Inauspicious start to BIF - they're too far away!
Jan 14, 2013 17:31:54 #
I have been following this forum from the start, and several BIF/BOW regulars before that - all so impressive and just what I would like to achieve. So, off I went to the local reserve for the second time, but those birds are just too far off - I'm cropping soooo hard it's not true! Need an extender I think? Please feel free to advise..
there he is at the end of my 100-400
there he is cropped and headless!
..and cropped but at least he's in flight
Jan 14, 2013 17:55:50 #
It takes a lot a patience to get good BIFs and it takes getting to know the birds and their habitats. Talk to local birders and wardens. Talk to whatever the UK's equivalent of our Audubon Society and tell them what you are trying to do. They can be a tremendous source of information. Check out some of Moose Petersen's training videos. Most of all, don't get discouraged. Like any skill, it takes time to master. Keep shooting and keep posting!
Jan 14, 2013 19:37:06 #
I understand your frustration magneto ... I was there once. Now I do exactly what has already bee recommended. Join the local bird club ... ask questions on where to go, what times of the year are the best, etc.
Here's a couple of ideas
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=254234
http://www.birdsofbritain.co.uk/features/kevin-lewis.asp
Oh yeah ... Always need an extender! Hope this helps
Here's a couple of ideas
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=254234
http://www.birdsofbritain.co.uk/features/kevin-lewis.asp
Oh yeah ... Always need an extender! Hope this helps
Jan 15, 2013 03:44:28 #
Thanks for the tips Birdpix and Bhowdy - had a look at Moose Petersons website and will spend some time on it, also found there are some birding boat trips around the reserve and harbour so that should lead to some helpful contacts. Currently trying to decide between 1.4x and 2x extender - feel I need the 2x but may be safer with the 1.4....hmmm. Will post when results improve!
Jan 15, 2013 16:00:54 #
magnetoman wrote:
Thanks for the tips Birdpix and Bhowdy - had a look at Moose Petersons website and will spend some time on it, also found there are some birding boat trips around the reserve and harbour so that should lead to some helpful contacts. Currently trying to decide between 1.4x and 2x extender - feel I need the 2x but may be safer with the 1.4....hmmm. Will post when results improve!
Don't forget that with the 100-400 MM Canon you will lose autofocus with either of those extenders. That lens is a great BIF lens and you need to find places where you will be within the lenses reach.
Jan 15, 2013 16:03:49 #
Good point Birdpix, thanks for the tip.
birdpix wrote:
quote=magnetoman Thanks for the tips Birdpix and ... (show quote)
Jan 15, 2013 23:38:14 #
titan1
Loc: SC Lowcountry
Buy a small boat or Kayak....it's the best purchase you will ever make for wildlife photography!!!!!! PERIOD!
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