Tough shots
Feb 12, 2019 11:35:37 #
Whistletown Wilds wrote:
Tufted Titmice. I find taking small birds in flight an irresistible challenge! My keep discard is about 1 in 250 of fair shots and 1in 500 a keeper. one of the ways I have a modicum of success is to try to determine where the bird is going, then try to focus a spot where the bird will fly into the predetermined focused spot. I would love to hear from others who also try to take small BIF. Thanks to all ahead of time!
Awesome captures of the pretty little titmouse. Thank you for sharing these, Whistletown.
Feb 12, 2019 11:50:37 #
Feb 12, 2019 12:36:12 #
AMO
Loc: Pennsburg, PA
I'm constantly in awe of the quality of BIF photos posted here. I'm a total failure at capturing even large birds in flight so don't even try getting small ones.
Great shots. Well done.
Great shots. Well done.
Feb 12, 2019 14:38:04 #
Feb 12, 2019 14:47:04 #
Whistletown Wilds wrote:
Tufted Titmice. I find taking small birds in flight an irresistible challenge! My keep discard is about 1 in 250 of fair shots and 1in 500 a keeper. one of the ways I have a modicum of success is to try to determine where the bird is going, then try to focus a spot where the bird will fly into the predetermined focused spot. I would love to hear from others who also try to take small BIF. Thanks to all ahead of time!
you've got it figured out...awesome shots, whistletown.
Feb 12, 2019 14:54:43 #
Feb 12, 2019 16:35:36 #
Feb 12, 2019 17:05:56 #
rdrechsler
Loc: Channel Islands Harbor, CA
Whistletown Wilds wrote:
Tufted Titmice. I find taking small birds in flight an irresistible challenge! My keep discard is about 1 in 250 of fair shots and 1in 500 a keeper. one of the ways I have a modicum of success is to try to determine where the bird is going, then try to focus a spot where the bird will fly into the predetermined focused spot. I would love to hear from others who also try to take small BIF. Thanks to all ahead of time!
WOW!
Feb 12, 2019 17:13:48 #
Wonderful shots. These backyard songbirds ARE a challenge. After all of the time, talent, gear acquisition and frustration, I don't dare estimate my Keeper ratio; to do so would probably suggest I try a new pastime.
Mark
Mark
Feb 12, 2019 17:19:36 #
Feb 12, 2019 20:22:05 #
Feb 12, 2019 22:29:09 #
Great shots! And I appreciate your revealing your "keep" rate (much easier now than with film). Reminds me of the old adage: What separates a good photographer from a mediocre photographer is not that he/she takes better pictures, but that he/she shows only the better ones.
Feb 18, 2019 14:48:08 #
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