[Theme] Show Birds

[stenrasmussen]

Thanks Kim

An ostrich's foot.

Excellent photo showing the dinosaur heritage.

[elsa hoffmann]

Peter - the foot is a stunning close up so beautifully executed - and well seen.
too may good pics in this thread!

[elsa hoffmann]

CRAP weather and lighting today - but look what I got

[ArendV]

Nice action Elsa !


Jackdaw in flight / Kauw in de vlucht by Arend, on Flickr

[elsid]

Great photos Elsa. Are they taken with the 200-500? I am using the 300 PF and I feel the need for more distance, especially when I shoot small birds like the following 4 photos. Are you satisfied with the 200-500?

[elsa hoffmann]

Thanks Arend and Elsid

Elsid - I am a 200-500 slut. Best thing since slice bread for me personally. Not perfect by a long shot - but -
Very cheap
Can shoot hand held
More than sharp enough
Still not long enough for the little birds - unless you sit on top of them. But then - even a 600 isnt long enough.
Needs fast shutterspeed  - I have to push ISO quite a bit at times as it is a f5.6

[Jakov Minić]

Arend, Elsa and Elias, lovely bird shots!

[Peter Connan]

Stunning shots of the mating Pied Kingfishers Elsa

Elsid, those are none too shabby! There is lots of discussion in some places about which is better for birds, the 200-500 or the 300PF + TC1.4E, so you are probably not as far under-gunned as you think.

As Elsa said, there is no such thing as a long enough lens for small birds. On the other hand you will find that atmosperic conditions (unless you live in a very cold climate) becomes seriously detrimental above the range where 500-600mm is "enough".

[elsid]

Thanks Jakov and Peter.
Peter, The 4/500 would be better, but I cannot afford it. You are right in saying that the 300 PF plus TC is OK compared to the 200-500.

[Peter Connan]

Elsid, yes, but it's lead is not what it was three years ago!

The Tamron 150-600 sure started a revolution that has been great for all aspiring wildlife photographers.

[ArendV]

Peter, I really like the last one - funny couple !


_DSC0765-Edit by Arend, on Flickr


old vs.... by Arend, on Flickr


new by Arend, on Flickr

[Frank Fremerey]

ArendV: So much affection in these shots. You really love & enjoy these little ones and show it. I wish I was anywhere near your expertise in birds. I started in May and had little practice only. What refreshing shots!

Here are my newest attempts. What I already know is that I should switch to single point AF earlier to have more results with a good focus (had to delete most) and that I should have used a lower ISO value. Any other hints what to improve?

[elsid]

Frank, the last 2 shots are very nice. I have found that single point AF is good for stationary birds and group for birds in flight.
Here are some shots taken a few days ago.

[tommiejeep]

Dancing Egrets..     A bit OTT with the PP but just for fun,  Tried group focus on the D500 for the first time.  Similar to D750 but better.  Still not good for small birds at distance.
D500, 300 2.8 vr with tc1.7.  I am liking the camera but having to learn the metering.  Putting a great many click on the camera learning the limits.

[Erik Lund]

Very lively shot, but the guy sleeping in the bg makes it odd when you notice it