A few from today

[coastalconn]

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

 

[cgipson1]

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

 

[ronlane]

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

 

[Mully]

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.

 

[coastalconn]

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

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...

 

[Parker219]

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!

 

[coastalconn]

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?

 

[WesternGuy]

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.

 

[ryanparker]

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

 

[Infinite_Day]

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.

 

[shelby16]

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

 

[baturn]

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

 

[RoCoFF]

wonderful shots! I love the owl shot.

 

[bc_steve]

Nice shots! I really like the woodpecker. It is well lit.

You found all of these birds today? What is your secret? I went to the wildlife park today because I haven't found anything exciting lately.

 

[coastalconn]

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.

I have the older version. Non AF-S. I keep the focus limiter at 50 feet to infinity. I always keep it at infinity so if something is flying towards me I can track it better...

@BC_Steve. I spent about 9 or 10 hours out an about at several locations. I stay pretty mobile and actively seek the birds out...

And thank you everyone !