The 16th UK South-East "The Cooper Crawley Creche" Thread (All Welcome)

Spuddyd wrote in post #15264893
I was tracking a buzzard Sunday evening on my dog walk. We are blessed to have several nesting pairs locally and see them on a regular basis.

Now I'm new (ish) to birding and am really only interested in birds of pray and so far, I've taken hundreds of shots and disregarded the lot. This shot was taken for the hell of it and despite loads of pp, I ended up resetting the whole shot back to what the camera took and just sharpened it a little.

Lens was my 70-200 OS Sigma at 200mm, f22. 7D set to Av giving 1/320sec, ISO400.

The Buzzard had had enough and headed for the nest.

I wouldnt use F22 for bird-in-flight shots its far too small.

Most bird photographers would have their aperture set to around F5.6 or F7.1. Use whatever ISO you need to keep the speed up.

If you are after bird in flight shots then obviously AI servo is the setting to have it on - the tracking sensitivity would depend on whether its clear background or slightly cluttered ie lots of trees. Clear background should be on a faster tracking sensitivity and cluttered should be set slower to enable you to follow and track the bird.

Hope that is of interest.

Linda

LindaB wrote in post #15267396
All are stunning shots, but this(ese) are really gorgeous.

Was this one taken at Loch Maree?

Linda

Thanks Linda, this is Loch Katrine from Stronachlachar, a very pretty corner of the loch.

Cracking shots Mike worth the trip by the looks of it.

Nice new toy Chris!
I think next for me is a new pair of strobes.. My D-Lites keep packing up!

Matt Peters wrote in post #15267928
Nice new toy Chris!
I think next for me is a new pair of strobes.. My D-Lites keep packing up!

I keep thinking about strobes, but never really sure what use I'd get from them.

Funnily, someone I know who is a headmistress just emailed me today asking about school photography...got me thinking about strobes again!

I have D-Lite 2's at the moment, need a decent upgrade really I use them loads with my Hilite! After shooting all day Saturday I think I fried one.. They really need cooling fans!

Deffo the way forward with school photography.. I'm setting up at 2 school Christmas fairs this December

Matt

I keep thinking of strobes as well, especially for outdoors when the speedlights are lacking in power.

Which ones are you thinking of upgrading to?

I'm mulling over the school photography - not having strobes makes it a bit more to think about. And the finished product - I have no idea (not having seen any school photos for years!)

I picked up a set of these recently that I've had a lot of fun using. Lovely and portable, and highly recommended. Not that I'm an expert though, but perhaps that's part of their charm. Turn on and go.

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I've been looking at these: http://www.theflashcen​tre.com …50250-kit-copy-i9823.html

The ranger kit is nice, but lots of cash and not really what I'm after!

I'll be picking up an Inovatronix power pack at some point too so I can get more power while shooting cars etc.. The 430's are ok but some times more power would be handy!!

Mike, check out Dunn's for the school portrait stuff.. They handle everything! I need a training day up there at some point so if you want to join me you could?!

Nice shots Mike
@Matt - I have 2 dlite 4it strobes which have the fans in. Have used them for prolonged periods without problem. The fans do cut in quite a bit though.

Just looked at my photos from knole and don't think I am even going to bother doing anything with them as they are not great. Think I need use the camera more to remember how to compose a shot properly!!

Anke wrote in post #15267135
Welcome to the UKSE Thread fellow local, I'm from Tunbridge Wells and know both those lovely villages you speak of Any nice photos of them to share?

Unfortunately not, I need to gain the skill of seeing something that will make a good picture..

I hope that comes from experience!

Stuuk1 wrote in post #15268606
Unfortunately not, I need to gain the skill of seeing something that will make a good picture..

I hope that comes from experience!

You're far too modest nothing beats gaining skills and experience than sharing with friends

Matt Peters wrote in post #15268376
I've been looking at these: http://www.theflashcen​tre.com …50250-kit-copy-i9823.html

The ranger kit is nice, but lots of cash and not really what I'm after!

I'll be picking up an Inovatronix power pack at some point too so I can get more power while shooting cars etc.. The 430's are ok but some times more power would be handy!!

Mike, check out Dunn's for the school portrait stuff.. They handle everything! I need a training day up there at some point so if you want to join me you could?!

Ooh, new BXRis! I thought they'd got the spelling wrong Might have a serious look at those.

Thanks for the Dunns tip, I'll take a look. Trouble for me is that I struggle to get time off in the week so not sure how I'd fit in school photography in any serious way. Still worth a think about.

Chris - the quadras sure look nice!

Anke wrote in post #15268702
You're far too modest nothing beats gaining skills and experience than sharing with friends

Ha! Well I won't clog up this thread with images I've posted before, a search will probably uncover the pictures I've posted...

I just hate it when you think you took a good shot, then someone else posts from the same same event with a shot then makes yours looks like it was taken frm a P&S!

Still, it's fun learning..