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Yesterday was a lucky day for the camera and me
Jul 11, 2017 23:38:42 #
SATS wrote:
I like the bunny too but you have missed a bit of its ear. Well someone had to say it and it was me. Oh dear. The hawk is really my favourite, it is fortunate it was turning towards you. I know how difficult that shot was, it is whole levels above my ability. Are you able to get such shots with the camera / lens combo as is or do you need to bump the ISO? My real ambition is to take a feet forward picture of a bird of prey. Have you ever managed that shot?
SATS...I truly thank you for your very generous compliments, and welcome to the Ugly Hedgehog Forum. I just want you to know that I had nothing to do with that missing chunk of the rabbits ear.
Some of the hawks, like the broad-winged species are not nearly as difficult to photograph because we see them all the time soaring in sky or sitting on an open perch such as a fence post or telephone pole. The Cooper's Hawk (that I posted in my photo) is a member of the Accipiter genus which includes the smaller sharp-shinned hawk and the larger goshawk. They are very difficult to photograph because they are quite secretive by nature, and we really never get to see them but for a fleeting moment. To answer your question...no, I've never even come close to getting a shot of a bird of prey with it's feet forward, coming at me.
For birds in flight I mostly use a 400 mm lens on my camera. That is my preferred set-up. Since I have to use a high shutter speed of at least 1/1600 of a second, my ISO has to be cranked up to 400 or more. If the bird is perched, then I can use a slower shutter speed, and a reduce my ISO considerably.
Jul 12, 2017 13:05:29 #
Lame Duck,
You forgot the most important piece of gear - the device on your shoulders!
You forgot the most important piece of gear - the device on your shoulders!
Lame-Duck wrote:
Rohn...I was shooting yesterday with a Canon 1D X ... (show quote)
Jul 12, 2017 15:26:29 #
mikewskier wrote:
Lame Duck,
You forgot the most important piece of gear - the device on your shoulders!
You forgot the most important piece of gear - the device on your shoulders!
OK Mike...I'm slow witted today. What device on my shoulders?
Jul 12, 2017 15:36:18 #
Jul 12, 2017 16:21:43 #
mikewskier wrote:
Your head, creativity, skill
Ha, ha, ha,...I told you I was slow witted today.
Thanks for the compliment.Jul 24, 2017 16:35:42 #
Jul 24, 2017 17:37:08 #
raymondh wrote:
I don't think the quality of these shots was luck. Top notch all the way!!
Very kind of you to say Raymond. I think that persistence plus luck often work together.
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Jul 29, 2017 15:41:01 #
Jul 29, 2017 23:14:51 #
vicksart wrote:
This is a beautiful set masterfully done.
Vicki...Your great compliments are truly appreciated; they are so thoughtful. I thank you for commenting and stopping by for a look.
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