Tried my hand at birds!
May 21, 2018 11:41:44 #
Just to clarify, I am NOT a bird photographer. I'm not even a birder. I love listening to them sing, but I can rarely see them, let alone get my camera trained on them. When I try, they end up looking like a dark, fuzzy blob. But my friends were going birding and took me along. They know all the names - even of all the types of sparrows!
I can't say what I got was wonderful, but I'm really pleased with them, as at least they're recognizable! I used my 5D Mk III and my 75-300. Its an old lens and the IS isn't perfect. I should have carried the 1D with the 28-300, as it's a bit sharper. But I was afraid the weight would keep me from being able to be out all day.
They won't stand up to pixel peeping. I'm so envious of all of you who get such beautiful images - you can see each individual feather! I'm just happy to get something recognizable! Comments welcome.
I can't say what I got was wonderful, but I'm really pleased with them, as at least they're recognizable! I used my 5D Mk III and my 75-300. Its an old lens and the IS isn't perfect. I should have carried the 1D with the 28-300, as it's a bit sharper. But I was afraid the weight would keep me from being able to be out all day.
They won't stand up to pixel peeping. I'm so envious of all of you who get such beautiful images - you can see each individual feather! I'm just happy to get something recognizable! Comments welcome.
Some cowbirds
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Don't remember what they said this was.
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Another cowbird?
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They called this a spotted something.
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And I'm really pleased to even have SEEN this painted bunting!
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May 21, 2018 11:44:38 #
May 21, 2018 12:10:00 #
I think you did great, coming from a none birder. I am like you, but I think it is a requirement of UHH, the photo birds nest, to post at least one bird picture a year. 
May 21, 2018 12:17:44 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Not bad at all for a "non birder".
Thank you, CPO. That's encouraging!
May 21, 2018 12:19:06 #
blacks2 wrote:
I think you did great, coming from a none birder. I am like you, but I think it is a requirement of UHH, the photo birds nest, to post at least one bird picture a year.
Thanks so much, Mike. I do feel quite challenged to do birds - when I see them! I just normally fail miserably!
May 21, 2018 15:59:05 #
You did good for not being a birder, Kathy!!! I especially like the last shot and I've never seen a painted bunting!!
Don't you have an SX50??? If you do, you should definitely use that the next time you go birding!!
Don't you have an SX50??? If you do, you should definitely use that the next time you go birding!!
May 21, 2018 17:14:22 #
You should be proud of them Kathy for a first try. A nice mix of birds. 
May 21, 2018 18:44:35 #
angela k wrote:
You did good for not being a birder, Kathy!!! I especially like the last shot and I've never seen a painted bunting!!
Don't you have an SX50??? If you do, you should definitely use that the next time you go birding!!
Don't you have an SX50??? If you do, you should definitely use that the next time you go birding!!
Thanks, Angela. It was a hoot! Yes, I have an SX50. I've never thought about using it. I'm afraid it might be a bit slow.
May 21, 2018 18:47:19 #
Sylvias wrote:
You should be proud of them Kathy for a first try. A nice mix of birds.
Truth be told, Sylvia, I am sort of proud of them. I might actually get enough courage to try it again. Thanks!
May 21, 2018 19:18:42 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Thanks, Angela. It was a hoot! Yes, I have an SX50. I've never thought about using it. I'm afraid it might be a bit slow.
I've never shot a bird in flight with it... but then again I've never shot any BIF... but if the bird is posing for you, it's the best camera ever!!!
May 21, 2018 21:21:34 #
angela k wrote:
I've never shot a bird in flight with it... but then again I've never shot any BIF... but if the bird is posing for you, it's the best camera ever!!!
I will try it. It does have more "reach" than my 75-300.
May 22, 2018 07:38:23 #
May 22, 2018 09:34:35 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Sharpness isn't really an issue when you're not close enough to see something like feather detail or a catch light in the eye.
May 22, 2018 10:30:00 #
fourg1b2006 wrote:
Very nice...you did good.
Thank you, Fourg. I'm really pleased. Glad you enjoyed.
May 22, 2018 10:32:10 #
gvarner wrote:
Sharpness isn't really an issue when you're not close enough to see something like feather detail or a catch light in the eye.
Thank you. I would have loved to have been able to zoom in on that painted bunting. But I really sort of liked him in his habitat. Of course, I could crop it.
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