MK5 Golf GTI
General => Photography Section => Topic started by: PND on July 21, 2012, 08:54:32 pm
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Following on from my last thread, I recently bought a secondhand Canon EOS 500D off a work colleague. I have since been out and about learning how to use it! It is the first SLR I have ever owned so it's all new to me at the moment.
Here are some of my recent pics..
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As you can see from the last photo of the kingfisher, I have quickly realised that I could do did with a bigger, better, longer lens! I knew when I bought it that the 75-300 kit lens was OK for starters, but wasn't great. It is the non-IS version. I have been looking at the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM. Anyone got experience of it? Any other recommendations? Up to £800-£900 to spend on secondhand.. It's going to be for wildlife and bird photography as I am really enjoying it.
Cheers!
Paul.
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EXCELLENT!!! I shamefully admit to loving photographing the odd bird too :happy2:
The 100-400mm is what I've got and its mega. Perfect on a crop sensor camera as you effectively end up with a 640mm lens :drool: :drool: Its great for wildlife, great for Motorsport.... EPIC lens!
You were lucky to see a Kingfisher too, we also saw one today but too far to photgraph.
Sorry... ive just cost you 1000 pounds! :grin: :grin:
Rich
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Brilliant shots!!!
some of the best wildlife I've seen on here :happy2:
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I put up a thread on the mk4 forum, entitled "Show us your bird" :signLOL:
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/250842.aspx
Its got 24,000 views.... and I cannot think why! :innocent:
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EXCELLENT!!! I shamefully admit to loving photographing the odd bird too :happy2:
The 100-400mm is what I've got and its mega. Perfect on a crop sensor camera as you effectively end up with a 640mm lens :drool: :drool: Its great for wildlife, great for Motorsport.... EPIC lens!
You were lucky to see a Kingfisher too, we also saw one today but too far to photgraph.
Sorry... ive just cost you 1000 pounds! :grin: :grin:
Rich
Hi Rich
Oh no, that's bad news... another hit due on my bank balance!
Is there anything to look out for when buying secondhand, apart from the obvious of no scratches, etc? Any recommended places to buy from, or places to avoid?
Thanks for the advice.
Paul.
Brilliant shots!!!
some of the best wildlife I've seen on here :happy2:
Thanks for that Steve. I've surprised myself! Just wish I'd started 20 years ago!
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My advice is not to buy a secondhand on unless you know 100% of what life it has had. They are a very very complicated push pull lens and can go wrong if not looked after. (mine needs servicing because its had a lot of hammer)
Drop the extra on a new one... you will not regret it. If you do regret it ill give you the difference back :grin:
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My advice is not to buy a secondhand on unless you know 100% of what life it has had. They are a very very complicated push pull lens and can go wrong if not looked after. (mine needs servicing because its had a lot of hammer)
Drop the extra on a new one... you will not regret it. If you do regret it ill give you the difference back :grin:
I know what you mean.. it's the same as everything else, you get what you pay for.
I'd better have a look in my garage and see what I can find to sell.. :grin:
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:happy2:
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I think I would be happy buying from a reputable dealer if it came with some form of warranty.
My understanding is that these lenses can suffer from dust ingress if you are wanting to watch out for something.
You could always factor a service into the price if you are haggling. :smiley:
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I also visit a Lotus forum believe it or not, and in it's photography section, this guy started posting a couple of pics of a kingfisher which were superb, so i asked him for a link to his flickr album.
Well as uncle knobhead would say, " fook my tall hat" check some of these out. :notworthy:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hairyduck/7545125940/in/photostream/lightbox/
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http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/used-equipment/used-lenses/
2 to choose from there. :happy2:
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I also visit a Lotus forum believe it or not, and in it's photography section, this guy started posting a couple of pics of a kingfisher which were superb, so i asked him for a link to his flickr album.
Well as uncle knobhead would say, " fook my tall hat" check some of these out. :notworthy:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hairyduck/7545125940/in/photostream/lightbox/
Stunning.....
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I think I would be happy buying from a reputable dealer if it came with some form of warranty.
My understanding is that these lenses can suffer from dust ingress if you are wanting to watch out for something.
You could always factor a service into the price if you are haggling. :smiley:
Thanks for the good advice. :happy2:
I also visit a Lotus forum believe it or not, and in it's photography section, this guy started posting a couple of pics of a kingfisher which were superb, so i asked him for a link to his flickr album.
Well as uncle knobhead would say, " fook my tall hat" check some of these out. :notworthy:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hairyduck/7545125940/in/photostream/lightbox/
:congrats: :notworthy:
http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/used-equipment/used-lenses/
2 to choose from there. :happy2:
Oooh, it's so tempting to click on the "Buy Now" button!! Why can't I start a hobby that is cheap? :laugh:
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I had forgotten about this.... :signLOL:
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:signLOL:
Not bought one yet, but it's only a matter of time..
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Really nice. :congrats:
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A few more with the new 100-400mm lens. Hope you like!
