Show your Bird Portraits

[rpt]

There was this Drongo on the same tree. He picked such a spot that I had to go around to get the branch (that you see to the left side) away from him. Unlike his mate, he was not skittish. He sat there in all his majesty and I was the one who blinked - well, departed. As I started the car I could see that he was still sitting there. 1/500, f/4, ISO 100, 7D2, 70-200 II + 1.4x @125mm.

 

[Click]

One more from the 28th of December. 1/500, f/4, ISO 100, 7D2, 70-200 II + 1.4x @125mm

Very nice shot rpt.

 

[rpt]

One more from the 28th of December. 1/500, f/4, ISO 100, 7D2, 70-200 II + 1.4x @125mm

Very nice shot rpt.

Thanks!

 

[sirbokehlot]

Gambel's Quail
NC Zoo, Asheboro, NC

7D, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, 1/250, f/5.6, ISO 500

 

[sirbokehlot]

Galah
National Aquarium, Balitmore, MD

5D MkIII, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, 1/125, f/2.8, ISO 800

 

[Click]

Nice first post, sirbokehlot. Welcome to cr

 

[bwud]

Very nice shot, bwud.

Thanks Click.

Golden Eagle from the Orange County Zoo.

 

[nateg]

bird - goldcrest - ham wall -001 by nathanguttridge, on Flickr

 

[sirbokehlot]

Cardinal (non-captive)
NC Zoo, Asheboro, NC

7D, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, 1/250, f/8, ISO 250

 

[nonac]

7d Mk II
300mm f/2.8L II + 1.4x III extender
2x 600ex-rt flashes (you can see them both in the eyes)
1/200 @f/4.0, ISO 160

I'm, yet again, floored by the images that comes out of the 300/2.8L. Amazing work, nonac! *all thumbs up*

Thanks. I just got my 300 within the week and I'm already ecstatic about it, both on my 5d III AND 7d II!

 

[nonac]

7d Mk II
300mm f/2.8L II + 1.4x III extender
2x 600ex-rt flashes (you can see them both in the eyes)
1/200 @f/4.0, ISO 160

I'm, yet again, floored by the images that comes out of the 300/2.8L. Amazing work, nonac! *all thumbs up*

+1

It was a very fine drizzle of rain that turned to snow later that evening. I think bird pictures during rain or snow are really amazing. It just adds a whole new element to the scene.


Are those snow flurries or rain drops?

 

[nonac]

nonac, if you don't mind I'm most interested in a comparison of the 300 X2 full frame vs 7D2 300 X1.4, etc.

What's your take? I have the 300 and extenders and a 6D and may buy the 7D2 but I'm concerned about a decrease in IQ, especially since I clearly prefer to stay below ISO 1600 with the 6D.

Of course I wouldn't mind more reach but ......

Jack

Hi Jack. I've only had my 300 for about a week so I have'nt had a chance to shoot a whole bunch yet. I have yet to AFMA this lens to either of my bodies either. However, the thing I have noticed is the 7d image IQ at below than 1600 with plenty of light are really good, the Cardinal I posted be an example. The fill flash I used really helped. I've mainly been shooting birds with it since I got it. I plan to use it for sideline football next fall. I'll have a chances try it out on some tennis, sand volleyball, softball, basketball, and baseball in a few weeks as I'm attending one of Canons workshops at Arizona St. University. By then, I should no a lot more about this lens and both bodies.

 

[serendipidy]

One more from the 28th of December. 1/500, f/4, ISO 100, 7D2, 70-200 II + 1.4x @125mm

Beautiful photo rpt! Nicely composed.

 

[serendipidy]

Grey Bushchat

Great shot J.R. Lovely bokeh. 8)

 

[serendipidy]

Nice first post, sirbokehlot. Welcome to cr

+1
Looking forward to seeing more

 

[serendipidy]

bird - goldcrest - ham wall -001 by nathanguttridge, on Flickr

I love this shot! Great capture of a really cute bird. 8)

 

[serendipidy]

Red-crested Cardinal by EricJ777, on Flickr
BCN Heron with Tilapia by EricJ777, on Flickr
Waxbill in Octopus tree by EricJ777, on Flickr
Waxbill in Octopus tree by EricJ777, on Flickr

 

[Jack Douglas]

Thanks nonac, I'm sure there are others interested in what you're experimenting with so keep us posted!

I sure have never had a second of regret about getting the 300 2.8 II.

Jack

 

[Jack Douglas]

Was beginning to wonder if we'd ever see Harry again! Lovely shots.

Jack

 

[serendipidy]

Was beginning to wonder if we'd ever see Harry again! Lovely shots.

Jack

Thanks Jack. Harry, Jr was AWOL for 2 months and I thought maybe something had happened to him. He returned on Christmas day and, although his skills were rusty, we managed to catch some fish.