1st time doing flight shots..all fail! :(


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jayyquix

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Saw this fella flying around in Sentosa, far far away and with gloomy lighting in the evening...my 300mm+1.4x and lousy skills can only get these..super heavy crop..no details at all...

But 1st time shoot flying bird, still shiok! :p

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These are NOT bad shots. Maybe some more work, possibly on the lighting.

bear in mind that the 'wonderful' nature shots can take quite a long time and much preparation to produce
 

These are NOT bad shots. Maybe some more work, possibly on the lighting.

bear in mind that the 'wonderful' nature shots can take quite a long time and much preparation to produce
and most come at a heavy cost (equipment) as well. :sweat:
 

These are NOT bad shots. Maybe some more work, possibly on the lighting.

bear in mind that the 'wonderful' nature shots can take quite a long time and much preparation to produce

thanks bill..am just starting out and trying...with regards to the lighting..u suggest using a flash?
 

thanks bill..am just starting out and trying...with regards to the lighting..u suggest using a flash?
are you sure your flash can reach those? :think:
if so your flash might just blind yourself first...
 

The fellow is right about equipment cost. I once saw... More to the point, the long telephoto lenses cost a mint of money.

Regarding flash, its range is generally too short (a few meters, at best). Moreover, flash will bring another type of harsh lighting, unless it is used as fill flash, to fill in the shadows. Last, but not least, the photographer's position is critical: maybe on the same level or above the bird. This can be generally accomplished on a cliff (or on a helicopter, which cost more than the expensive lens to begin with). Quite an ambitious project.

Have you thought of starting with Sungei Nature Reserve, for example? Many of the birds are at least standing still, which will allow you to practice. They say this is also the best way to start underwater photography: with a slow-moving sea star, not a fish.
 

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