Turbo Loc: Raleigh, NC

It was a fun morning but a real challenge as the amount of light was rather limited ( in a forest, early in the day )

Meanwhile, birds tend to move fast and don't understand the concept of "posing" !

In order to get relatively clear photos I had to use High shutter speed and very high ISO.

stephgc Loc: Texas

Great work. I too have faced the challenge of bird photography and I think these are wonderfully done. Thanks for sharing I enjoyed seeing them.

rizer Loc: Long Island, NY

Fantastic shots!! What length lens were you using to get these incredible closeups?

UXOEOD

Great shots. You have illustrated extremely well why the extra few bucks for the higher ISO values are worth the money.

Well done!

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Stunning set, beautiful birds. :thumbup: :thumbup: :D

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

You seem to have mastered the art of bird photography in short order. Well done Sir!

Ptw Loc: Tennessee

Gorgeous shots :thumbup:

Turbo Loc: Raleigh, NC

Thank you much, glad you enjoyed them !

Turbo Loc: Raleigh, NC

Thank you very much. I was using a 70-200 F2.8 "L" lens with a 1.4 X extender.

The birds were anywhere from 5 feet to 15 ft away.

The hardest part was that there was very little light !

Turbo Loc: Raleigh, NC

Thanks a bunch. I am glad I could use 10,000 and higher ISO and still have reasonably clear pics.

Turbo Loc: Raleigh, NC

Thank you very much, I took several hundred shots, so eventually I will get a decent one now and then.

Turbo Loc: Raleigh, NC

Thanks Bob, there is nothing like practice to learn and get a bit better.

Turbo Loc: Raleigh, NC

Thank you, I appreciate your nice comment.

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

Excellent set. Last one was a winner. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Turbo Loc: Raleigh, NC

Thanks ! The flying barn owl was indeed a challenge. Those birds fly really fast and not necessarily in a straight line so your focus has to be on that bird and follow it well.