Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

[S.E.V.]

I am sorry, but English is not really natural for me.

I tried to asked, about the fact when the sun is not behind you, colors are often looking like washed (unsaturated or even grey) even when hood is on. compared with what we get with shorter lenses (even when the sun is directly in the picture).
In the link I posted we could see the blue is completly white with the 500mm and still blue with the 85L or most of the lenses.

Never mind if you don't understand :oops:...


Okay, i understand now. hehehe I get that when the sun is directly in front of me, the color is slightly off but nothing a little post can't fix. But never really checked to tell you the truth.

Sevan:)

[Methodical]

conk-la-ree

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v24/p781804491-5.jpg

[S.E.V.]

conk-la-ree

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v24/p781804491-5.jpg


Say What?!

[Cicero]

http://www.shrani.si/f/2g/DQ/6yJ0f9L/fazan13.jpg

http://www.shrani.si/f/r/St/1C7PKj30/sinicka21.jpg

[andrewhuxman]

One of the better Red Winged Blackbird shots Ive seen .

[jeev]

Nice shot..
conk-la-ree

[FlyingPhotog]

RW Blackbird Breath .. Don't see that every day!

[andrewhuxman]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/2011/IMG_5389.jpg

[S.E.V.]

RW Blackbird Breath .. Don't see that every day!

I was just about to say the same thing. :D

[Methodical]

Andrew, I am jealous. The shot of the Snow Owl is sweeeeet.

Hey thanks everyone. I love getting shots of the RW Blackbird on cattails...working on getting them in flight, too.



http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v19/p1051053218-5.jpg

[andrewhuxman]

Andrew, I am jealous. The shot of the Snow Owl is sweeeeet.


Thank you much ,it is gone now back to the Arctic, so have to wait another year to find one. it is a great bird to photograph. Your RWBB shots are excellent ..

[S.E.V.]

It is gone now back to the Arctic

Well lets make a trip to the Arctic. :rolleyes:

[Cicero]

http://www.shrani.si/f/h/3j/1UTOO6NM/plavcek13.jpg

[Methodical]

Nice tit^^^

[jeev]

Count me in:)

Well lets make a trip to the Arctic. :rolleyes:

[Nighthound]

Another bird breath shot.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/rwb5.jpg

[Nighthound]

...and a lady Hoodie

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/hoodieladypreen1.jpg

[jeev]

Nice shots Steve..

[Nighthound]

Nice shots Steve..

Thank you.

[FlyingPhotog]

Gorgeous imagery Steve!

[S.E.V.]

Echoing. Nice Shot Steve......... :) I have a pair of Hoodies but they hate to show their faces in public, they run and hide at the sight of a human. :(

[Methodical]

Nice Merganser Nightbound

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v22/p672771097-5.jpg

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v19/p997431689-5.jpg

[S.E.V.]

Al that gull with the flag in the BG is classic. Nice timing and angle.

Sevan

[Neilyb]

Love the Goosander.

[SteveJa]

just some eagles... never did post anything here after I got this lens, but this will not be the last as the good weather is not here yet.



http://stevejavorsky.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v24/p460008771-5.jpg


http://stevejavorsky.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v21/p188814632-5.jpg


http://stevejavorsky.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v22/p1015308742-5.jpg

http://stevejavorsky.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v22/p590971419-5.jpg

[Neilyb]

Nice work man!

[Cicero]

http://www.shrani.si/f/1K/13l/4VnAAQQh/sinicka23.jpg

[Cicero]

and one more from today

http://www.shrani.si/f/M/hR/3752fouO/detel14.jpg

[Methodical]

Thanks S.E.V nice images (Eagle, WP and Tit)

[Candor]

When the 500mm plus 1.4x tc really comes in handy. Monopod.

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Wildlife/181/1198585788_mSLgr-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Wildlife/7403648_7nqbZ#1198585788_mSLgr-A-LB)

[tonylong]

Cicero, wow!

[butterfly2937]

Steve, those eagles are stunning!!bw!

[Candor]

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Other/Birds/274/1198634813_3t676-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Other/Birds/13838886_cxvyK#1198634813_3t676-A-LB)

[jeev]

Beautiful shot.

