As many of you know, I am a landscape enthusiast ("rock shooter") who attempts to get some decent bird photos. Whenever I go to a bird refuge I also like to capture what the area is like. I had a cold, windy day for shooting, but with decent light. This set shows the only two flying shots I took and some shots to show you Farmington Bay.
In past shoots here I had a problem with excessive noise when I set my camera at high speeds and ISO. So, I entered a setting for BIFs. The first two photos in this set are a male harrier (I think).
The landscapes show what the Farmington Bay area looks like from various positions.
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Wow, those are all good. Really like #1.
A beautiful place, Mike. And your bird images get better with each post.
tradio wrote:
Wow, those are all good. Really like #1.
Thanks for looking and your generous comment.
kpmac wrote:
A beautiful place, Mike. And your bird images get better with each post.
It is a beautiful venue, Ken. I am learning with the settings, but I need a lot more practice.
Nice set and what a gorgeous place to be out in.
Job well done. You are doing a pretty good job of getting the birds in flight now. I imagine that you would be good at shooting clay pigeons too for although quite different they have a lot in common in following and leading the target.
BassmanBruce wrote:
Nice set and what a gorgeous place to be out in.
Thanks, Bruce. This area has really eased the impact of the lockdown.
sippyjug104 wrote:
Job well done. You are doing a pretty good job of getting the birds in flight now. I imagine that you would be good at shooting clay pigeons too for although quite different they have a lot in common in following and leading the target.
I appreciate the comment, Gary. I have done a lot of advanced tactical shooting and your are correct about the need to judge speed and lead accordingly. If I could just get a new set of reflexes, I would be in business (LOL).
Nice BIF adventure Mike 👀
Great shots Mike! I like the look of the bird scanning the ground while in flight, and I love the pictures with sharp foreground and good background scenery!
Iron Sight wrote:
Nice BIF adventure Mike 👀
Thanks, John, I am getting the setting straight, now I just need the reflexes.
weberwest wrote:
Great shots Mike! I like the look of the bird scanning the ground while in flight, and I love the pictures with sharp foreground and good background scenery!
I appreciate those supportive comments, Joe.
gwr
Loc: South Dartmouth, Ma.
A rock shooter, huh? Someone is being humble, I've seen your past work. Case in point. Your first 2 photos are of a male Harrier Hawk. Around me, they are so rare to see they are referred to as the Gray Ghost. I would have attempted a back flip if I took either one of those pictures. Gary
Sylvias
Loc: North Yorkshire England
Excellent downloads Mike, love #2 and the composition and beautiful pop of colour in the last one.
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