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[Cyclops]

Nice shots Chris.

On the Male Takahe shot... what have you done to the background... it is the weirdest blur... almost a criss cross pattern blur..

I get that when throwing fences out of focus.

 

[1982chris911]

Nice shots Chris.

On the Male Takahe shot... what have you done to the background... it is the weirdest blur... almost a criss cross pattern blur..

It was shot through a fence as the others already said. That is the problem if the Background is then too close to the subject to be extremely out of focus - the pattern still remains

 

[nightvisionsuk]

Use a long focal length zoom telephoto lens with a range of 70-200mm is ideal.
Switch to Aperture Priority mode and choose a medium aperture with an f-stop of f/7.1.
Switch to an ISO setting that yields a shutter speed that is the reciprocal of the 35mm equivalent of the focal length you’re using to photograph the bird.
Enable image stabilization if your camera or lens has this feature.
Switch to Continuous Auto-Focus mode.
Switch to Continuous Drive mode.
Switch to a single auto-focus point and achieve focus on the eye that is closest to the camera.
If possible, photograph birds on an overcast day, or when the bird is in the shade.
If you’re photographing birds in broad daylight, capture your images in the early morning or late afternoon.
If you do photograph the bird straight on in broad daylight, make sure the front of the bird is illuminated.
If you’re photographing the side of the bird’s head in broad daylight, make sure the side of its head is completely illuminated.



nightvision binoculars

 

[marekjoz]

Use a long focal length zoom telephoto lens with a range of 70-200mm is ideal.
Switch to Aperture Priority mode and choose a medium aperture with an f-stop of f/7.1.
Switch to an ISO setting that yields a shutter speed that is the reciprocal of the 35mm equivalent of the focal length you’re using to photograph the bird.
Enable image stabilization if your camera or lens has this feature.
Switch to Continuous Auto-Focus mode.
Switch to Continuous Drive mode.
Switch to a single auto-focus point and achieve focus on the eye that is closest to the camera.
If possible, photograph birds on an overcast day, or when the bird is in the shade.
If you’re photographing birds in broad daylight, capture your images in the early morning or late afternoon.
If you do photograph the bird straight on in broad daylight, make sure the front of the bird is illuminated.
If you’re photographing the side of the bird’s head in broad daylight, make sure the side of its head is completely illuminated.

Although f5, 1/160 @ 200mm but is it ok?

 

[K-amps]

Although f5, 1/160 @ 200mm but is it ok?

Very nice!! Personally I like a bit of contrast sometimes (attached) . Very nice shot by the way.

 

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Tia the Barn Owl...

 

[MRLinVA]

Florida burrowing owls

 

[marekjoz]

Although f5, 1/160 @ 200mm but is it ok?

Very nice!! Personally I like a bit of contrast sometimes (attached) . Very nice shot by the way.

Thanks! Looks cooler

 

[AmbientLight]

Here's a shot I took of a pretty big bird.

 

[HeavenHell]

Please excuse the composition, but I didn't have a lot to work with. I was heading out this morning and noticed this hawk perched on my neighbors bird bath. Unfortunately it flew away when I tried getting closer.

 

[Canon Rumors Guy]

Snowy Owl in Ontario

 

[bp]

Snowy Owl in Ontario

Holy poop - that is a freakin amazing shot

 

[dryanparker]

I was lucky enough to capture this moment recently...Enjoy!

"Chatting Sea Birds" http://500px.com/photo/7709295

 

[Wilmark]

Some of Birds of Trinidad.
1 - Corn Bird
2 - Copper Rumped Humming Bird
3 - White Bearded Manakin
3 - Green Honeycreeper

 

[DJL329]

Please excuse the composition, but I didn't have a lot to work with. I was heading out this morning and noticed this hawk perched on my neighbors bird bath. Unfortunately it flew away when I tried getting closer.

"Bathe At Your Own Risk"

 

[Damon]

Some amazing shots here.
Here is one from an old FD 800 attached to my old 20D and an osprey from my even older Canon G2 (still using both cheapskate that I am)

 

[bfmawhinney]

Snowy Owl in Ontario

Holy poop - that is a freakin amazing shot

Wow. Could you share any specs for us learners?

 

[Lnguyen1203]

California Condor, Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge, California, Canon 5D3, 300L f2.8 IS + 2X II @ f8, 1/1600, ISO 1000. The California Condor is an endangered species with only about 250 birds in the wild.

 

[bjd]

Please excuse the composition, but I didn't have a lot to work with. I was heading out this morning and noticed this hawk perched on my neighbors bird bath. Unfortunately it flew away when I tried getting closer.

So what's wrong with the composition, apart from it being obviously not straight? (I spotted that one....).
And the bird could be brightened up a little maybe.
After all its not that you were a professional laying waiting for the shot. I'd like to hear what could be done
better here, in these circumstances.
Cheers Brian

 

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PS G10