[S.E.V.]

A few from last weekend.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5491299968_4ef7040ab3_o.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5490706383_c5cc7a04d4_o.jpg

Eying out my gear, i think he is gonna dive and snatch it out of my hands. hahahaha
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5172/5490707037_cc9c9ca4fa_o.jpg

Sevan

[Goincarcrazy]

A few from last weekend.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5491299968_4ef7040ab3_o.jpg
Sevan

He blinked! Pesky bugger. Very nice shots!

[Candor]

Beautiful shot.

Thank you!

[S.E.V.]

He blinked! Pesky bugger. Very nice shots!


Hahahaha, thanks, try getting these guys to stand still in itself is a task. ;)

[Methodical]

Beautiful images S.E.V and Candor

Candor, where in VA are capturing these shots?

I may need to make a visit.

[Candor]

Thanks Methodical. I wish they were here but I these were taken in SC in the Myrtle Beach area.

[Candor]

A couple of shots at 1000mm with the x2 III tc. Tripod.

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Other/Birds/152/1199467679_YiQu7-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Other/Birds/13838886_cxvyK#1199467679_YiQu7-A-LB)

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1200479564_QYnUR-XL.jpg (http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/8375567_iRPKR#1200479564_QYnUR-A-LB)

[Neilyb]

Nice pecker Mike!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-x1tbQpK7hpo/TXS2PVNH-NI/AAAAAAAAAEY/OdIZZfjXmQw/s1600/new_guy.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice Peccary Neil... :lol:

[Neilyb]

:rolleyes:

[FlyingPhotog]

Oh C'mon now...

(I'll get my hat)

[Neilyb]

Coat and gloves too I would think ;)

[advaitin]

Nice piggy, Neil.

I think I am going to sell a whole bunch of stuff, anticipating the price of the 200-400 L. At least my 400 L f2.8 (first version) and 400 DO, probably the Sigma 150-500 and other stuff. Ive run out of room in my camera cabinet.

[Methodical]

Candor what time of year are they in Myrtle Beach.

I am going back again this year andI plan to revisit Hunting Beach, but can you advise other shooting spots in the area?

Thanks


Thanks Methodical. I wish they were here but I these were taken in SC in the Myrtle Beach area.

[Candor]

Nice pecker Mike!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-x1tbQpK7hpo/TXS2PVNH-NI/AAAAAAAAAEY/OdIZZfjXmQw/s1600/new_guy.jpg


Thanks Neil! That Boar is a beauty. Love the setting.

Candor what time of year are they in Myrtle Beach.

I am going back again this year andI plan to revisit Hunting Beach, but can you advise other shooting spots in the area?

Thanks

I took these shots a couple of weeks ago at HBSP so I would assume they are there at least all summer but I'm not sure about that. Steve (Nighthound) lives close by so he would know.

I only went to HBSP but after I returned someone in the bird section posted some shots of a wild heron rookery at Waccatee zoo that allows photographers to enter early to photograph them and it looked like pretty close access. He mentioned in a couple of weeks there would be hundreds nesting at the location.

[Methodical]

Ah man, they'd be gone by the time I go back.

Thanks

...I only went to HBSP but after I returned someone in the bird section posted some shots of a wild heron rookery at Waccatee zoo that allows photographers to enter early to photograph them and it looked like pretty close access. He mentioned in a couple of weeks there would be hundreds nesting at the location.

[FlyingPhotog]

"Hummies" with Attitude! The two newest helicopters in the Marine Corps inventory:

Bell AH-1Z Viper
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s1/v22/p627364504-4.jpg (http://crosswindimages.com/p688076450/e2564d298)

Bell UH-1Y Venom
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v24/p885105101-4.jpg (http://crosswindimages.com/p688076450/e34c1a1cd)
(Both Clickable for Larger Over Black)
1DMkIII + 500mm f/4L IS .. 1/125 @ f/16 ISO 100

[S.E.V.]

Nice piggy, Neil.

I think I am going to sell a whole bunch of stuff, anticipating the price of the 200-400 L. At least my 400 L f2.8 (first version) and 400 DO, probably the Sigma 150-500 and other stuff. Ive run out of room in my camera cabinet.

