Canadian Geese in flight

[jnbradley]

Just got the 100-400L IS a week or so ago and am fascinated with trying to catch birds in flight. Here's a couple of my attempts, so far.

[CyberDyneSystems]

Nice job on catching these action shots!

[RonnF]

Two very nice shots. I would be pleased to have taken either one. First one really stands out from it's background well and the leftward tip of the goose shows off the wings to best advantage. The second shot looks as if you're flying right next to it. Hate to be a pest, but would you mind posting the EXIF to help others (like me) improve our in-flight shots? Thanks.


Ron

[Airedale1]

I like them both. Very nicely done.

[Mitcon]

Both very nice but that 2nd capture is a winner, nice detail and the blue sets it off.

[Gary Fairhead]

Both are wonderful and I wish they were mine.

[Poggi]

Great shots! How close were you?

[csquared63]

Very nice shots! How did you know they were from Canada? :D

-Carl

[mrclark321]

Very nice, the "Pump" is a great lens. :)

Dan

[jnbradley]

[quote=RonnF] Hate to be a pest, but would you mind posting the EXIF to help others (like me) improve our in-flight shots? Thanks.


Sorry for ommitting the important info:

1st shot ISO200, 7.1, 1/400 Av, 100-400L
2nd shot ISO200, 7.1, 1/1000 Av, 100-400L

They flew by in front of me, maybe 20-30 yds. away

The second one is awesome full size but doesn't lok that good when resized to fit the screen on this forum. So I cropped the full size shot- that's why you only get to see some of the goose!

And true- they might not have come from Canada, but I'm generalizing because they all look the same- and I'm not being racist because some of my best friends are Canadian geese :)

And thanks to all for the nice comments:)