no idea what this guy is but sure is pretty
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7575/...f401a5c2_h.jpgIMG_2313-2 by sedwards679, on Flickr
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no idea what this guy is but sure is pretty
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7575/...f401a5c2_h.jpgIMG_2313-2 by sedwards679, on Flickr
I've never seen one, but it looks like a "Little Blue Heron."
Great detail, especially around the eye.
I think you're right.....Little Blue Heron
Pelican Airshow on Ormond Beach, FL.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7530/...6dff019d_c.jpg
Pelicans of Ormond Beach, FL by Mark J Photography, on Flickr
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Pelicans of Ormond Beach, FL by Mark J Photography, on Flickr
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Pelicans of Ormond Beach, FL by Mark J Photography, on Flickr
I was sorting through 2014 pictures and found this shot of a young Bald Eagle. Taken while kayaking the Manistee River with my wife.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7521/...0b8cd0be_c.jpg
Bald Eagle -5596 by westmichigan, on Flickr
I really liked this guys hair.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7523/...24bd073e_c.jpgBB1H5772 by hdnitehawk01, on Flickr
Playing with the new 500mm again today.
This guy was out yesterday and again today. Took this with the 1.4x at 700mm with the 1D IV.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7486/...2809e7aa_c.jpg20150104-BB1H6002 by hdnitehawk01, on Flickr
Looks like it's sharp and very well focused...did it require any micro-adjustment?
It did require some adjustment.
At 500mm the 5D II is at 0, the 1D IV is at -2 to -3 and the 7D II is at +6. This is the second 500mm II, the first was similar but it had a sharpness issue and I exchanged it. This one is a keeper I think.
I haven't tested at 700mm, but the 1D IV seems to be very close. Looking at the woodpecker I thought maybe it was front focusing because the DOF starts to fall off on the beak, but the way the bird is sitting and such a narrow DOF it is probably right. Once it warms up a bit I will go out and check.
Some images from yesterday in my back yard....usual suspects around here:D
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....87668523-4.jpg
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....83216725-4.jpg
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....82555338-4.jpg
All of these were with the 1DX, 700mm, ISO 3200, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec.
PS: I did RAW conversion this time with DPP 4.0 ... I like the colors maybe even better than Adobe Camera Raw.
Great work as always Joel. Nice expression in the lady cardinal image.
Dave
Lovely birdies Joel! Excellent background!
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Thanks guys!
Red Bellied Woodpecker
1DX
500mm f/4L Version I + 1.4 TC II
ISO 3200
f/5.6
1/1250
No flash
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....91939376-5.jpg
Amazing shot Joel...I like the post on it as well.
Joel
Amazing... your shots just keep getting better.
Thanks guys...I appreciate the kind words.;)
Female Northern Cardinal
1DX
manual mode, evaluative metering
700mm
ISO 3200
f/5.6
1/800
No flash
Tripod
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....82884163-5.jpg
This ones family lives on my land.
I have seen them many time, usually just for a few seconds and they are gone.
This is the first time I had one pose for me, or had a chance at pics.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8663/...00745e1e_c.jpg20150117-CQ2A2535 by hdnitehawk01, on Flickr
What is it? We do not have them around here.Quote:
Originally Posted by HDNitehawk
Very sharp, and nice separation.
Pat
Yep, I've been trying to catch one for a while now. Those suckers just don't slow down!!
thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by conropl
I believe a Greater Roadrunner.
No they do not. I had a chance at running shots but didn't have AI Servo set for a quick switch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumens
I have been thinking about an ACME bird feeder to see if I can have better luck.
I was wondering if that was a Road Runner. I have never seen one before without the ACME name brand equipment around it.
I hear Wile-E-Coyote Super Genius is ACME's factory rep now... maybe you can use him to set up your bird feeder for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by HDNitehawk
They are fast little suckers. Zoo is the only place I can catch one in the frame. This is a fabulous shot!Quote:
Originally Posted by HDNitehawk
Found this Road Runner video from National Geographic on the web.
Definitely worth watching.
I have to say I could find a Road Runner to take pictures of.
I could find a Rattlesnake.
Finding a Road Runner hunting a Rattlesnake though?
http://channel.nationalgeographic.co...s-rattlesnake/
dont even look at me !
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/...10a0505e_h.jpgIMG_2493 by sedwards679, on Flickr
The male Cardinals are very red this year!
1DX
700mm
ISo 3200
f/5.6
1/1250
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....05634123-5.jpg
Eastern Blue, Verona Park, NJ
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easternblue by jerrytech1, on Flickr
Finally a decent bird also for me! :D
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Bird by Andrea Magnelli, on Flickr
Rowdy hot tub action
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Eastern bluebird
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7396/...c1cd11df_z.jpg
For those bird lovers out there. I have spent part of my winter upping my bird feeder system. I haven't taken many pictures yet, as I still have so many to process, but I was watching the feeders at lunch and saw what looks to be a red bellied woodpecker at my feeder. I have seen a couple of woodpeckers there, but the red-bellied was a first.
So I looked it up, and apparently, red-bellied woodpeckers aren't even supposed to be here in southern NH. I know, it didn't happen unless there are pictures. I'll work on that. But it seems I may have one that is outside their typical range.
Brant.....Red bellies aren't uncommon in our area. The birds are stretching their "typical" range; e.g. I have Carolina wrens and Robins wintering here for the past few winters.
I have no doubt you saw a RBWP for there is nothing else in our area that resembles one....next time have your camera ready. :)
Now just keep your eyes open for a Yellow bellied sapsucker......this is my first winter observing 2 at my feeding stations.
i was recently in Louisiana and those things were everywhere but they wouldnt stay still long enough for a pic. the variety of birds in the south is amazing compared to here in the north. they look a lot like a northern flicker from a distance.
Red Bellies are frequent visitors to my set up. I see Northern Flickers and Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers quite often n the 5 acre woods behind the house but I have not been very successful in luring them in for close ups. I have a few Northern Flicker photos but the Sapsuckers have not been willing to come close. What are you feeding them Bill?
Joel...I use a WP mix seed for my silos and suet. I've only seen the YBSS on the suet, whereas the other 4 types of WPs also visit the silos.
BTW Brant...the Red bellies spend most of their time chowing down on the WP seed mix.
Northern Flicker close up
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ABE snatching some food
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Nice action....good timing on your part. I like the pano crop too but I might make it just a little taller and a little more space on the right and a little less on the left so the bird is less centered. Very nice image.
Thanks for commenting Joel, but the only issue w/the R/L cropping suggestion is; the right is to the max and if I bring in the left a little more it minimizes the snow puff and centers the ABE's head even more.
Bill