Took Big Sig bird hunting today.
Feb 7, 2013 12:51:41 #
PIPDYOUNGER wrote:
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Cheers pip,and once again thanks for looking,it is a monster but i'm a pretty big bloke but you would soon get used to using it,just eat plenty of porridge :roll: :roll: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 7, 2013 13:04:50 #
washy wrote:
Hi . I love the detail you managed to capture on the wings in shot no 2. What lens did you have on and what settings please/
angler wrote:
Just a few BIF and target practice with Big Sig.The excercise does me good.
Hi . I love the detail you managed to capture on the wings in shot no 2. What lens did you have on and what settings please/
Cheers Washy and thanks for looking it's appreciated.The settings and camera/lens i used on that shot where as follows...
Sony a550
Sigma 150-500mm lens
fstop f/7.1
Exosure 1/1250
iso 200
Focal length 150mm.
All these where shot hand held and in auto,you wont get 100% with all your shots but with practice you will improve.The best way i can explain is to pretend your shooting a rifle, with your viewfinder being the sights.Panning the BIF is is important so keep the bird in a central position.Press your shutter halfway then fire away when you think you've got the bird in focus.Practice is the key word and dont get disheartened if you dont get every shot spot on it will never happen.I 've said it on here before if you can manage 1 shot out of 20 at first your on your way and you WILL improve with practice.. Try to pick a sunny day the extra light helps a lot.Hope this helps. Jim
Feb 7, 2013 13:09:50 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Great shots, angler, love the detail, #2 is my favorite, very well done
angler wrote:
Just a few BIF and target practice with Big Sig.The excercise does me good.
Great shots, angler, love the detail, #2 is my favorite, very well done
Cheers Gregory and thanks for looking.Looking at your photos inspired me to take this type of photo,so thank you for that.
Jim. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 7, 2013 13:28:23 #
angler wrote:
quote=CAM1017 quote=angler Just a few BIF and t... (show quote)
You did a great job on this! I'd be very proud if I could have done as well. Don't think I could do anything to improve it beyond what you have. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 7, 2013 13:29:19 #
washy
Loc: Dorset UK
yes thanks. Mine was sharp but it got dropped in France in October. I am taking to get it checked at Sigma in Welyn Garden City next week hopefully. Still works but I think something may have been misaligned. Going to Morroco in 4 weeks on a 10 bird/landscaping holiday, so the big sig will have to be right for that. I'm told one can see 200 different bird species and sometimes hundreds of some species. regards washy
Feb 7, 2013 13:32:56 #
CAM1017 wrote:
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Cheers mate, again your comments are appreciated. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 7, 2013 13:34:09 #
washy wrote:
yes thanks. Mine was sharp but it got dropped in France in October. I am taking to get it checked at Sigma in Welyn Garden City next week hopefully. Still works but I think something may have been misaligned. Going to Morroco in 4 weeks on a 10 bird/landscaping holiday, so the big sig will have to be right for that. I'm told one can see 200 different bird species and sometimes hundreds of some species. regards washy
Great stuff,wish i was coming with you Washy,have a gret time. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 7, 2013 13:49:23 #
Rebel
Loc: Louisiana
Tack sharp and great light on the birds. I want to be able to take photos like these but have a long way to go
Feb 7, 2013 14:24:03 #
Rebel wrote:
Tack sharp and great light on the birds. I want to be able to take photos like these but have a long way to go
Cheers Rebel and thanks for takiing the time to look and comment it's appreciated..I'me glad you liked them and this is the forum to learn. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 7, 2013 15:32:43 #
Beautifully done! Crisp, shot at the right moment, very pleasing and enjoyable shots.
Feb 7, 2013 15:55:32 #
Feb 7, 2013 16:19:30 #
Treepusher wrote:
Beautifully done! Crisp, shot at the right moment, very pleasing and enjoyable shots.
Cheers Treepusher and thanks for looking and commenting it's really appreciated.Glad you liked them. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 7, 2013 16:20:10 #
tommyld wrote:
Cracking bif shot's angler, love them all :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Cheers Tommy and thanks for looking it's really appreciated. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 7, 2013 18:47:34 #
Feb 7, 2013 19:08:04 #
Great stuff angler. All fantasic shots, however it's interesting that we all have different viewpoints. I actually favour No. 1, as IMHO, the out of focus buildings really place the bird in it's semi-urban looking environment. The downward facing aspect adds to the interest and I find myself, although looking at the buildings, always drawn back to the bird wondering if it's heading for a landing. Probably my foolish old mind working overtime!! Anyway, thanks.....more please. (BTW, hit 'download' on these if you already haven't..... mind numbing).
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