Animals

Since I built a small bird feeder in my garden, various bird species have been drawn to it. I've observed tits, blackbirds, magpies, and pigeons, but the sparrows seem to be the most frequent visitors. They start chirping early in the morning and continue throughout the day until late in the evening. It appears that sparrows have made my garden their home, finding sustenance and shelter around the feeder.

Tovacov pond is a picturesque and tranquil place located in the heart of nature. An integral part of it is the ducks that attract not only local residents but also visitors from the surrounding area. These charming birds not only contribute to the serenity and pleasant atmosphere of the pond but also provide a unique opportunity for photography.

The serene beauty of nature is captured in two distinct settings: horses peacefully grazing in the meadow and ducks gracefully by the pond. Each scene presents its own picturesque charm, showcasing the innate elegance and tranquillity of these animals.

A Fascinating Sight in South Moravia on the birds fishing in the pond.

Watching animal in their natural environment bring me some kind of pleasure. Pastures are not too native environment for horses, however it is as natural as it can be. Watching horses grazing on pasture is very exciting, to see how animals choose what grass to eat and which on the other hand not.

Blackbirds are a common sight in many parts of the world, often found in gardens and green spaces. They have a distinctive dark plumage and can be easily recognised by their melodic singing. I am fortunate enough to have a garden where blackbirds frequently visit, hopping around and making a bit of a mess as they forage for food.

Capturing a bird in flight is no easy feat. It requires a camera with a reliable tracking system, or at least one that is fast and has a long lens. Additionally, you need a flying bird that is flying close enough and not too fast. If the bird is flying too far away, some details may be lost in the shot.

Over the weekend, I found myself chasing birds around the picturesque Lednice ponds. While some might find this activity odd or even foolish, I had my reasons for doing so. For starters, I needed to get some exercise for my stiff knee and what better way to do so than in the fresh air and open spaces of the great outdoors?

I like going out to nature and I plan some destinations where to go to and take photo of wild animals. As I was not sure how the higher ISO values will affect picture quality in reality I took my APS-C camera, telephoto lens and went to the forest park to shoot. No one except deer were able to stand as models, generally it does not matter. Results are here. Not so bad for ISO 1600.

Butterfly sitting on syringe flower on my terrace - there was a butterfly sitting on syringe flower on my terrace showing his beautiful colourful wings. It is a tiny part of nature in my small garden. I took pictures of several poses of it.