BIRD IN FLIGHT ONLY -- share your BIF photos here
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Ryananthony said:
Hmm, I'm sceptical. Looks far more like some sort of Sandpiper than like any Plover (Killdeers and such). Not familiar with the varieties on your continent and coastline.
Great shots no matter the identity of them!
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Im sorry, I was not referring to the birds.
Ocean Shores is a city on the coast of Washington State. The city itself had a lot Deer (the animal). Ocean Shores is a peninsula surrounded by water on 3 sides, which seemed to be home to a very large number of deer for the size of the Peninsula. I found the number of Deer far more interesting.
Im not sure what the birds are.
I should have been more clear.
Ocean Shores is a city on the coast of Washington State. The city itself had a lot Deer (the animal). Ocean Shores is a peninsula surrounded by water on 3 sides, which seemed to be home to a very large number of deer for the size of the Peninsula. I found the number of Deer far more interesting.
Im not sure what the birds are.
I should have been more clear.
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We must pass new legislation. No posting without correct identity. 
Kidding aside I appreciate those who go to the trouble (I'm an offender too)
Jack
Kidding aside I appreciate those who go to the trouble (I'm an offender too)
Jack
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One of my first BIF experiences with new 1DX2 and 100-400L II. Not something I would have attempted with my 6D - AF and FPS makes a lot of difference. While shooting an Osprey nest a gentleman offered to let me shoot bald eagles that were nesting on his property. I was perched on the upper deck of his yacht about 50 feet from shore monitoring an eagle that would catch a fish and return to the nest behind me. After a half hour wait it was quite an adrenalin rush shooting 10fps for 6 seconds as the bald eagle dropped out of the tree to bag a fish and missed, then turned toward me before heading back to its perch. Just tried to keep it in frame, even though it approached close enough to fill the frame. Unfortunately they were overexposed so I lost the head detail - didn't adjust after shooting the nest in the shadows. Lesson learned - started studying up on shooting BIF so I'm better prepared next time.
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Mikehit said:
Very nice dcm, and I know the feeling, including improperly exposing and whatever.
I was in the flight path to fish heads that the native lady was discarding into the river/bay (tide out) when one flew over my head only a few feet above, trying to swoop and grab in spite of the fear of me. I thought for a second I was going to lose my scalp. They dine on only the best Sockeye so passed on me.
Jack
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Jack wants BIF from the 400mm DO II + 2xTC on the 5DIV. This female marsh harrier was miles away. But I could get some detail at 800mm. I am using all 61 AF points at f/8, which gives the 5DIV a huge advantage over the 5DIII. Focus was spot on, shot after shot. I am very happy with this gear.
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dcm said:One of my first BIF experiences with new 1DX2 and 100-400L II. Not something I would have attempted with my 6D - AF and FPS makes a lot of difference. While shooting an Osprey nest a gentleman offered to let me shoot bald eagles that were nesting on his property. I was perched on the upper deck of his yacht about 50 feet from shore monitoring an eagle that would catch a fish and return to the nest behind me. After a half hour wait it was quite an adrenalin rush shooting 10fps for 6 seconds as the bald eagle dropped out of the tree to bag a fish and missed, then turned toward me before heading back to its perch. Just tried to keep it in frame, even though it approached close enough to fill the frame. Unfortunately they were overexposed so I lost the head detail - didn't adjust after shooting the nest in the shadows. Lesson learned - started studying up on shooting BIF so I'm better prepared next time.
WOWEE! Great shots!
Touchdown
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Stare down
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dvmtthws-20160607165323-3.jpg by dvmtthws, on Flickr
dvmtthws-20160607165323-2.jpg by dvmtthws, on Flickr
US Postal Service shot
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