I've just tried bird photography for the first time...
Mar 31, 2019 18:50:22 #
My best bird shot (hummingbird) was an accident when shooting flowers. He photo-bombed me. At the time, I thought it was a bug flying close to me until I looked at the image.
Mar 31, 2019 18:50:59 #
As has been recommended checkout Steve Perry's website Backcountry Gallery where he has great articles on this subject. Follow exactly what he says. Don't get discouraged---it takes a lot of practice.
Mar 31, 2019 18:53:57 #
Even the long experienced pros have a huge ratio between keepers and rejects. Just be patient and be glad you aren't shooting film. It doesn't cost a dime to delete a whole memory card if you have to. And you learn all the time. I've been shooting for 40 plus years and I still delete about 80% of my Bird in Flight photos. But I've been told that I am too much of a perfectionist (if there is such a thing).
Mar 31, 2019 20:13:08 #
hobbit123 wrote:
Out of eighty photos this is the only one not going into the recycle bin. I can't believe how difficult it is to get everything right...
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Mar 31, 2019 20:31:03 #
Even when Downloaded and Enlarged, Great Photo,,,Have fun with Birds in Flight or even Perched Birds,,,but be prepared discard a lot of photos, just part of the process and the fun in getting a really good one !
Mar 31, 2019 20:41:05 #
hobbit123 wrote:
Out of eighty photos this is the only one not going into the recycle bin. I can't believe how difficult it is to get everything right...
But that's really a nice one, especially when double-clicked!
Apr 1, 2019 09:05:38 #
hobbit123 wrote:
Thanks for the encouragement. Yes I'm using back ... (show quote)
I have a thought on your changing Shutter Speed. I shoot with the D500 using BBF also.
The AF-ON button is next to the main command dial, which controls shutter speed. I have
Thumb'd the command dial changing my shutter speed from 1/4000 to 1/500 while shooting
a Northern Harrier in flight. Some shots were ok but most were soft on focus. I try to check my
SS more often now.
Apr 1, 2019 11:14:47 #
well done and worth the effort and you'll get even better ones with practice.....more please
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