Yes - it was rather dark, and I prefer to have a fast enough shutter speed for these small birds: EXIF dataIso 25,000? Excellent result. Very nice shots, Alan.
| Focal Length | 500mm |
| Aperture | ƒ/7.1 |
| Exposure Time | 0.0020s (1/500) |
| ISO equivalent | 25600 |
great shots!Many of the species have been a bit later, two weeks or so from previous years, mostly due to the rain and somewhat cooler temps. In July I was still seeing 32F going through the valley before dawn but now summer is here.
One of the Ash-throated Flycatchers bringing a treat back to the youngsters.
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R5 RF600 f/4L w/1.4x 1/4000 : f/7.1 : ISO 1000
A juvenile Steller's Jay putting on the 'Feed Me!' act.
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R5 RF600 f/4L w/1.4x 1/1600 : f/6.3 : ISO 1000
One of the Acorn Woodpecker's getting a drink.
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R5 RF600 f/4L w/1.4x 1/3200 : f/7.1 : ISO 1000
One of the first pair of Western Scrub Jay juveniles doing an early morning song and dance routine for food.
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R5 RF600 f/4L w/1.4x 1/125 : f/6.3 : ISO 1000
Acorn WP is just fabulously well captured!Many of the species have been a bit later, two weeks or so from previous years, mostly due to the rain and somewhat cooler temps. In July I was still seeing 32F going through the valley before dawn but now summer is here.
One of the Ash-throated Flycatchers bringing a treat back to the youngsters.
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R5 RF600 f/4L w/1.4x 1/4000 : f/7.1 : ISO 1000
A juvenile Steller's Jay putting on the 'Feed Me!' act.
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R5 RF600 f/4L w/1.4x 1/1600 : f/6.3 : ISO 1000
One of the Acorn Woodpecker's getting a drink.
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R5 RF600 f/4L w/1.4x 1/3200 : f/7.1 : ISO 1000
One of the first pair of Western Scrub Jay juveniles doing an early morning song and dance routine for food.
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R5 RF600 f/4L w/1.4x 1/125 : f/6.3 : ISO 1000
Many of the species have been a bit later, two weeks or so from previous years, mostly due to the rain and somewhat cooler temps. In July I was still seeing 32F going through the valley before dawn but now summer is here.
Good to see you back, dpc.Eastern kingbirdView attachment 210617View attachment 210618