Ducks In Flight
Jan 8, 2014 00:19:15 #
Went out on Sunday to see if I could capture some BIF shots with my new 80-400. I started out shooting in manual, which is usually how I always shoot, but I was having a real hard time with the exposure due to the rapidly changing background while the birds were coming into the pond.
I switched over to "A" Priority and that seemed to help tremendously. this is something I have never tried before but based on some feedback from here on UHH I gave it a whirl.
What do you think?
I know in some of these the background is very busy but I only had so much to work with.
I switched over to "A" Priority and that seemed to help tremendously. this is something I have never tried before but based on some feedback from here on UHH I gave it a whirl.
What do you think?
I know in some of these the background is very busy but I only had so much to work with.
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jrb1213 wrote:
WOW youve outdone yourself.
Thanks! Still a lot to learn but I see improvement and that is always good :-)
Jan 9, 2014 06:16:46 #
O_S_O_K wrote:
Went out on Sunday to see if I could capture some ... (show quote)
Good work, the busy background is always a challenge since it confuses the AF, you have done well to keep the birds in sharp focus in spite of the busy background. Well done.
Jan 9, 2014 10:02:10 #
Great shots and you have to be thrilled with the new lens...love the Wood Ducks.
Jan 9, 2014 10:17:02 #
Indrajeet Singh wrote:
Good work, the busy background is always a challenge since it confuses the AF, you have done well to keep the birds in sharp focus in spite of the busy background. Well done.
Thank you indrajeet for the kind remarks. I have sooooo much to learn, but I am having a blast doing so.
Jan 9, 2014 10:20:22 #
jederick wrote:
Great shots and you have to be thrilled with the new lens...love the Wood Ducks.
Thank you very much! I absolutley love the new lens. It's AF is greatly improved and faster than the 70-300 for sure and that helps a bunch.
With my 70-300 I would be lucky to get maybe 1-2 shots on a BIF in focus out of a sequence or two. With this lens I am finding I can get the majority of them in focus.
Now I just need to learn the best way to shoot this lens hand held to get as sharp a picture as I can.
Jan 9, 2014 12:29:22 #
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Jan 9, 2014 20:33:24 #
The background's may be busy but your subject is sharp & stands out which I think is what's important. Nice job!
Jan 9, 2014 22:16:04 #
O_S_O_K wrote:
Went out on Sunday to see if I could capture some ... (show quote)
Very nice series. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jan 9, 2014 23:57:57 #
raymondh wrote:
The background's may be busy but your subject is sharp & stands out which I think is what's important. Nice job!
Thank you!
Jan 9, 2014 23:58:19 #
bcheary wrote:
Very nice series. :thumbup: :thumbup:
I appreciate that, thanks!
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