Some birds...

Sgt. Pepper · 21st December 2003

Im not sure whether I'm qualified to shoot birds.

Agila · 21st December 2003

seems you've got a new lens now

good shots sgt!

Papilio · 21st December 2003

Originally Posted by Sgt. Pepper

Im not sure whether I'm qualified to shoot birds.

Nice shots! Nothing to be embarassed about. You'll need to get a flash extender soon. The only thing missing in your shots would be the 'twinkle' in the birds' eyes. That could be achieved by a flash reflecting off the birds' eyes to make them come 'alive'.

Then again, I'm no bird shooter either.

Perhaps Erwin can give you some tips.

Falcon · 21st December 2003

The bright green background for your third shot reminds me of your insect shots.

Anyway great sharpness. What is your setup?

hbtang · 21st December 2003

Very nice and sharp images of the birds.

Would you share with us the equipment setup and exposure details?

Thanks

chngpe01 · 21st December 2003

Originally Posted by Sgt. Pepper

Im not sure whether I'm qualified to shoot birds.

You are more than qualified, perfect exposure, background and sharp. Great shots

I like the first shot best. Perhaps the second shot should place the bird (Magpie Robin) to the right instead of the left to give space to where it is looking.

Cheers

Sgt. Pepper · 21st December 2003

Thanks guys.

Im using 100-400 IS + 1.4X for all the shots. Apparently, all were using MF.. anyway, im used to it.

Settings: ISO400, f8-f11, 1/90-1/125s. Though I was using a monopod, I guess IS really helps.

erwinx · 21st December 2003

finally the pics have been loaded into the cache so i can see them (usually i can't see direct-linked geocities images)

very nice pics particularly the spotten dove and the magpie robin. wow using monopod at 1/90-1/125

I guess IS does work.

the eyes are all ok, doesn't really need a boost in terms of a flash catchlight. the image would be further improved with nicer sunlight (to give more 'sparkle' esp to the robins, though the light on the Dove is perfect), but as can be seen from your photos, its been a very very wet december

as indicated, the pose of the magpie robins can be improved. if there are no annoying people walking around that area of BG, usually the robins will 'pose' for you and allow you to reposition your camera

Sgt. Pepper · 22nd December 2003

Thanks Erwinx! I'm still a child when it comes to bird shooting compare to you and chngpe01.

mjjphoto · 22nd December 2003

wow great pics! Good use of DOF and colours. Your skills in macro does help in bird photograph, doesn't it? Where did you go to take these pics?

megaweb · 22nd December 2003

amazing shots

Madcat II · 22nd December 2003

wow major investment Sgt Pepper... welcome to the "Bird Flu" club... those are very nice bird pics.

Originally Posted by Sgt. Pepper

Thanks guys.

Im using 100-400 IS + 1.4X for all the shots. Apparently, all were using MF.. anyway, im used to it.

Settings: ISO400, f8-f11, 1/90-1/125s. Though I was using a monopod, I guess IS really helps.

Kei · 22nd December 2003

Nice bird photos! Like the first pic

Sgt. Pepper · 22nd December 2003

Thanks guys!

Originally Posted by mjjphoto

Your skills in macro does help in bird photograph, doesn't it? Where did you go to take these pics?

Yah, I guess the MF accuracy/speed, composition and exposure are quite standard.
I took it at SBG.

arthuryeo · 22nd December 2003

HI

having fun with your new len already.

great sharpness despite the 1.4X

21st December 2003	#1
Sgt. Pepper Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,149	Some birds... Im not sure whether I'm qualified to shoot birds.

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mjjphoto Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 308	wow great pics! Good use of DOF and colours. Your skills in macro does help in bird photograph, doesn't it? Where did you go to take these pics? __________________ http://www.entienou.com Last edited by mjjphoto; 22nd December 2003 at 08:08 AM.

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megaweb Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Posts: 8,106	amazing shots __________________ See my Photo Gallery at the Clubsnap \| Pbase

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arthuryeo Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Simei Posts: 467	hi HI having fun with your new len already. great sharpness despite the 1.4X

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Agila Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 524	seems you've got a new lens now good shots sgt!

21st December 2003	#4
Falcon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,870	The bright green background for your third shot reminds me of your insect shots. Anyway great sharpness. What is your setup?

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hbtang New Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Upper Thomson, Singapore Posts: 30	Very nice and sharp images of the birds. Would you share with us the equipment setup and exposure details? Thanks

21st December 2003	#7
Sgt. Pepper Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,149	Thanks guys. Im using 100-400 IS + 1.4X for all the shots. Apparently, all were using MF.. anyway, im used to it. Settings: ISO400, f8-f11, 1/90-1/125s. Though I was using a monopod, I guess IS really helps.

21st December 2003	#8
erwinx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,492	finally the pics have been loaded into the cache so i can see them (usually i can't see direct-linked geocities images) very nice pics particularly the spotten dove and the magpie robin. wow using monopod at 1/90-1/125 I guess IS does work. the eyes are all ok, doesn't really need a boost in terms of a flash catchlight. the image would be further improved with nicer sunlight (to give more 'sparkle' esp to the robins, though the light on the Dove is perfect), but as can be seen from your photos, its been a very very wet december as indicated, the pose of the magpie robins can be improved. if there are no annoying people walking around that area of BG, usually the robins will 'pose' for you and allow you to reposition your camera

22nd December 2003	#13
Kei Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,090	Nice bird photos! Like the first pic