Show your Bird Portraits

[AlanF]

I like photographing small birds with insects in their beaks on the way to their nests. Here's a wren, the other side of a pond where I was looking for dragonflies. R5 + 100-500.

 

[Dockland]

I like photographing small birds with insects in their beaks on the way to their nests. Here's a wren, the other side of a pond where I was looking for dragonflies. R5 + 100-500.

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I like the Wren. They are not that common in Sweden that I can see/read, but occasionally in the southern part of my country. Will have my eyes open this summer. Would be nice to see- or hear one at least.

 

[usern4cr]

Lovely pictures. I especially like the 3rd and 7th picture. Well done!

Thanks, Click!

 

[Click]

Nice series, Josephandrews222.

 

[Click]

Very nice shots. Well done Alan.

 

[Click]

Great egret hunting for breakfast

 

[becceric]

Thanks, Click. Do you have a place to attach my tow rope?

 

[Click]

Sure, no problem.

 

[macrunning]

Though I'd post my first image with my new RF 100-500 lens! A female Tricolored Blackbird with what a believe is a dragonfly in her mouth.

 

[usern4cr]

Though I'd post my first image with my new RF 100-500 lens! A female Tricolored Blackbird with what a believe is a dragonfly in her mouth.
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What a beautiful image & smooth background for a 1st image from your new lens - Nicely done, macrunning!

 

[macrunning]

What a beautiful image & smooth background for a 1st image from your new lens - Nicely done, macrunning!

Thanks usern4cr! Well it's the first posted image with the new lens. I've certainly been practicing and failed on a lot of them. I've had the lens for a couple days now and it hasn't left my camera. Lot's to practice with this focal range for sure. Now debating on 1.4 or 2x extender to go with it at some point. I'm open to anyone's thoughts on adding/using extenders.

 

[AlanF]

Though I'd post my first image with my new RF 100-500 lens! A female Tricolored Blackbird with what a believe is a dragonfly in her mouth.
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Lovely shot, and a new bird for me!

 

[AlanF]

Thanks usern4cr! Well it's the first posted image with the new lens. I've certainly been practicing and failed on a lot of them. I've had the lens for a couple days now and it hasn't left my camera. Lot's to practice with this focal range for sure. Now debating on 1.4 or 2x extender to go with it at some point. I'm open to anyone's thoughts on adding/using extenders.

I have both the RF 1.4x and the RF 2x, and haven't used the 1.4 since buying the 2 - I either use the bare lens, mainly, and for extra length or resolution go straight to the 2x.

 

[macrunning]

I have both the RF 1.4x and the RF 2x, and haven't used the 1.4 since buying the 2 - I either use the bare lens, mainly, and for extra length or resolution go straight to the 2x.

My only concern with the 2 is it limits you to basically taking photos in the middle of the day or your ISO will be pretty high. I know I can use Denoise/DxO/Photoshop but I'd like to try and find a way to use this lens when lighting conditions aren't perfect. The PNW is notorious for cloudy rainy days! And your images always impress AlanF!

 

[ERHP]

A female Violet-green Swallow taking a break from harassing a nesting White Breasted Nuthatch pair.

R5 600 II w/1.4X 1/1000 : f/8 : ISO 800

 

[Click]

Beautiful picture, ERHP.

 

[AlanF]

A female Violet-green Swallow taking a break from harassing a nesting White Breasted Nuthatch pair.

R5 600 II w/1.4X 1/1000 : f/8 : ISO 800

What a beautiful bird. Another new one for me today.

 

[macrunning]

A female Violet-green Swallow taking a break from harassing a nesting White Breasted Nuthatch pair.

R5 600 II w/1.4X 1/1000 : f/8 : ISO 800

Nice shot!

 

[usern4cr]

A female Violet-green Swallow taking a break from harassing a nesting White Breasted Nuthatch pair.

R5 600 II w/1.4X 1/1000 : f/8 : ISO 800

Beautiful colors from green down through blue & violet!

 

[usern4cr]

My only concern with the 2 is it limits you to basically taking photos in the middle of the day or your ISO will be pretty high. I know I can use Denoise/DxO/Photoshop but I'd like to try and find a way to use this lens when lighting conditions aren't perfect. The PNW is notorious for cloudy rainy days! And your images always impress AlanF!

My only reply to your concerns is that if it's good enough for AlanF, I know it'll be good enough for you if you give it a try! (really!!)