Fledgling

[Jim B.]

A young Robin taking a break from flight lessons.
Just started working with a new set up for birds.Very pleased with the results.



1DIII 100-400 IS+1.4xTC
560mm f/8 ISO 800 1/100" spot metered +2/3 EC handheld

C&C always appreciated.

[abhi]

Nice and sharp, Jim. What do you of a 4x5 crop with the Robin at the left 1/3 line?

PS: Would you mind sharing some details of your new setup?

[Rasbury]

Thats a beautiful photo Jim.Looks like your new set-up is working good.

[Jim B.]

Nice and sharp, Jim. What do you of a 4x5 crop with the Robin at the left 1/3 line?

PS: Would you mind sharing some details of your new setup?

Thanks,Abhi,I'll give your suggestion a go.I still struggle some with composition.
I had been using a Canon 50D and the 100-400 IS for my wildlife set up,but wanted more reach.I added a 1.4x TC but struggled with focus(no auto focus with this combo).
I found a really good deal on a used 1DIII,so I sold the 50D.The 1DIII will auto focus with my lens and TC combo.
I'm very happy with the results I'm getting.

[Jim B.]

Thats a beautiful photo Jim.Looks like your new set-up is working good.

Ron,thanks for the comment.I've been putting the combo through it's paces the past couple of weeks.It's pushed me to really pay attention to my technique.Also has made me realize I need to start working with a tripod.Free standing handheld has become tougher.

[abhi]

Thanks,Abhi,I'll give your suggestion a go.I still struggle some with composition.
I had been using a Canon 50D and the 100-400 IS for my wildlife set up,but wanted more reach.I added a 1.4x TC but struggled with focus(no auto focus with this combo).
I found a really good deal on a used 1DIII,so I sold the 50D.The 1DIII will auto focus with my lens and TC combo.
I'm very happy with the results I'm getting.

Thanks, Jim. That's a nice setup to have.

[xalupa]

I like it in all aspects.