Ready. Set. Go!

It was ready, set, go for these two birds perched on a withered sunflower stalk.

Just as I hit the shutter button on my camera, the female Purple Finch decided to lung for the birdfeeder a few feet away. The American Goldfinch in the foreground soon followed.

I still liked the photo even though the Purple Finch is a bit blurry.

Author: Bruce Stambaugh

I am a writer, author, photographer, birder, walker, hiker, husband, father, grandfather, brother, Anabaptist, and community activist. My life is crammed with all things people and nature and wonder. My late father gave me this penchant for giving and getting the most out of life, my late mother the courtesy, kindness, and creativity to see the joy in life. They both taught me to cherish the people I am with. I try and fail and try again. View all posts by Bruce Stambaugh

3 thoughts on “Ready. Set. Go!”

William Wise says:

December 9, 2025 at 5:51 pm

I think the blur is perfect! That’s what adds movement to the shot. Great work! I know you spent hours setting it up😂

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1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  December 9, 2025 at 6:48 pm
  
  I like the way you think, William.
  
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beth says:

December 9, 2025 at 9:01 pm

take off!

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