Anybody tried shooting chickadee's in flight ?

Don Kondra

Greetings,

Thought it would be a good challenge :wink

Working out the technique..

First try with harsh back light... a fly by.



Later with full overcast conditions.... the landing.



Looks like it's doable, timing is everything :barb

Cheers, Don

Harryb

You get the maximum number of points for degree of difficulty.

I do have to tell you though that I prefer that my subjects have eyes that show.

Nevertheless good work with a very difficult subject under very adverse conditions. I don't know how I could have as well.

Don Kondra

Harryb wrote:

You get the maximum number of points for degree of difficulty.

I do have to tell you though that I prefer that my subjects have eyes that show.

Nevertheless good work with a very difficult subject under very adverse conditions. I don't know how I could have as well.

Thanks..

I also feel the eye catch light makes the shot, these were just test shots under current lighting conditions to see if it could be done, he, he...

Both were back lit and I don't think any PP'ing could drag out more detail...

Cheers, Don

deb22

Toughie
I am currently trying nuthatch's,I thought songbirds were fast well try a nuthatch it's even harder.It's my new winter project up here in Alberta.It's a pretty good shot there considering the background,that light really is difficult to get a sharp image.

Don Kondra wrote:

Greetings,

Thought it would be a good challenge

Working out the technique..

First try with harsh back light... a fly by.



Later with full overcast conditions.... the landing.



Looks like it's doable, timing is everything

Cheers, Don

bhowdy

The thought of doing this makes my head hurt! Maybe you guys should start with something easy ... like swallows in flight!

Don Kondra

What can I say ?

When you're snow bound and need to get a photo fix the mind wanders, he, he...



Cheers, Don

Don Kondra

I was going to wait for better light but I can't help myself



Cheers, Don

Don Kondra

Little better light but still not quite nailing the focus...



Cheers, Don