Posts: washy | Ugly Hedgehog

Regis wrote:

I usually don't take too many shots of birds in flight especially at about 100 yards which is a fairly small speck in my full frame Canon 6D view-finder. So, I was surprised to get this much detail at that distance which is the farthest away bird shot I have taken with decent results.

Canon 6D-Sigma 50-500mm ; 1/800 sec.; f/10; ISO 400; spot metering; @500mm.

Regis. It just goes to show, that your 6d and your Big Sig are a great combination and no matter what some folks say about 3rd party lenses. In the right hands the Big Sig shows 'em. You nailed it man !!

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Shooting birds in flight

washy wrote:

Why shoot at F11 why not f5.6 or wider with that lens, which would automatically give you a faster shutter speed , then if not fast enough to get sharp pics the 7d would allow you to go much higher on the ISO. Possibly also you were moving more than the stabilisation would allow at the lower shutter speed. If it was poor light a tripod or monopod would have helped.

Oh and when shooting birds and/or bif use "spot " focusing on your 7D

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Shooting birds in flight

Spiceman wrote:

I don't photograph birds much, but had the change ... (show quote)

Why shoot at F11 why not f5.6 or wider with that lens, which would automatically give you a faster shutter speed , then if not fast enough to get sharp pics the 7d would allow you to go much higher on the ISO. Possibly also you were moving more than the stabilisation would allow at the lower shutter speed. If it was poor light a tripod or monopod would have helped.

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Sony or Canon ?

jerryc41 wrote:

That's a tough call. see what snapsort has to say.

http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-EOS-70D-vs-Sony-A77

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/09/18/dxomark-tests-canon-eos-70d-dual-pixel-af

After reading this comparison, it seems that the Canon must be the way to go

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Sigma 150-500 or...

MT Shooter wrote:

I like the 1.4X TC on the 70-200mm F2.8 lenses, but try to avoid the 2X on anything. The loss of 2 stops of light usually makes the lens as slow as longer, less expensive options. 70-200 F2.8 + 2X TC = 140-400mm F5.6, not exactly a light grabber) In this instance you would be much happier with the Sigma than a 2X TC on the 70-200.

MT. Will you be trying one of the new Tamron lens against the Big Sig ? An informed opinion of yours in the not to distant future would I guess be welcomed by most hogs.
Best wishes for the festive season. washy

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Signa 150-500 lens

MT Shooter wrote:

Yet one more idiot post from this total waste of skin. Some people have such a ridiculously pathetic life they feel the need to spread their worthlessness amongst the rest of the world. I will never understand this moronic attitude.
Go away troll!

I totally agree ! Some day some one may yet shoot this bugger and not with a camera.

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Morning Egrets

vicksart wrote:

I've been trying to get out earlier in the day at Gregory's suggestion to get an idea of what the light is like on these white birds. The afternoon light seems to have warmer tones, these seem cooler. Of course, for me the ultimate challenge has been to get them in focus and keep from blowing out the whites.

I was sorry I cut off the wing tips in the first, but it is what it is, and I was lucky to get this much.

Please feel free to offer suggestions.

The early morning light is much nicer in which to capture some stunning images of these great looking birds. The afternoon light is almost as good, my image was taken just after lunch(have to be off the island by boat before 3pm). Did you know that the cattle Egrets hang around in groups, the little Egret is always on his own, the Great white Egret does both of these things.

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Morning Egrets

vicksart wrote:

I've been trying to get out earlier in the day at Gregory's suggestion to get an idea of what the light is like on these white birds. The afternoon light seems to have warmer tones, these seem cooler. Of course, for me the ultimate challenge has been to get them in focus and keep from blowing out the whites.

I was sorry I cut off the wing tips in the first, but it is what it is, and I was lucky to get this much.

Please feel free to offer suggestions.

Vicky. Looks like your Egrets have slightly thicker beaks at the tip.

Little Egret Nr Poole Dorset UK

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Jersey Cows

Forest Squirrel wrote:

I am looking for a photograph of Jersey cows to frame as a gift for an old lady, now living in a nursing home, the woman used to milk them in her younger days.
I would of course be willing to pay for a suitable photo.

I live quite close to a herd of jerseys. Do you want a print or just a really good jpeg. I could email you a jpeg on Thursday 5th if you like for £25.00
Washy

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Santa Came Early and Left me a new Canon camera.

Santa must have deep pockets this year !!

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A few shots from Turner River Rd, Big Cypress NP

gregoryd45 wrote:

Thanks so much washy, thats very kind of you, really appreciate your looking and comment

Mind you I think your so lucky having all those wonderful birds available for you to photograph, mind you, you do that well.

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Great Egrets

Dlevon wrote:

Just a few Great Egrets I came upon. Beautiful birds!