Barn Swallows (Page 2): I just wrote a private response to PaulBrit who inquired about focus method. For the last two shots I was pre-focused on the perched bird and started shooting...

artesdecobo

Vlemasters wrote:

Very well done. I too have tried to get acceptable shots of these elusive critters but so far no luck. They are too quick for this old man! So far!

I just wrote a private response to PaulBrit who inquired about focus method. For the last two shots I was pre-focused on the perched bird and started shooting away when the other bird flew in. BBF is the key to this method.

Bubba

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

VERY COOL!

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

artesdecobo wrote:

Possibly the most difficult bird yet (for me at least) to get a quality BIF shot. Might be easier if they had a nesting site nearby.

These birds are erratic and unpredictable in flight while feeding. Luckily, one perched on my neighbor's boat antenna and the other came to investigate. All tightly cropped except for the last.

Enjoy.

Bubba

Those Swallows can turn on a dime and can catch a lot of insects while they're at it. I watch they feed every time I mow the fields......very cool to see.

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

artesdecobo wrote:

Possibly the most difficult bird yet (for me at least) to get a quality BIF shot. Might be easier if they had a nesting site nearby.

These birds are erratic and unpredictable in flight while feeding. Luckily, one perched on my neighbor's boat antenna and the other came to investigate. All tightly cropped except for the last.

Enjoy.

Bubba

Nice set Bubba

artesdecobo

Thanks J-SPEIGHT.

wapiti Loc: round rock, texas

I know from experience that it's extremely difficult to photograph these guys in flight. You nailed it. Great stuff.

PaulBrit Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon

artesdecobo wrote:

I just wrote a private response to PaulBrit who inquired about focus method. For the last two shots I was pre-focused on the perched bird and started shooting away when the other bird flew in. BBF is the key to this method.

Bubba

My Nikon D750 doesn’t appear to have that feature. I’m looking at the User’s Manual. Any other name for the feature?

artesdecobo

PaulBrit wrote:

My Nikon D750 doesn’t appear to have that feature. I’m looking at the User’s Manual. Any other name for the feature?

Review this video and let me know how you do.

https://www.google.com/search?ei=pxLQXpDEEsf0swWPzoyIAg&q=can+you+assign+back+button+focus+on+nikon+d750&oq=can+you+assign+back+button+focus+on+nikon+d750&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIFCAAQzQIyBQgAEM0CMgUIABDNAjoGCAAQBxAeOgQIABAKOgQIABANOgIIADoECAAQHjoICAAQBxAFEB46BggAEA0QHjoECCEQCjoICAAQCBANEB5QuUdYqp4BYNykAWgAcAB4AIABrQGIAf4ikgEEMC4zNpgBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXo&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwjQs4WFp9fpAhVH-qwKHQ8nAyEQ4dUDCAw&uact=5#kpvalbx=_vRLQXoPIKpG6tQXp8oOgAg38

Using BBF takes some getting used to since you will use your right thumb to focus and your right index finger to release the shutter. You can always go back if you choose but most people will stay on BBF.

Bubba

water falls Loc: Green Bay,Wi

Great images!

khildy Loc: Brownsburg, IN

artesdecobo wrote:

Possibly the most difficult bird yet (for me at least) to get a quality BIF shot. Might be easier if they had a nesting site nearby.

These birds are erratic and unpredictable in flight while feeding. Luckily, one perched on my neighbor's boat antenna and the other came to investigate. All tightly cropped except for the last.

Enjoy.

Bubba

PaulBrit Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon

artesdecobo wrote:

Review this video and let me know how you do.

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Using BBF takes some getting used to since you will use your right thumb to focus and your right index finger to release the shutter. You can always go back if you choose but most people will stay on BBF.

Bubba

That was extremely helpful. I have now got BBF set up, assigned to the AE-L/AF-L button. Now all that remains is I wander outside and take a selection of photographs and then view the results on my computer. Thank goodness for digital photography.

As we used to say in the old country, you are a real gent!

artesdecobo

You are most welcome Paul.

denoferth Loc: Portsmouth, NH

Nice shots of an elusive subject for me.

artesdecobo

Thanks denoferth.

DickC Loc: NE Washington state

Very nice photos, thanks for sharing!!