I like the shots Dave. Did you shoot with the "good old" 55-250?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Throgmartin
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I like the shots Dave. Did you shoot with the "good old" 55-250?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Throgmartin
Yes, I did! I've given some thought to upgrading to the 70-200 f/4 non-IS for general use telephoto zoom and improved backyard setup, and may do so before the B&H sale ends on 1/5, but the 55-250 is capable of some really good shots sometimes.Quote:
Originally Posted by ahab1372
I already have 1.4X II extender.
Dave
No kidding! I tried waiting for a new background and even gently suggested to the bird that he/she find a more suitable place to be photographed....didn't work.Quote:
Originally Posted by ahab1372
Backgrounds are hard to get this time of year in the midwest. The best I seem to be able to do is a dingy brown.
Dave
Blue Jays 8 -Cardinals 5
I love winter baseball.:cool:
http://bimmermail.com/birds/birds03-sm.jpg
On my recent trip to Chile, I spent half a day at a breeding site for Magellanic penguins. There are 60,000 pairs on Magdalena Island in the Magellan Strait. Here are just a few of them...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8217/8...11a11655_c.jpg
Magellanic Penguins by Andrew Stringer, on Flickr
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Magellanic Penguin by Andrew Stringer, on Flickr
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Magellanic Penguins by Andrew Stringer, on Flickr
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Magellanic Penguins by Andrew Stringer, on Flickr
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Magellanic Penguins by Andrew Stringer, on Flickr
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Magellanic Penguin and Chick by Andrew Stringer, on Flickr
One of the chicks left its burrow before it was big enough and promptly became dinner for one of the scavenging kelp gulls, or possibly the skua - I didn't see how this chase ended.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8220/8...9958c1dc_c.jpg
Brown Skua Chasing a Kelp Gull by Andrew Stringer, on Flickr
Nothing exotic I'm afraid, but I've never see a Chickadee look up before.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8...11a7e2b1_b.jpg
Things are looking up by namethatnobodyelsetook, on Flickr
I've been interested in a high quality telephoto zoom lens for a while and when I saw the 70-200 f/4 L USM for $559 I decided to act.
Here are some of my favorites from today.
#1 Sparrow in good light, bare lens 200mm @ f/4
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8232/8...ff8baff6_c.jpg
2013_01_05_2356_upd by dthrog00, on Flickr
#2 We're watching you too, with 1.4x II @ f/5.6
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8374/8...a5705b46_c.jpg
2013_01_05_2383_upd by dthrog00, on Flickr
#3 A pair of sparrows in the falling snow with 1.4x II @ f/5.6
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8193/8...82b60bcf_c.jpg
2013_01_05_2396_upd by dthrog00, on Flickr
I wouldn't read too much into the extender shots. Conditions were far from optimal with the snow falling and resulting light quality. It caused me to use ISO 1250 and the technical quality to be less than what's possible, but still like them. So far I really like the setup. I think the 135L is a great lens and I plan to keep it, but being able to team it with a zoom as good as the 70-200 is great!
Thanks for viewing.
Dave
I like the pose too. We often have chickadees visit, but I don't recall them making that pose either.
Dave
Congrats on the new lens Dave! Great results in tough conditions.
Andy, the Skua chasing the gull is spectacular.
I too like the chickadee in the snow.
Thanks Arnt.
Here's a couple of 70-200 f/4 + 1.4x II TC shots in proper conditions. I really like chickadees, they're about my favorite backyard bird. They seem so happy and cheerful.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8192/8...e5efa250_c.jpg
2013_01_06_2431_upd by dthrog00, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8079/8...9ed6b38f_c.jpg
2013_01_06_2430_upd8x10 by dthrog00, on Flickr
Thanks for viewing.
Dave
Not sure what type of duck this is, after fighting with some Mallards over a styrofoam cup - it successfully caught this fish. It was a nice distraction while waiting for the eagles to get close enough for a decent shot - which didn't happen! There are plenty of eagles, they were just camera shy today.
http://4mozasmiles.smugmug.com/Anima...dit-Edit-M.jpg
Heavily cropped 5D3, 70-200vii+2xiii (400mm) ISO 200, f/7.1, 1/500 (I was missing the 1.6x crop today!):(
Looks like the new lens is very sharp.....did you do an AF micro adjustment?
On a whim I decided to catch a flight to Vancouver, and see the Snowy Owls at Boundary Bay. They are still there in significant numbers, after last year's irruption. This is proving to be one of the smartest things I've ever done. The shooting here is utterly fantastic. Got several BIF's, plus there are a lot of short-eared owls that are quite active. Loving the 1DX with the 500 f/4 and 1.4 TC. Two more days and then I head home... I'll send a link to an album when I'm done!
