Floridian Neighbors

Osprey Whisperer

Some captures of the local birds from this weekend. Night heron, ibis, egrets... There are a lot of FOWL characters here in Florida.

Good light to all.

BMP

luckydog

Excellent bunch of shots, BMP! The NH pics are my favourites.

gluwater

Wow!!

Those are awsome. I especially like the first couple with the wings spread. Great detail and contrast.

Nick

Allen

Wow, the feather details on the night heron blow me away. Very nice.
AL

davev

Great shots.

Harryb

The BIFs are outstanding.

bfjr

with Harry, BIF are all keepers

ginger_55

Wonderful shots, Birdman. As per usual, re crispness, the light here is awesome, as is your walk into your "backyard" to use the light.

Could you please lend the night heron to Harry, I know he has an outstanding example, but this bird, he has a je ne sais quois.

Could you please say what lens you used to get these birds to fit, smile.

ginger

Osprey Whisperer

Thanks for the kind words folks. I am pretty lucky to have such a "backyard". I just wish there were no seawalls, houses, telephone wires, sheds, etc etc. It makes shooting a "natural" looking wildlife shot rather tricky. Too many good captures have been ruined with "baground junk". I really need to get out more often.


Ginger...the equipment used.

Lens: Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM II "L".

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=153&modelid=7315

I did not do much cropping with these images...but many of my other BIF have a good bit of cropping. I can't wait to pick up a 300mm or 400mm. I really feel I need the f/2.8 version whichever one I go with. I need to take full advantage of the 20D's AF system. My eyes are not the best and manual focusing is out of the question.

Camera: Canon EOS 20D.

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=10464

I guess with the 1.6x factor I gain a little distance with this 200mm telephoto. I have been impressed with this lens since day one. It blows me away often. I picked it up used on Ebay for under $500. It was in like new condition...and also came with a B&W UV MC filter. I think I got a good copy..what do you think?

Cheers

Mike /BMP

Osprey Whisperer

Here is one more night heron I forgot to post originally.



In case you missed my previous night herons in flight shots :

http://www.digitalgrin.com/showthread.php?t=14684

John Mueller

Excellent

Osprey Whisperer

Thanks John. Don't your arms get tired clapping like that?

Cheers

BMP