The birds they mock me
Discussion
Japveesix said:
Didn't really get a chance to take pics over Xmas but these were the best I managed and really made me wish I had a longer lense (250mm is not enough) as they're quite heavily cropped and nowhere near as good as i'd like 
They are fine!ExiF for this one:
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture : f/8.0
Focal Length: 105 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: +1/3 EV
Birdfeeding by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr
dibbly dobbler said:
just the birdie is a bit small 
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OK Mike some bigger birdies. 
Pair of Shelduck (and a Redshank)
Pair of widgeon (and a Redshank)
Pair of Oystercatchers ( Redshank just off picture
)I see the one on the left is ringed.
Grey Geese
Well and truly mocked! It took 20 minutes to get this close.
dibbly dobbler said:
LongQ said:
tenex said:
Well and truly mocked! It took 20 minutes to get this close.
Nicely done sir! In the true spirit of the thread. 
. Gets in everywhere.I also note that many of the subjects seem to be feigning sleep. You may want to reflect on that.
Of course I have no idea why they should feel unobliged to acknowledge the presence of a talented photographer .... unless they have already learned about lens envy.
"Ay oop Doris there's a bloke there snapping us. Want to do some poses?"
"Nay Archie, he's got one of them black lenses. You know we agreed to pose properly only for the people with the 'white' lenses and the hernias.'
Thankyou, kind Sirs, for your encouragement.
I find the sneaking up as satisfying as the pic.
Subject matter seems to be napping but they are really quite alert. This is typical of waders who kip at high tide because all their feeding grounds are covered with water, especially Redshanks!
There are some great pics on this thread. I like the Nuthatches as I never see them up here.
I'm sorry I haven't got the lenses to get in closer. I'll try for some different species instead.
I find the sneaking up as satisfying as the pic.
Subject matter seems to be napping but they are really quite alert. This is typical of waders who kip at high tide because all their feeding grounds are covered with water, especially Redshanks!
There are some great pics on this thread. I like the Nuthatches as I never see them up here.
I'm sorry I haven't got the lenses to get in closer. I'll try for some different species instead.
As much as I love Tits, I wish a different bird would feed on the bloody nuts!
Birdfeeding 20th Feb 2011 by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr
Birdfeeding 20th Feb 2011 by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr
Do different species like different food?
Birdfeeding 20th Feb 2011 by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr
Birdfeeding 20th Feb 2011 by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr
Do different species like different food?
Just bought a 2nd hand 400D with 300mm.
VERY gloomy this morning...
But since I had the time, I set up the camera on the tripod, and sat in the armchair with the portable - using the remote operation via the usb link, I fired the shutter when the bird was in the target area. With a bit more light, I could have frozen some of the movement better. My first attempt, this was at 1/60 f5.6
VERY gloomy this morning...
But since I had the time, I set up the camera on the tripod, and sat in the armchair with the portable - using the remote operation via the usb link, I fired the shutter when the bird was in the target area. With a bit more light, I could have frozen some of the movement better. My first attempt, this was at 1/60 f5.6
First time shooting birds other than in Singapore zoo in November when I bought the camera.
Was lucky they were very close to me and not bothered by our presence.
Very pleased for a first try
Seagull by thisisrobbo, on Flickr
Seagull 2 by thisisrobbo, on Flickr
Seagull 3 by thisisrobbo, on Flickr
Was lucky they were very close to me and not bothered by our presence.
Very pleased for a first try
Seagull by thisisrobbo, on Flickr
Seagull 2 by thisisrobbo, on Flickr
Seagull 3 by thisisrobbo, on Flickr
dxbtiger said:
First time shooting birds other than in Singapore zoo in November when I bought the camera.
Was lucky they were very close to me and not bothered by our presence.
Very pleased for a first try
Seagull 3 by thisisrobbo, on Flickr
That last one is great, a different shot from the usual.Was lucky they were very close to me and not bothered by our presence.
Very pleased for a first try
Seagull 3 by thisisrobbo, on Flickr
HoHoHo said:
They are fine!
ExiF for this one:
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture : f/8.0
Focal Length: 105 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: +1/3 EV
Birdfeeding by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr
I see your 105mm and raise you 60mm! (okay 60mm on a crop body, so 96mm)ExiF for this one:
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture : f/8.0
Focal Length: 105 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: +1/3 EV
Birdfeeding by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr
uncropped
Cropped (for effect, not to improve the photo)
jimmy156 said:
HoHoHo said:
They are fine!
ExiF for this one:
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture : f/8.0
Focal Length: 105 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: +1/3 EV
Birdfeeding by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr
I see your 105mm and raise you 60mm! (okay 60mm on a crop body, so 96mm)ExiF for this one:
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture : f/8.0
Focal Length: 105 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: +1/3 EV
Birdfeeding by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr
uncropped
Cropped (for effect, not to improve the photo)
Goes to show you don't always need a telephoto lens.
HoHoHo said:
Well done, good capture
Goes to show you don't always need a telephoto lens.
Ture but it does help! This fella was probably only a foot or so from the end of my lens. You woulnt get that close to anything other then a robin, or prehaps a duck! I went out for a play with my macro lens but couldnt resist snapping this guy as he was so tame, i reckon someone must have been feeding him for him to be so trusting.Goes to show you don't always need a telephoto lens.
jimmy156 said:
HoHoHo said:
Well done, good capture
Goes to show you don't always need a telephoto lens.
Ture but it does help! This fella was probably only a foot or so from the end of my lens. You woulnt get that close to anything other then a robin, or prehaps a duck! I went out for a play with my macro lens but couldnt resist snapping this guy as he was so tame, i reckon someone must have been feeding him for him to be so trusting.Goes to show you don't always need a telephoto lens.
Whenever I go and have a bonfire in the garden or muck about down the chicken shed, there's always one that seems to be hanging around really close.
HoHoHo said:
jimmy156 said:
HoHoHo said:
Well done, good capture
Goes to show you don't always need a telephoto lens.
Ture but it does help! This fella was probably only a foot or so from the end of my lens. You woulnt get that close to anything other then a robin, or prehaps a duck! I went out for a play with my macro lens but couldnt resist snapping this guy as he was so tame, i reckon someone must have been feeding him for him to be so trusting.Goes to show you don't always need a telephoto lens.
Whenever I go and have a bonfire in the garden or muck about down the chicken shed, there's always one that seems to be hanging around really close.
I have this guy in my garden at the mo, poor chap! seems to be doing okay though as he's been around for a good few months!
Green Finches seem to spend more time fighting than feeding;
Green Finches Fighting by caroline.broad, on Flickr
Green Finches Fighting by caroline.broad, on Flickr
CBGB said:
Green Finches seem to spend more time fighting than feeding;
Green Finches Fighting by caroline.broad, on Flickr
Excellent.Green Finches Fighting by caroline.broad, on Flickr
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