A Close Common Encounter

[sharkspin]

Had a very close encounter with this Common Kingfisher a few days back. Was quite early in the morning and the sunlight was coming in at a low angle and quite intense. The back of the CKF is abit over...as the white behind the ear is "burned". All comments are welcomed.

Cheers
sharkspin

[jeanie]

would like to know yoru equipment used.
very interested to get a long cannon.

[sharkspin]

Originally Posted by jeanie would like to know yoru equipment used. very interested to get a long cannon.

Hi Jeanie
lens...500mm with 1.4TC on 30D.
Shot from car hide...abt 20 feet.
Cheers

[jeanie]

Originally Posted by sharkspin Hi Jeanie lens...500mm with 1.4TC on 30D. Shot from car hide...abt 20 feet. Cheers

ur 500mm is 2.8 or 4?
can share exif?
me suddenly thinking of getting big lens.

[sharkspin]

Originally Posted by jeanie ur 500mm is 2.8 or 4? can share exif? me suddenly thinking of getting big lens.

Wld be nice if it was 2.8.. ..mine is f4L IS.
iso 400 f8 1/1000 ....wld hv preferred iso100 but too excited to change setting when it perched right in front of me...this opportunity don't come knocking twice....
I do recall fr yr previous post that u r a gal....this "glasses" are quite a load on the shoulder and back..maam...there ain't that many gigolo to go around lugging these monsters...
Just joking....all the best in yr quest to acquire the "BIG GLASS"

[jeanie]

Originally Posted by sharkspin Wld be nice if it was 2.8.. ..mine is f4L IS. iso 400 f8 1/1000 ....wld hv preferred iso100 but too excited to change setting when it perched right in front of me...this opportunity don't come knocking twice.... I do recall fr yr previous post that u r a gal....this "glasses" are quite a load on the shoulder and back..maam...there ain't that many gigolo to go around lugging these monsters... Just joking....all the best in yr quest to acquire the "BIG GLASS"

thanks kor kor.

ya.unfortunately, even if i can afford such lenses, lugging them is an a$$.
how heavy is your lens approx?

i like the shot of the birdie but seems to me a bit underexp.
ignore me if i'm wrong.i'm just a very frank newbie.

[jbma]

Very nice catch indeed. It's very rare that you get this fella close to you and background is great too.

[sharkspin]

Originally Posted by jeanie thanks kor kor. ya.unfortunately, even if i can afford such lenses, lugging them is an a$$. how heavy is your lens approx? i like the shot of the birdie but seems to me a bit underexp. ignore me if i'm wrong.i'm just a very frank newbie.

jeanie....why call me kor kor ?....Uncle is better ( I'm almost 50). Your observation is correct, the original was underexposed...I need PS to bring it up. Too much processing will be .....so I did what I see was ok on my screen.
With the lens trekker...I guess around 7 kilos...not so bad...I have trekked with it at Rifle Range Catchment area..
BTW, we are all NewBies.....he who says he knows everything is probably HisTory...

[jeanie]

Originally Posted by sharkspin jeanie....why call me kor kor ?....Uncle is better ( I'm almost 50). Your observation is correct, the original was underexposed...I need PS to bring it up. Too much processing will be .....so I did what I see was ok on my screen. With the lens trekker...I guess around 7 kilos...not so bad...I have trekked with it at Rifle Range Catchment area.. BTW, we are all NewBies.....he who says he knows everything is probably HisTory...

7kg?wow!wat's a lens trekker by the way?

[J-Chan]

Originally Posted by jeanie 7kg?wow!wat's a lens trekker by the way?

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Back...er_600_AW.aspx

[jeanie]

Originally Posted by J-Chan http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Back...er_600_AW.aspx

thanks for the link.
wah.buy a big cannon lens still need to buy a bag specially for it.holy !!!

[sharkspin]

Here another shot of the Common KF after a successful fishing dive. This perch is on the left of the original shot and sun is now slightly overhead....lighting is much harsher.

Cheers

[tanhb]

Very nice pic but found #1 oversharpen.

[ericpooi]

tanhb: my 2 cents worth... Personally, I find Pic 1 very slightly oversharpened, still very acceptable. In digital arena, pics coming from digital camera are generally softer and requires some sharpening. There are no clear halos seen around the bird, the 3-dimensional effect are still very obvious... 500mm F4L IS is a legendary lens, sharpness is its forte!! I thought the pic is just slightly noisy at the wings though (strange).

jeanie: In the market, we have 400mm f2.8 but not 500mm f2.8, only f4 being the largest aperture available...

sharkspin: love your 1st shot, the burnt white behind the back doesn't affect me at all, overall excellent pic (relax a little on your sharpening) except some noise.. interesting since there is sufficient light and thus noise shouldn't appear... hmm.....