Well lets see Nikons 200-400 is $6799.00 so when Canon releases there I would think it would probably be near the 8k-10k mark. Your talking built in TC so that's like an additional $700.00. But lets hope it performs like no other zoom does with and with out the TC in action.

Jay, sick hummies man. By the looks of it are you a marine, army or other branch of defense? Or do you have good connection to be on base to shoot?

Sevan

[FlyingPhotog]

Jay, sick hummies man. By the looks of it are you a marine, army or other branch of defense? Or do you have good connection to be on base to shoot?

Sevan

Thanks Sev...

Actually, I'm none of the above but I'm fortunate to live near a former Air Force base where we still get a lot of transient military hardware. The infrastructure and facilities they have (including 3 x 10,000' runways) are hard for the current military to pass up and it lies right along the route many birds take when headed between eastern and western bases.

These were shot from outside the fence but with the aid of a ladder so I could get up over the barbed wire. Airport management knows many of us and they're fine with it so long as we don't hang on the fence or otherwise risk ourselves or security.

It's a relationship we're proud of and we work very hard to keep it intact.

[dioladetus]

A little white troated dipper. Unfortunately is has returned home to Norway now.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5255816/photos_for_FM/vandstaer_march7_2011%20155.jpg

[h14nha]

Ok, whilst out today with my 7d/100-400, I came across a guy with a 1d4/500 :oops: He offered me a go with the 5004 on my 7d. Well it would be rude to say no, so, I had a dabble.
It will be probably the only time I ever use one and am able to post in here :( I got this Great Tit, it was about 25 feet away and this is a handheld shot. I wish I had put it on my monopod, which I think would have made a huge difference..... It was a heavy lens, but, I would have one in the blink of an eye.....
Unfortunately I was faced with a cluttered background for most of my shots

[FlyingPhotog]

I guess the 500 is a bit of overkill for portraits but...

Thunderbird 12 .. Public Affairs Officer Major Kristin Haley
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s1/v22/p87202135-6.jpg

[RaptorMan]

Went on vacation and had to take a break from the 500 for a bit. Was thrilled to get back out with it. Wide open with the 1.4 extender.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5548066589_144dc86f3d_b.jpg

[newworld666]

A little white troated dipper. Unfortunately is has returned home to Norway now.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5255816/photos_for_FM/vandstaer_march7_2011%20155.jpg
fascinating !!! I love it

[TooManyShots]

Ok, whilst out today with my 7d/100-400, I came across a guy with a 1d4/500 :oops: He offered me a go with the 5004 on my 7d. Well it would be rude to say no, so, I had a dabble.
It will be probably the only time I ever use one and am able to post in here :( I got this Great Tit, it was about 25 feet away and this is a handheld shot. I wish I had put it on my monopod, which I think would have made a huge difference..... It was a heavy lens, but, I would have one in the blink of an eye.....
Unfortunately I was faced with a cluttered background for most of my shots


He is evil......:)

[S.E.V.]

Something other than a bird.

Wide open at 500mm/f4/iso200
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5023/5569916975_f726d5988d_o.jpg

Sevan

[FlyingPhotog]

Still a "Bird" in some cultures... ;)

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

Suddenly I have a strong craving for a MONSTER energy drink.

[silvex]

Something other than a bird.

Wide open at 500mm/f4/iso200
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5023/5569916975_f726d5988d_o.jpg

Sevan

Nice hummingbird! :) LOL! BTW are you going to the Long Beach Grand Prix ?

[silvex]

Thanks Sev...

Actually, I'm none of the above but I'm fortunate to live near a former Air Force base where we still get a lot of transient military hardware. The infrastructure and facilities they have (including 3 x 10,000' runways) are hard for the current military to pass up and it lies right along the route many birds take when headed between eastern and western bases.

These were shot from outside the fence but with the aid of a ladder so I could get up over the barbed wire. Airport management knows many of us and they're fine with it so long as we don't hang on the fence or otherwise risk ourselves or security.

It's a relationship we're proud of and we work very hard to keep it intact.