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Great... but watch your settings. The last 2 have a lot of noise, I presume you have used (either by accident or unknowingly) a very high ISO setting. Try and use the camera in Av or Tv mode if you can. :smiley:
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I'd left it in 'sports' mode :ashamed: as I had been trying some 'birds flying overhead' shots.. thanks for the feedback. I've usually got it in Av mode. :happy2:
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Lovely
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All your shots are excellent, PND :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
You have succeeded in capturing the typically characteristic mannerisms of each species [OMG! I'm sounding like Sheldon in "The Big Bang Theory"!]
I see all sorts of birds in my garden as I live in a small river corridor and have lots of trees. But I just use binoculars and know the limits of my pocket-sized compact digital camera. I have watched birds all my life and also owned free-flight Macaws for many years.
The only creatures with wings which I manage to photograph are insects.
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Thanks Robin. I'm enjoying my new step into photography. I'm spoilt by having a Nature Reserve quite near to my house!
Here are a few more from last weekend..
Paul.
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Thanks Robin. I'm enjoying my new step into photography. I'm spoilt by having a Nature Reserve quite near to my house!
Here are a few more from last weekend..
Paul.
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....Perfect! Willow Warbler?
The Longtailed Tits in my neck of the woods usually visit in gangs of about five.
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Really nice pics Paul. :congrats:
Just been going through the photo's that Top Cat has put a link to, simple some of the most beautiful, stunning and awe inspiring photography I've ever seen.
Note to self: Must get back out with my camera and try harder! :ashamed:
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All your :congrats: are appreciated thanks. Here was this morning's visitor to my feeder while I was having my breakfast.. Taken through blinds and a window so a bit 'milky' but OK for a snapshot!
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Goldfinch after Nyger seed?
I've just seen a Goldfinch on my 'bird cafe' feeder too. You can almost set your clock by their regularity. It's Collared Doves time at around 5:00pm. Do you have any shots of those? - Very subtle but beautiful plumage.
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Very nice........again! :congrats:
Am a fan of Doves Robin, we have two (named Gert and Daisy by my daughter some years ago, not sure how long they live but am sure it's the same two birds) that appear most days to clear the garden of all food and the other birds and they are (in their own way) beautiful birds. One of them spends an inordinate amount of time staring into our pond at the fish though and once even fall in, now that would have been a good photo. :laugh:
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Am a fan of Doves Robin, we have two (named Gert and Daisy by my daughter some years ago, not sure how long they live but am sure it's the same two birds) that appear most days to clear the garden of all food and the other birds and they are (in their own way) beautiful birds. One of them spends an inordinate amount of time staring into our pond at the fish though and once even fall in, now that would have been a good photo. :laugh:
....Are Gert and Daisy White Doves? I've noticed that 'my' Collared Doves are very peaceful and happily feed alongside all the other birds in very close proximity. White Doves are an established symbol of Peace. Collared Doves have only been established in Britain for about 60 years.
I have a small wildlife pond (no fish but Palmate Newts etc etc) nearby but the Doves only go to a bathing tray I have amongst the pond's surrounding rockery and never to the pond's edge. Perhaps if I didn't have a bird bath they would go to the pond to drink.
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Goldfinch after Nyger seed?
I've just seen a Goldfinch on my 'bird cafe' feeder too. You can almost set your clock by their regularity. It's Collared Doves time at around 5:00pm. Do you have any shots of those? - Very subtle but beautiful plumage.
Stuffing its beak with sunflower kernels! Apart from the one bird feeder, my garden consists of a lawn and that's it!
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A few more from this morning.. and yes, I know they're not all birds. :grin:
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You jammy barstewards, Paul!! I've been trying to spot and photograph Dragonflies all year. Do you want me to ID them for you or do you already know their species?
Plenty of Damselflies around my pond though. For that I'm gonna post one of my Damselfly pics in your thread! :P
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^ Large Red Damselfly egg-laying in my pond.
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Ha! Sorry if I've upset you Robin!
I think they might be a Southern Hawker and a Brown Hawker?
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I think they might be a Southern Hawker and a Brown Hawker?
....Yep, methinks that the first pic is of a male Southern Hawker - Most common south of a line between the Humber and Ribble river estuaries but now spreading northwards.
Other two pics are definitely a female Brown Hawker and photographed while egg-laying. If it's in your pond, be prepared for the annihalation of many other forms of water life! The larvae are very predatory and very effective ambushers. I have found the exuvia (moulted skin) of a Hawker larvae in my pond. I have spent literally hours photographing the stages of emergence of several Damselflies and it is my hope to do the same with a Dragonfly. But I won't hijack your thread with pics.
The ancestors of Dragonflies are one of the most ancient species on Planet Earth and fossils show that some had wingspans of several feet!
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Not my pond but one of about 8 dragonfly ponds at my local Nature Reserve! So, I can't really claim that I did well to find them!
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Not my pond but one of about 8 dragonfly ponds at my local Nature Reserve! So, I can't really claim that I did well to find them!
....I still think you are a jammy barstewards!................ For having a Nature Reserve locally.
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Not my pond but one of about 8 dragonfly ponds at my local Nature Reserve! So, I can't really claim that I did well to find them!
