More Baby Chick Photos, Some Answers, and Some News!

Thank you to everyone who has commented and e-mailed me regarding the
 Baby Chick Photo Shoot!

Today I want to show a couple more baby chick photos.

These were taken when the chicks were 5 days old.

Spring flowers were just starting to bloom.

The chic used for these was one of the Ameraucanas.

She has one of the sweetest dispositions and posed so easily.

(I have used this picture in my blog header.)

I think she knows she is special!  She will lay blue eggs!

{I also have some pictures of the baby turkeys, but I must say they didn't like to sit still.

I will share those pics soon.}

I have tried to answer most of the questions that was asked.  

Today's post will hopefully sum everything up.

What kind of camera do I use?

I have a Canon Power Shot SX150IS.  (It is at least 4 or 5 years old.)

That's it - nothing else - I don't even own a tripod!

Maybe some day...

How did you get the chicks to sit still?

In these pictures that I shared previously, the chicks were only a couple days old.

At that age they hold still (pose) quite easily, with just a little coaxing.

I had the props set up ahead of time, before I put the chicks into place.

I placed them where I wanted them, holding my left hand on them for a few seconds.

While doing that I had my camera ready in my right hand.

I was close to the chicks, so I did not use the zoom.

Once I took my hand away, I started taking pictures.  I pecked on the stand or moved the chicks as needed, for a good pose.

I took a few shots, hoping to get at least one good one.

(Because the chicks were so young, I did not have them out of the warm brooder for long periods of time.  I also tried to keep them warm cupped in my hand before and after taking the pictures.)

What did I use as a back drop?

I used an old book shelf that I dry painted a few years ago.

I used the second shelf.  This gave me the all over color that I wanted.

Using the second shelf helped to keep the chicks safe.  They could have fallen off the top shelf more easily.

What type of lighting did I use?

I did not use the flash on the camera.

I turned on my room's overhead lights and opened all the curtains for natural light.

That's it - I don't have any fancy lighting equipment.

I am excited to share...

I am working with a local printer to have some of the pictures made into cards and larger prints.

I hope to have them available for you later this week!

Sharing at:

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