A friendly spy...;)

[FlyingPhotog]

A friendly spy...;)

See, now that's exactly the mindset we work really hard to fight... :p

Many airport managers in the UK have the right idea. They actually allow better access to their properties if photographers are willing to register and "pledge" to help keep an eye on things.

Who better to help than people with really long lenses who know the place and are familiar with what are normal operations?

[Methodical]

It'll cost you. That's not a cheap drink.:D

Suddenly I have a strong craving for a MONSTER energy drink.

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

It'll cost you. That's not a cheap drink.:D

Would I at least get free refills? ;):cool:

[tonylong]

Still a "Bird" in some cultures... ;)

Nice hummingbird! :) LOL! BTW are you going to the Long Beach Grand Prix ?

Hey, I just saw that shot and now these comments, and you know what? I'm inspired!

You see, a lot of bird photographers put out feeders near a position, and they attract these littile birds and the photogs get some amazing shots!

Now...I wonder what kind of feeder I could construct...

[silvex]

Hey, I just saw that shot and now these comments, and you know what? I'm inspired!

You see, a lot of bird photographers put out feeders near a position, and they attract these littile birds and the photogs get some amazing shots!

Now...I wonder what kind of feeder I could construct...

That hummingbird species...require either a feeder with $1000 bills or 3+ carat diamonds...;) LOL!

[FlyingPhotog]

That hummingbird species...require either a feeder with $1000 bills or 3+ carat diamonds...;) LOL!

Amen Brother, Amen...

[andrewhuxman]

That hummingbird species...require either a feeder with $1000 bills or 3+ carat diamonds...;) LOL!

Yes but the possibility of nice benefits are within reach :lol::lol::lol:

[postcardcv]

I love my 500 f4 :D

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5577498769_824daaaf77_o.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5308/5578084644_d0245673b4_o.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Yes but the possibility of nice benefits are within reach :lol::lol::lol:

As a wise man once told me regarding extremely beautiful women: "Somebody, Somewhere is already growing tired of her sh*t." ;)

[andrewhuxman]

As a wise man once told me regarding extremely beautiful women: "Somebody, Somewhere is already growing tired of her sh*t." ;)

Ohhh sooo true .........:D

[tonylong]

As a wise man once told me regarding extremely beautiful women: "Somebody, Somewhere is already growing tired of her sh*t." ;)

Ohhh sooo true .........:D

Heh! Yeah, I guess...hmm, I wonder how long it would take me to tire of it...

[Candor]

Hard to compare to the recent posts and this bird may not be as much fun but definitely not as dangerous. Another with the 2x III tc.

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/250/1222924503_mJUcG-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/8088103_9zVVG#1222924503_mJUcG-A-LB)

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

As a wise man once told me regarding extremely beautiful women: "Somebody, Somewhere is already growing tired of her sh*t." ;)

I guess a person would just have to grin and bear it, and live by the motto: "Same sh*t, different day." Que sera sera.

[FlyingPhotog]

I think the key thing here is the fact that if you have the means to attract it, you have the means to escape it! ;)

[dioladetus]

fascinating !!! I love it

thanks! I was lucky enough to get quite a few of this fellow :)

[dioladetus]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5255816/photos_for_FM/AP7G9029.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5255816/photos_for_FM/AP7G9073.jpg

[eric.brown]

^^^ beautiful captures dioladetus

[Pi_314]

Some after bath preening

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5587559598_ddd7b845b7_z.jpg

[andrewhuxman]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/2011/ec44b29c.jpg

[tonylong]

You know, there are only two threads that I subscribe to of lenses that I don't own -- the 300 f/2.8 IS thread because I did own it but had to sell it but am still a lover of the images, and this lens because, wow...

[FlyingPhotog]

That's one damn fine image Andrew...

[Neilyb]

Dippers, wow...

[andrewhuxman]

You know, there are only two threads that I subscribe to of lenses that I don't own -- the 300 f/2.8 IS thread because I did own it but had to sell it but am still a lover of the images, and this lens because, wow...

That's one damn fine image Andrew...

Dippers, wow...

Thanks guys , its a great lens for sure .:)

[S.E.V.]

