feelin blue?

Brian_SBrian_S Registered Users Posts: 188 Major grins
edited April 2, 2016 in Wildlife
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or maybe just a bit batty

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Comments

  • CavalierCavalier Registered Users Posts: 3,060 Major grins
    edited February 15, 2016
    All wonderful captures. #3 is outstanding and I love the bat shot as well. Bats are so hard to shoot - at least ours are - they are way too fast for me! Would you mind sharing what gear you used - specifically your lens?
  • Brian_SBrian_S Registered Users Posts: 188 Major grins
    edited February 15, 2016
    Cavalier wrote: »
    All wonderful captures. #3 is outstanding and I love the bat shot as well. Bats are so hard to shoot - at least ours are - they are way too fast for me! Would you mind sharing what gear you used - specifically your lens?


    Thank you
    1, 2, 4, 8 and 9 are D800 with 500mm VR all handheld

    the rest are D3s with 300mm AFS F4 and 1.4 TC, also all handheld
  • CavalierCavalier Registered Users Posts: 3,060 Major grins
    edited February 15, 2016
    Thanks for the info. Really nice shots - all.
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited February 16, 2016
    Greatness! Sharp, vibrant, sweet!clap.gifclapclap.gif
  • wtlwdwgnwtlwdwgn Registered Users Posts: 356 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2016
    Great set of images! thumb.gif
    Steve
  • Tony BrittonTony Britton Registered Users Posts: 345 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2016
    Among the very best birds-in-flight, and bats, photos I've seen. Really outstanding!

    Tony
  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,707 moderator
    edited March 10, 2016
    Excellent captures, I really like #3 and #8.

    Small birds in flight can be challenging to capture, but bats, WOW!! Darn near impossible.

    The bat image looks like it was shot on a very bright day ( when bats are usually sleeping ). Was it really that bright, or is that a demonstration of how capable modern DSLRs are in low light with their high ISO capability?
    Pathfinder - www.pathfinder.smugmug.com

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  • kscooperkscooper Registered Users Posts: 387 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2016
    Geez, Brian - these are simply terrific in-flight shots. Trying to get crisp photos of Swallows, Kingfishers, etc. always makes my neck hurt from trying swivel around quickly enough to keep up with them. Nicely done.
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    Eric

    good gear; not enough time
  • fool4thecityfool4thecity Registered Users Posts: 632 Major grins
    edited March 14, 2016
    Mind blowing sharpness! What's a bat doing out during the day? Awesome SHOTS!
  • Brian_SBrian_S Registered Users Posts: 188 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2016
    Thank you everyone and sorry for the late reply
    as for the bat photo, yes this was shot in the middle of the afternoon in bright sunlight, he was chasing mosquitoes,it is only the second time that i can remember seeing a bat out during daylight hours so it does happen

    as for the kingfishers, i surprised even myself by being able to follow the action :)

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  • ThelensspotThelensspot Registered Users Posts: 2,041 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2016
    Outstanding sharpness and colors. The bat shot is incredible!
    "Photography is partly art and partly science. Really good photography adds discipline, sacrifice and a never ending pursuit of photographic excellence"...ziggy53

  • Brian_SBrian_S Registered Users Posts: 188 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2016
    Outstanding sharpness and colors. The bat shot is incredible!

    Thank you

    another from the sequence



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  • ThelensspotThelensspot Registered Users Posts: 2,041 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2016
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    "Photography is partly art and partly science. Really good photography adds discipline, sacrifice and a never ending pursuit of photographic excellence"...ziggy53

  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2016
    Wow all!thumb.gif
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited April 2, 2016
    A totally terrific set! Brian, you have one steady hand if you shot all of these hand held!! Just wonderful! Best, Pam
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