....I still think you are a jammy barstewards!................ For having a Nature Reserve locally.
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Latest photos, again taken at my local Nature Reserve this morning.. Hope you like!
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I particularly love the single swan shot - Looks just like an aeroplane! :happy2:
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I particularly love the single swan shot - Looks just like an aeroplane! :happy2:
Bit annoyed I didn't get the bottom of the swan's wing tip in shot... first time I've tried taking 'flying' shots! Here are the others from today..
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Bit annoyed I didn't get the bottom of the swan's wing tip in shot... first time I've tried taking 'flying' shots! Here are the others from today..
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....Yeah, I noticed that but it's still a great shot.
These latest 2 are again, so very 'aeroplane'.
I saw a Dragonfly in flight today at the hillclimb but couldn't photograph it. I photographed the cars instead.
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Bit annoyed I didn't get the bottom of the swan's wing tip in shot... first time I've tried taking 'flying' shots! Here are the others from today..
Not perfect, but you get the idea...
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Thanks for that. I'd forgotten just how symmetrical swan's wings were.. :wink:
Good old Photoshop to the rescue. :pomppomp:
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Word has got around.. Hmmm, sunflower kernels.. nom, nom, nom..
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Nice one PND.
Im sat at my parents and there is no less that 12 goldfinches on the trees/feeders! :smiley:
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Feisty characters aren't they!
Nyger seeds are what attracts my Goldfinches, even the youngsters. You need a special Nyger feeder though.
I got loads of sunflower seeds in a few weeks!:
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^ Not great photographically but it does capture a moment.
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^ Came in through my kitchen window - The Nyger feeder must have needed a refill!
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^ I'm used to handling birds. There was no flapping and everyone is calm.
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^ Just before release.
I hope you don't mind me posting some bird pics in your thread :smiley:
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Awwww that's cute robin.
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I hope you don't mind me posting some bird pics in your thread :smiley:
The more the merrier! I think Goldfinches are my favourites at the moment.
Paul.
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Cheers, Paul :drinking:
That cutie-pie is a juvenile female Goldfinch. I haven't seen more than 5 in one session at my 'Bird Cafe' so far but I'm glad the parents introduce their young to the cafe.
I saw a very handsome male Bullfinch at my table a couple of times last year but not this year so far.
Word has got around.. Hmmm, sunflower kernels.. nom, nom, nom..
....So, that feeder of yours is for sunflower kernels only, not the whole seed?
I have an abundance of all the tits visiting my 'Bird Cafe' but when my sunflower heads turn to seed, the Blue Tits will be all over them. For now it's the turn of Hoverflies, Bumble and Honey Bees, and the occasional Butterfly.
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....So, that feeder of yours is for sunflower kernels only, not the whole seed?
I have an abundance of all the tits visiting my 'Bird Cafe' but when my sunflower heads turn to seed, the Blue Tits will be all over them. For now it's the turn of Hoverflies, Bumble and Honey Bees, and the occasional Butterfly.
I decided on sunflower kernels to attract more variety and to have less mess! Great tits, blue tits, coal tits, goldfinches and house sparrows so far. Plus squirrels who 'hoover up' any spillages! I'll be getting some more feeders soon, ready for the winter months.
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A few more from today, including a one-footed heron!
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Absolutely brilliant! Especially the one of the Robin of course.
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Some of today's pics..
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Can anyone confirm what these next three pics are? I'm thinking Linnets?
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Definitely a Finch. I reckon a Linnet too, though possibly a Redpoll?
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Really weird how they 'dive-bomb' about! Quick flap of the wings and then close them until they start to fall out of the sky! They were some way off and the photos were taken at 400mm zoom and cropped so I'm surprised you can even see them!
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Really weird how they 'dive-bomb' about! Quick flap of the wings and then close them until they start to fall out of the sky! They were some way off and the photos were taken at 400mm zoom and cropped so I'm surprised you can even see them!
....I can enlarge my view of any image on my Mac (27") via the TrackPad, just by a two-finger spread gesture. So I had a closer look at your pics. :happy2:
All the Finch and Sparrow family have that 'drop' flight pattern. Wood Pigeons do it too but in more regular shorter swoops.
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Add your photos to this group on Flickr....
http://www.flickr.com/groups/bird_id_group/
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Some more pics of a kingfisher from this morning.. Still learning how to use my Canon 100-400 lens to the best effect.
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Did have a Jay in my garden this morning, but my camera was elsewhere at the time.
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Winter is now on it's way.. brrrrrrrr!
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^^^^ Stunning photo. I love how you have captured the dynamic legs and bird's balance. :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
The Pheasant shot is great too - Rich colour but still very natural colour :happy2:
I've been out in my garden pond dipping this morning and also bird watching but just enjoying my observations as my pocket camera simply isn't up to the job of bird photography to an acceptable standard.
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Some more pics of a kingfisher from this morning.. Still learning how to use my Canon 100-400 lens to the best effect.
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Did have a Jay in my garden this morning, but my camera was elsewhere at the time.
:congrats: lucky man to be seeing kingfishers atall let alone close enough to photograph, I love that 2nd picture.
