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Post by Bob Kaufman on Aug 1, 2009 3:06:34 GMT
Great harvest, as usual, Ed!
Your flycatcher, I believe, is a Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) based on the distinctive eye-ring and bold wing-bars.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jul 28, 2009 20:10:57 GMT
Lovely shots, Nelson!
Please don't forget to put in the shooting details. Thanks!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jul 24, 2009 21:02:26 GMT
I usually dodge the question, unless the asker is a real birder. Here in California, a complete stranger (and you can tell is not interested in birds or photography at all) will sometimes ask how much my gear costs and being a cynic that I am, I always say, "not sure, 'cause this was just a gift". and quickly walk away.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jul 24, 2009 20:51:51 GMT
Terrific shots, Conrad, especially the first one. I agree that it so hard to photograph these guys. As a matter of fact I don't have a good shot yet of one in full breeding plumage such as yours. Good job and well worth all the stalking
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jul 24, 2009 20:48:06 GMT
Excellent captures, Ed!
The 3rd sparrow (4th photo) if I'm not mistaken is a Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) based on the white tail edges. It is probably still a juvenile - the eyerings are not that pronounced yet.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jul 21, 2009 15:37:08 GMT
I don't know if this is the right place to post this thread but, mods, please guide me. Let me introduce myself, I am David Go, 16 years old. I am aspiring to become an Ornithographer but, I have no idea about the subject. First of all, I want some suggestions and ideas on which camera (and lens of course), to buy. Any suggestions? I would appreciate it if you include the price range of the said camera and lens that you suggest. David, as I'm sure many in this forum will tell you...Canon cameras are the way to go. As far as lenses are concerned, most beginners will opt for either the 300 prime plus a 1.4X extender or the 100-400 zoom. And just a reminder, "ornithographer' is my handle. ;D ;D (see links below).
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jul 20, 2009 1:39:22 GMT
Outstanding shots, Nelson! Please put shooting details next to your photos. Thanks!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jul 6, 2009 1:11:45 GMT
Jun, what's wrong with the tail (other than partly shadowed by the branch)?
BTW , this is a Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jun 17, 2009 3:13:30 GMT
Is that a "bill injury" (tip of upper mandible) or is it a natural feature of this species? I was wondering about that notch on the bill, too. I'm quite certain that it is not natural. Anyway, great first post, Ariel. Looking forward to more...and please include shooting details. Thanks.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jun 17, 2009 3:07:07 GMT
Wow! I do have a lot to learn! ;D
Thank you, Sir Romy, very, very much. I will print your reply so I can have a handy reference when I do my video taking and editing.
Regarding the audio, I purposely edited that out because my wife was beside me talking (which is too bad because the splashing of the pelican was quite loud). ;D ;D. I normally put background music but did not do so this time so as not to distract from the video itself.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jun 16, 2009 15:43:05 GMT
Welcome to the forum, Ariel. Looking forward to your postings of the lovely and colorful birds there.
My wife and I are planning to visit Costa Rica for some bird watching/photography sometime next year.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jun 16, 2009 15:33:57 GMT
Mastah Romy, thank you for graciously including videos in your critique corner. I am trying out the video capabilities of the 5D2 and so my first attempts were all under "automatic" settings, i.e. put in Program mode and start shooting. I have already downloaded the latest firmware which allows for manual settings but I am not yet confident in using that. Anyway, here's my Brown Pelican video taken under very gray skies. And oh, I moved the camera several times to keep the subject within the frame. Not a good idea it seems especially since I don't have a fluid ball head. Except for the Title, the video is the unedited version transferred directly from the camera. Please be honest (and harsh, if need be) - that's the only way I can learn. Thanks a million, Mastah Romy.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jun 3, 2009 3:35:46 GMT
Although I use my real name here, I use two different handles in my other blogsites. 1) tenderstorm - an oxymoronic play on "thunderstorm" which connotes the two sides of my personality. ;D 2) ornithographer - combining the first half of ornithology -the study of birds and the second half of photo grapher - one who takes pictures, thus a photographer of birds.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on May 28, 2009 3:44:02 GMT
I wish I could take credit for this shot, but it was my wife, Cynthia, who took it. (That's why I call her my BETTER half - she takes better pictures. ;D ;D) Rose-breasted Grosbeak, (Pheuticus ludovicianus) Galileo Hills, California 40D, 300mm, ISO-400, 1/400, f5.6, handheld A short story behind this shot is at: ornithographer.blogspot.com/2009/05/oh-by-gosh-by-golly-leo.html
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Post by Bob Kaufman on May 28, 2009 3:33:18 GMT
Beautiful shots of a beautiful bird, Ed.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on May 28, 2009 3:32:11 GMT
Bountiful harvest, Neon! Great eye contact on the Brown Goshawk.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on May 28, 2009 3:30:30 GMT
Amazing detail and great pose, aa.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on May 28, 2009 3:29:04 GMT
Awesome shots, Eric. Where were these taken?
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Post by Bob Kaufman on May 28, 2009 3:25:44 GMT
Wow! Outstanding capture, JP!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on May 21, 2009 20:44:40 GMT
Congratulations, peeps!!!!
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