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wow, wow, can't wait for the link, thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonathan Huyer
First the picture of the Hogwart's Express, and now Hedwig. Jonathan, you're going to blow your cover! ;)
Great shot, I am curious ... how did you know where to go once you arrived in Vancouver?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonathan Huyer
Thanks, Joel. I had heard about Boundary Bay after last year's Snowy Owl irruption. This area got inundated with snowys, and the photos coming out of here were incredible. I kept tabs on the bird sighting reports, and found out that the owls were back again this year. The numbers are down, but it is still spectacular (up to 20 a day in the area). I sent an email to a local photographer, and he kindly responded right away with directions and tips. The bay is only 10 minutes drive from the hotel, so it's really easy to get to. And fortunately the weather has been great ---- it was raining sideways when I arrived but the last couple days have been brilliant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joel Eade
Here's one from today --- a short-eared owl, which can also be found here in good numbers.
Canon 1DX, 500 mm f/4 II, 1.4 TC, 1/800 sec @ f/11, ISO 640
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Originally Posted by 4mozasmiles
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hooded_Merganser
I think you are peaking Joel's interest... the birder in Joel has got to be going crazy right now.:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonathan Huyer
Wonderful shots, Jonathan! Very much looking forward to more!
@Pat - LOL!! I bet you are 100% correct! Hey Joel, did your flight land in Vancouver yet!?
[QUOTE=ddt0725;! Hey Joel, did your flight land in Vancouver yet!?[/QUOTE].
I would love to get see those Owls but impossible for me to go right now.....maybe someday :D
Darn right!Quote:
Originally Posted by conropl
Ah this is just payback for the birding trips you've done in the past Joel, which drive all of us crazy! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by conropl
I went to Boundary Bay for the Snowy Owls, but the Short-Eared Owls really stole the show. It was incredibly fun (and challenging) to capture them in flight. And when one happens to work out, it sure makes it worthwhile.
(I'm not doing something correctly with the image uploader... but this link below works).
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Ok Ok that's fair...... Glad you had a good time......I will still keep it on my bucket list along with a couple dozen other sites:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonathan Huyer
Male Downy Woodpecker (backyard)
1D4
700mm
ISO 1600
f/5.6
1/320
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....51849658-5.jpg
Lovely shots Joel. Good to see your getting better weather. I like the rain or snow that is coming down in your shot.
Can anyone tell me what this bird is. It is from Northern Nebraska and not on iBird. I also tried internet, but am drawing a blank.
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Thanks. Your bird looks like maybe a Scissor Tailed Flycatcher...not sure thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Jayson
Thanks Joel for the help. I looked and don't remember him having that type of tail. I was hoping it was some sort of yellow belly something (making my kids an alphabet book), but I think it is a western Kingbird. I found an old picture that has a better side view and think I found my name. I really appreciate the help!
Some from a recent walk in Alviso
Scandal! Amtrak harasses innocent birds!
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101 _MG_8598 by ahab1372, on Flickr
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101 _MG_8640 - Version 2 by ahab1372, on Flickr
Western Sandpiper
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101 _MG_8786 by ahab1372, on Flickr
wow you guys got some awesome bird pics. here is the best i ahve done so far. T4i , 75-300 mmIII lense. set at 230mm ,f5.6 ,1/1250sec iso 100
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8080/8...80d5b56d_c.jpg
IMG_1724 by stuart.edwards, on Flickr
Sedwards:
Welcome to the forum... nice start.
Pat
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Originally Posted by Jayson
Looks like a western kingbird
I'm back from Boundary Bay, British Columbia, and spent the entire day today going through my photos. I took about 3,000 pictures over the three days, and posted less than 1% of them here:
http://www.huyerperspectives.com/Nat...7546726_HKDXv5
And this one is probably my favourite of the bunch:
http://www.huyerperspectives.com/Nat...A39Q6245-L.jpg
I used my 1DX with the 500 f/4 II and 1.4 TC III for every shot (except the sunrise photo at the end). Lighting conditions were all over the place, requiring constant attention on the settings... it definitely added to the fun. I went to Boundary Bay to see the snowy owls, but the short-eared owls just about stole the show. They are active all day long and are a huge challenge to shoot. The camera does not like to focus on a brown bird over a brown background. But when it does lock in, the results are fantastic.
I was very lucky with the weather. It rains here an awful lot, but I managed to pick a perfect window of sunshine.
The snowy owls will probably be at Boundary Bay for another month or so. Next year they might not be back at all, as last year's population irruption continues to fade. However these cycles repeat themselves every half-dozen years or so, and you can be sure I will be right back there for the next one.
Thanks for viewing!
Love the short-ears in flight (#9, #22, and #24).
Thanks! By the way, on the web album there is a button called "Map This" near the top of the page, which shows the locations where the photos were taken.
I should have schedule last summer's Vancouver trip for the winter time! Oh wait, it's cold in Canada...never mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonathan Huyer
Wow, Jonathan! Just WOW! Those are some fantastic shots and this sure looks like a birders paradise! I know I for one would love to make that trip!
Amazing photos from that trip!
Fabulous Jonathan!!!!! Wow, you came home with some great images. Very nice work.
PS.....thanks for the map:)