Mute Swans In Flight

[Scottes]

I got up early this morning - first time in a long time - to shoot some birds. The sun was up, it was beautiful - a great morning for birds. Of course, as soon as I pulled into the spot the sun went behind some clouds and stayed there.

I was't about to forgo the swans and GBHs, so I did some shooting. They weren't close enough for my, so I slapped the 1.4TC onto the 400 Prime and shot away. Easier said than done, since the 30D won't AF with that combo.

These are all hand-held, manual focus, with the 400 Prime and 1.4 TC. They're the best of about 50 shots.

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/MuteSwan_57587.jpg

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/MuteSwan_57641.jpg

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/MuteSwan_57644.jpg

[Paul A]

Very cool acrion shots, good job.

[sparker1]

Excellent captures.

[dkord]

I love that 2nd shot: looks like a sprinter arms stretched out, head down, crossing the finish line.

[LazyPhotographer]

Oh yeah... these are really cool! It's not even touching the water in #1!

[Reigh Higgins]

Beautiful bird and shots!

[PacAce]

Well done, Scott, considering it's not easy focusing manually, especially when the biggest aperture is only f/8. :)