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A mate of mine (local born and bred West Dorset man) is an experienced fly fisherman (various official bodies consult him) and tells me that where there are Kingfishers, if you stick out a long branch one will sometimes use it as a perch to hunt from. More than once he has had one land on his Carp rod!
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^^^^ Stunning photo. I love how you have captured the dynamic legs and bird's balance. :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Great photo there... for some reason when viewing that pic online it has a blue cast. I opened it up in photoshop and the colours are completely normal :stupid:
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Great photo there... for some reason when viewing that pic online it has a blue cast. I opened it up in photoshop and the colours are completely normal :stupid:
....I'm now realising that I don't look at photos with such a highly critical eye as you do, Rich. All I see (unless a cast or something is absolutely spoiling a shot) is the action or mood which is captured and composition and general colour and/or effect. It's probably because I'm using a ~£300 pocket camera and not thousands of pounds worth of finest camera gear which would give me higher expectations of.
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Great photo there... for some reason when viewing that pic online it has a blue cast. I opened it up in photoshop and the colours are completely normal :stupid:
What browser are you using Rich? Looks the same in Photoshop as it does in Chrome for me.. :confused:
I'm getting better results using the camera is 'sports mode' as the faster shutter speeds are giving better results. Obviously getting high ISO values because of it as I'm pretty much at the 400mm end of the lens and therefore more noise than ideal. Is there any way around this? I suppose while there's plenty of light about, it's OK. I am now aiming for quality rather than quantity when I go out!
Everyone's feedback and encouragement is very welcome!
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Using safari mate... its odd that it displays perfectly on flickr, but not on this forum. :stupid:
Anyway...looking at that photo for example the shutter speed it 1/2000 which is very short and ISO 1000 which is very high, you could have used 1/500 and then you could have used ISO ~250. Use the camera in Tv mode and select a shutter speed of about 1/400-1/500 for birds in flight photos. :happy2:
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Using safari mate... its odd that it displays perfectly on flickr, but not on this forum. :stupid:
Anyway...looking at that photo for example the shutter speed it 1/2000 which is very short and ISO 1000 which is very high, you could have used 1/500 and then you could have used ISO ~250. Use the camera in Tv mode and select a shutter speed of about 1/400-1/500 for birds in flight photos. :happy2:
Weird! Looks OK in Safari as well for me. Thanks for the advice - I'll give it a go next time. I wish I'd started 20 years ago with this photography lark!
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Viewed on latest Safari on my Mac, there is a bluish tinge to some parts but the wing's secondary feathers are pure white and any blue is tending to look like blue sky reflections on the water.
But Rich is right: All photography is a balance between aperture and speed, with ISO rating thrown in to help it where needed. So, in this case, you can afford to reduce some of your settings in order to achieve a better balance. Each setting delivers different properties.
You're doing very well, PND, in my opinion and it's more important to get the shot and enjoy it.
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Cheers Robin. I certainly am not claiming to be anything but the lowliest of amateurs at the moment! "All the gear and no idea!" :signLOL:
I'm just very fortunate to have the perfect models right on my doorstep, well across the road anyway!
I am enjoying my new hobby very much. :happy2:
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This is my take on the goose taking off shot...
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Goose Silhouette (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/4240427435/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr
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Cheers Robin. I certainly am not claiming to be anything but the lowliest of amateurs at the moment! "All the gear and no idea!" :signLOL:
I'm just very fortunate to have the perfect models right on my doorstep, well across the road anyway!
I am enjoying my new hobby very much. :happy2:
....What you do have is an 'eye' for it - The ability to recognise the moment you want to capture and share or remember. Some people can have all the gear and the technical knowledge but not have 'the eye'. At least with all the gear, you have something to aspire to without being restricted by your gear.
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This is my take on the goose taking off shot...
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Goose Silhouette (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/4240427435/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr
....Stunning - as I always expect from you :notworthy:
But I like PND's goose shot equally but in a different way. :happy2:
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But I like PND's goose shot equally but in a different way. :happy2:
That'll be my Mute "Goose" Swan shot then! :grin:
Great pic Rich. :congrats:
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But I like PND's goose shot equally but in a different way. :happy2:
That'll be my Mute "Goose" Swan shot then! :grin:
....That's totally Rich's fault - He called it a Goose!
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Goose... Swan... chaffinch... they are all the same! :innocent:
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A few more to keep you going..
Crow v Sparrowhawk (not Kestrel as I originally thought!)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8216%2F8267156026_2b093afe8f_o.jpg&hash=ad3c65a2be4c9e37dc1dd29b74142b40861d5cc1) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/8267156026/)
Canada Geese
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Frosty morning
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Linnets
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Grey Heron
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Grey Heron
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:happy2: very good. You are getting better.
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:happy2: very good. You are getting better.
Thank you... I think!
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As a great lover of birds, I am very much enjoying your bird pics, PND :happy2: - Keep them coming!
You gotta keep an Eagle eye out to spot your opportunities.........
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[I live on The Jurassic Coast]
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How about this? A Curlew on the Trelissick estuary, cornwall, Taken on my iphone pressed up against the eye piece of a set of binoculars.
