Post your best bird shots!

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Originally Posted by conropl

Unique shot... I really like it.

I suppose the 500mm forces you to look for those close up details when you get to close. Most people would go for the head shot, but there is a lot of detail in the legs, feet, and water.

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Thanks Pat ... no matter the lens, I like to look for something different ... I did get some good head shots as well:)

http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....39470701-5.jpg

Love the Great Egret shots Joel. Wow, Looking through the forum, I have missed a lot over the passed few weeks, Nice work everybody. Things have been a little hectic here with the new grandbaby, in-laws, ex-laws and everthying else that goes with new babies. But, i did manage to set up and get some shots in yesterday and this morning. Speaking of unique perspectives, I took some advice from our own TDP Birdmaster (JE) and tried some different light setups and angles and here are some of the results:

7d, 500, F8, 1/250th, ISO 100. 4 flashes (two on background-two on bird)
http://rwilliamsimaging.com/img/s1/v54/p642626532-5.jpg

Where did that nectar go?

http://rwilliamsimaging.com/img/s1/v56/p379832412-4.jpg



http://rwilliamsimaging.com/img/s1/v54/p901125010-4.jpg

And some more here if you are interested.

Finally...I have been missing your HB shots .... really nice ones this time, I love the orange flowers. I think the last one is my favorite.

Bob

WOW!

Love your shots, Bob!!!

It's been quite awhile since I posted in this thread so I thought I would post a couple I took recently ...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/7...a82eaae1_z.jpg
Standing Tall and Proud by Denise Trocio ( www.dtrociophotography.com), on Flickr

Definitely not in the league of your hb shots, Bob but I am just happy to get one!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/7...48bb1474_z.jpg
IMG_2036_WM by Denise Trocio ( www.dtrociophotography.com), on Flickr

My hummingbirds are being scared away by the bees lately :(

Very nice Denise....love the creative borders and textures....where is that tutorial? :)

Here is a pair of Black Skimmers I got after the storm on Saturday.

http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....85024064-5.jpg

I thought I would not keep any more of my mediocre gull shots, but I liked the eyes on these two:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8026/7...3c8b7aeb_b.jpg
101 _MG_1950 - Version 2

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7...78f56957_b.jpg
101 _MG_1939 by ahab1372, on Flickr

Arnt


Arnt

I went looking for birds a little this afternoon and found some gulls that were very tolerant....I took several close ups with the 1D MKIV + 300mm f/2.8L

I made this composite from 2 images

http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....06314371-5.jpg

Looks very good Joel.

Another Laughing Gull ... used some filters on this one in CS5, including Topaz Clean and Flaming Pear Flood


http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....36398112-5.jpg