I'm not changing my ways, I was just out with my dogs and saw this fellow shoot by and land in a nearby tree. Got as close as I could, about 25m and got this. I'm not ready for BIF, so maybe I'll try some BAR (birds at rest).
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8th March 2013, 09:49 PM #1
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8th March 2013, 09:56 PM #2
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Re: First bird shot ever
I like it Kevin. Background is a bit busy, but it's wildlife (bird is not posing from inside a cage!) and there is not much we can do. Is it a squirrel he is snacking?
Thanks for sharing and I hope you will start using your great experience and talent to "supply" us lots of flying guys in both BIF and BAR modes!
Regards,
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8th March 2013, 09:59 PM #3
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Re: First bird shot ever
Thanks, Otavio
It is indeed a squirrel. I din't know he had one till I pulled it up in LR.
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8th March 2013, 10:41 PM #4
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Re: First bird shot ever
Very nice catch Kevin Bg is what it is, all you can do is move around to get branches from intersecting the bird's head etc. Good exposure and lots of detail !! Fine catch !!
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8th March 2013, 10:54 PM #5
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Thank, Alfred. This guy was becoming quite aware of me, so I was afraid I'd lose the shot completely if I moved. So 'tis what 'tis. He left almost immediately afterward.
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8th March 2013, 11:15 PM #6
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Re: First bird shot ever
An opportunity like this will turn you into a bird photographer in no time; Oh and I believe thar BAR mode comes after the shoot!
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8th March 2013, 11:57 PM #7
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Re: First bird shot ever
beautiful shot... great detail, focus and clarity..
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9th March 2013, 12:56 AM #8
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Re: First bird shot ever
Thanks, Randy and Christina!
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9th March 2013, 01:13 AM #9
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Re: First bird shot ever
Great capture, Kev. I wonder if you could remove that vertical branch just in front of its beak?
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9th March 2013, 01:19 AM #10
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Re: First bird shot ever
Great capture, Kevin. The fact that you caught him with a squirrel makes it an interesting image sitting or not.
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11th March 2013, 11:32 AM #11
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Re: First bird shot ever
Thanks , Paul and Greg for the feedback. Sorry for the slowness of response, but am on a rare business trip.
Greg, certainly will remove that stick- I offered that shot with no BG adjustments and it could use a couple.
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11th March 2013, 12:45 PM #12
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Re: First bird shot ever
That is a nice shot, Kevin. Hard to catch those guys when walking around.
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11th March 2013, 01:58 PM #13
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Re: First bird shot ever
Great shot. If you are up to it, you may want to photoshop ( clone, to be specific ) the the two vertical branches, to make it perfect. Regardless, it is a beautiful picture.
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12th March 2013, 02:26 AM #14
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Re: First bird shot ever
Kevin, wow. What a capture. Took me a while to notice the squirrel.
Karm
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12th March 2013, 02:30 AM #15
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Re: First bird shot ever
Kevin:
Good for you. Great shot of hawk with prey. You can even see the squirrel's feet clearly.
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12th March 2013, 05:49 AM #16
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Re: First bird shot ever
Good catch. Envious!!!
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Re: First bird shot ever
Ditto
Originally Posted by Bobobird
Well done Kevin
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14th March 2013, 01:14 AM #18
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Re: First bird shot ever
I like it Kevin . Good clear eyes, beak, and we forgive no talons when hes got them stuck in a prey. Love that you kept the environment natural.
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