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How about this? A Curlew on the Trelissick estuary, cornwall, Taken on my iphone pressed up against the eye piece of a set of binoculars.
....Brilliant! :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: - Where there's a will, there's a way!
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Up early this morning to see what I could find in the snow..
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Reed Bunting (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/8416256849/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Chaffinch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/8416257535/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Reed Bunting (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/8416257851/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Coal Tit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/8417352920/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Dunnock (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/8416258579/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Mute Swan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/8417353598/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Lapwings (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/8417354016/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Mute Swans (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/8417354342/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Female Chaffinch (occasional) and Dunnock (a daily regular) at my Bird Cafe today. The Chaffinches are in my garden but mostly in the big tree rather than 'cafe'.
Fine photos as usual from you - You have the gear to capture them.
I like the last shot of the pair of Swans too. He's put himself between you and his girlfriend and has that defensive stance.
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Excellent!, all of em. :congrats:
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2nd from last picture is quality.
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Time to add a few more from today..
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Greylag Goose (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/8623779931/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Blue Tit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/8624884806/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Long-tailed Tit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/8624885438/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Long-tailed Tit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/8623781307/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Blue Tit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/8624886210/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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^^^^
I really enjoy your bird photos.
This is the best I can manage with the limitations of my compact digital camera. Nothing like as sharp and detailed as yours but I don't let that stop me taking them.
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I havent taken many since i got rid of my last D-SLR. But i have a fair few pics in my Flickr if anyone is interested:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lukedeakin/collections/72157626413278766/
Some of my favourites:
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IMG_1124 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lukedeakin/5583233156/) by LukeDeakin (http://www.flickr.com/people/lukedeakin/), on Flickr
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IMG_1815 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lukedeakin/5583052206/) by LukeDeakin (http://www.flickr.com/people/lukedeakin/), on Flickr
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IMG_1050 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lukedeakin/5583208744/) by LukeDeakin (http://www.flickr.com/people/lukedeakin/), on Flickr
I know the last one is a duck, i cheated. :smiley:
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Breathtaking pics! Thank you
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Nice birds :wink:
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^ The Blackbird pair resident in my garden.
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Following on from my last thread, I recently bought a secondhand Canon EOS 500D off a work colleague. I have since been out and about learning how to use it! It is the first SLR I have ever owned so it's all new to me at the moment.
Here are some of my recent pics..
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nice work
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As you can see from the last photo of the kingfisher, I have quickly realised that I could do did with a bigger, better, longer lens! I knew when I bought it that the 75-300 kit lens was OK for starters, but wasn't great. It is the non-IS version. I have been looking at the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM. Anyone got experience of it? Any other recommendations? Up to £800-£900 to spend on secondhand.. It's going to be for wildlife and bird photography as I am really enjoying it.
Cheers!
Paul.
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It's been a while since the last ones, so here are a few from yesterday now that the weather has finally improved!
Not too sure whether it is a willow warbler or chiffchaff, so if anyone knows better, please speak up!
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Wren (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/9221426865/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Wren (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/9224204418/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Chiffchaff or Willow Warbler? or something else? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/9224204998/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Chiffchaff or Willow Warbler? or something else? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/9224205602/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Grey Heron (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/9224206430/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Whitethroat (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/9224207066/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Azure Damselfly (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/9221430779/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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Not quite what I was expecting when I opened bird thread..
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Not quite what I was expecting when I opened bird thread..
Ha. Feathered variety only I'm afraid.
A few more recent ones.. Click on each one for full screen..
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Kingfisher (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/9378903452/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Kingfisher (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/9376120733/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Kingfisher (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/9376121701/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Goldfinch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/9378906132/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Goldfinch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/9381898023/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Goldfinch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/9381677621/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Well for my money the bird photography puts the vehicle photography to shame - some fantastic shots in this thread!
Thought this may be helpful to fellow members in helping them identify what there photographing by their trill?
BBC Radio 4 - Tweet of the Day
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01s6xyk
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some of these pictures are brilliant! dont really like birds but great photos!!
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Azure Damselfly (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72273493@N00/9221430779/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
....Your wildlife/bird photos are excellent as usual, Paul :notworthy:
Your shot of a Damselfly particularly interests me as I run a Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/561222590593478/
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Where have all the other birds gone?
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How did you manage to get that shot :congrats:
Seeing them isn't difficult but photographing one relaxed wow!
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Sparrow hawk... not seen one of those for a while
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Was go karting at RAF wittering a few weeks ago, in the field next I camp were 5 Kites, this is the only half decent picture I got (I'm still a photography noob )
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Nice pic. Kites are enormous birds. Loads of them around the M40 corridor just out of the m25. There was a breeding program there i believe.
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@phil; Amzing shot there bud, I saw one in the garden, straight out the kitchen window a few months ago, sat on the wall, but I couldn't walk quietly enough or quickly enough to grab the camera... once I'd come back it was gone; it looked like it had dive bombed a small bird which was left injured in the garden, made a dusty dent in the conservatory window... poor little beggar, it was mashed but still alive, so had to do the decent thing :(
Get a lot of wild birds of prey around here, but never have I seen one staring back at me from sucha close distance… curses for not having a camera.
