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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 21, 2008 18:24:25 GMT
Thanks This was not only subject comedy but it was also photographer(s) comedy. I met a photographer, a birdwatcher and a cyclist all for the first time and we were all having a chat as the white lenses were attracting questions. Anyway, out of the corner of our eyes, the photogs anyway, we see the egret come out with something. It was big. He actually flew towards the pelican to land the catch on ground... then had to flee as the big guy was very interested. I missed the other shots in our haste to capture - face hidden, fish hidden, blurry. Luckily this one was tack sharp, otherwise I would have nothing but a story of the one that got away! This image has bad lighting but shows the big guys can also haul them in.
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 21, 2008 8:40:30 GMT
So the pelican says to the egret... mine, mine, mine! ba dum bum, pshh
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 21, 2008 4:38:51 GMT
Ray, that's an awesome shot of that Kestrel. I was observing one today but had bad light. Your image certainly makes me want to return even more... just waiting for that light. It has been fun with all the raptor shooting up here, this week is cold though.. out in the brisk 4 F weather yesterday, 15 mph winds, and frost bite conditions. here are a few recent images, please note, no baiting with mice for any of my work. 1 Kestrel falcon ...
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 21, 2008 4:32:21 GMT
Thanks Bindi. The 400 is pretty magical. It has it's limitations but you can sort of make up for it by being patient, making sure you think about your location, lean on something if you can... I have not considered putting it on a pod of some sort. I do try to have at least 1/1000th shutter speed. I keep it wide open and adjust the ISO between 400-800. With your Canon don't be scared of 800ISO as long as you get the exposure right your image will be more than OK. Only other advice I can give in terms of keeping myself steady is to quiet your mind and body. You don't have control over flying birds and running after them may not be productive so I quiet myself and am ready to either get the shot... or am just as willing to miss it. I'm after quality and not quantity. Hi Chris, They were really lovely pics! May I ask, how are you finding the 400mm L to use so far? Is it very difficult to get steady shots hand held?
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 21, 2008 4:17:40 GMT
You're absolutely right Romy. 30+400 5.6L is tremendous. Light, sharp, fast focusing even with a pro-sumer body... I did just come back from a cliff side to investigate a Kestrel. Either I need more length (sig-momma - hey, can I coin my own phrase also?) or observe some more and catch her on a pass. Another couple of fine shots, Chris.... the 30D + 400 5.6L is a mean BIF combo!
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 20, 2008 18:49:04 GMT
Thanks Reyno and Bob. I will complete the set with this one.
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 20, 2008 10:11:02 GMT
Here's another capture of this elegant bird.
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 20, 2008 10:09:47 GMT
Thanks bindi. Great shot! Thanks for posting it.
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 20, 2008 10:09:11 GMT
Thanks for the welcome Romy. Welcome to the forums, Chris! Great first post - love the detail and exposure control! Romy
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Post by Chris Lavina on Mar 20, 2008 6:31:14 GMT
Hi all My first post here and I went out on my first bird shoot with my new 400 5.6! Anyway here 's the Great Egret. Canon 30D + 400mm 5.6L: 400ISO wide open at 1/4000th This was captured at Homebush Bay in Sydney (Olympic Quarter). Although I have been shooting a while now this is my first venture into Birds. I love it. Hope to see/capture more soon. Thanks for looking
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