Egret in Flight
Sony alpha a100, 4.5-5.6/75-300 kit lens. f/10.0, ISO 100, focal length 300.0 mm.
I haven't discovered the secret of being able to quickly focus on birds in flight yet. I kind of liked this one even though it's not perfect. I did some post - darkened the background, blurred the background, masked the bird, adjusted some hue/saturation, put the sharper (ha!) bird on the blurred background, repeated the bird layer, flattened the image, unsharp mask. I consider this an artistic version of an egret in flight, :-)
Date and Time (Original): 2008:05:07 20:01:48
Canon EOS 40D, 50mm f/1.8 MKII lens, Manual mode, ISO 400, f/4, SS 1/4000
Canon EOS 40D, Canon EOS 350D, 50mm 1.8 MKII prime lens, 17-40mm f/4 L lens, 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS lens, 430 EX speedlite, Tungsten Continuous studio light, Pocket Wizards, Gary Fong Lightsphere, Stofen Omni bounce diffuser, 5in1 reflector
Learning to Fly
So I am not a BIF guy, I love seeing these types of photos, just not a fan of taking them. We have hundreds of geese around where I live and I noticed they had babies...The wife wanted photos, so I took some...This little guy was trying to hard to fly, he would jump off the curb and flap his little wings. I have know idea if a "BLF - Bird Learning to Fly" counts, but I figured I would throw it in here and see what happens.
Favs update...
Come on, guys, get with the C&C And I wanna VOTE on the goodies in this comp, Dave, and see some BPDigitals awarded
Seamus
Appealing composition. Gives the sensation of soaring. Great capture of head turn.
The Curious Camel
An unusual, fresh BIF. Love it, especially the low flight you capture with the grass in the foreground, and the colors. Superb photography!
Very pretty. Once again superb photography!
BPerron
What an hilarious pic! It captures what we love about Disney cartoons. Love the minimalism of it, the geometry & colors. Great photography. I would like to see the bird a little sharper and brighter, especially the head and foot, and a little catchlight in the eye.
For the first shot at this (mini challenge) , you folks are doing great.
Seeing as I'm the judge, it wouldn't be right for me to comment on anyone's photo.
When this is over, I'll do a top five.
NeilL, sorry, but the way this is set up, if you want to be a judge, you need to win.
When Andy and the good Doctor get the regular challenges up and running, you'll get your chance to vote.:D
This one was in a little pond next to a path me and a friend of mine walked by, so we thought we'd take a few pictures. We noticed the duck heard our ultrasonic focusing motors clearly and didn't like 'em either. So it decided that the best place to listen to our whining was somewhere else and took off in my general direction, just as I hit the shutter.
This led to a rather dramatic change in plans for the mallard!
That would be just over half a second's worth of time there
(exifish info per request: 85/1.8 on a Canon 20D set to continous firing and AI servo, to annoy the bird obviously...)
For the first shot at this (mini challenge) , you folks are doing great.
Seeing as I'm the judge, it wouldn't be right for me to comment on anyone's photo.
When this is over, I'll do a top five.
NeilL, sorry, but the way this is set up, if you want to be a judge, you need to win.
When Andy and the good Doctor get the regular challenges up and running, you'll get your chance to vote.:D
Be lateral, Dave The world is big enough for this and whatever else (people seem happy with this, tho) I don't only want to judge, tho that is not likely to happen, I want to vote!
Now, give me one good reason why I can't You seemed so friendly
Some from Finland ( and Greece )
There are too good posts and examples here in this threat, that I was wondering if I can add anything... But what in h***, here we go...
Collared dove from Crete
and a buzzard from the same island
and some swans from Finland - migration time here now
What an hilarious pic! It captures what we love about Disney cartoons. Love the minimalism of it, the geometry & colors. Great photography. I would like to see the bird a little sharper and brighter, especially the head and foot, and a little catchlight in the eye.
Neil
Thanks Neil...I was just snapping photos for the wife, and was at the long end of my lens, I agree a little sharper would be great. I do not shoot much wild life, so I am very new to it, so this is what you get, I just thought it fit the theme...
My photo does not even stand up to the other amazing photos in this thread, but thanks for the C&C.
So I am not a BIF guy, I love seeing these types of photos, just not a fan of taking them. We have hundreds of geese around where I live and I noticed they had babies...The wife wanted photos, so I took some...This little guy was trying to hard to fly, he would jump off the curb and flap his little wings. I have know idea if a "BLF - Bird Learning to Fly" counts, but I figured I would throw it in here and see what happens.
Which is exactly what I did shortly after this shot. Animals are smart, these guys knew I was trying to take their photos and hightailed it off the river!:D I am rather envious of the shots of rapters that have been submitted....they are awesome and my little camer just can't do quite that much. Thx for bringing back the old style challenges! Dizzy
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Sony alpha a100, 4.5-5.6/75-300 kit lens. f/10.0, ISO 100, focal length 300.0 mm.
I haven't discovered the secret of being able to quickly focus on birds in flight yet. I kind of liked this one even though it's not perfect. I did some post - darkened the background, blurred the background, masked the bird, adjusted some hue/saturation, put the sharper (ha!) bird on the blurred background, repeated the bird layer, flattened the image, unsharp mask. I consider this an artistic version of an egret in flight, :-)
http://www.twitter.com/deegolden
My humble entries (great idea
Burrowing Owl, Cape Coral
Canon 40D Iso 1250 f/4.0 300mm
Humming Bird, Ohio
Canon 30D Iso 800 f/5.6 420 mm
Gull, Ohio
Canon 30D Iso 250 f/5.6 200 mm
Ooh can I play?