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The Kite are such a beautiful bird to see in flight - I've never seen any photos of those perched anywhere!
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The Kite are such a beautiful bird to see in flight - I've never seen any photos of those perched anywhere!
They rarely do... the just spend hours gliding looking for road kitll
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I've read the Kite is a very lazy bird and has a love for easy prey along with collecting strange shiny objects and storing them in their nests.
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Its true... even thought they are classed as a bird of prey they are primarily scavengers.
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Couple more after a bit of cropping..
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How did you manage to get that shot :congrats:
Seeing them isn't difficult but photographing one relaxed wow!
Pure luck, saw him or her sitting on the fence grabbed the camera and to my amazement it completely ignored me whilst I took the picture. Bit of a regular visitor to our garden there's often a pile of feathers on the lawn from its victims, seen it a few times in action grabbing its prey.
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Just got back from the Cayo Islands and the variety of birds wherever you looked was amazing. They never stayed still for long as they were always fighting and chasing each other. I wish i could have snatched a bit more time taking pics without my son grabbing my attention.
Beautiful texture and couloirs on this Heron when close up.
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IMG_6845 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934260294/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
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IMG_6885 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934427513/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
This fella used to arrive every afternoon and would take a crab out of your hand if you were brave enough. He would also get dive bombed by some sort of peregrine falcon regularly which was less than half its size.
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IMG_6927 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934233825/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
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IMG_6948 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934236755/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
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IMG_6950 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934383674/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
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IMG_6952 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934385684/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
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IMG_6989 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934520763/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
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IMG_7110 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934424774/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
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IMG_7120 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934426084/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
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IMG_7262 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934565443/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
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IMG_7249 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934434724/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
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IMG_7281 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934298015/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
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IMG_7294 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934442924/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
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IMG_7304 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934368866/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
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IMG_7305 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934306925/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
This Humming bird was virtually impossible for me to photograph, they are no bigger than your thumb and have the dexterity of a blue bottle. It was almost dark and I took about 50 shots of it without hardly any catching it in focus. :sad1:
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IMG_7278 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/10934567003/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr
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These are all lovely, Tom! Great colour, striking compositions, capturing typical moments in the birds character.
I belong to several wildlife photography groups on facebook which have very high standards of posted photos including some by professionals and yours make the grade.
I've forgotten, are you a Nikon or a Canon user?
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Hi Robin, just a 550 D with good glass and top models for posing, I learnt a long while a go if the model is good it sure helps with perception of quality. :smiley:
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Hi Robin, just a 550 D with good glass and top models for posing, I learnt a long while a go if the model is good it sure helps with perception of quality. :smiley:
.... :happy2: As a very famous photographer once said:
"The camera takes the photo, but the photographer makes it" - Ansell Adams, 1902-1984
I'm about to get a 70D with L glass plus a Sony RX100 II truly pocket-size compact which shoots RAW to replace my FinePix which I have worn out!
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Couple of a Siskin on the feeder this morning.. Looks like I might have inadvertently treated myself to a 5D mkIII recently.. :ashamed:
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Siskin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/13005662615/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Siskin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/13005663605/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Wow, great shots guys really dramatic!
I'm a keen fisherman & the oppurtunities I have missed through not having a decent camera is unreal! - definately on my list this year!!
Once a pair of Otters swam past and then started playing right in front of me, absolutely killed the fishing but boy was it worth it!
Also there is what I believe to be a white buzzard resident to an area I fish in Somerset; Ive been told it's an Osprey but I'm fairly certain its a buzzard so I will endeavour to get a shot of it if anyone can help ID it?
:happy2:
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A few more from today's trip to Fairburn Ings..
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Lesser Redpoll (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/13035410224/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Female Pheasant (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/13035190533/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Little Egret (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/13035193073/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Some more of the 'native' Goldfinches in my garden. Trying to get my images as sharp as I can.. and it was blowing a gale! ..and yes Rich, I know the ISO setting is high on some of them - just seeing how much noise I can get away with. :P
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Goldfinch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/13192972693/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Goldfinch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/13193139884/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Goldfinch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/13192849835/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Goldfinch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/13192963903/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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I enjoyed all your close up shots but love the first Goldfinch one, it has a cheekiness about it. :happy2:
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I've yet to really do much photography of birds but here's one I took a while ago when I first got my rather unique SAL500F80
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Robin singing_3143vns (http://www.flickr.com/photos/114775606@N07/13135911634/) by RedRobin_05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/114775606@N07/), on Flickr
^ My resident Robin last week.
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Hi Robin
Your latest shots are really good! Are these with a Canon EF 400 mm F/5.6 USM lens? I'm looking at getting one to replace my 100-400mm as I'm nearly always at the 400mm end!
Nice and sharp!
Paul.
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Yes Robin that was fantastic for detail but the tree/bush pruning takes a bit believing!
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Yes Robin that was fantastic for detail but the tree/bush pruning takes a bit believing!
