I thought I would share this one of a Cactus Wren I took last fall at Boyce Thompson Arboretum just outside Superior AZ. I was able to get a number of pics with him building his nest.
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I thought I would share this one of a Cactus Wren I took last fall at Boyce Thompson Arboretum just outside Superior AZ. I was able to get a number of pics with him building his nest.
https://bill-endicott.smugmug.com/Su..._DSF2015-L.jpg
Went to see how many dippers were on my favorite spot. Counted 6 different ones =)
Here is one, the weather was not the most desirable, cloudy, -5 degrees and windy. After this photo my lenses AF pretty much froze.
[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1654/...19f8638a_o.jpgDipper by Kari, on Flickr[/IMG]
I decided to bundle up and head out in the cold this morning. The temp was -14f and with the wind felt like -35f. It turns out the birds can tolerate a lot more cold than me , I only lasted 2 hours before the sting of the wind got the best of me. I did manage to get a few nice shots but I learned 1 very important thing today,
I really really really miss Florida lol.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1673/...6a72c8ea_h.jpg1DS38533-Edit by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1538/...d62d1721_h.jpg1DS38540-Edit by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
Stuart - I see you got the shutter speed up to 1/1000 and 1/1600 seconds. That worked out great... the eyes are killer.
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Thanks Pat but the credit goes to you guys for telling me how to get it done. All i did was follow instructions (and freeze me toes).
I had to over expose 1 stop then pull the exposure back in lightroom. Then I applied a radial filter to bring the eye back to its original exposure. Not sure if thats the way to do it , but it looks like it worked lol.
Agree they are just brilliant.
I'm currently traveling and am in Greymouth, New Zealand 28oC(82oF)
Wonderful shots, Stuart! That Cardinal is thinking that if you are willing to stand out in that kind of weather for a shot of him, he is more than willing to pose just for you ...or he's thinkin', "that dude is absolutely crazy!"
Beautiful Cardinal Stuart...well done!
This is a leucistic female Cardinal that has been around a couple of seasons now....
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....45664665-4.jpg
7DII
500mm
ISO 1000
f/5.6
1/800
love the contrast on that cardinal Joel !
Dark-eyed Junco
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1627/...ccd6dc69_h.jpg5D3_8708 by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
I cant wait for warmer weather when other species start migrating north. For now i will stick to the few species that stick around all winter .
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1542/...a4216eb5_h.jpg5D3_9147 by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
Went to Merritt Island today - fewest birds by far perhaps they are starting to head north???
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1596/...ae61eb8d_b.jpgMerritt2_28-2 by mbarrett5076, on Flickr
OK so I know the focus is off, but the peak-a-boo element this was just too cool. I need to figure out how to lead the focus w/ the tamzooka, there are several others today that the lens couldn't keep up and oof they would have been so cool....
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1628/...6099fe5c_b.jpgSpoon Peak by mbarrett5076, on Flickr
A pair of Scrub Jays hung out for 10 minutes, almost tame
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1502/...39a989e6_b.jpgScrub Jay-1 by mbarrett5076, on Flickr
Iconic Woodpecker early in the morning
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1611/...6e87c7ec_b.jpgMorning Woodpecker by mbarrett5076, on Flickr
At the end of my dock a few days ago
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1530/...2fbaa3de_b.jpgMorning Fishing by mbarrett5076, on Flickr
Nice shots Mike. You have me wishing I was still in Florida wearing shorts instead of a coat lol.
Here is one to help keep you cool
female house finch
1DS III
400 f5.6+1.4II
f8
1/800
iso 1600
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1595/...929660b4_h.jpg1DS39065 by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
Not a great shot, but a great bird. I slowly catch on to some things in Photoshop Elements, so that I am reworking some shots from a Grand Canyon vacation.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1504/...93bc5b63_z.jpgCondor by Danny Watson, on Flickr
It was pretty windy today so not many birds came out to play. I didnt stay out very long either after getting my hat blown off twice lol
Chickadee
5DIII
400mm
f8
1/1600
ISO 640
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1670/...1ff87cbc_h.jpg5D3_9972-Edit by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
I am still finding stuff in my pics from florida.
female leucistic boat-tailed grackle. i know the head isnt sharp but she landed on a railing right in front of me and i didnt have time to think.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1576/...92968dad_h.jpg5D3_6527 by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
This couple was just walking on the field, followed them some time and they seemed very happy one =)
[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1620/...cf6c194c_o.jpgCouple by Kari, on Flickr[/IMG]
Turkey Vulture. Blackpoint Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1600/...dd5c7545_b.jpgSmall-5094 by kayaker72, on Flickr
5DIII, Sigma 150-600S @ 600 mm, 1/800, f/7.1 ISO 1000
Ordered the EF-M 55-200mm lens this week, took it out for a quick test drive the day UPS dropped it off...
