A Bird's eye view
Dec 18, 2011 18:12:54 #
One suggestion I received was to focus on the "eye". and increase speed for catching wings. Well here are some of the results. Still working on wing ( speed)
Lens of choice Canon 55mm-250mm.
Lens of choice Canon 55mm-250mm.
My focus was on bird's eye.
Settings for shot 1/500 - 8.0 - ISO 400
This lens let me bring bird in really close.
Dec 18, 2011 18:25:19 #
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Dec 18, 2011 20:57:43 #
I am amazed at how fast these little birds fly. Next time I hope to catch it right. I visit this particular bird feeder once a week.
Dec 18, 2011 22:59:25 #
Last shot looks real nice, It's great when someone takes advice and applies it, instead of just talk about it. Imagine how your photos will benefit as you practice more. Next weekend I'll have two full days to practice with the Family, can't wait..
Di.Longstreet wrote:
One suggestion I received was to focus on the "eye". and increase speed for catching wings. Well here are some of the results. Still working on wing ( speed)
Lens of choice Canon 55mm-250mm.
Lens of choice Canon 55mm-250mm.
Dec 19, 2011 06:57:59 #
It's hard to have enough time to focus on the eye. They are so quick. Nice job!
Dec 19, 2011 09:11:55 #
Only problem with speed is as I increase speed image gets darker and I am trying to find the balance with 1/1000 or 1/1250 for F stop. Most of the time I move up an f stop at a time and see what I get. However the birds don't wait for the second or third shot.
Dec 19, 2011 10:50:34 #
Here's where ISO helps out. Dial down to ISO 400 or go as far as ISO 800 This allows for the increased shutter speed, and with most new cameras you don't notice the noise from the higher ISO it's own. Also if you have the camera in Aperture priority set on the largest setting for your lens, I would guess F/5.6 at 200mm, this lets the most light in and your camera will adjust the shutter speed on it's own. If shutter speed not fast enough, then dial in your higher ISO to get to the shutter speed that works for you.
Di.Longstreet wrote:
Only problem with speed is as I increase speed image gets darker and I am trying to find the balance with 1/1000 or 1/1250 for F stop. Most of the time I move up an f stop at a time and see what I get. However the birds don't wait for the second or third shot.
Dec 19, 2011 11:04:44 #
You did great sir, just tell everyone you meant to capture it that way, I love all three of them, keep shooting amazingly.
Dec 19, 2011 11:10:38 #
I took some advice from some of you friends and think this bird is more focused than my Blue jay; used a tripod this time. By the way, anyone know what kind of bird this is?
Dec 20, 2011 17:37:41 #
This is a Dark-eyed Junco. It is slightly smaller than a sparrow. They start to arrive here in eastern Massachusetts in the latter part of October and stay all winter. In the spring they head North to breed.
Dec 21, 2011 15:31:40 #
Thanks Rocka is the first time I see this bird in my neighborhood. maybe Warmer weather is coming soon!
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