Post your best bird shots!

[JJphoto]

Hi! Deltasun, for me , the exposure is always a hard part too, I found the reflection of a white bird in a sunny day is very strong usually stronger than you think, if I use AV mode in my 7D, I usually have to use 1 2/3 stop of comp.to get proper exposure ( for white bird like egret) and the background will be under exposed for sure. other people use sunny 16 rule with M mode( see older post in this thread) always check histogram to make sure if it is properly exposed.


also for BIF, you want faster speed, slower than 1/800 usually will not get good result( not sharp enough)


hope that help!

[JJphoto]

GBH in flight


7D, 300mm 2.8, f 3.2, 1/2500, ISO 200


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C&C welcome and thanks for viewing!

[bob williams]

Great Shot JJ--- +[Y][Y]

[ddt0725]

Fantastic, JJ!

[JJphoto]

Thanks Bob and Denise for your kind words

[deltasun]

Thanks for the advice, JJ. And awesome shot - beautiful texture and sharpness!

[Joel Eade]

Juvenile Brown Pelican, Alafia River, Florida


1D MKIII + 500mm f/4 IS USM 1/1250 f/5.6 ISO 400





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[JJphoto]

Deltsun, you are welcome and thanks for the commend.


Joel, great shot again!, incredible sharp!