A few from today

Kind of mixed bag.. I've been trying to get small birds in flight because "the experts" say the new lens is too slow...

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Barred Owl by krisinct, on Flickr

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Red Bellied Woodpecker by krisinct, on Flickr

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Blue Jay by krisinct, on Flickr

4 The F4 with TC sure gives you a thin DOF

Robin, super thin DOF by krisinct, on Flickr

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Blue Jay in flight by krisinct, on Flickr

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Red Winged blackbird in flight by krisinct, on Flickr

 

Wonderful shots! Love the DOF on the Robin shot... wow!

 

Really like the owl and the bluejay (picture #2). The bluejay is really good.

 

You are really making a case for "slow" prime lenses....very nice ...love the POV of the bluejay in flight...feet look like landing wheels.

 

It is a little tricky getting used to that DOF. If is really thin and often hard to get the whole bird in focus if you are really close...

 

Wow, thats crazy how thin of a DOF that shot is, and how you nailed it anyway. I wouldnt mind more contrast because the background seems really bright, however it is still very nice.

A flying bluejay is SUPER hard to get. I think you are proving the "experts" wrong!

 

The Robin was in less than ideal lighting. I was by the CT river and it was on a lawn that is elevated about 3 feet, behind it was nothing. The Robin was in the shade so I had to spot meter to expose the bird. Get some light on the bird and they shine with the prime even though it is a boring shot, I like the detail...

American Robin by krisinct, on Flickr

@Mullly Do you find the internal filter makes a difference with purple fringing?

 

CC, great shots as usual. I really like the last robin shot. We don't have any up our way yet. They probably won't be here for another month or so.

 

wow, amazing shots! Such beautiful colors & details...very nice!

 

Are you using the 300mm f/4 with a TC? If so, that's the same long lens I use. You do have to get really good light but it can produce some very nice shots when done right as your wonderful results show. I have some gulls in flight - smallest in-flight birds I've managed so far that came out sharp.

 

Amazing shots! You are so lucky you get to see these amazing birds.

 

Wonderful, as always. I particularly like the bifs as they are something I struggle with.