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Sialia sialis

Discussion in 'Birds' started by dmwphoto, May 1, 2005.

  1. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    It took several hours to get these, but it was fun watching the take turns bringing home the groceries to feed the young.
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    dmwphoto, May 1, 2005
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  2. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    edited version

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    dmwphoto, May 1, 2005
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  3. Retief

    Retief Subscribing Member

    15,248
    Jan 26, 2005
    Marysville, WA
    Great catches in flight. I'm trying to do that now with small birds, they are so danged fast.....
     
    Retief, May 1, 2005
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  4. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    Thanks Bill. With your feeder set up now it should be easier. Turn off the auto focus on the shutter release, pre focus and adjust your settings ( i used shutter priority at the highest speed I could get a good exposure) set the tripod head not to move and wait.................................................... put the shutter on continuos high and blast away as they fly in. I do not even look thru the viewfinder, I simply watch over the camera for approaching flyers. Hope this is useful.
     
    dmwphoto, May 1, 2005
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  5. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Great catches for sure. The feathers on the second one are really nice.

    yum yum on the dinner.....lol That is a really good one. I can't even get the big ones flying.

    Need longer glass. 400 is ok but not always.

    Good job.
     
    Gale, May 1, 2005
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  6. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Nice shots Dave. It is very hard to get flight shots of these little critters, and you've done pretty well.

    Frank
     
    Flew, May 1, 2005
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  7. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    Cool series, Dave. Your second shot is just fantastically graceful (can I say that?). Good going!! :D  :D  :D  :D 
     
    PhotoDawg, May 1, 2005
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  8. draithby

    draithby

    58
    Apr 30, 2005
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Dave was that with the 200-400?

    I'm thinking of buying that lens. What do you think of it? Do you feel you need more reach.

    I have the 1.4 and 1.7 convertors, but of course you lose light and shutter speed with those!
     
    draithby, May 1, 2005
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  9. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    Daniel,
    These were shot with the 200-400 vr with 1.4 converter. Reach was good for this series. LOVE this lens!
     
    dmwphoto, May 1, 2005
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  10. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,091
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Time well spent I would say Dave.
     
    greyflash, May 1, 2005
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  11. daodang

    daodang

    1,901
    Feb 1, 2005
    Montreal Quebec Canada
    Dave,

    Good catches. Thank for the tech tip. I will try that tomorrow on my bird feeders if the damn meteo can clear out.
     
    daodang, May 1, 2005
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