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[Jack Douglas]

Tony, very nice. As I recall that's a pretty shy bird to get close to!

Jack

 

[Northbird]

Tony, very nice. As I recall that's a pretty shy bird to get close to!

Jack

Thanks Jack and yes they are very wary. Lucky to have a great location nearby to photograph these.

 

[Fr3nzy Photography]

Still trying to figure out the advanced AF and extra menus of my new 7D II (my other camera is a 6D), but this is from my first walkabout with that and the 100-400 L II.
(Note: Cross post of these images from the 7D II page)

Mallards doing duck things:

IMG_0116-2 by Fr3nzy, on Flickr

Juvenile eagle done posing for me and flying away, just as I get the camera firing.

IMG_0139-Edit by Fr3nzy, on Flickr

 

[Jack Douglas]

Looks like it's working out for you Fr3nzy!

Jack

 

[Cog]

 

[Akatombo]

wintering birds, shot this afternoon with my 7d mk 2 and Tammy 150- 600 at full choke.

 

[noncho]

Black kite & hooded crow portrait (7D II + 300 2.8L IS II + 2X Ext):

 

[Click]

Black kite & hooded crow portrait (7D II + 300 2.8L IS II + 2X Ext):

Very nice shot.

 

[Fr3nzy Photography]

Looks like it's working out for you Fr3nzy!

Jack

Thanks! Thankfully, photography is one of those fun learning processes.

 

[sedwards]

the survivor

1DS35407-Edit by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr

 

[Jack Douglas]

Looks like it's working out for you Fr3nzy!

Jack

Thanks! Thankfully, photography is one of those fun learning processes.

I'm fairly new to the process myself and you've hit it on the head. Acquire some decent equipment, put your heart into it and every week or month you'll look with pride at the improvements, and, at some point you'll see that on occasion you can even get a shot that can compete with the pros. Unfortunately, at least for me, I'll never reach that level consistently because I don't have the years it would take, not to mention the talent! It sure is fun trying!

Jack

 

[sanjosedave]

Canon 6D
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM at 200mm
1/4000 sec; f/2.8; ISO 2500
Shutter priority; Evaluative metering

Only a little bit of sharpening and some cropping

San Jose Junco

 

[Click]

Canon 6D
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM at 200mm
1/4000 sec; f/2.8; ISO 2500
Shutter priority; Evaluative metering

Only a little bit of sharpening and some cropping

San Jose Junco

Nice shot, sanjosedave.

 

[FEBS]

Canon 6D
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM at 200mm
1/4000 sec; f/2.8; ISO 2500
Shutter priority; Evaluative metering

Only a little bit of sharpening and some cropping

San Jose Junco

Nice colors in the photo. I don't know if possible but I would have given a little more space on the right side. On the other hand , the focus (sharpness) was not on the eye or head but more in front. Very nice separation by using the 2.8 aperture.

 

[Jack Douglas]

Canon 6D
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM at 200mm
1/4000 sec; f/2.8; ISO 2500
Shutter priority; Evaluative metering

Only a little bit of sharpening and some cropping

San Jose Junco

Nice colors in the photo. I don't know if possible but I would have given a little more space on the right side. On the other hand , the focus (sharpness) was not on the eye or head but more in front. Very nice separation by using the 2.8 aperture.

I had to smile a bit since it brings back memories of my early postings to this and and the 6D thread. I am also slowly catching on to all the various aspects of what to try to capture, where to focus, where to place the bird in the frame and all that good stuff. There is always something that seems to get overlooked.

I'm sure I'm not the only one that benefits from feedback directed at others by helpful CR members. Always grateful for it.

Jack

 

[2n10]

7DII, 100-400 II, 1.4TC III, 1/2500, f/8, ISO 1250

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi noncho.
Lovely shot, it looks like an uneasey situation, more like a stand off!

Cheers, Graham.

Black kite & hooded crow portrait (7D II + 300 2.8L IS II + 2X Ext):

 

[Click]

Very nice shot, 2n10. Well done.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi 2n10.
Excellent action shot.
Eagle says "get off my roof" crow says "consider it done".

Cheers, Graham.

7DII, 100-400 II, 1.4TC III, 1/2500, f/8, ISO 1250

 

[Jack Douglas]

I think I have a different take after watching these guys in Haida Gwaii. It's crow or raven saying "you think you're a big shot - we'll see who gets off this roof!" Of course I could be wrong given I wasn't there!!

Jack