Shooting low with the Sigmonster

liquidstone · 25th of March 2006 (Sat)

At ground or water birds, mounting the camera/lens very low is the preferred shooting mode. The low angle gives a very unique, birdeye-level perspective of the subject, plus the BG and FG would melt into glorious bokeh that isolates the bird.

Stalking an active bird in the low light of a forest stream , while the Sigmonster is mounted very low, is not quite easy, particularly for waistline-challenged shooters like me.

It automatically would mean muddy belly and seat of pants, plus sore lower back. But it's fun nonetheless if one can get a half-decent shot at the subject...

Here's my attempt to shoot low at a Grey Wagtail yesterday - 20D + Sigmonster, ambient undercanopy low-lighting, 687 mm, f/5.6, 1/160 sec, ISO 800, manual exposure.

Regards,

Romy

reewik · 25th of March 2006 (Sat)

Nice one Romy.... Lets see you hand hold this thing...LOL

Choderboy · 4th of April 2006 (Tue)

Nice "attempt"
Thanks for sharing. I like the way you describe your technique, settings and equipment used.

Cobra351 · 4th of April 2006 (Tue)

Very nice shot.

Elisabeth-Ann · 4th of April 2006 (Tue)

The things photographers do for fun, eh? Beautiful shot!

Dimitri_V · 4th of April 2006 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elisabeth-Ann

The things photographers do for fun, eh? Beautiful shot!

Oh yes,and much worst i would say.

Very nice colours Romy,great shot.
I take it you don`t know about the new bird forum?
I supposse not,if you are posting it here.

superdiver · 4th of April 2006 (Tue)

Nice shot...

I have been shooting high, but shooting low makes alot more sense...thanks for the tip!

chrishunt · 4th of April 2006 (Tue)

That is great. We see low angles all the time in sports, but I've never seen this on a bird. He looks larger than life. Well done.

Richard T · 4th of April 2006 (Tue)

agreed... great shot

25th of March 2006 (Sat)	#1
liquidstone insane Bird photographer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,054	Shooting low with the Sigmonster At ground or water birds, mounting the camera/lens very low is the preferred shooting mode. The low angle gives a very unique, birdeye-level perspective of the subject, plus the BG and FG would melt into glorious bokeh that isolates the bird. Stalking an active bird in the low light of a forest stream , while the Sigmonster is mounted very low, is not quite easy, particularly for waistline-challenged shooters like me. It automatically would mean muddy belly and seat of pants, plus sore lower back. But it's fun nonetheless if one can get a half-decent shot at the subject... Here's my attempt to shoot low at a Grey Wagtail yesterday - 20D + Sigmonster, ambient undercanopy low-lighting, 687 mm, f/5.6, 1/160 sec, ISO 800, manual exposure. Regards, Romy __________________ Romy Ocon, Philippine Wild Birds Over 260 species captured in habitat, and counting. Looooong Lens Imaging (1000 mm and beyond)

25th of March 2006 (Sat)	#2
reewik Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lavergne, TN Posts: 2,657	Re: Shooting low with the Sigmonster Nice one Romy.... Lets see you hand hold this thing...LOL __________________ Eric: www.avianart.net Canon 1D MKIII, 600 f4 IS, 85 1.2L Canon 1D (Classic),50 2.5 Macro, 1x lifesize

4th of April 2006 (Tue)	#3
Choderboy I Chimp, therefore I am Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,205 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shooting low with the Sigmonster Nice "attempt" Thanks for sharing. I like the way you describe your technique, settings and equipment used. __________________ Dave http://www.flickr.com/photos/12185187@N00/sets/ 1DMK4, 1DSMK2, Canon and Sigma lenses

4th of April 2006 (Tue)	#4
Cobra351 Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 2,972	Re: Shooting low with the Sigmonster Very nice shot. __________________ Canon 5D Canon 40D - Infrared Modified (www.lifepixel.com) Canon Lenses: 17-40, 24-105 f/4 IS, 100 2.8 IS Macro, TS-E 90, 70-200 f/4 IS, 100-400 IS Canon EF25 II , EF 1.4x II Smith & Wesson M&P 340CT .357 Magnum

4th of April 2006 (Tue)	#5
Elisabeth-Ann Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Posts: 2,360	Re: Shooting low with the Sigmonster The things photographers do for fun, eh? Beautiful shot! __________________ Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop. -Ansel Adams Please visit my website at www.expressionsbyann.com *350D* *300D* *Tokina 24-70mm* *Canon 75-300mm, Canon 430EX Speedlite* *18-55mm kit* *Singh-Ray gold'n'blue polarizer* *Tiffen ND, and polarizer*

4th of April 2006 (Tue)	#7
superdiver Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ketchikan Alaska Posts: 9,831 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shooting low with the Sigmonster Nice shot... I have been shooting high, but shooting low makes alot more sense...thanks for the tip! __________________ 40D, davidalbertsonphotography.com Newbie still learning

4th of April 2006 (Tue)	#8
chrishunt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,881	Re: Shooting low with the Sigmonster That is great. We see low angles all the time in sports, but I've never seen this on a bird. He looks larger than life. Well done. __________________ chris hunt blog \| chrishuntphoto.com \| feedback

4th of April 2006 (Tue)	#9
Richard T Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Behind the camera Posts: 194 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shooting low with the Sigmonster agreed... great shot __________________ Cheers Rich A camera and some lenses My Flickr Gallery http://www.flickr.com/photos/richardtinsley/

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