This male Baya Weaver was zealously guarding his nest, when another male Baya Weaver tried to intrude into his space. This is sure one mean Baya Weaver. (pic uncropped)
Originally posted by Newman
I'm no big gun but nice shots! Care to share your setup and how you took the shots with us?
Thank.
Originally posted by chngpe01
Hi Newman,
Your comments are also equally important to me.
My setup is as follows:
500mmf4, 1.4x TC, ISO 400, aperture priority, centre weighted metering, f5.6, 1/320 - 1/400(camera controlled) depending on photo. Flash -1.2EV.
Look for good background from different angle. Approach the subject very very slowly and crouching, cover myself and equipment with hat and camo net. Slowly move closer stop and move etc, bird must be comfortable with you. Then wait and take pics. And have alot of luck to spot such nest. Was there for 1/2 a day, as erwinx has mentioned it was hot.
300mm with 2 x TC should also suffice, Fred and his gf was with me, they had this setup. I am sure they would also have taken good pics too.
That's my little secret.
Originally posted by cyrilng
Good technique not to disturb the nesting birds too much but maybe you could try not to use flash as well to reduce the chances of the parent birds abandoning the nest & any chicks. The welfare of the birds should always come first & not getting the best shot, IMHO.
Originally posted by cyrilng
Good technique not to disturb the nesting birds too much but maybe you could try not to use flash as well to reduce the chances of the parent birds abandoning the nest & any chicks. The welfare of the birds should always come first & not getting the best shot, IMHO.