Birds in Tobago

jsruccijsrucci Registered Users Posts: 118 Major grins
edited April 29, 2011 in Wildlife
We were in Tobago a couple of weeks ago and found myself in the Tobago Forest Reserve. We had a great guide who could do the bird calls and the birds would answer and sometimes come out to see what was going on. We were on a cruise, so I had to pack lighter than I would have liked, thus these were taken hand held. This was with my Canon 100-400 and a speedlite. Low light situations for the most part.

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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    Steve, I think you made the most of many great opportunities even with the restrictions of cruise travel! Beautiful birds, and thanks for posting. Best, Pam
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 22, 2011
    Excellent shots, Steve. You found some really colorful birds there and made the most of it. Excellent colors, exposures and sharpness. The 100-400 seems to work particularly well with the 7D, doesn't it? I get sharper shots with that lens on my 7D than I did with my 40D.
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  • jsruccijsrucci Registered Users Posts: 118 Major grins
    edited April 24, 2011
    kdog wrote: »
    Excellent shots, Steve. You found some really colorful birds there and made the most of it. Excellent colors, exposures and sharpness. The 100-400 seems to work particularly well with the 7D, doesn't it? I get sharper shots with that lens on my 7D than I did with my 40D.

    Well to be honest, this was the first time I've had the opportunity to use my 100-400 and 7D together. My wife surprised me with the 7D this past Christmas, and I haven't really had any time to get out and shoot until this all too brief vacation. The whole time I was there, I was kicking myself for leaving the tripod at home. Although I think it might have been impractical since we were hiking through the forest and most of the time it was quick reaction or no shot. I probably should invest in a better monopod...
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 24, 2011
    I never use my 100-400 with any support. The IS rarely lets me down, even with shutter speeds as low as 1/100 @400mm. Any slower and you'd worry about subject movement.

    Oh and your wife is a keeper. :D
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  • jsruccijsrucci Registered Users Posts: 118 Major grins
    edited April 25, 2011
    kdog wrote: »
    I never use my 100-400 with any support. The IS rarely lets me down, even with shutter speeds as low as 1/100 @400mm. Any slower and you'd worry about subject movement.

    Oh and your wife is a keeper. :D

    Yeah, I know wings.gif

    She's actually responsible for a lot of my equipment.... of course, I make 'suggestions', and hope Santa comes with the right stuff.... hehehe.
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  • johnbrinerjohnbriner Registered Users Posts: 61 Big grins
    edited April 25, 2011
    Wow, this is an excellent set. Those birds are stunning. Your photos just gave justice to how beautiful these critters are. With just a hand held cam in tow, these images are awesome; exuding the right amount of sharpness and nice focus. Thanks for sharing!
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  • WossaWossa Registered Users Posts: 99 Big grins
    edited April 27, 2011
    I love these shots, just stunning!
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2011
    Looks like you had a great trip, and got some great photos!
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  • ITPeteITPete Registered Users Posts: 7 Beginner grinner
    edited April 29, 2011
    I really like the colors of the bird in number 2.

    My only nit pick is compositions. I know they were quick shots or you wouldn't get them, but most of them have room in the frame to adjust the composition more (with cropping) instead of just having the bird spot in the center.

    Keep up the good work.
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