Post your best bird shots!

[Joel Eade]

Great Egret


1D3


300mm 2.8L + 1.4 TC Hand held from a boat


ISO 400


1/3200


f/5.0


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[ddt0725]

Nice timing, Joel! Very graceful shot!

[JJphoto]

Joel, very good exposure on the white, also like the pose of the egret!

[Fast Glass]

I saw a shot somewhat similar on Juza's portfolio and he selectively darkened imagearound the Egret.


Here is the picture of what I am talking about,


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John.

[Steve U]

Wow, that

[Fast Glass]

Forgot to mention, I meant that you might want to try it.


John.

[Sheiky]

So I finally get to post in the notorious best bird shots thread


I took some shots of an owl and when I identified it, it turns out it is only common in Europe, parts of Asia and Nord-Africa...Wohoo! So I can even show you something rare! :P


It's a Little Owl (Athene noctua), all photos are shot with the 5D2 and the rented 400mm f2.8 L IS:

















And while I have a reason to post here, can anybody identify these birds?:





I saw a lot of them, but I have no clue what they are.


Thanks, Jan

[bob williams]

Joel, I like this shot---beautiful......Love the detail in the wings and the subdued background. Nice job