Golden Light on a White Faced Ibis.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/5569837845_148904dd8c_o.jpg

Sevan

[Neilyb]

With 1.4TC

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SnzgG-Z06Yw/TX86yCBS6DI/AAAAAAAAAEo/YvddbSAnDjM/s1600/not_a_badger.jpg

[Methodical]

Sometimes when I am out and about, it's not always about the birds.

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v20/p380952125-5.jpg

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v21/p172765703-5.jpg

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v20/p484989796-5.jpg

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v25/p267505287-5.jpg

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

With 1.4TC

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SnzgG-Z06Yw/TX86yCBS6DI/AAAAAAAAAEo/YvddbSAnDjM/s1600/not_a_badger.jpg

That light is pure GOLD!!

[ChuckingFluff]

I wish I never came in here. I'm trying to figure out how many nights I would have to spend on the couch if I blew 7g's on a lens.

[Leo Stutzmann]

^^^ LOL, forever, because that's all you'll have after the settlement.

[ChuckingFluff]

^^ Funny she said the same thing at lunch when I brought it up except I wouldn't have a couch left to sleep on. It's also funny how I can spend $35,000 buying her parents a car but I can't spend $7000 on me. Anyone want to buy a car?

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

^^ Funny she said the same thing at lunch when I brought it up except I wouldn't have a couch left to sleep on. It's also funny how I can spend $35,000 buying her parents a car but I can't spend $7000 on me. Anyone want to buy a car?

Maybe that's because the car allows her parents to drive AWAY from the two of you.;)

[ChuckingFluff]

^^ lol

[andrewhuxman]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/2011/b804c06e.jpg

[antomas]

Taken with a recently acquired lens I purchased from a forum member still have some learning to do with this super lens.


1dmk3 @ F6.3 1/250 iso 200 +1.4tc
307330

1dmk3 @ F8 1/500 iso 400 +1.4tc
307331


http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/2011/b804c06e.jpg

Impresionantes fotografías y magnífica lente.
El viernes llega el mio, estoy nervioso.
Saludos.

Impressive photographies and magnificent lens.
Friday comes the mio, I am nervous.
Regards.

Club 135 L (http://www.canonistas.com/foros/teleobjetivos/203071-fotos-con-el-135l-f-2-a-2.html#post2300596) flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/antomashh/) flikriver (http://flickriver.com/photos/antomashh/popular-interesting/)

[Silverfox1]

The turtle shots are definitely for the birds !:lol:

Just teasing ! :p

I think they are outstanding and the colors are great !

Regards, ;)

[FlyingPhotog]

A little fill flash on that owl Andrew?

[jeev]

Great shot Andrew...

[tonylong]

A little fill flash on that owl Andrew?

Heh! I need a better habit of using a Better Beamer!

[andrewhuxman]

A little fill flash on that owl Andrew?

Indeed Jay I had to use the BB would have had to really crank up the ISO if I didnt, (which I dont do hardly ever).

[Methodical]

Thanks Silverfox.

The turtle shots are definitely for the birds !:lol:

Just teasing ! :p

I think they are outstanding and the colors are great !

Regards, ;)


http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v23/p627568395-5.jpg

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v24/p726012144-5.jpg

[liquidstone]

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta), Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, Philippines, September 17, 2010, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC II, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support.

http://romyocon.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/rmo_7267-950x760.jpg



More 500 f4 IS BIFs:
http://romyocon.wordpress.com/category/philippine-wild-birds/birds-in-flight/

[antomas]

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta), Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, Philippines, September 17, 2010, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC II, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support.


More 500 f4 IS BIFs:
http://romyocon.wordpress.com/category/philippine-wild-birds/birds-in-flight/

Una fotografía fantastica, Me gusta mucho. Felicidades.

[liquidstone]

Una fotografía fantastica, Me gusta mucho. Felicidades.

Gracias! :)

[jeev]

Amazing shots there.. very nice
Little Egret (Egretta garzetta), Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, Philippines, September 17, 2010, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC II, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support.






More 500 f4 IS BIFs:
http://romyocon.wordpress.com/category/philippine-wild-birds/birds-in-flight/

[liquidstone]

Thanks, jeev!

