Small Bird 100 yards out: Getting a shot in overcast skies are so hard... Try and keep the Shutterspeed up past 400, and deal with underexposure, pump up the ISO, and get noise... what...

adlerburg Loc: NY's Capital District

Getting a shot in overcast skies are so hard... Try and keep the Shutterspeed up past 400, and deal with underexposure, pump up the ISO, and get noise... what a damn juggling act!
I did get some nice bokeh at least.
Sony A900 w/ Sony 70-400mm G out at almost 400mm, AF then tweaked the ring to try and get sharper

Bobber Loc: Fredericksburg, Texas

Good impression here. I'd like the framing with more non subject area in front of the bird than behind it. But, then there is more to this composition than the bird alone. I argue with myself as to what the trade off is worth.

photogrl57 Loc: Tennessee

adlerburg wrote:

Getting a shot in overcast skies are so hard... Try and keep the Shutterspeed up past 400, and deal with underexposure, pump up the ISO, and get noise... what a damn juggling act!
I did get some nice bokeh at least.
Sony A900 w/ Sony 70-400mm G out at almost 400mm, AF then tweaked the ring to try and get sharper

You did good ... :)

belwj Loc: Berkshires, Ma

adlerburg wrote:

Getting a shot in overcast skies are so hard... Try and keep the Shutterspeed up past 400, and deal with underexposure, pump up the ISO, and get noise... what a damn juggling act!
I did get some nice bokeh at least.
Sony A900 w/ Sony 70-400mm G out at almost 400mm, AF then tweaked the ring to try and get sharper

I am struggling with the exact same thing. I am learning that there is really not much you can do to get a perfect shot without enough light being available. But don't despair, and keep at it if you enjoy it. Remember, a picture doesn't have to perfect for you to enjoy looking at it (thank goodness).

davedeuce

I really need to order a longer lens. ;) Very nice shot at 100 yards. Nice shot at 10 yards ! Keep shooting, be happy!