Track first, then shoot!
Jan 16, 2014 14:40:31 #
Heres a quick tip that can help you get better pix of birds in flight: Track first, then shoot. What do I mean? Begin tracking the bird, focus on the bird and then fully press the shutter button to begin shooting. I guarantee youll get more keepers!
Jan 16, 2014 14:44:45 #
Jan 16, 2014 15:35:04 #
birdpix wrote:
Heres a quick tip that can help you get better pix of birds in flight: Track first, then shoot. What do I mean? Begin tracking the bird, focus on the bird and then fully press the shutter button to begin shooting. I guarantee youll get more keepers!
Also it wouldn't hurt to have an aid like the Morris Sure Shot. mdh
Jan 16, 2014 15:40:36 #
birdpix wrote:
Heres a quick tip that can help you get better pix of birds in flight: Track first, then shoot. What do I mean? Begin tracking the bird, focus on the bird and then fully press the shutter button to begin shooting. I guarantee youll get more keepers!
Same with sports. Thank you for the tip!
Jan 17, 2014 09:15:44 #
Morrisdh wrote:
Also it wouldn't hurt to have an aid like the Morris Sure Shot. mdh
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Jan 17, 2014 10:26:23 #
birdpix wrote:
Heres a quick tip that can help you get better pix of birds in flight: Track first, then shoot. What do I mean? Begin tracking the bird, focus on the bird and then fully press the shutter button to begin shooting. I guarantee youll get more keepers!
From my limited experience so far taking this good advice is going to take practice, practice, practice... Guess it's time to hit the waterfront and work on keeping seagulls in the viewfinder long enough to accomplish shot.
:)
Jan 17, 2014 10:39:48 #
neilds37 wrote:
From my limited experience so far taking this good advice is going to take practice, practice, practice... Guess it's time to hit the waterfront and work on keeping seagulls in the viewfinder long enough to accomplish shot.
:)
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Seagulls are an excellent practice target!
Jan 17, 2014 23:27:32 #
Thank you!! Going out for my first bird shoot of the year tomorrow. I'll use your technique!
Jan 18, 2014 08:03:53 #
Jan 19, 2014 16:51:12 #
Jan 19, 2014 17:02:45 #
Great advice! I learned something the other day while sitting near a Lock and Dam photographing eagles. I noticed there were more people there are Saturday then Sunday. It was because the wind was behind us on Saturday and to our face on Sunday. When the eagles (or any bird) would hit the water for a catch they would face us for their "close-up" IF the wind was at our back so they could get lift. I never thought of that before.
Jan 19, 2014 20:07:51 #
tk wrote:
Great advice! I learned something the other day while sitting near a Lock and Dam photographing eagles. I noticed there were more people there are Saturday then Sunday. It was because the wind was behind us on Saturday and to our face on Sunday. When the eagles (or any bird) would hit the water for a catch they would face us for their "close-up" IF the wind was at our back so they could get lift. I never thought of that before.
That is an important element of flight. Facing into the wind improves lift. Many birds will use that when landing, taking off, diving for fish, etc. Having an understanding of that goes a long way towards getting better bird in flight pictures. When sun and wind get together, it can be magical.
Feb 5, 2014 11:06:54 #
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