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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 30, 2008 3:37:08 GMT
AAAAAAARGH! i keep forgetting to name the feathered one...
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae ::: Silver Gull
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 30, 2008 0:08:38 GMT
I'm a little late to the party but here's one of the very first images with the 400L out of the box... that was only 3 weekends ago anyway. =) Submarine: Sydney Anzac Memorial 30D+400L5.6 ISO640 wide open at 1/2500th
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 28, 2008 3:59:50 GMT
Very nice work. These are great.
Keep them coming guys(gals?)! Wow, I hope I can come and shoot with you folks in future. Hmmmn that 500mm sure is making itself more attractive by the day.
CL
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 28, 2008 0:56:02 GMT
Hi Ixi Might be possible on a weekend etc. Although I am not familiar with many sites... we can always research and find out. Nice time, autumn has come and changing tree colours are a nice backdrop. CL Hi Chris and Bindi!!! It's me, the Cow Whisperer, Ixi. I'm leaving tomorrow for Australia and will be there for one month! Maybe we could get together sometime and bird/photograph together? Ohhh, I have not introduced myself properly in the new members forum.... I will soon! ix!
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 27, 2008 9:41:21 GMT
YOU CAN'T DO THAT!!! =(
Those are 20bucks for a six pack here. Double =(
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 27, 2008 0:17:47 GMT
Salamat/thanks for the very warm welcome everyone!
I look forward to photographing birds at home in the PI. (BTW, my visayan/cebuano is waaay better than my tagalog)
Bindi, yes I reside in Sydney.
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 26, 2008 9:39:57 GMT
Yup, I can walk 3 minutes and find birds next to the driving range about a long par 4 distance away from my office. He he. Rainbow lorikeet - warning! 'Adult content' 30D+400L5.6 @800iso f5.6 1/400th + treepod 30D+400L5.6 @800iso f5.6 1/125th + treepod 30D+400L5.6 @800iso f5.6 1/80th + treepod Kookaburra 30D+400L5.6 @800iso f5.6 1/800th + treepod
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 26, 2008 1:25:20 GMT
Nice set.
I plan to be in Negros at the end of the year. I hope to make a side trip to Olango and do some photography.
I read in an article somewhere that there is an enforced minimum distance between viewers and birds. Is this correct? Also, are the pump boats big enough so your gear doesn't get splashed on?
I'm looking forward to seeing the sanctuary.
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 24, 2008 10:40:08 GMT
Thanks csmallari and Lyd.
I really like seeing these swans. Glad I found them the other day.
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 24, 2008 10:37:44 GMT
Neon, very nice captures. Wow, Darwin eh? I have to go north sometime.
I know this is the Phil Bird Photo forum but we sure are international 'round here. I'm glad you guys are happy to see birds from other places.
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 24, 2008 10:29:34 GMT
I should have introduced myself before flooding the bird board with my pics. =)
Anyway, I was born in the Philippines and have been travelling since I was very young. I do go back every now and then. I eventually settled in Sydney simply because I found it such an easy place to live compared to other places that I had been. Expensive but comfortable.
I studied photojournalism at university here in OZ, but never pursued that as a career. Anyway...
I somehow found liquidstone from other places online and was fascinated that we had so many birds left in the PI. I had the impression the islands were now pretty much denuded except maybe for Palawan. This group is in many ways inspiring and I would like to be able to photographs birds in the Philippines very soon.
And I hope to meet some of you guys sometime.
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 24, 2008 9:43:07 GMT
I'm not sure where else these swans call home but we have some in Sydney. 30D+400L5.6 @400iso f7.1 1/1250th Although for this type of photo you have to be careful with the exposure as there is no neutral gray in the frame. Same as white birds just the other way. Thank goodness for RAW. Remember bracketing when shooting transparencies/slide/positives (whatever you called it)? Enjoy Chris
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 24, 2008 3:58:33 GMT
Thanks Bob. The sun is peeking out in Sydney now after days of cloud. I might just go run out for a couple of hours. He he. Beautiful shots of the heron, Chris!
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 24, 2008 3:57:00 GMT
Neon... that's where the second body comes in. He he he. I do have a 5D. My 30D was my backup but as you know reach is everything in the bird game. I am considering a 1D of sorts eventually. But maybe a SigMonster should live on the 5D and I can keep the light killer combo handheld. Wow!! Wonderful series Chris!! Sharp and well exposed. If you added more reach to your lens you won't be able to capture that awesome pic#1 with the birds reflection on the water ;D
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 24, 2008 3:53:17 GMT
Hi Bindi I always shoot wide open with this lens. 5.6. Although, sometimes I accidentally nudge the dial to 7.1 he he. I don't see the advantage with closing down as I need the most speed at the lowest ISO so I get insurance on the sharpness. I shoot handheld. This lens if perfect in hand except if the light does not allow it. I hope you find your heron on your sensor! Hi Chris! Nice work- we have these herons around here too, sometimes. I look forward to trying to catch one on camera. What DOF were you using? The Backgrounds look blurred, but not quite 5.6 blur? I can't tell. Oh, and were these hand held? Thankyou
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 24, 2008 2:28:14 GMT
Ooooops! Thanks for reminder. I'll try to give a little more info...
30D + 400L5.6 ISO400 shutter speeds between 1/800-1/2000th (and higher if I need to). I know these setting descriptions are very minimal but I really think if you want to learn why I exposed the way I did, please ask about a specific image and I can describe the situation as carefully as I can although these are pretty stock sandard... also I shoot RAW so that buys me a stop either side. So the exposure settings are almost a starting point only.
For those wanting to know my camera settings:
RAW> Neutral> No Sharpening in camera I try to keep my settings as plain as possible since I will be in Lightroom for processing. And my processing only really involves adjusting contrast, some exposure compensation when needed - everything I can do in a traditional darkroom I do in Lightroom. I'm not into selective sharpening. If I missed focus on the eye... then I'll have to do better next time.
I like to use Aperture priority and prefer centre-weighed metering as this is more predictable than matrix. I seldom need to go to spot. Otherwise sunny 16 also works...
Hope that helps! =)
Edit: Ooops again... these were near Homebush bay in Sydney.
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 24, 2008 1:38:15 GMT
Hi all I'm in my second weekend of using the 400L5.6. Here's some images from my quick trip to the wetlands yesterday. I found I may need a little more reach - you knew that already right? Perhaps a Kenko 1.4 as my short term filler... #1 Vain #2 Groom #3 Stretch #4 Bye... different bird and setting...but...anyway
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 23, 2008 10:33:22 GMT
Thanks Romy, bindi, Nestor and Bobby K.
I found a couple more spoonbills today but only to watch them fly off from a distance. I did find one up a tree. I always picture them on the ground or partially in water. Was too far away for my 400mm... aha, dreaming about the SigMomma again.
Bobby, where do you shoot birds in Cebu?
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 22, 2008 5:20:24 GMT
Well the light has not been good to shoot in the last couple of days so I have been processing and reviewing my images. Here's a Spoonbill. Should be 30D @ 400ISO + 400 5.6L #1 Silhouette #2 Dreaming
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 21, 2008 18:40:43 GMT
Nice looking bee eater. Great capture. I'm very new to the birding game so I appreciate knowing about blinds and techniques. ...now going away to build ninja pontoon.
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