"Down the Hatch"
https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1712/2...307b54ac_b.jpg
EOS M2, EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM @ 200mm, 1/1600 s, f/6.3, ISO 800
I cannot believe I finally have something to add to this thread!
First day out with the 7d II and the 150-600mm lens. I still have a great deal to learn about each one and the combo!! Maybe not my best bird shots but they are my only ones in a long, long time!
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1526/...ba0a2f18_b.jpgLunchtime by Denise Trocio, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1608/...7378d0f4_b.jpgCatch of the day by Denise Trocio, on Flickr
would love to know the birds in Denise's photo.
Someone correct me if I am wrong but I believe it is a sharp-shinned hawk and a northern flicker.
I was going to post yesterday that I was amazed how close you were able to approach a Sharp Shinned and how I was sorry for the Flicker too ..... I believe you are correct.
Here is another from my first day out to the park ...
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1553/...9b307dec_b.jpg
Woodpecker by Denise Trocio, on Flickr
My first wild ABE .... went on a 3 day fishing trip to Kentucky Lake and, of course, the camera bag had to be part of the plan:D
This was taken Thursday, it was a rainy gloomy day which I think is why this bird was so approachable, I was happy to get the chance.
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....36581668-3.jpg
7D MKII
300mm f/2.8L + 1.4 TCII
TV mode at 1/800 with +1/3 EV exposure bias
f/4.5
ISO 250
No flash
Beautiful shot, Joel!
From this weekend ...
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1689/...524d67f4_b.jpgFemale Cardinal by Denise Trocio, on Flickr
A beautiful lady!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ddt0725
It's almost "Derby time" ..... the migrant species are beginning to show up here including the Rose Breasted Grosbeak
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....00510552-4.jpg
7D MKII
500mm
TV mode 1/400
f/4.0
Auto ISO 1250
Lots of Blue Jays around too....I think they are feeding young ones as they seem to gorge themselves :)
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....34206131-4.jpg
7D MKII
500mm
TV mode 1/500
f/4.0
AUTO ISO 800
Spot Metering
Exposure Bias +1/3 EV
Joel, your bird photos are amazing and always a joy to view!
The weather here has been cold and very rainy so this is the best I could do from my window ...
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1495/...73da4c86_b.jpgTime For Breakfast by Denise Trocio, on Flickr
Thanks for the kind words.....likewise I am consistently impressed with your artistic flare.
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....33986924-5.jpg
7D MKII
500mm f/4 L IS USM Version I
Tv Mode
Exposure bias 0 EV
1/640
f/4.5
AUTO ISO 200
I always love looking at the shots in this thread! Never cease to astound me. Excellent shots everyone.
Here is one from me taken on a recent vacation:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/...611b0250_c.jpgVariable Oystercatcher by Stephen, on Flickr
Stephen
Red Bellied Woodpecker in the back yard
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....46311453-5.jpg
7D MKII
500mm
Tv mode, spot metering
Exposure bias +2/3
1/800
f/4.0
auto ISO 640
I agree, Birds are my favorite subject....very nice Oyster Catcher....this species is on my wish list!Quote:
Originally Posted by NFLD Stephen
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1618/...b3a22f04_c.jpg
Nature, Tuscany by Andrea Magnelli, su Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1451/...73b21df5_c.jpg
Nature, Tuscany by Andrea Magnelli, su Flickr
My two favourites of this year (until now)
To support Brian's praise of the 55-250STM, here's a shot I grabbed of a pelican zooming along the surface of the water alongside the cruise ship we were recently on. This is a serious crop and one frame of many sharp frames taken with the 55-250STM on an SL1 and shooting AI Servo. That combo actually makes a decent, lightweight birding rig.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1469/...afa6a579_c.jpg
Pelican Fly-by by Mark Johnson, on Flickr
A few from yesterdays jaunt to Merritt Island Bird Refuge - only cropping really - 1 step on the sunset though
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/...3c05a586_k.jpgMDB_4687 by mbarrett5076, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/...9676ed1d_k.jpgMDB_4666 by mbarrett5076, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7564/...ef6040f6_k.jpgMDB_4679 by mbarrett5076, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7591/...a2b193da_k.jpgMDB_4542 by mbarrett5076, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7078/...aeba3ec3_h.jpgMDB_4548 by mbarrett5076, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7731/...3143ced3_k.jpgMDB_4624 by mbarrett5076, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7124/...c6dc5c53_k.jpgMDB_4654 by mbarrett5076, on Flickr
Nice images....would love to go there for sure!!
PS The Eagle seems to have a heavy red color cast.