Here's three of my best bird shots, CC most welcome. I use the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR2 (except for the last one-- #3). It's not the best lens. I was more impressed when I bought the lens earlier this year, but I find it's too soft, especially at 300mm. 1. 2. 3.
Honestly, I have no idea the names or species of birds. I've just seen these birds on walks and hikes.
LOl I know what ya mean I was there not to long ago. If you keep shooting birds you find them quite addicting... but better than any drug habit. 1 Great Blue Heron 2 Bohemian Waxwing 3 European Starling (nuisance bird introduced to United States from Europe)
Pretty good shots for not even knowing what you are aiming at.... Bird photography can be very addictive & I would recommend picking up a book or two and start learning. There are a few books on my shelf, but the first one I always find myself going to is Sibley's...I tend to use the others for confirmation. if it's species that are close. Amazon.com: The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America (9780679451204): David Allen Sibley, Rick Cech: Books http://www.amazon.com/Sibley-Guide-...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261365746&sr=8-1 The first one is titled "Eastern North America", but it covers most of N America since it deals with a great deal of migrating birds as well.
"Shooting" birds can be addictive! My passion is landscape and I even told a friend (years ago), that if I ever bought a big lens.....shoot me. Shortly after that I bought my 300mm f/4! BTW, I set up a backyard 'studio' and blind: http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/nature-wildlife/123890-wildlife-nature-faq-2.html#post1747498 Now I need to buy the 500mm!
