In reply to Post #1653
Thanks Paul, I value the comment. This group of flowers was tucked away at the back of a garden in a Manor House just down the road from me. Made a bit of a schoolboy error and left a high ISO set on the camera.
I normally shoot at around 100 with assisted flash. Not a clue how they were turning out but went with the histogram for basic exposure.
Topaz is well worth having. A good tip
Thanks Paul, I value the comment. This group of flowers was tucked away at the back of a garden in a Manor House just down the road from me. Made a bit of a schoolboy error and left a high ISO set on the camera.
I normally shoot at around 100 with assisted flash. Not a clue how they were turning out but went with the histogram for basic exposure.
Topaz is well worth having. A good tip
Happy accident exposure wise
In reply to Post #1000
Kestrel
Funny looking bird called the king vulture
Kestrel
Funny looking bird called the king vulture
Some capturers taken in next doors garden this afternoon
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Some great shots there guys 
I've been getting up at 5am and walking over 2 miles to a spot I know to try to get a decent Red Kite shot. The problem with these birds is the huge wing span, once the sun gets up they are in their own shadow and the light is wrong. There is only a short window of opportunity when the sunlight gets above the tree-tops, but still with enough up-light on the bird.
Today I finally got one worth the wait, albeit about a 50% crop - I'm still going to keep at it for a full-framer though
. (I actually got 6 full frame shots earlier on but the sunlight hadn't risen enough for them to be usable 
)
Click for full version
I've been getting up at 5am and walking over 2 miles to a spot I know to try to get a decent Red Kite shot. The problem with these birds is the huge wing span, once the sun gets up they are in their own shadow and the light is wrong. There is only a short window of opportunity when the sunlight gets above the tree-tops, but still with enough up-light on the bird.
Today I finally got one worth the wait, albeit about a 50% crop - I'm still going to keep at it for a full-framer though
. (I actually got 6 full frame shots earlier on but the sunlight hadn't risen enough for them to be usable )Click for full version
In reply to Post #1660
I like that shot 
I like that shot
In reply to Post #1660
I think I would be happy with the ones you bin, stunning shot Paul. Thanks Andy getting to grips with the lens and hopefully it is showing in the capturs. Bug hunting from now on, they are out there. What a good idea with the daff
I think I would be happy with the ones you bin, stunning shot Paul. Thanks Andy getting to grips with the lens and hopefully it is showing in the capturs. Bug hunting from now on, they are out there. What a good idea with the daff
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In reply to Post #1660
Keebs your bird shots are wonderfull of late i have been watching a pair of red kites lovely bird
Keebs your bird shots are wonderfull of late i have been watching a pair of red kites lovely bird
In reply to Post #1660
Paul just had a look threw this thread and your bird shots is absolutely amazing mate.
Paul just had a look threw this thread and your bird shots is absolutely amazing mate.
In reply to Post #1660
Love that, seems to be a lot more buzzards my way, are their numbers on the up, or am i paying more attention, normally hear them first.
Love that, seems to be a lot more buzzards my way, are their numbers on the up, or am i paying more attention, normally hear them first.
In reply to Post #1666
Buzzards are actually the commonest bird of prey nowadays, at this time of year they may be more visible due to territory squabbles and breeding displays.
Buzzards are actually the commonest bird of prey nowadays, at this time of year they may be more visible due to territory squabbles and breeding displays.
how NOT to do birds in flight:
Well. i was at Butlins this weekend and they had a bird of prey display. Finally found a use for my 45-200 mm micro
four thirds lens.
Shot using shutter mode at 1000. nice and sunny day. outdoors all lovely. Shot in RAW in case i cocked it up. hardly any cropping etc. camera froze the action brilliantly. BUT one problem. USER ERROR. I left it on iso 1600 from the night befores pics of bumper cars. so they are all a bit grainy. AND my Topaz de-noise trial ran out.
First one is shot at 45mm (90mm on film) no cropping. it was right infront of my face and landed on a pole at arms length behind me.
Well. i was at Butlins this weekend and they had a bird of prey display. Finally found a use for my 45-200 mm micro
four thirds lens.
Shot using shutter mode at 1000. nice and sunny day. outdoors all lovely. Shot in RAW in case i cocked it up. hardly any cropping etc. camera froze the action brilliantly. BUT one problem. USER ERROR. I left it on iso 1600 from the night befores pics of bumper cars. so they are all a bit grainy. AND my Topaz de-noise trial ran out.
First one is shot at 45mm (90mm on film) no cropping. it was right infront of my face and landed on a pole at arms length behind me.
In reply to Post #1668
Can't see the first one Paul - Harris Hawks are they?
To be honest mate even on a bright sunny day at 1/1000 I'd be on ISO 800 anyway - they look fine to me
Can't see the first one Paul - Harris Hawks are they?
To be honest mate even on a bright sunny day at 1/1000 I'd be on ISO 800 anyway - they look fine to me