Getting close to the subject (Applying what was taught by Harlequin)

[joeyao]

After learning some tips about how to get close to the subject by Harlequin, I draped a camo net over my head and approached a Blue-Tailed Bee-Eater with caution. I was amazed that the bugger "bo chap" me even though I got very close to it. Thank you Harlequin for the lesson.

[Ender]

Nice color and composition! Except the branch behind the bird.

BTW, Did u crop your photo.

[Harlequin]

Originally Posted by joeyao After learning some tips about how to get close to the subject by Harlequin, I draped a camo net over my head and approached a Blue-Tailed Bee-Eater with caution. I was amazed that the bugger "bo chap" me even though I got very close to it. Thank you Harlequin for the lesson.

Good one there Joe ! Glad to know that I was able to share some knowledge with you.

You'll be even more surprised if you use a car as hide. Once i had a female olive back sunbird landed on my lens hood.

Slow and steady is the right approach.

Keep shooting ! Cheers !

[joeyao]

Originally Posted by Ender Nice color and composition! Except the branch behind the bird. BTW, Did u crop your photo.

Thanks for the compliment. Yes the image was cropped but only the sides to make it into portrait.

Originally Posted by Harlequin Good one there Joe ! Glad to know that I was able to share some knowledge with you. You'll be even more surprised if you use a car as hide. Once i had a female olive back sunbird landed on my lens hood. Slow and steady is the right approach. Keep shooting ! Cheers !

Thanks, Harlequin. Any more tips? Maybe how to find those "solid" birds that you caught

[Garion]

Nice one there Joe, with good details. I find the backlighting a bit harsh though, but I guess can't be helped, given the bird's position. If possible, find one closer to eye level with a green background to approach (not easy I know, coz u got to hunt around for one that perch at eye level first. )

[ParkertR]

hey Joe! Excellent shot love it!!! hmm... maybe i should go get myself some camo too :P heehee

[calvinlo]

Wah...that's a great shot . Now you're making my fingers itchy...Can wait to try out my new camo net next week...

[Deb]

What lens are you using? Pardon me, the bokeh looks a bit disturbing. The bird came out very nice.
Deb

[joeyao]

Originally Posted by Garion Nice one there Joe, with good details. I find the backlighting a bit harsh though, but I guess can't be helped, given the bird's position. If possible, find one closer to eye level with a green background to approach (not easy I know, coz u got to hunt around for one that perch at eye level first.)

Thanks Garion. Yeah, I tried like crazy to get a homogeneous green BG but the tree tops in the distant BG are always below the subject. I could achieve a better BG if I back away from the subject, but then it will be too small. Maybe I should carry a ladder with me in future to get the subject at eye level

Originally Posted by ParkertR hey Joe! Excellent shot love it!!! hmm... maybe i should go get myself some camo too :P heehee

Thanks for your compliment. A sniper suit may even be better

Originally Posted by calvinlo Wah...that's a great shot. Now you're making my fingers itchy...Can wait to try out my new camo net next week...

Thanks brother.

Originally Posted by Deb What lens are you using? Pardon me, the bokeh looks a bit disturbing. The bird came out very nice. Deb

I used the EF 300mm f/4L IS + 1.4X TC. In what way is the bokeh disturbing?

[Fred]

A good job and a well deserved shot, well done.

[Newguy69]

Good catch joe and also love the blur bg of the pic.

Cheers

[joeyao]

Thanks, Fred and Newguy69 for your compliments.