03:07

      Hi Lynn Many thanks for all your comments. I am glad you were able to hear the birds,it was quite windy that day. Thanks for sharing it your friends in Canada. I don't know where that comment went. In the ether, i expect!!! Margaret

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  6. Cranberry Morning4 June 2013 at 23:54

    Look at the amazing and detailed design in those beautiful creatures - and to think there's even more on the inside! What a Creator we have!

    Thank you for these gorgeous photos - and for stopping in at Cranberry Morning. Maybe I should make an entire Medieval village! :-)

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 June 2013 at 02:44

      HI Judy I agree with you. The detail is all nature is most wonderful. Thanks you for your encouraging comments. Margaret

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  7. George5 June 2013 at 01:06

    Your photographs are excellent, and I must admit that I liked your experiment with black-and-white photos. Thank you for visiting my site.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 June 2013 at 02:39

      HI GeorgeThanks for your comments.Yes the black and white was an experimetn and I amcglad you liked the shots. Margaret

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  8. Ruth Hiebert5 June 2013 at 01:24

    beautiful captures,both in video and stills. I like pictures in colour,but you have shown that they can be equally lovely in black and white.

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  9. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 June 2013 at 02:36

    Hi Ruth Many thanks for your comments. I also prefer bird shots in colour but it is an nteresting excercise in black and white. Margaret

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  10. Douglas Mcfarlane5 June 2013 at 02:42

    Do like the Reed Bunting with it's tail all sprayed out very handsome indeed. Like the B&W images too.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 June 2013 at 03:00

      Hi Douglas Thank you for your comments and I am glad you liked the Black and white shots. Margaret

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  11. FOREST SNAPPER5 June 2013 at 06:08

    So many sorts of birds, no wonder you know so much. well done


    peter

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  12. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 June 2013 at 07:11

    Hi Peter Thanks you for your kind comment. Everyday I learn something usually be accident!! Maragret

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  13. eileeninmd5 June 2013 at 08:01

    the Reed Buntings are pretty, great variety of birds. Wonderful post and photos, Margaret!

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 June 2013 at 15:08

      Hi Eileen Many thanks for your kind comments Margaret

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  14. Debbie5 June 2013 at 10:49

    what an awesome varity of feathered beauties, you shared some amazing images!!

    one of my favorite passtimes, a walk among nature!!

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  15. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 June 2013 at 15:11

    Hi Debbie Yes, there is nothing better for your health than to be out in the fresh air among nature. Thanks for kind comments. Margaret

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  16. Stewart M5 June 2013 at 21:02

    Hi there - we can become obsessed with colour - and forget that there is beauty in texture, tone and form - in other words I like the B/W.

    This would be a good post to link to WBW.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  17. Margaret Birding For Pleasure6 June 2013 at 04:02

    Hi Stewart Thanks for comments. I am glad yo like the B/W ones. Somethings work well, others don't, I feel. What is WBW. I am sure I should know. Must be my age!!! Margaret

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  18. FAB6 June 2013 at 09:24

    Hi Margaret. That is a super selection from your walk and I may even be tempted now to try the B&W approach.

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  19. Margaret Birding For Pleasure6 June 2013 at 17:01

    HI Frank Many thanks for your comments. Yes have a go at B/W. It is fun to experiment. I shoot them in colour and then change them. That way you have both still. Margaret

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