We have had such crappy weather for the past two days. The weather people keep saying snow is coming, we get drizzly rain instead. And sullen, leaden skies. I am reduced to taking pictures thru the window

The weather has not slowed down the birds...



The second is a presentation technique I've been wanting to try for some time...



Sure didn't look as good as I thought it would. Maybe this isn't the right image, or maybe I screwed it up

Both were taken at 1/160th, f/6.3; I had to crank ISO up to 800 to get reasonable settings.

Rusty

PS - maybe Chuck will see this and confirm my identification

Very nice Rusty.
The second image is very cool.

John

Rusty,
like them both, Think the second one is very good.
Kev.

Well, thank you both.
Maybe it's better than I first thought

If we ever get some sun I can probably get some crisper shots (back to low ISO)

Rusty

Great shots - I like the first one best!

Rusty, what's your ID on the bird?

Rusty I like them both too. Nicely done.

Chuck, the first image says red breasted nuthatch on the top

Chuck, the first image says red breasted nuthatch on the top

Oops.....I couldn't read the script. Time to go to the eye doctor....

Rusty, right on the money!

Great pictures, Rusty. I like the first one best. Good presentation.

Great pictures Rusty.