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[martinslade]

two for joy

 

[Krob78]

I have spent many a day waiting for kingfishers on the river that skirts our local park and a couple of years go they were very bold, not even bothered by people on the opposite bank, nor by dogs swimming in the water.
I think it must be a new pair the last year because they are far more shy.

This was taken with 7D and 100-400 (both Mk1) and cropped about 50% on each side

Awesome capture Mikehit! Extra bonus with the prey being so brightly colored, like the Kingfisher! Love it! Great action! ;D

 

[martinslade]

three for a girl

 

[rpt]

I have spent many a day waiting for kingfishers on the river that skirts our local park and a couple of years go they were very bold, not even bothered by people on the opposite bank, nor by dogs swimming in the water.
I think it must be a new pair the last year because they are far more shy.

This was taken with 7D and 100-400 (both Mk1) and cropped about 50% on each side

Awesome capture Mikehit! Extra bonus with the prey being so brightly colored, like the Kingfisher! Love it! Great action! ;D

+1
Fabulous shot!

 

[TheJock]

A rare little falcon came to visit in the mountains today. The shot is handheld @840mm, with the 5DSR and heavy cropped, so quality is so so. I believe this is a common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), but I am not sure. I know there are lots of more qualified people than me out there, so any help would be appreciated.

Hi Eldar,
It is indeed a female Common Kestrel, looks like a first year to me too.
Lovely shot even if heavily cropped!!

 

[Eldar]

Thanks Stewart. I was pretty sure, but good to have it confirmed.

This is a less exotic bird, but nevertheless a BIF. However, it is shot with the 1DX-II. I took it out this morning, for testing and it is absolutely fantastic. The AF system is way beyond anything I have used before.

Black headed gull
1DX-II, 600mm f4L IS II
1/3200s, f6.3, ISO500 (handheld)

 

[bjd]

Just a quick attempt to stitch together a sequence...

First attempt Neuro? Pretty nice. I like sequence shots, haven't tried one myself yet but I think I shall.. I think I'd like to try and shoot for 5 images.. So how do you feel about the image? Any suggestions for time delay between each snap or just shoot from the hip?

Thanks! I think it's ok, yes - first attempt and there are some flaws if you look up close (but perhaps hard to see at web-size?). It wasn't really a sequence at the time, though all the shots are of the same great egret. Here are the source shots, I connected 1 and 3 with some canvas added between them to make room added a strip of canvas above, then took just the egret from shot 2, flipped him around and dropped him in the middle, putting a couple of blades of grass 'in front' of him to blend him in a little better.

Yes, I'd agree that a couple of things are very slightly noticeable or perhaps more aptly put, bring in question or 2 but overall, very nice first attempt, I like it.

The slight items that I noticed at first glance were the similarity between the small clump of grass in the water, in the first shot and the third shot. I had just noticed the same basic strands of grass dipping into the water on the left side of the clump.

The color change of the background in the center of the middle bif, had me wondering a little bit but only ever so little, as we all know sun, clouds, trees, etc., unseen in the background can change the lighting from one spot to another in the subject area of the image. It just looked a bit straight cut if you will but not un-natural, if you know what I mean.

I think it was a great first attempt, especially as you said a "quick" first attempt. I definitely feel some inspiration seeing this example to go out and try something like this myself. I've seen some other sequence images in the forum over the years and there is one or two other individuals that really excel at it. Seeing you attempt this as well, gives me some encouragement to go out and give it a go! Thank you for posting this one. Very helpful.

Here's one I put together for fun a few days ago. As I did tilt the Camera too much on one shot, there is some heavy editing in the center. Cheers Brian

 

[Click]

Thanks Stewart. I was pretty sure, but good to have it confirmed.

This is a less exotic bird, but nevertheless a BIF. However, it is shot with the 1DX-II. I took it out this morning, for testing and it is absolutely fantastic. The AF system is way beyond anything I have used before.

Black headed gull
1DX-II, 600mm f4L IS II
1/3200s, f6.3, ISO500 (handheld)

Very nice shot, Eldar. What AF mode do you use for BIF on your 1DX-II?

 

[Eldar]

Thanks Stewart. I was pretty sure, but good to have it confirmed.

This is a less exotic bird, but nevertheless a BIF. However, it is shot with the 1DX-II. I took it out this morning, for testing and it is absolutely fantastic. The AF system is way beyond anything I have used before.

Black headed gull
1DX-II, 600mm f4L IS II
1/3200s, f6.3, ISO500 (handheld)

Very nice shot, Eldar. What AF mode do you use for BIF on your 1DX-II?

I normally use Case 5. In my experience it works well with erratic movements, as well as stable gliders. Some times, when I may get vegetation in the way, or when I am trying to track one bird amongst many, I prefer Case 2. However, I am clearly not an expert on BIF, so I´d be very interested in hearing what others are using.

 

[Click]

Thank you for the information, Eldar. I'm still waiting for my 1DX II, I'm taking all your valuable information.

 

[Jack Douglas]

Thanks Stewart. I was pretty sure, but good to have it confirmed.

This is a less exotic bird, but nevertheless a BIF. However, it is shot with the 1DX-II. I took it out this morning, for testing and it is absolutely fantastic. The AF system is way beyond anything I have used before.

Black headed gull
1DX-II, 600mm f4L IS II
1/3200s, f6.3, ISO500 (handheld)

Now that's getting me pumped!

Jack

 

[tpatana]

Rarely shoot birds, here's one I managed to catch:

 

[martinslade]

Great Tit

 

[nonac]

1dx, 300mm f/2.8L, 600exrt off camera to the left and lower than the lens.

 

[Click]

1dx, 300mm f/2.8L, 600exrt off camera to the left and lower than the lens.

Very nice shot. Well done, nonac.

 

[bjd]

Thank you for the information, Eldar. I'm still waiting for my 1DX II, I'm taking all your valuable information.

What? you are getting a 1DX II? Congratulations and lets see the results ASAP.
Cheers Brian

 

[bjd]

Happy chap after a quickie on the fence. Looks more like a cartwheel coming up though..........

Sparrow Cartwheel by Diane and Brian Dorling, auf Flickr

 

[martinslade]

Jay

 

[tom r]

A few pictures of gulls while in Istanbul. The 1st one has the Blue Mosque in the background. Shot with a 6D w/70-200 2.8 mkII. 2x mkIII teleconverter on the 2nd and 3rd shots

 

[Eldar]

Black headed gull on final approach

1DX-II, 600mm f4L IS II