Jack Dawe wrote in post #18416848
Beautiful shot of a beautiful bird.
Beautiful shot of a beautiful bird.
Thanks, great birds!
edmidlifecrisis Cream of the Crop  More info | Aug 02, 2017 09:22 | #7351 Jack Dawe wrote in post #18416848 Beautiful shot of a beautiful bird. Thanks, great birds! Ed
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edmidlifecrisis Cream of the Crop More info | Aug 02, 2017 09:24 | #7352 More swallow-tailed kites.  20170729-0B5A9195 by Ed Spenser, on Flickr Swallow-tailed kites by Ed Spenser, on FlickrEd
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Scrumhalf Cream of the Crop  More info | Aug 02, 2017 10:02 | #7353 edmidlifecrisis wrote in post #18417265 More swallow-tailed kites. 20170729-0B5A9195 by Ed Spenser, on FlickrThat is just topnotch, Ed! What AF setting did you use? Single point, or one of the 5 or 9 point assist settings? When I take this kind of shot, my keeper rate drops considerably as the camera sometimes focuses on the water in the foreground. Sam
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edmidlifecrisis Cream of the Crop More info | Aug 02, 2017 15:54 | #7354 Scrumhalf wrote in post #18417294 That is just topnotch, Ed! What AF setting did you use? Single point, or one of the 5 or 9 point assist settings? When I take this kind of shot, my keeper rate drops considerably as the camera sometimes focuses on the water in the foreground. Single point. And yes I had a lot of misses. More than I would like to admit. For the same reason. With a long lens it's tough to get that point on the bird while it is flying fast like that. Learning curve. Mine was slow, let me tell you. Also I was using a loaner Canon 300mm 2.8 iiL plus 2.0 TC and had the lens settings wrong for a while until I got them set right. So my keeper rate was even lower at first. Never used that lens before. Ed
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Bignerd Pardon my warped humor  More info | Aug 02, 2017 16:12 | #7355 edmidlifecrisis wrote in post #18417619 Single point. And yes I had a lot of misses. More than I would like to admit. For the same reason. With a long lens it's tough to get that point on the bird while it is flying fast like that. Learning curve. Mine was slow, let me tell you. Also I was using a loaner Canon 300mm 2.8 iiL plus 2.0 TC and had the lens settings wrong for a while until I got them set right. So my keeper rate was even lower at first. Never used that lens before. Then the birds all took off suddenly and it was over. Just as I was getting warmed up to the technique. Now will have to wait until next year as they are getting ready to migrate to SA any time now. Are you using a gimble mount for the lens? Your tracking looks superb. Larry Hendler
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edmidlifecrisis Cream of the Crop More info | Aug 02, 2017 19:17 | #7356 Bignerd wrote in post #18417636 Are you using a gimble mount for the lens? Your tracking looks superb. That was handheld from a boat. Ed
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Scrumhalf Cream of the Crop More info | Aug 02, 2017 21:24 | #7357 Visited Nickerson Beach for the first time! Great place for birding!  Z7D_1760 by Scrumhalf, on FlickrCommon Tern:  Z7D_2087 by Scrumhalf, on FlickrSam
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Itsed65 Cream of the Crop  More info | Aug 02, 2017 22:12 | #7358 |
Aug 03, 2017 14:31 | #7359  Image hosted by forum (868784) © lucky_shot [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff. Scott
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Bignerd Pardon my warped humor More info | Aug 03, 2017 14:33 | #7360 lucky_shot wrote in post #18418503 Killer shot!!! Any interesting backstory to how you made it? Larry Hendler
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Aug 03, 2017 14:42 | #7361 Bignerd wrote in post #18418505 Killer shot!!! Any interesting backstory to how you made it? I had a light trap setup but the birds weren't having it. Sat there for hours to no avail and finally gave up. I moved the light over to the flower bed with the intent to do some macro work when this guy came to investigate. True to my screen name, I pointed the camera at him, locked focus, he flew under the beauty dish, I pushed the button and there it is. It was a little overexposed but useable. Another "Lucky Shot"! Scott
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Bignerd Pardon my warped humor More info | Aug 03, 2017 14:44 | #7362 lucky_shot wrote in post #18418521 I had a light trap setup but the birds weren't having it. Sat there for hours to no avail and finally gave up. I moved the light over to the flower bed with the intent to do some macro work when this guy came to investigate. True to my screen name, I pointed the camera at him, locked focus, he flew under the beauty dish, I pushed the button and there it is. It was a little overexposed but useable. Another "Lucky Shot"! I would be happy to be so lucky Larry Hendler
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harryh813 Senior Member  More info | Aug 03, 2017 15:24 | #7364 |
Phoenixkh a mere speck More info | Aug 03, 2017 18:42 | #7365 lucky_shot wrote in post #18418503 Add another "Wow" from me. Kim (the male variety) Canon 1DX2 | 1D IV | 16-35 f/4 IS | 24-105 f/4 IS | 100L IS macro | 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II | 100-400Lii | 50 f/1.8 STM | Canon 1.4X III
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