Date and Time (Original): 2008:05:07 20:01:48
Canon EOS 40D, 50mm f/1.8 MKII lens, Manual mode, ISO 400, f/4, SS 1/4000
So I am not a BIF guy, I love seeing these types of photos, just not a fan of taking them. We have hundreds of geese around where I live and I noticed they had babies...The wife wanted photos, so I took some...This little guy was trying to hard to fly, he would jump off the curb and flap his little wings. I have know idea if a "BLF - Bird Learning to Fly" counts, but I figured I would throw it in here and see what happens.
www.brandonperron.com
I'll play!!! I haven't shot many birds this year but here's a few from last year all shot with my 20D and the Canon 300 F/4L.
PAIR OF BROWN PELIS CRUISING
EXIF
MMMM! DINNER IS SERVED!
EXIF
DIVE-BOMBING BLUE BIRD
EXIF
Come on, guys, get with the C&C
Seamus
Appealing composition. Gives the sensation of soaring. Great capture of head turn.
The Curious Camel
An unusual, fresh BIF. Love it, especially the low flight you capture with the grass in the foreground, and the colors. Superb photography!
Very pretty. Once again superb photography!
BPerron
What an hilarious pic! It captures what we love about Disney cartoons. Love the minimalism of it, the geometry & colors. Great photography. I would like to see the bird a little sharper and brighter, especially the head and foot, and a little catchlight in the eye.
Neil
http://www.behance.net/brosepix
Seeing as I'm the judge, it wouldn't be right for me to comment on anyone's photo.
When this is over, I'll do a top five.
NeilL, sorry, but the way this is set up, if you want to be a judge, you need to win.
When Andy and the good Doctor get the regular challenges up and running, you'll get your chance to vote.:D
Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
Got a mallard for ya.
This one was in a little pond next to a path me and a friend of mine walked by, so we thought we'd take a few pictures. We noticed the duck heard our ultrasonic focusing motors clearly and didn't like 'em either. So it decided that the best place to listen to our whining was somewhere else and took off in my general direction, just as I hit the shutter.
This led to a rather dramatic change in plans for the mallard!
That would be just over half a second's worth of time there
(exifish info per request: 85/1.8 on a Canon 20D set to continous firing and AI servo, to annoy the bird obviously...)
Edit: Forgot the * for comments!
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Be lateral, Dave
Now, give me one good reason why I can't
Neil
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Here is another one. ISO 100, Focal Length 105, f/5.8 Handheld, E330
http://annasphotos.smugmug.com
There are alot of great photos. I'm still trying to figure out how to use this forum. How do you reply to a specific photo?
Have a great day!
Figured it out!
Anna:D
http://annasphotos.smugmug.com
I really love that first shot. The detail is superb. The eagle just seems to jump out at you. Wonderful job at capturing him.
http://annasphotos.smugmug.com
There are too good posts and examples here in this threat, that I was wondering if I can add anything... But what in h***, here we go...
Collared dove from Crete
and a buzzard from the same island
and some swans from Finland - migration time here now
Send more!
Jouko
Thanks Neil...I was just snapping photos for the wife, and was at the long end of my lens, I agree a little sharper would be great. I do not shoot much wild life, so I am very new to it, so this is what you get, I just thought it fit the theme...
My photo does not even stand up to the other amazing photos in this thread, but thanks for the C&C.
www.brandonperron.com
Here are a couple from last year.
A very hungry seagull...
Nikon D80 f8.0 1/640 ISO 400 70-300VR
Snow geese in Skagit Valley, WA
Nikon D80 f5.6 1/1250 ISO 800 70-300VR
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Because I said so.
Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
I wish I was a nature photog and had an entry, but since I'm not, and don't, let me just say the look in the face of these two are mega intense!
The Epiphany of Flight!
Here is my attempt:
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Nikon D700 x2/D300
Nikon 70-200 2.8/50 1.8/85 1.8/14.24 2.8
Wow !!!! Some wonderful shots to say the least !!!!
Here is my try ...
D300 , 300/2.8vr , 1.7xTC
Same set-up here ...
Same set-up , "WITHOUT" TC .
http://wildwally.smugmug.com/
Which is exactly what I did shortly after this shot. Animals are smart, these guys knew I was trying to take their photos and hightailed it off the river!:D I am rather envious of the shots of rapters that have been submitted....they are awesome and my little camer just can't do quite that much. Thx for bringing back the old style challenges! Dizzy
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Mallard in flight - Nikon D200, with 300mm f4, 1/1250s
Sandhill crane migration - Nikon D300, 300 f4+1.4 TC, f6.3, 1/1000s
Snow goose in flight - D300, 300mm + 1.4 TC, f 5.6, 1/1600s
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Photo-a-day 2013
EXIF: Canon 40D + 70/200mm @ 200mm + 2x teleconvter @ f8 (manual focus)
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That is all I have for now...
You folks really wanted a challenge bad.:D
Great looking shots everyone.
Just a reminder, this challenge closes in about 25 1/2 hours.
later.
Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
*Rebel XTi 1/5s F/8 55mm
Monterey, CA
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