-= 50D Owners Unite! Share Tips and Post Pics (2)

JohnRNixon wrote in post #16394828
Great shot and a he'll of a motif! Don't get locos like that in the UK.

Thanks John and everyone.

I am fairly new to the digital format, switched over from my Canon F-1/FD gear five years ago this month to a 30D with the lenses in my signature. I bought a new 50D body in August, and really like it - after I learned how to use it.

These two captures of Yellow-rumped Warblers were taken this month at home in my wild garden not far from the side porch where I set up with the tripod mounted 50D and older EF 100-400mm.

Photos were cropped 25% and tweaked with Picasa3.

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Really good looking shots there Jonathan. I have a friend in BC who does paintings like this, if it's your thing too google Julia Hargreaves, you'll love her work.

oldvultureface wrote in post #16383170
I know it's only October, but it looks like Christmas is going to be pretty lean by us. At least we got our tree early, and at a substantial discount.

Great photo and it makes a change from the usual 'Gobsmacking!' shots that get posted, plus humour! More, more

keith30d wrote in post #16373880

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No comment from yourself on this one Keith, but the connection between the couple is well seen. That shirt really zings out of all the green.

96whiteknight wrote in post #16184186

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Haha! Check out my user ID and guess why I like this shot particularly.

meeko031 wrote in post #16189806

The bottom of the two photographs has me green with envy

Not only do I enjoy the switch to the 50D's utility, my EF 100-400mm (non-L) lens is used on it for almost 90% of my nature photography studies with its close focusing distance. These insect shots were taken with it handheld in August.

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European Hornet

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The colour balance in the butterfly shot is exquisite. Almost like a piece of graphic design! Love it. You must check out Julia's work.

Which lens were you using for these shots?

Great shots 'nsaldanh'! Flying to FL in a couple of weeks and taking the 50D! Winter is starting real wet here.