[Neilyb]

One from last night. Obviously when the glory of golden light is all around the deer stand in the shade :o

with 1.4TC

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3WDaNEoOzSM/TaK6LOYyraI/AAAAAAAAAFE/8An4PG8zMoI/s1600/april_roe.jpg

[tonylong]

Nice, don't you love those golden hours?

[liquidstone]

Shooting Info – Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, Philippines, September 17, 2010, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC II, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support.

Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris)

http://romyocon.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/rmo_7726-950x633.jpg

[ArinX]

wow very nice liquid

[liquidstone]

wow very nice liquid

Thanks!


A couple more from my workhorse birding lens. :)

1. Shooting info – Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, Philippines, July 6, 2010, Canon 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC II, 700 mm, /6.3, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support, 15.3 m shooting distance, background is out-of-focus seawater.

Little Heron (Butorides striatus)

http://romyocon.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/rmo_3189-950x475.jpg



2. Shooting info – Sta. Cruz, Zambales, Philippines, February 9, 2010, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC II, 700 mm, 1/1600 sec, f/6.3, ISO 800, manual exposure in available light, 475B/516 support.

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)

http://romyocon.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/rmo_0161-950x633.jpg

[Neilyb]

Stilt is sublime dude!

[Joe52]

Great shots Romy, that Stilt is excellent, when you use manual exposure, where do you take your initial exposure reading from?

[liquidstone]

Thanks, Neily and Joe!

Great shots Romy, that Stilt is excellent, when you use manual exposure, where do you take your initial exposure reading from?

I normally adjust my manual exposure till the highlights are about to be blown (ETTR).

In this case, because the stilt's whites are critical for overexposure, I priorly shot some test frames on the ones feeding in the water, reviewed my histogram and adjusted the EVs accordingly. When the birds started taking to the air, all that concerned me was focus and tracking..... exposure was optimal regardless of the changing BG.

[Joe52]

Thanks Romy, much appreciated.

[andrewhuxman]

Great stuff ^^^^^^^^^^^

[AdamJL]

Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris)


Oh WOW. Great work as always mate.

[TooManyShots]

Haven't done much birding lately. Lucky me, the whole park is filled with warblers this morning.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5620298214_1c05b9668c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5620298214/in/photostream)



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5144/5619709447_0fdcb301c9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5619709447/in/photostream)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5145/5619709619_b7b5ef6167_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5619709619/in/photostream)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/5620299264_89c4bf4b57_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5620299264/in/photostream)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5620298700_49b1a082d7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5620298700/in/photostream)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5146/5620298988_2a7eee8347_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5620298988/in/photostream)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5101/5620374594_460c0aff13_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5620374594/in/photostream)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5619708883_8f28dfc6a3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5619708883/in/photostream)

[Goincarcrazy]

Well that's a heck of a series right there!

[S.E.V.]

Nice shots toomany.

Ok I really hate shooting towards the sun! The sun was directly behind it about to duck behind the trees. FML, finally got a good one of these guys.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5617352027_5ca887e008_o.jpg

Sevan

[jeev]

Nice colors and beautiful shots..
Haven't done much birding lately. Lucky me, the whole park is filled with warblers this morning.

[Bob_A]

Haven't done much birding lately. Lucky me, the whole park is filled with warblers this morning.


You should be called TooManyGoodShots :lol:

Great images.

[TooManyShots]

You should be called TooManyGoodShots :lol:

Great images.


Thanks guys. One more for the Yellow rumped warbler.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5619988849_f4e27ce01e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5619988849/in/set-72157626374253229)

[Neilyb]

TooManyWarblers, nice man!

[Joe52]

Very nice set TooManyShots.

[Methodical]

Tree Swallow

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v19/p511584162-5.jpg

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v22/p446314764-5.jpg

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v20/p257414568-5.jpg

[TaDa]

Joined the club today. Took the lens to a local park and took a few handheld shots.

I guess if I'm going to shoot these fidgety little dinosaur things, I should learn what they are, but for now, I'll call them birds.

