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[bjd]

This is a shot of a hawk in my garden. shot with the 5D3, 100-400L+1.4x @400 so effective 560mm. Yes, I upgraded last night! Yay! I have not AFMAed it yet so this was shot with live view. The settings were f8, 1/800, ISO 1600. You will notice that he has had a drink of water in the garden as well.

So I assume you superglued him to a branch? I've had quite a few hawks in our garden (lots of small Birds in our garden so its inevitable that the hawks hunt there), no matter how slowly and quietly I try to get in position, they are off. I guess my only chance would be if I was sitting there when one landed.
Its certainly a great shot.
Cheers Brian

 

[bjd]

Secretary Bird. Looking slightly ruffled.
Cheers Brian

 

[bjd]

2nd Shot: Eagle with 1D Mk IV paired with 70-200 2.8 II L IS

Wow!

 

[bjd]

Some kind of firewood collecting bird. (Cinereous Vulture).
Cheers Brian

 

[LBphotography]

1: Common Starling shot with 1D MK IV 300 f/4 IS
2: Eagle shot with 1D MK IV 70-200 2.8 II L IS

EOS 1DX, EOS M with EF 35 1.4 L, EF 40 2.8, EF 50 1.4, EF 85 1.2 II L, EF 100 2.8 L IS, EF 135 2 L, EF 300 4 L IS, EF 24-70 2.8 II L, EF 70-200 2.8 II L IS, EF 2x III, EF 25mm, EF-M 18-55 IS, EF-M 22, 600 EX -RT, 270 EX II, EX 90

 

[rpt]

This is a shot of a hawk in my garden. shot with the 5D3, 100-400L+1.4x @400 so effective 560mm. Yes, I upgraded last night! Yay! I have not AFMAed it yet so this was shot with live view. The settings were f8, 1/800, ISO 1600. You will notice that he has had a drink of water in the garden as well.

So I assume you superglued him to a branch? I've had quite a few hawks in our garden (lots of small Birds in our garden so its inevitable that the hawks hunt there), no matter how slowly and quietly I try to get in position, they are off. I guess my only chance would be if I was sitting there when one landed.
Its certainly a great shot.
Cheers Brian

Thanks, I wish I had bird whispering skills like some of you guys. No birds eat out of my hand...

It has been a hot few days. Been touching 40 C here (104 F). We have two earthenware dishes filled with water in the garden and all kinds of birds, stray cats etc. drink from them. Mr. Hawk had just had a drink and was ambling towards the house. I took the picture through our drawing room window. He was so close that I could not frame the whole bird @400 with the 1.4x multiplier and he is not a particularly big bird! He was may be 4 to 4.5 mtr from me.

 

[rpt]

First shot: Masked Lapwing, shoot with 1DX paired 300 f/4 @ 5.6.
2nd Shot: Eagle with 1D Mk IV paired with 70-200 2.8 II L IS
3rd shot: Wild Turkey shoot 1D MK IV paired with 70-200 2.8 II L IS


EOS 1DX, EOS M with EF 35 1.4 L, EF 40 2.8, EF 50 1.4, EF 85 1.2 II L, EF 100 2.8 L IS, EF 135 2 L, EF 300 4 L IS, EF 24-70 2.8 II L, EF 70-200 2.8 II L IS, EF 2x III, EF 25mm, EF-M 18-55 IS, EF-M 22, 600 EX -RT, 270 EX II, EX 90

Good shots! Is the shot of the eagle a 100% crop?

 

[rpt]

Secretary Bird. Looking slightly ruffled.
Cheers Brian

Wow! "No peectures darling!"

Can't see EXIF on the iPad. What did you use to shoot it?

I feel I need a sharper lens than the 100-400L for birds. Hopefully the new 100-400 will not be beyond $2500! Otherwise I don't see much else I can get except for the 70-300L or the 300L

 

[bjd]

Secretary Bird. Looking slightly ruffled.
Cheers Brian

Wow! "No peectures darling!"

Can't see EXIF on the iPad. What did you use to shoot it?

I feel I need a sharper lens than the 100-400L for birds. Hopefully the new 100-400 will not be beyond $2500! Otherwise I don't see much else I can get except for the 70-300L or the 300L

5D3 EF100 f/2.8L Macro IS USM, ISO 160 1/500sec F/2.8
Its the only lense I have that would pass through the mesh at the Zoo. Certainly not photographer-friendly there.
I find myself usually having my 100-400 on the Camera, when at home and I guess I'm quite happy with the results. I'm interested to see if Canon does bring out a newer version soon, I guess the price will determine if I buy it or not.
Cheers Brian

 

[danielo_1]

http://danielo.zenfolio.com/

 

[Barrfly]

Not my best shot, it was difficult focusing threw the branches had to go manual and my eyes aren't what they used to be.
But I know where he lives now so there's always the opportunity for improvement .

 

[spturtle]

3rd shot: Wild Turkey shoot 1D MK IV paired with 70-200 2.8 II L IS

Isn't that a Turkey Vulture?

 

[Ardan]

Red kite. This shot was taken near a tree full of crows. The crows had been fighting amongst each other the whole time, until this kite appeared, giving them a common enemy. They then teamed up and started harassing the kite instead.

The kite wasn't really impressed though. He first climbed a bit higher and then dove down, reversing the roles and chasing after the crows himself now. The crows kept a bit more distance afterwards. (Well, at least for a little while. When the kite returned later that day, they started harassing him again. ) All in all, it was quite a show, and what a beautiful bird!

5D Mk III + 70-200 f/4 IS + 2x Mk III (yes, with v1.21 firmware ) @ 400mm, f/11, ISO 400

 

[Ardan]

Two more of the red kite

5D Mk III + 70-200 f/4 IS + 2x iii @ 400mm, f/11, ISO 400

 

[Sebring5]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lakeworth/

 

[Click]

Thanks for the link Sebring5 . Very nice shots.

...and... Welcome to cr.

 

[steven kessel]

Broad Billed Hummingbird. I took this picture this morning while out on a walk. 5D iii, 100-400 F4-5.6L IS

 

[Rienzphotoz]

Hopefully the new 100-400 will not be beyond $2500!

Going by Nikon's pricing of almost $2700 for their 80-400 VR, I think we should consider ourselves very lucky if the new 100-400 L is anything less than $2800.

 

[serendipidy]

http://danielo.zenfolio.com/

Very nice

 

[Click]

Broad Billed Hummingbird. I took this picture this morning while out on a walk. 5D iii, 100-400 F4-5.6L IS

Awesome! Great shot.