Newbie sunbird shots

Garion · 27th October 2003

Some recent shots from my excursions to BG Heliconia Walk. Still learning the ropes here and am trying to improve on composition and background. All shots cropped and USM and some levels applied. Comments appreciated, thanks...

megaweb · 27th October 2003

I find your object is too center and background is a bit distracting .... looking forward to see ur improved shots

Bluestrike · 27th October 2003

I find the background a tat too distracting, choosing and framing it in such a way like now is taking the attention off the main subject.

FLiNcHY · 27th October 2003

Just a tad too far from the bird. Were you already as close you could be without scaring it away?

Garion · 27th October 2003

Thanks mega and BS for the comments. I agree with you guys that the background is too distracting for most of the pics...need to practise a lot more and improve on my techniques.

Getting a clean background is really the challenging part.

Originally Posted by FLiNcHY

Just a tad too far from the bird. Were you already as close you could be without scaring it away?

Yes I try my best to get as close as possible to the bird without scaring it away. Equipment used for the shots was a 70-200mm w/ 1.4 TC. For this combo, still not enuff reach to fill the frame for these tiny birds.

Bluestrike · 27th October 2003

Originally Posted by Garion

Yes I try my best to get as close as possible to the bird without scaring it away. Equipment used for the shots was a 70-200mm w/ 1.4 TC. For this combo, still not enuff reach to fill the frame for these tiny birds.

Actually, I did use a 70-200 to shoot before and I can easily go near those birds. With the 1.6FLM, at 320mm, it a very good range. Just that you need to know when and how to approach the liitle guy!

*I've been trained in stalking.. guess that help?

MaGixShOe · 27th October 2003

Originally Posted by Bluestrike

*I've been trained in stalking.. guess that help?

Definately

Kei · 27th October 2003

Originally Posted by Garion

Thanks mega and BS for the comments. I agree with you guys that the background is too distracting for most of the pics...need to practise a lot more and improve on my techniques. Getting a clean background is really the challenging part.

Yes I try my best to get as close as possible to the bird without scaring it away. Equipment used for the shots was a 70-200mm w/ 1.4 TC. For this combo, still not enuff reach to fill the frame for these tiny birds.

Try to avoid shooting when the sun is strong. Alot of shadows for the first 3 photos.

*Wake up more early la!*

Garion · 27th October 2003

Originally Posted by Bluestrike

Actually, I did use a 70-200 to shoot before and I can easily go near those birds. With the 1.6FLM, at 320mm, it a very good range. Just that you need to know when and how to approach the liitle guy!

*I've been trained in stalking.. guess that help?

Hahah....so what else do u stalk besides birds huh?

Originally Posted by Kei

Try to avoid shooting when the sun is strong. Alot of shadows for the first 3 photos.

*Wake up more early la!*

Yah lar...heheh. Thks for the advice.

espn · 27th October 2003

Nvm, still better then my shots! Shoot often!!!! Dun give up hope!

Garion · 27th October 2003

Originally Posted by espn

Nvm, still better then my shots! Shoot often!!!! Dun give up hope!

Wah....me "gan dong" sia....

Xie xie ni de zhi chi... (thanks for ur encouragement lol).

So have u gotten "it" yet?

espn · 27th October 2003

Actually your shots are good, given for a beginner, able to snap the sunbird in focus is already something good, next step is to move in closer and snap with better framing! Step by step

and then buy a 500/4 and also 1200/5.6 ... oops OT liao

I've had problems catching the sunbird also, I only manage to catch a sideview and it flew away. Tough subject

Gotten what yet?

gremlin · 27th October 2003

Originally Posted by espn

Actually your shots are good, given for a beginner, able to snap the sunbird in focus is already something good, next step is to move in closer and snap with better framing! Step by step and then buy a 500/4 and also 1200/5.6 ... oops OT liao

I've had problems catching the sunbird also, I only manage to catch a sideview and it flew away. Tough subject

Gotten what yet?

To catch a sunbird, one must think like a sunbird...

So how to think like a sunbird?

hehe... i also dunno

Garion: Good effort u have there. Its not easy to get a clean background, but continue to try and one day you will nail it!

p/s: One thing BS and Kei taught me was to move slowly. No sudden movements... like tat you should be able to get closer...

espn · 27th October 2003

gremlin

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Garion Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West side of S'pore Posts: 5,515	Newbie sunbird shots Some recent shots from my excursions to BG Heliconia Walk. Still learning the ropes here and am trying to improve on composition and background. All shots cropped and USM and some levels applied. Comments appreciated, thanks... __________________ [ deviantart selections \| Photoblog ]

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