Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 28, 2011 12:31:03 GMT
Pogito and I were shooting a Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) in Binmaley, Pangasinan, a couple of days ago. We hid ourselves in a fishpond shed/restaurant, peering from opposite windows and waiting for the raptor to come within our individual shooting zones.
This species normally comes out to hunt in mid-morning when the wind starts to blow. This allows it to soar with less wing flaps and thus conserving energy. It also means that exposing the bright head/neck and the dark body is a nightmare, given the harsh light.
This bird just made a few passes before disappearing into the distance. I was shooting the supposedly better gear but I prefer Pogito's capture because the light angle was better on the eye area. Sometimes, I prefer to be lucky than shoot the better combo.
My catch:
1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, 1/2000 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400, 475B/516 support, manual exposure
Pogito's capture:
7D + 400 5.6L, 1/2000 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400, hand held, manual exposure
This species normally comes out to hunt in mid-morning when the wind starts to blow. This allows it to soar with less wing flaps and thus conserving energy. It also means that exposing the bright head/neck and the dark body is a nightmare, given the harsh light.
This bird just made a few passes before disappearing into the distance. I was shooting the supposedly better gear but I prefer Pogito's capture because the light angle was better on the eye area. Sometimes, I prefer to be lucky than shoot the better combo.
My catch:
1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, 1/2000 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400, 475B/516 support, manual exposure
Pogito's capture:
7D + 400 5.6L, 1/2000 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400, hand held, manual exposure
