Post your best bird shots!

[JJphoto]

Salazarbrujo, this is the toughest bird I have ever seen, but I guess it will never perch on those wires[]


congratulations on your 135mm 2.0L, I know it is just a fantastic lens.

[Joel Eade]

A pair of Mourning Doves, my backyard setup


1D MKIII + 300mm 2.8L + 1.4TC + 580exII fill flash with better beamer





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[bob williams]

Very nice shot Joel. Sharp, nice diffuse background and very nice lighting.


I have these birds all over the place in my neighborhood, but never took any interest in shooting them---Maybe I

[JJphoto]

Wow, it looks so nice, like the lighting very much!


"better beamer"? I have to google it.

[Joel Eade]

Bob,


I have had good luck with the better beamer when using it for fill flash from a distance of 15 feet or more. Helps bring up the exposure a little so detail can be enhnaced. In lower light situations or if a bird flies overhead and it is against a bright sky it can help expose the subject to prevent a silhouette effect. Usually in my setup I keep the flash and beamer on the camera all the time even if I don

[bob williams]

Joel,


The wife talked me in to a zoo trip today---So I

[Sinh Nhut Nguyen]

Hello everyone,


Elegant Tern


Canon 7D, EF 500 f/4L IS, Tripod


Thanks for viewing and commenting


Nate,

[JJphoto]

Hi! Nate, this is a beautiful BIF shot, every thing looks just perfect!


looks like you got you new tripod? how do you feel about it compare to hand holding?


here is a recent one from me


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7D, 300mm 2.8+1.4TC


thanks for viewing