another flying fox

gtcgtc Registered Users Posts: 916 Major grins
edited March 10, 2006 in Wildlife
you can see the exposure difficulties with these-i want to get back to the colony this week and get one directly underneath so that exposure is even and the wings are back lit59242612-M.jpg
Latitude: 37° 52'South
Longitude: 145° 08'East

Canon 20d,EFS-60mm Macro,Canon 85mm/1.8. Pentax Spotmatic SP,Pentax Super Takumars 50/1.4 &135/3.5,Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumars 200/4 ,300/4,400/5.6,Sigma 600/8.

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2006
    Good capture. thumb.gif
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2006
    They are hard to shoot greg i know. I went for a walk into their colony at low tide in the mangroves to get this & this.

    They really dont like visitors & let you know ! They are here in the kazillions.
  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2006
    You know those would give me "the willies", no relationship w "the little willies" CD that was just released.

    I don't think I would want one that close to me.

    Which lens?

    ginger
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  • wholenewlightwholenewlight Registered Users Posts: 1,529 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2006
    Tough shot!!

    I actually like the way the wing picks up the reflection of the light and almost looks metallic. Different look.
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  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2006
    I like the bright light on his one wing, but wonder if you couldn't lighten the left a little for some detail. Don't know what software you use??? What interesting subject-matter though! Keep posting your results. :):
  • RohirrimRohirrim Registered Users Posts: 1,889 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2006
    Nice job with a difficult subject.
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2006
    ginger_55 wrote:
    You know those would give me "the willies", no relationship w "the little willies" CD that was just released.

    I don't think I would want one that close to me.

    Which lens?

    ginger
    To make matters worse G..they carry an aussie form of rabies called lisser virus.
  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2006
    Humungus wrote:
    To make matters worse G..they carry an aussie form of rabies called lisser virus.

    Is that worse than the bird flu? rolleyes1.gif

    Now why would I think that is funny?

    As they talk about this "bird flu" migrating to the wild birds over the border, I think of my egrets!

    Something this AM about how they know how to handle this, after all they have slaughtered many 1000s of birds before, over something in two diff states.

    I am sure that an egret could be worked up by birdman to illustrate their reactions to this news: :wow

    And perhaps: :jawdrop with a run to safety! (In SC, Fla?) :hide

    ginger (aahhhh, what is a little bit of rabies? probably would not make CNN)
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  • ThusieThusie Registered Users Posts: 1,818 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2006
    I would love to see a flying fox in the flesh. Your pictures are really nice, enjoy them.
  • gtcgtc Registered Users Posts: 916 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2006
    thanks bat fanciers
    i am still developing my in flight technique-i used my pentax super-multi-coated takumar 300/4 handheld-its a manual focus lens so pre- focussing on where you think the bat is going is necessary and then a bit of wrist twisting to keep it in focus-not having a split circle focussing screen is holding me back a bit-its on the list-either a katz eye or haoda screen

    my newly acquired smc takumar 400/5.6 is a bit much to handhold,but i am practising...sitting down with knees up as an elbow support seems to be the way to go..

    i am going back in few days and will try lying flat on my back to get an underneath shot which is evenly exposed-i'll put some more up next week-eventually i hope to get a frame filler.
    Latitude: 37° 52'South
    Longitude: 145° 08'East

    Canon 20d,EFS-60mm Macro,Canon 85mm/1.8. Pentax Spotmatic SP,Pentax Super Takumars 50/1.4 &135/3.5,Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumars 200/4 ,300/4,400/5.6,Sigma 600/8.
  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited March 10, 2006
    So Greg, do you have a flash for the Pentax? If you do, these type shots are perfect spot to use a Better Beamer. If these little guys are close enough, you might not even need a BB. Just an decent powered external flash.

    I like the shot and if you can get both wings lit as well, you'll come home with some great shots.


    Steve
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