First Ever Bird Shoot

GOLDENORFEGOLDENORFE Super Moderators Posts: 4,747 moderator
edited March 20, 2012 in Wildlife
Hi everyone , since i normally only shoot macro & landscapes a few friends suggested i try birding lol
so on sunday i met up and was showed a good place near stafford uk
so comments & advice appreciated , this was totally new to me , but did quite well i think for first go, but failed totally with in flight shots :(
shots taken with 5d2, 450d, 70-300 is, and a borrowed 100-400L :)

PHIL
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Comments

  • ashruggedashrugged Registered Users Posts: 345 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2012
    First time ? Very nice set. You managed, to get a well defined eye in every shot. Can be hard to do on a bird with a black face. Number 4 is my favorite. You have nice light on the eye. The creamy background is great, and the color of the bird is dead on. I hope you continue to post here.
    Robert

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2012
    Not too bad for a rookie. :D Maybe we can steal you away from those bugs.

    Outstanding set clap.gif
    Harry
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  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2012
    Your expertise shows ,focus comp & detail very nice work .Bifs are not something you just point and shoot .Lots of photo folks think oh that is easy ,it is but all you will need is to work at it .Start with bigger birds and slow flight --you will nail it fast.
    Jeff W

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  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited February 29, 2012
    Nicely done. Good clean BGs on every one. Yes the BIFs take a bit of practice. Go to a dump or down to the docks if you live seaside and practice on gulls, pigeons, etc. With your obvious skill level it's just a matter of keeping them in the viewfinder.
    Dan

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  • canon400dcanon400d Banned Posts: 2,826 Major grins
    edited February 29, 2012
    NorthernFocus wrote: »
    Nicely done. Good clean BGs on every one. Yes the BIFs take a bit of practice. Go to a dump or down to the docks if you live seaside and practice on gulls, pigeons, etc. With your obvious skill level it's just a matter of keeping them in the viewfinder.

    Excellent Phil like the rest we want to see a lot more on here.
    Cheers
    Bob
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited March 1, 2012
    Phil, these are just terrific! Best, Pam
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited March 1, 2012
    PS: Maybe I'll have to practice on some bugs. It sure seems to have done good things for your bird photography! Best, Pam
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited March 1, 2012
    Beautiful work Phil!
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  • GOLDENORFEGOLDENORFE Super Moderators Posts: 4,747 moderator
    edited March 5, 2012
    Thanks for comments everyone, I really enjoyed it and can't wait to go out birding again on Wednesday Yay
    But weather not looking good at mo :(
    Phil

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  • fool4thecityfool4thecity Registered Users Posts: 632 Major grins
    edited March 6, 2012
    Phil, you nailed 'em. Hope your first isn't your last! Thanks for posting.
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  • KingdomSeekerKingdomSeeker Registered Users Posts: 48 Big grins
    edited March 7, 2012
    Those are amazing shots. Did you use a tripod to take them?
  • GOLDENORFEGOLDENORFE Super Moderators Posts: 4,747 moderator
    edited March 8, 2012
    KingdomSeeker wrote: »
    Those are amazing shots. Did you use a tripod to take them?


    Nooooo, handheld as usual :D

    phil
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  • oldlutheroldluther Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited March 9, 2012
    Phil, you da man! Those are terrific. I have something to work on now. Very good.
  • GOLDENORFEGOLDENORFE Super Moderators Posts: 4,747 moderator
    edited March 15, 2012
    oldluther wrote: »
    Phil, you da man! Those are terrific. I have something to work on now. Very good.


    Thanks Luther :D
    Phil

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  • FishEyeJohnFishEyeJohn Registered Users Posts: 40 Big grins
    edited March 16, 2012
    Congratulations these are spectacular shoots! I think you should start taking them more often!

    I have a few other forums that may interesetd you in putting them on there to get some feedback for them.

    www.birdforum.net

    There are some great people on this forum always ready to give some sound advice on any topic!
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  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2012
    Congrats with this successful first bird series. They're just great!
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