....That's because that particular small tree was smashed by the 50ft Leylandii which came down on it in the storm last month. I'm still clearing it up!
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^ Friends to the rescue (they were in my neighbourhood). Both the birds and myself have benefitted from this tree coming down and me leaving the base 'pruned' as in the pic.
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Hi Robin
Your latest shots are really good! Are these with a Canon EF 400 mm F/5.6 USM lens? I'm looking at getting one to replace my 100-400mm as I'm nearly always at the 400mm end!
Nice and sharp!
Paul.
....Yes, I was interested in the Canon 100-400mm in spite of having the 70-200mm f4L with 1.4x Extender (making it fully functional as a 98-280mm f5.6L) but a very experienced bird photographer friend advised me that the prime Canon 400mm f5.6L USM (no IS) is a 'better' lens - He has owned both.
It would be nice if it had IS (Image Stabilisation for non Canon users) because I reckon my keeper rate would be higher but when I get it right (as the Robin singing shot) it's spot on. I personally find it easier to steady with the tripod ring mount fitted.
I now exclusively shoot RAW and can then enhance what's already captured by the camera body's sensor (Canon 70D). But if it's a turd, you can't polish it!
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^ The 70-200mm is shown with the Canon 1.4x Extender fitted. It also fits the 400mm but then makes it a f8L and kills autofocus on the 70D body. You also really need a tripod/monopod to steady it at 540mm (actually more on my crop-sensor body). The Extender works beautifully on the 70-200mm though and lives on it most of the time.
Another 400mm sharp shot....
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Dunnock_2580vns (http://www.flickr.com/photos/114775606@N07/12936175583/) by RedRobin_05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/114775606@N07/), on Flickr
Not a bird but a flying creature and just to show how well the 400mm can perform for close-up (as long as you are further away than 12ft!)....
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BumbleBee blossom_3568v1ns (http://www.flickr.com/photos/114775606@N07/13220111314/) by RedRobin_05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/114775606@N07/), on Flickr
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Providing you can keep the shutter speed above the focal length of the lens, it pretty much negated the need for IS.
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New to the photography but enjoying the posts and education within!
This one has had a few twitchers out for some strange reason!
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/11042294.Pink_pigeon_spotted_in_skies_above_Darlington/?ref=mr
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Hi Robin
Your latest shots are really good! Are these with a Canon EF 400 mm F/5.6 USM lens? I'm looking at getting one to replace my 100-400mm as I'm nearly always at the 400mm end!
Nice and sharp!
Paul.
....Yes, I was interested in the Canon 100-400mm in spite of having the 70-200mm f4L with 1.4x Extender (making it fully functional as a 98-280mm f5.6L) but a very experienced bird photographer friend advised me that the prime Canon 400mm f5.6L USM (no IS) is a 'better' lens - He has owned both.
It would be nice if it had IS (Image Stabilisation for non Canon users) because I reckon my keeper rate would be higher but when I get it right (as the Robin singing shot) it's spot on. I personally find it easier to steady with the tripod ring mount fitted.
I now exclusively shoot RAW and can then enhance what's already captured by the camera body's sensor (Canon 70D). But if it's a turd, you can't polish it!
^ The 70-200mm is shown with the Canon 1.4x Extender fitted. It also fits the 400mm but then makes it a f8L and kills autofocus on the 70D body. You also really need a tripod/monopod to steady it at 540mm (actually more on my crop-sensor body). The Extender works beautifully on the 70-200mm though and lives on it most of the time.
Hi Robin
Thanks for that. The 100-400mm has done the job of getting be interested and pointing me down the road I want to follow so it looks like a 400mm prime could be on the cards. I've already got a 1.4x extender as well and f8 is no problem for autofocus on my 5D. :happy2:
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Providing you can keep the shutter speed above the focal length of the lens, it pretty much negated the need for IS.
....That's a good guide (focal length taking into account body sensor factor) but I'm convinced that IS on a lens can help (unless on a tripod).
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think that the 400mm f5.6L USM was introduced before Canon offered IS. If they ever produce a new version of it what's the betting it will have IS?
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No IS on the f5.6 but it is available on the f4 and f2.8 400mm. You don't want to ask the prices of those though. :surprised:
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Providing you can keep the shutter speed above the focal length of the lens, it pretty much negated the need for IS.
....That's a good guide (focal length taking into account body sensor factor) but I'm convinced that IS on a lens can help (unless on a tripod).
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think that the 400mm f5.6L USM was introduced before Canon offered IS. If they ever produce a new version of it what's the betting it will have IS?
Ohh there is no doubt it helps in certain situations. But, lets you your robin photo. 1/3200 shutter speed. Now... unless you have had 10000 cups of coffee and are "shacking like a dog" then IS wont make a blind bit of difference.
I cant see canon making a 400mm with IS.
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No IS on the f5.6 but it is available on the f4 and f2.8 400mm. You don't want to ask the prices of those though. :surprised:
....Too right!! They cost many thousands even at competitive and reliable retailers like Park Cameras and Wex. I would still love one though.
