80-400 VR does Snow Geese

Jim,

They all look pretty good to me. Maybe you didn't post the Canada goose shot that you meant to, because there's nothing wrong with this one. :wink:

 

Jim,

I forgot to answer your question. No, you images are not too large. Even a little bigger wouldn't be (except of course for the poor folks that are using dial-up).

 

I have never had good luck with a monopod but it seems you have done quite well. The first image is really nice and sharp. I do see what you mean about the Canadain goose being just a tad soft.

 

Usually I looked for object at different distances, if there is something sharp somewhere then its OOF. If its motion blur then nothing in the picture is sharp. In your example its easiest to see at the grass, you can see on your goose pic it sharp just at the same distance with the goose head/eye.

--ricardo

 

1st very nice shots. I swear by my Monopod (till I get a decent tripod)
As mentioned before motion blur means the entire frame is soft. OOF only particular area is soft. Hope that helps

 

I think these are great!

I really REally want a 80-400 VR. Of course, I want a 200-400 VR TOO!

But, the 80-400 VR seems to produce some sharp images.

Keep them coming.....