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Kevin inspired me....;-)

Discussion in 'Birds' started by Flew, Jul 3, 2005.

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  1. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Kevin's post from Gatorland inspired me to get a few more of my Alligator farm shots processed. Shot with the D2H and either the 300 2.8 or the 70-200VR.

    Roseate spoonbill:
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    A couple of Great Egrets:
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    And, a few Wood storks:
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    Thanks for looking. :wink:
     
    Flew, Jul 3, 2005
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  2. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Excellent Frank,

    Thanks for sharing.

    Still have alot not finished processing. They have all been through NC now need to go to PS.

    Great time.. wow
     
    Gale, Jul 3, 2005
    #2
  3. Kevin Scott

    Kevin Scott

    5,985
    May 5, 2005
    Orlando, Florida
    Great shots, Frank! I really enjoy seeing your shots. They have a characteristic that makes you stop and look again.
     
    Kevin Scott, Jul 3, 2005
    #3
  4. Bob Coutant

    Bob Coutant Moderator Moderator

    12,616
    May 17, 2005
    Pleasantville Ohio
    Frank,
    Those are shots to drool over. The angles are perfect to show the detail of the birds. I trust that these are scheduled for printing.
    Thanks for letting us see them.
     
    Bob Coutant, Jul 3, 2005
    #4
  5. andreasb

    andreasb Subscribing Member

    7,620
    Feb 2, 2005
    Maple Bay, Duncan, BC, Canada
    Andreas Berglund
    These are awesome! You DO have a nack for nailing these shots! When I try only a few comes out..... So how fast are these shot in order to freeze the motion? I'm trying to understand how i can preset the parameters to increase my yield...
     
    andreasb, Jul 3, 2005
    #5
  6. Anthony747

    Anthony747

    9,393
    May 20, 2005
    Hazlet Township, NJ USA
    Wow! Nice shots. I love the first one.

    Anthony
     
    Anthony747, Jul 3, 2005
    #6
  7. james thiel

    james thiel

    8,861
    May 15, 2005
    Mill Creek, WA.
    Just beautiful Frank. Keep them coming.
     
    james thiel, Jul 3, 2005
    #7
  8. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Great shots, Frank. You have truly found your niche in wildlife image captures.
     
    eng45ine, Jul 3, 2005
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  9. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Thanks for the kind words everyone.

    Bob, I don't print my shots yet. I hope to get a printer later in the year though. Since I am able to share these with my friends here on-line, printing hasn't been my highest priority. :) 

    Andreas, I try my best to get at least to an 800 shutter speed, but don't always make it because of lighting conditions. If my speed drops below 640 at a decent aperture (I try to stay at or above 5.6), I'll usually bump the ISO up a step. Anything above ISO 400 starts to have noise 'challenges' in the shadow areas though. These were shot in M mode BTW. In general the shutter speed was between 800 and 1,000, and the aperture was between 5.6 and 7.1.

    Thanks again for looking. ;-)
     
    Flew, Jul 3, 2005
    #9
  10. kramp

    kramp

    976
    Apr 20, 2005
    Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada
    Beautiful pictures Frank.

    Martin
     
    kramp, Jul 3, 2005
    #10
  11. hillrg

    hillrg

    2,416
    Jan 31, 2005
    Nanaimo, BC, Canada
    One word - superb!
     
    hillrg, Jul 3, 2005
    #11
  12. Russ Smith

    Russ Smith

    197
    May 15, 2005
    Tallahassee, FL, USA
    Frank

    Those are a great series of images. You done good!

    Russ
     
    Russ Smith, Jul 3, 2005
    #12
  13. 3stones

    3stones

    166
    Feb 1, 2005
    Dallas, TX, USA
    Frank, these are fantastic shots! Where did you get all these shots?
     
    3stones, Jul 3, 2005
    #13
  14. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Hey 3,

    Thanks for the feedback. We were at the Alligator Farm in St. Augustine FL back in early June (a bunch of Cafe members). Talk about at target rich environment!! :lol:

    I took over 4,000 shots there, and at the Viera Wetlands down near Melbourne, FL. I've gone through just about all of them now. Have to start looking for another shoot. :wink:

    Thanks again,
     
    Flew, Jul 3, 2005
    #14
  15. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Frank

    Your driving me crazy :x :x .........Cant take this much longer, can definitely see a trip within the next 12 months to this gatorland, Im hoping for January so I can enjoy the warm weather and get away from the igloo!!!

    Great series Frank, beautifully done :!:

    Keith
     
    Keith, Jul 3, 2005
    #15
  16. PEPPER PETE

    PEPPER PETE

    1,198
    May 1, 2005
    THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF.
    Love the shots Frank.
    Pete
     
    PEPPER PETE, Jul 4, 2005
    #16
  17. DiverX

    DiverX

    1,044
    Feb 12, 2005
    Myrtle Beach, SC
    They don't get much better than this Frank! Teriffic!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:
     
    DiverX, Jul 4, 2005
    #17
  18. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    Excellent bird shots, Frank! Stunning wing displays but it's about the feet on the wood stork? *LOL* No exactly labelled 'delicate' are they?!! Funny how the head of that bird looks like it's been pasted on because it's so mismatched with the elegant body.
    Beautiful captures in flight. I esp love the third shot - looks like a studio shot!

    Keith: drive over to Toronto first and pick me up on the way!
     
    TOLady, Jul 4, 2005
    #18
  19. Gilles

    Gilles

    1,602
    May 20, 2005
    Québec, Canada
    Very nice shots, I vote for #1-2
     
    Gilles, Jul 4, 2005
    #19
  20. Nikam

    Nikam

    474
    Apr 30, 2005
    Mission BC, Canada
    These are super shots, Frank. :)  Thanks for sharing.
     
    Nikam, Jul 6, 2005
    #20
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