Yesterday, I took images of several bird species with fall colors in the background—or at least as much fall color as I’m likely to see here this year. There was a drought before fall arrived, so the fall colors haven’t been all that great.
Male Northern Cardinal and fall colors – Canon R7, f8, 1/200, ISO 800, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light
I’m just happy there’s any fall color at all.
The colors in the background of this male Northern Cardinal were subdued because of the light at the moment I took this photo. His vivid red plumage also seems to make the background colors appear a bit duller by comparison.
Tufted Titmouse and fall colors – Canon R7, f8, 1/400, ISO 800, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light
A little while later, there was a bit more sunlight, and the colors in the background of this Tufted Titmouse image seemed a little more vibrant. I also like how one of the shades in the background is echoed on the flanks of the titmouse.
Even the tone of the driftwood perch seemed a touch warmer.
Carolina Chickadee and fall colors – Canon R7, f8, 1/640, ISO 800, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light
With even more sunlight, the background of grass, leaves, and pine straw looked even more colorful than in the first two photos I shared today. The black, gray, and white plumage of the Carolina Chickadee provided a lovely contrast to the colors as well.
I saw some fall color in the mountains when I visited Buffalo National River in Arkansas last month, and I’m delighted that I did. For now, I’m content with the more subdued fall colors I’m seeing while photographing all of the birds I’m finding at lower elevations.
Life is good.
Mia
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