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Ohh there is no doubt it helps in certain situations. But, lets you your robin photo. 1/3200 shutter speed. Now... unless you have had 10000 cups of coffee and are "shacking like a dog" then IS wont make a blind bit of difference.
....Here's one before I had a cup of coffee or breakfast the other morning. It was a very dull day and it's shot at 1/320 shutter speed and ISO 3200 - On the 400mm f5.6L non IS:
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Robin art_3616v1n (http://www.flickr.com/photos/114775606@N07/13292106355/) by RedRobin_05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/114775606@N07/), on Flickr
^ I call it 'The Art of Failure'. Shot RAW and with minor post-processing - The Levels brought out the colour. Noise reduction applied overall, no sharpening.
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^^ yep.. shutter speed far too slow to capture a flying bird and it be "sharp"
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^^ yep.. shutter speed far too slow to capture a flying bird and it be "sharp"
....But I love it as an image. Photography is about more than just being sharp in my opinion.
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Not again robin..... ive heard enough of that for a lifetime. :happy2:
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Not again robin..... ive heard enough of that for a lifetime. :happy2:
....Each to their own, Rich. I have shown that I can take both razor-sharp photos and arty ones. Photography, whether of birds or any other subject, can be a technically pristine or an evocative image (or both) - They are both equally valid, imo. Do you not agree with that?
Yes, I would have loved to have captured my last posted photo as a razor-sharp one but I failed at that spontaneously grabbed attempt. But it doesn't mean that the result can't still be enjoyed for different reasons.
If you don't agree then please understand that I do respect your different approach and am not trying to suggest you are wrong - We are simply different in our attitudes towards photography (and music! but much less so about cars).
:drinking: :happy2:
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I am not being dragged into another debate robin. My point was about image stabilisation and shutter speed.
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I am not being dragged into another debate robin. My point was about image stabilisation and shutter speed.
....I'm not seeking to drag you into a debate, Rich - I have already said that I think our individual approaches are different and each to their own and that I respect those differences.
You know me well enough by now I hope to realise that I am very open in expressing/sharing my views in what I post and don't expect everyone to agree with me.
It's just an open discussion prompted by the various images posted in this thread.
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House Sparrow_2751v1ns (http://www.flickr.com/photos/114775606@N07/12977796814/) by RedRobin_05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/114775606@N07/), on Flickr
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It's nothing to do with approach. I was talking about IS and shutter speed.
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^^^^
Nice Gannet flight shot, Rich! :happy2:
I like the way he's looking directly at you. Nice DoF as well.
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Nice shot Rich. I must get to the coast at some point.
Few from today.. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's Super-Heron! I just like the shape of the silhouette.
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Grey Heron (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/13327756914/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Coot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/13327540253/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Mallard (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/13327373585/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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Long-tailed Tit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldeuble/13327545303/) by Paul Deuble (http://www.flickr.com/people/pauldeuble/), on Flickr
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^ Wild Mallard ducklings on Good Friday on the small river just beyond my 'Backyard'.
Then the peace was suddenly and rudely shattered when a large drake flew in and proceeded to have his wicked way with the mother. The father protested but did nothing about it....
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5243/13944040236_548a88a382_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nfbRmQ) (https://flic.kr/p/nfbRmQ)
^ Both shots on Canon 70D, 300mm f4L IS.
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Nice to see some blue sky today. Here are some shots from this morning, including a very sorry-looking robin..
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2898/14116254623_22222f8e99_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nvpuGp)
Female Gadwall (https://flic.kr/p/nvpuGp) by Paul Deuble (https://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5186/14093057782_d02089f936_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ntmB5S)
Black-headed Gull and Common Terns (https://flic.kr/p/ntmB5S) by Paul Deuble (https://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/14073070426_d127ffbe25_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nrAaxh)
Great Tit (https://flic.kr/p/nrAaxh) by Paul Deuble (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2933/14093060722_7d817fa476_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ntmBXy)
Robin (https://flic.kr/p/ntmBXy) by Paul Deuble (https://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7306/14096622354_823b03cbc4_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ntESH1)
Robin (https://flic.kr/p/ntESH1) by Paul Deuble (https://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5474/14092960941_b541b200d8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ntm7ic)
Female Mallard (https://flic.kr/p/ntm7ic) by Paul Deuble (https://www.flickr.com/people/72273493@N00/), on Flickr
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I don't smile in pictures either. This is the most p****d off looking bird I've seen...
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PND... that robin looks completely f**** :scared:
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PND... that robin looks completely f**** :scared:
Yes, it had definitely seen better days. Seemed happy enough though, chirping away.
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I've got a tawny owl nesting in a tree at the bottom of our garden, its got two fluffy babies (fledglings) but I haven't managed to get a decent photo of them with my point & shoot - here's Mum
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Managed to get a shot of one of the baby tawny Owl's today
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^ Love it! Very jealous. :congrats:
I only ever occasionally hear them at night - never see them where I am. :sad1:
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So so lucky!
Seen a few adults hunting during the day for food for their young, but never enough time to get a photo! :congrats:
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A few from a recent visit to the Bass Rock, North Berwick.. 150,000 gannets!
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Some really nice pics people. Really appreciate it