Farkle Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah

Tony,
You have mastered the SX50 very well. Thanks for sharing your terrific images.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

:thumbup: Beautiful shots! Many members use this camera and I am impressed by all their work. If one is considering a bridge camera then the SX 50 should be at the top of the list. The photographer has to know what he's doing too, and you certainly do.

hb3 Loc: Texas

Very nice.... :thumbup:

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

:thumbup: :thumbup:

gwr Loc: South Dartmouth, Ma.

great shots. your heron is perfect and the green eyes of the cormorant brought back a funny memory. a few years ago i was driving down my street and came across a cormorant w/ a fish hook in its mouth, dragging a 3 ounce sinker. its head was facing backwards because of the weight. i grabbed the bird and removed the hook and was repaid w/ a nasty bite to my knuckle. excruciating pain. I've always felt bad for the fish they catch as i know a little bit of what they are feeling. gary

Tony Britton Loc: California

Thanks Linda!

Tony

Tony Britton Loc: California

Hi Erv,

That's very kind of you to say that!

Tony

Tony Britton Loc: California

Hi Papa Joe,

I truly enjoy using it!

Tony

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

Absolutely enjoyed them! Simply beautiful, quality shots.

Tony Britton Loc: California

Hi RWCRNC,

Thank you very much! I want to briefly explore your last sentence as it may prove helpful for yourself or other viewers of this thread by sharing what made the biggest difference in my experience and learning curve with this camera.

I "know what I'm doing" with my SX50 because I finally know specifically what I want! This immediately solved what had become a complex puzzle of previously inconsistent results with my prior cameras and was the key to my progress and happiness with THIS camera. The turning point actually started with my SX40 and continues today with my SX50. Here's what I decided to do:

1. I wanted to focus my energy specifically in bird & wildlife photography.

2. I've always admired / preferred portrait style photographs of these subjects so I sought out to discover locations that would improve my chances of getting very close to my subjects, which would allow me to capture the type of detail I desired in my photographs. Populated fishing harbors where fishermen were cleaning their catch of the day, for example.

3. I bought the SX50 specifically to "fill the frame" with relatively close proximity subjects and capture the "head & shoulder" style image I desired without the need to crop the image in post.

Now I simply continue to practice with the hope of refining my skills using this well defined game plan.

Best regards,
Tony

Tony Britton Loc: California

Hi Dixiegirl,

I'm so glad you enjoyed them!

Tony

Tony Britton Loc: California

Thanks, greymule!

Tony

Tony Britton Loc: California

Hi AzPicLady,

Here's an excerpt from my photography website that discusses one method of how I hold the SX50 still:

"Since I favor portrait style photographs I have the opportunity to hold the camera in the portrait orientation position. In this way I can cradle the LCD in my left palm, holding it completely still and actually move the camera body up or down to compose the shot. My left index finger rests on the Framing Assist - Lock button, right index finger on the shutter, of course, with elbows down at my sides. I use a sling style camera strap and by slightly extending my arms the strap then braces nicely and comfortably across my back. The camera is now incredibly stable."

Of course, my camera strap also helps stabilize the camera while holding it in the "landscape" position, as well.

If you're interested in learning more about how I use the SX50, by clicking on my "Profile" here or on my "signature" below you can visit my website, which opens with my Canon SX50 images.

Clicking on 'Browse" then "Folders" (Photo Galleries) you'll find my "Canon SX50 HS Hints & Tips" as well as "My General Approach To Photography." The information I've provided explains how I use my SX50

Tony

Tony Britton Loc: California

Hi Kingmapix,

Thanks,

The phrase "keeping your eye on the prize" comes to mind. In bird & wildlife photography "the eye is the prize" and is "clearly" of utmost importance!

Tony

Tony Britton Loc: California

Hi Farkle,

I greatly appreciate your most generous words!

Tony