The first one is easy. In following POTN tradition, you must shoot a duck, so here it is. Weird looking duck though.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_s3TWm1zNgQA/TaixKG8OrJI/AAAAAAAACFQ/GKxZ0AcOQiQ/s800/IMG_4592.jpg

The rest of these over caffeinated creatures I will need a little help with from you guys.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_s3TWm1zNgQA/Taixa4-HXkI/AAAAAAAACFs/XKg9eMFFljs/s800/IMG_4564.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_s3TWm1zNgQA/TaixOs0AeNI/AAAAAAAACFY/3Kp3WRH8x98/s800/IMG_4584.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_s3TWm1zNgQA/Taixfa-LjnI/AAAAAAAACFw/vIaecVd_Hts/s800/IMG_4552.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_s3TWm1zNgQA/TaixWfwcBdI/AAAAAAAACFo/jHmeO9dez9g/s800/IMG_4568.jpg

[ArinX]

such great shots... man i want this lens

[Pi_314]

Couple of dear shots.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5623875526_1f13f7f14b_b.jpg


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5229/5623287385_578aa2f3cf_b.jpg

[Cicero]

5Dmk2 + EF500mm with 2xTC Kenko DGX ( AF works with no problems)

http://www.shrani.si/f/Z/Uc/2wxzb859/zelenec14.jpg

[TooManyShots]

5Dmk2 + EF500mm with 2xTC Kenko DGX ( AF works with no problems)




This is nice....:) Truly the 500L magic......

[S.E.V.]

5Dmk2 + EF500mm with 2xTC Kenko DGX ( AF works with no problems)



Really nice catch man, so the Kenko 2xTC will allow the 5D2 to AF? I take it in good light conditions?

One from the past weekend

Le House finch.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5633725596_0858cfb53d_o.jpg

Sevan

[Cicero]

@S.E.V.

I tested it in really bad weather ( the picture doesn't show that ), because the light wasn't great at all.
The AF worked with no problems at all. So after a few first shoots, I am very happy with it.

[AdamJL]

With a Kenko 1.4 tc

http://adamlawler.smugmug.com/Animals/Azure-Kingfisher/Z8C0295/1258983228_N3PWnxh-M.jpg

[Neilyb]

I need a 1D IV.... :(

http://neilburton.smugmug.com/Nature/Mammals/damdum/1259003089_B9G9tSw-O.jpg

[TaDa]

Personally, I'm kinda glad that the butt isn't the focus point :)

[S.E.V.]

I need a 1D IV.... :(


You and me both buddy! :D

[S.E.V.]

Personally, I'm kinda glad that the butt isn't the focus point :)

Hahaha, i hate when that happens. ;)

[dangles]

Here are some of mine.

[Joe52]

Very nice Duane, what is the 2nd bird?

[S.E.V.]

Very nice Duane, what is the 2nd bird?

Echo that< an interesting looking bird.

[Goincarcrazy]

Wow that Painted Bunting is spectacular! I miss seeing those. I use to see them all the time when I lived in Homestead, Fl, but since moving up here to Jacksonville, I've only seen one in the last 17 years!

[Candor]

Who said watching fishing on a Sunday is boring.

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/243-2/1257100204_wFxZNPt-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/8088103_9zVVG#1257100204_wFxZNPt-A-LB)

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/188/1255944297_2BJpwkH-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/8088103_9zVVG#1255944297_2BJpwkH-A-LB)

http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/179/1255894087_DXsxM7V-XL.jpg (http://www.mikeswildlife.com/Animals/Birds-of-Prey-1/8088103_9zVVG#1255894087_DXsxM7V-A-LB)

[Joe52]

Spectacular set Mike.

[AdamJL]

Spectacular set Mike.

+ 1 billion. Absolutely amazing set.

[Methodical]

Dangles that is the best Painted Bunting image I have seen...great shooting. I have only seen them once when I visited Huntington Beach State Park in SC. I got a few images, but they can't compare to this one. However, I am going back this summger so they are on my to do list.

Candor nice action shots of the Osprey.

This is not the best photo, but a lifer for me...the Blue-headed Vireo.

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v24/p928013153-4.jpg

[jeev]

Nothing special but all time fav..

http://rajeev.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v26/p885042666-5.jpg

http://rajeev.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v20/p992070426-5.jpg