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 04/28/2004 06:24:36 AM · #1
Just created a collection of wild birds in flight photos. Maybe this could be a challenge suggestion! (I have added a comment in the appropriate thread!)
Went walking on the beach on a windy day and was amazed at the way the seabirds were using the wind to fly almost stationary - led me to watch birds in flight and try photographing them - not easy. Here a few as a taster.

The collection is here
 04/28/2004 08:16:21 AM · #2
those are some nice sharp shots.

the one of the bird catching the bread is a bit over exposed i think.

but well done over all

Message edited by author 2004-04-28 08:16:33.
 04/28/2004 08:17:34 AM · #3
Nice images hughletheren.
What lens did you use?
 04/28/2004 09:45:57 AM · #4
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM
Nearly all the shots were taken at 300mm, using AI servo focus.
 04/28/2004 10:23:47 AM · #5
Very nice pics.
I've been trying for a week now and have not got any usable pics.

Any tips from anyone??
04/28/2004 11:41:46 AM · #6
04/28/2004 12:44:52 PM · #7
Originally posted by Corwyn:
Any tips from anyone??


Take many many many many shots. You'll get some that come out :) Try and set for a quick shutterspeed if you want to stop the action. My seagull photos were taken on the beach where I picked a spot that they liked to hover over. For the puffin (one of my favs), I got into position to shoot, and then asked BAMartin to walk closer to have him fly off the cliff. Set your camera to continuous shooting mode if you have the option.



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 04/28/2004 12:49:39 PM · #8
Franziska, those are incredible!
 04/28/2004 01:20:15 PM · #9
Originally posted by FranziskaLang:
Originally posted by Corwyn:
Any tips from anyone??


Take many many many many shots. You'll get some that come out :)


Franziska, indeed these are priceless. Really good work. I'm so glad to have seen them. Since I want some like them, guess I'd better pack up some patience and head for the beach.
 04/28/2004 01:22:10 PM · #10
Thanks for the tips.

Wish me luck!!
 04/28/2004 05:57:22 PM · #11
On my vacation to the French West Indies we found a bird sitting on the front of our boat cleaning itself, Quite remarkable. These birds are usually very shy but this one obviously didn't mind getting close to humans. The interesting thing about these birds is that to catch their prey they soar about 35 feet into the air, spot their pray, and go into a completely vertical nose dive.

04/28/2004 06:27:36 PM · #12
Nice photos people!

I spent some time today trying to get photos of hummingbirds. Here is my best attempt so far. I am really having a hard time getting a nice photo. These birds move so fast it's incredible! It's very difficult to get them in focus too, because I'm trying to shoot at high shutter speeds and that requires a large aperture. I'm using an LC-4 wireless remote, but I took this shot as the bird just happened to zoom around my head and go to the feeder while I was looking through the viewfinder. It certainly didn't seem to be afraid of me. It probably thinks I move like a sloth. :)



--Mick
04/28/2004 07:43:55 PM · #13


04/28/2004 08:00:11 PM · #14






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 04/28/2004 08:31:40 PM · #15
04/28/2004 09:55:28 PM · #16
Originally posted by FranziskaLang:
Originally posted by Corwyn:
Any tips from anyone??


Take many many many many shots. You'll get some that come out :) Try and set for a quick shutterspeed if you want to stop the action.


But then again, don't be reluctant to try slower shutter speeds too! I came across this photographer's site a few days ago. Amazing bird photography with some images totally blurred by motion. To me, the style has a wonderful feeling. (No I don't know her...)

//www.charlottewatts.com/gallery_change_me_to_a_winged_bird.htm
 04/29/2004 08:54:36 AM · #17
Originally posted by Corwyn:
Any tips from anyone??


With the duck photo, I knew where he was hanging out, and I would try for the picture twice a day (morning and afternoon). Before I got where he would be I would set the camera up on Shutter Priority (1/1000), 3 shot burst, and SHQ. I would also pre-focus the camera, so it was pretty close for the distance I knew I would surprise him at.
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