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Jan 12, 2019 11:11:33   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
DJD wrote:
Excellent series...thanks for showing a number of birds I haven't seen.


Thank you very much for looking in Don i always appreciate it.Glad you liked them.

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Jan 12, 2019 11:16:54   #
Katydid Loc: Davis, CA
 
Wow, angler. Those are wonderful!

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Jan 12, 2019 11:30:39   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
SueScott wrote:
I love seeing the different varieties that can be found across the Pond - thanks for sharing them.


Thank you very much for looking in SueScott i appreciate it very much.Glad you liked them.

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Jan 12, 2019 11:38:33   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Outstanding set, Jim. Sharp, colorful and well-composed. Very nice.

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Jan 12, 2019 11:56:13   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
billbarcus wrote:
Outstanding! I'm getting into bird photography and would appreciate some tips. Are these song birds shot thru window glass or without? Just set up an outside bird studio 8 feet away and am shooting thru the sparkling clean window, but the images are a tiny bit out of focus. Am shooting a Nikkor 300mn f2.8 lens which is a superb lens, but the winter birds here in NW Montana are the Junco /Chickadee varieties and the Juncos especially are extremely difficult to shoot because they move so fast - even like a tiny vibrating machine on high setting when they perch for a fraction of a second, which might be part of the issue. Will start shooting outside when it warms up a bit here. Too much shutter delay if I were to shoot with a remote. Thank you.
Outstanding! I'm getting into bird photography an... (show quote)


Thank you very much for looking in Billbarcus i appreciate it very much.Glad you liked them.None of the photos where taken through window glas Bill,i did try that once quite a while ago and was'nt happy with the finished photos so to be honest to get the best result you can don't shoot through window glass.A little tip i can give is one i use quite a lot,find a nice looking of rock,no too huge,and place it on you grass lawn or a suitable place that gives you a decent background then scatter some seed directly in front of the rock.Place your camera on to your tripod and get as near to the rock as you possibly can,say 10 or 15 feet away and try focusing it onto the rock as near to the top and centre as you can. make sure you take your steady shot option off.Attach your remote,set the camera on shutter mode,and spot focusing,hide in your shed and hopefully the birds will see your seeds and hopefully will stand on your rock It dos'nt work all the time but when it does you should get a decent photo.I've found that it usually takes a couple of days to get the birds feeding on your seeds.Almost forgot to add, i used my Sigma 150mm 500mm lens to take all these photos and now i use the Tamron 150mm 600mm lens.Hope this helps.
Jim. Dont hesitate to contact me if you need help.

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Jan 12, 2019 12:38:06   #
billbarcus Loc: IPNW
 
Thanks so much for your input Angler. I'll try your tips and advice, and will invest in remotes. FYI, my family from Dad's side are all from across the Pond - last name was Barkhurst and spelling later changed for various reasons when they immigrated.

I have thought about investing in that Tamron 150-600mm. It's on sale here at a camera shop for a song ... hmmmmmmmmmmm. I would like to see some shots of yours taken with it and your review of it. I shot a Tamron 200-500 f5.6 for some years, but sold it when going digital. AF is nice and so is A and S priority, but I mainly shoot Manual and self focus.

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Jan 12, 2019 12:43:45   #
rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida
 
Excellent set mate!!

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Jan 12, 2019 12:56:56   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
billbarcus wrote:
Thanks so much for your input Angler. I'll try your tips and advice, and will invest in remotes. FYI, my family from Dad's side are all from across the Pond - last name was Barkhurst and spelling later changed for various reasons when they immigrated.

I have thought about investing in that Tamron 150-600mm. It's on sale here at a camera shop for a song ... hmmmmmmmmmmm. I would like to see some shots of yours taken with it and your review of it. I shot a Tamron 200-500 f5.6 for some years, but sold it when going digital. AF is nice and so is A and S priority, but I mainly shoot Manual and self focus.
Thanks so much for your input Angler. I'll try y... (show quote)


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I've added my ''My topics''section on here Bill and you can check all my bird photos on Uhh using the Tamron for the last twelve months or so and then the Sigma of all of my bird photos going right back.Hope this helps Jim

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Jan 12, 2019 13:17:52   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Great set, Jim!

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Jan 12, 2019 13:24:44   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
FvS wrote:
Beautiful collection Jim ....compliments..


Thanks for looking in Fons i always appreciate it.Glad you liked them.

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Jan 12, 2019 13:26:25   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
John Lawrence wrote:
Your small birds are always favorites of mine, Jim. 👍


I'm glad you liked them John and thank you very much for looking in i really appreciate it.Glad you liked them.

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Jan 12, 2019 13:28:19   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Bmac wrote:
Hope you don't mind if I refer to you as Jim the Birdman.


I don't mind at all Bmac,it would be an honour Thanks for looking in Bmac i always appreciate it.Glad you liked them.

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Jan 12, 2019 14:36:56   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Katydid wrote:
Wow, angler. Those are wonderful!


Thank you very much for looking in Katydid it's much appreciated.Glad you liked them.

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Jan 12, 2019 15:55:10   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
kpmac wrote:
Outstanding set, Jim. Sharp, colorful and well-composed. Very nice.


Thank you very much Ken i'm glad you liked them and thanks also for looking in i always appreciate it.

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Jan 12, 2019 18:28:26   #
gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand
 
angler wrote:
... from the archives and photographed over the last few years.


Great series, angler, loved the downloads

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