Canada Geese -- I think
Nov 11, 2013 16:30:00 #
While trying to figure out the sigma 150-500 this morning, a large flock of Canadian geese landed in the local pond. My BIF technique still needs lots of practice. I was using a monopod, but lifted it to keep track of the birds. :(
Suggestions welcome.
Suggestions welcome.
Nov 11, 2013 18:26:52 #
#2 is spectacular! And yes, it's Canada Geese, not Canadian :)
Nov 11, 2013 18:38:48 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
#2 is spectacular! And yes, it's Canada Geese, not Canadian :)
Thanks, Linda!! :P
Nov 12, 2013 08:17:32 #
Nov 12, 2013 08:40:17 #
hb3 wrote:
Very nice captures.....thanks for sharing... :thumbup:
Thank you, hb. Wish I had better control, but I'm practicing and they were a nice surprise on pond!
Nov 16, 2013 14:49:18 #
You've done well for a first attempt with that lens. The second one is a bit sharper though. Flocks of birds are difficult to get good focus on with long lenses. You are better off picking one bird to follow and focus on and let the others go to he**. Otherwise the camera will often pick the one that is closest to you and that might be off to one side of the frame.
I too, often use a monopod for sports and birds but I don't have it locked down. It is balanced on a flexible mount so that I can elevate or depress the lens without having to lift the 'pod. The 'pod is just used to support the weight of the lens while leaving me free to track the motion of the bird.
Keep shooting and keep posting!
I too, often use a monopod for sports and birds but I don't have it locked down. It is balanced on a flexible mount so that I can elevate or depress the lens without having to lift the 'pod. The 'pod is just used to support the weight of the lens while leaving me free to track the motion of the bird.
Keep shooting and keep posting!
Nov 16, 2013 22:05:49 #
birdpix wrote:
You've done well for a first attempt with that len... (show quote)
Thank you!!! I will keep posting! Your comments are so helpful (and encouraging!!)
Nov 21, 2013 21:06:27 #
Nov 21, 2013 22:40:48 #
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