Small birds in flight
May 18, 2019 10:47:16 #
As far as bird photography, for me, catching reasonably sharp photos of little birds in flight is one of my greatest challenges. Larger birds (pelicans, eagles, cranes) move slower and therefore are a lot more straightforward. But little quick birds, in flight is a different story. I'm starting to get a few with my Sony A9 that I am fairly pleased with and wanted to share a couple.
For the most part, I have moved to shutter speed of 1/5000 to try to freeze these little guys. The pair of Vermillion Flycatcher chicks is my fav of the three images, in that they where chasing the adult male begging for food. There were a total of five chicks keeping the adult plenty busy.
Hope you enjoy and comments/critiques are always welcome.
For the most part, I have moved to shutter speed of 1/5000 to try to freeze these little guys. The pair of Vermillion Flycatcher chicks is my fav of the three images, in that they where chasing the adult male begging for food. There were a total of five chicks keeping the adult plenty busy.
Hope you enjoy and comments/critiques are always welcome.
May 18, 2019 11:17:38 #
May 18, 2019 12:26:02 #
Apeture = f/4 (400mm f/2.8 GM plus 1.4X) so wide open. FPS = 20. Hummer iso = 400, kingbird = 4000, flycatchers = 2000 @1/4000. Hummer was the only bird in good light.
Thanks for looking.
Thanks for looking.
May 18, 2019 13:41:33 #
May 18, 2019 15:28:08 #
ldhflyguy
Loc: near Chicago
Nalu wrote:
Apeture = f/4 (400mm f/2.8 GM plus 1.4X) so wide open. FPS = 20. Hummer iso = 400, kingbird = 4000, flycatchers = 2000 @1/4000. Hummer was the only bird in good light.
Thanks for looking.
Thanks for looking.
Thanks for the extra information Nalu. Your images are very motivating.
I'll try your shutter speeds and 9-10fps to see if I can get
House Wren images as they are taking off from my feeder.
May 18, 2019 15:40:33 #
Those are very nice shots. I just picked up a D500. I'm hoping it will help me get BIFs as good as yours.
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May 19, 2019 10:33:45 #
Nalu wrote:
As far as bird photography, for me, catching reaso... (show quote)
Nice shots Frank. Great lenses seem to work harder during bird season, don't you think? The 400mm lens I recently acquired has been working overtime since the hummers have returned. It leaves in 2 weeks for birds, etc. in the Shennandoah Natl. Park. 1/5000 beats speedlites for stopping wings, very nice. Hard work is fun when chasing hummers. Cheers.
May 19, 2019 11:02:52 #
davidrb wrote:
Nice shots Frank. Great lenses seem to work harder during bird season, don't you think? The 400mm lens I recently acquired has been working overtime since the hummers have returned. It leaves in 2 weeks for birds, etc. in the Shennandoah Natl. Park. 1/5000 beats speedlites for stopping wings, very nice. Hard work is fun when chasing hummers. Cheers.
Hi David. Glad you are enjoying the lens! Thanks for looking!
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