BIRD IN FLIGHT ONLY -- share your BIF photos here

[AlanF]

Thank you. Who says you can't have nice background separation at f/10? I'm really liking that lens.

If the background is sufficiently far back, then no problem. I have no complaints!

 

[foda]

Foda, all your hummers are stunning. Did you do an article on this trip ?

Thanks, glad you are enjoying the photos. We ended up observing almost fifty species of hummingbirds on that trip, so there were plenty of photos to choose from.

Our guide wrote up a comprehensive trip report, which you can access online at https://www.birdingecotours.com/trip-report/very-best-of-colombia-trip-report/

 

[AlanF]

Thanks, glad you are enjoying the photos. We ended up observing almost fifty species of hummingbirds on that trip, so there were plenty of photos to choose from.

Our guide wrote up a comprehensive trip report, which you can access online at https://www.birdingecotours.com/trip-report/very-best-of-colombia-trip-report/

Your photos are the stars! Did you take a back-up body and lens with you?

 

[foda]

Your photos are the stars! Did you take a back-up body and lens with you?

Thank you. I usually travel with both the R5 and R5MkII, along with the RF100-500mm and RF200-800mm lenses. If I know that I will be needing some extra reach I will also take the R7, although that's rarely a necessity in the tropical forests.

 

[AlanF]

Thank you. I usually travel with both the R5 and R5MkII, along with the RF100-500mm and RF200-800mm lenses. If I know that I will be needing some extra reach I will also take the R7, although that's rarely a necessity in the tropical forests.

My gear as well, and I would take all three bodies and both lenses on a trip like yours.

 

[shire_guy]

Thanks, glad you are enjoying the photos. We ended up observing almost fifty species of hummingbirds on that trip, so there were plenty of photos to choose from.

Our guide wrote up a comprehensive trip report, which you can access online at https://www.birdingecotours.com/trip-report/very-best-of-colombia-trip-report/

Very jealous. The humming birds are spectacular and beautifully captured.

 

[Speedfinder]

Foda, did you get to spend a good bit of time with all these birds ? I ask because I use a tripod and a 600mm .
Thanks for the link.

 

[foda]

Most of the hummingbirds were photographed near feeders, so you can get a lot of time with some of the species. The aggressive individuals, such as Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds, Shining Sunbeam, and White-necked Jacobins, can dominate the space, so photographing some of the shyer species takes patience. Taking photos of the birds in flight would be challenging from a tripod, as most species zip in, perch while feeding and then zip away. There are a few species, such as Incas, which will hover close in after feeding, making them easier to photograph in-flight. However, most of the feeding stations are set up with nearby perches where you can often catch the hummingbirds hanging out between visits in case you want photos of them "in the wild.". Some species, such as Hermits or Sicklebills are rarely, if ever, attracted to feeders.

 

[Speedfinder]

Thanks for the information Norman.

 

[AlanF]

Got the three main local raptors today: Red Kite; Marsh Harrier; and Common Buzzard (all with R5ii and RF 200-800mm).

 

[Click]

I especially like the first one. Awesome! Well done, Alan.

 

[Canon Rumors]

Crowned Woodnymph
Farallones National Park, Colombia

EOS R1 • RF 600 F4 L IS USM
1/1600 • F7.1 • ISO 6400

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[Click]

Beautiful shot, Sir!