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Feb 23, 2012 23:09 | #1

Made it out to the park today and managed to catch this guy, took a bit of fooling around to get the shutter speed right. I lucked out with this, only a few of ~60 in flight shots turned out well.

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And some other birds...

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Feb 23, 2012 23:10 | #2

Ah
the Canada Goose.
Classic!
nice mallards too.
is that last one a Muscovy?

also, If i could try to help you with your BIF shots.
I see your settings are 1/500 @ f8
you could try 1/1000th @f7.1.
That is usually an easier way to get BIF when the light isnt great.
your T2i will do well up to ISO 1600 as you have already seen I think.

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Feb 23, 2012 23:26 | #4

Congratulations Allan! I look forward to more.

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Feb 24, 2012 00:48 | #5

Very beautiful images in image one maybe a tad blur in tips of wings but nothing at all to complain about with being I think you said first bif

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Feb 24, 2012 16:41 as a reply to @ Mercer29's post | #6

It looks like you're off to a great start w/your IF shots Allan. Absolutely nothing wrong with #1 in my book; and now you've learned what went right so more to come we hope.
The Mallards are gorgeous. I especially like the drake struttin' his stuff in #3.

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Feb 24, 2012 17:16 | #7

Thanks everyone!! I was actually shooting a bird sitting still in AV mode so I wasn't really prepared, next time i'll use manual or Tv to keep the SS up there.

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Feb 24, 2012 20:06 | #9

Pretty neat series Allan. You we lucky you got a at least 1 nice BIF shot

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Feb 24, 2012 23:02 | #10

You are off to a good start Allan. Keep practicing and you'll see the keeper rate goes up fast.

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Feb 25, 2012 03:20 as a reply to @ straker's post | #12

I'd be very pleased with the BIF especially being a first...heck, even my last one. Excellent detail and I like the placement of the Goose in the frame.

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Feb 25, 2012 03:42 | #13

Very nice set. The in-flight shot is very good. Well done.

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