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Apr 10, 2006 18:22 | #1

The other day, I saw this Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis) fishing from a nice perch, bathed in early morning side-lighting that produced a 3D effect on the bird.

However, at 30 meters away, it was too far for a smallish bird (13" total length) to fill a good portion of the frame even for the 350D + Sigmonster.

So I snapped on a Sigma 2x, manually focused on the bird, composed, then raised the mirror. My right hand held the remote switch, while I observed the bird through my 12x50 binoculars in my left hand (raised mirror blocked the VF of course). When the pose appeared promising, I tripped the shutter.

Here's one pic I got - 350D + Sigmonster + Sigma 2x TC, 1600 mm, f/18, 1/100 sec, ISO 400, MF and manual exposure (I have to link the 1000x750 pic):

http://www.pbase.com …e/image/58438811/original

And a 100% crop (with USM)
http://www.pbase.com …e/image/58437802/original

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Apr 10, 2006 19:32 | #2

Wow, what a capture! I prefer the uncropped version as it show the bird in natural surroundings. The green foliage really add to the birds brown color. As usual, OUTSTANDING!

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Apr 10, 2006 19:36 | #3

Great natural surroundings shot Romy. I'm surprised at the quality of the Sigmonster + 2x teleconverter although I've used it on my Bigma.

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Apr 10, 2006 19:39 | #4

Beautiful shot, rich with detail and color. Excellent work!

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Apr 10, 2006 19:42 | #5

You make me sick Romy... Blah Blah Blah to far away with a 300-800 so I had to make it a 1600mm + 1.6 crop ... 2560mm.. Blah Blah Blah....LOL (JOKE,JOKE)

As usual I love your work Romy, very well done here again.. Keep em coming.. LOL

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Apr 10, 2006 20:22 as a reply to @ kr88's post | #6

kr88 wrote:
Wow, what a capture! I prefer the uncropped version as it show the bird in natural surroundings. The green foliage really add to the birds brown color. As usual, OUTSTANDING!

Thanks, guys.

Keith, the 100% crop is just really to show what this combo can or can't do under those shooting conditions and not presented as an "artistic" shot....

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Apr 10, 2006 20:24 | #7

Beautiful !
I like his expression :-)

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Apr 10, 2006 20:27 | #8

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Original gets my vote. "STUNNING"
Nice contrast between bird and leaves. Sharpness is great. Piercing eye. Composition works nicely.

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Apr 10, 2006 20:30 | #9

Still a great shot Romy. I cannot imagine using the Bigma, the subject is probably as small as a sand in the galaxy.

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Apr 10, 2006 22:39 | #10

Outstanding! Can't say anything more....

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Apr 11, 2006 15:55 | #11

Nice! Beauty of a composition here. Excellent colours.

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Apr 11, 2006 18:25 | #12

That is a wonderful capture.

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Apr 11, 2006 18:49 as a reply to @ Airedale1's post | #13

Just a great photo. Thanks for showing it.

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Apr 11, 2006 20:17 | #14

A real beauty, you certainly are a tremendous advocate for the birds of the Philippines!

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Apr 11, 2006 20:20 | #15

Fantastic shot Romy, wish I had that lens,but would I have your skill and surroundings?

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