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K-amps said: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
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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
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
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K-amps said:marekjoz said: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
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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.
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dryanparker
Art photographer based in Miami.
I was lucky enough to capture this moment recently...Enjoy!
"Chatting Sea Birds" http://500px.com/photo/7709295
"Chatting Sea Birds" http://500px.com/photo/7709295
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HeavenHell said: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"
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HeavenHell said: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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