MY FIRST BIRD OF PREY ATTEMPT

TIM9G · Jul 8, 2006

Hello, here are some pictures from my first experience photographing birds of prey. Im not 100% sure on the names, any corrections appreciated.

http://www.9g-photography.fotopic.net/p31373790.html

http://www.9g-photography.fotopic.net/p31363283.html

http://www.9g-photography.fotopic.net/c1015213.html

Enjoy

Tim
www.9g-photography.fotopic.net

lostprophet · Jul 8, 2006

Hey Ho Tim

the first ones called "George"
2nd ones "mike"

:lol:

this one is a Striated Caracara http://www.9g-photography.fotopic.net/p31373625.html if its the one that was turning over the flower pots and jumping in the dust bin

markc · Jul 8, 2006

Great shots!

spako · Jul 8, 2006

I really love that first one! great job!

Antarctican · Jul 8, 2006

Heyyy, ya got some awesome shots there! The closeup of the eagle is incredible. Great job.

midget patrol · Jul 8, 2006

The two shots you directly linked to are incredible. The closeup on the bald eagle is printworthy, no question.

Remi M. · Jul 8, 2006

I agree, amazing photo's. What lens did you use on the first photo?
How did you get the black background on the second?

TIM9G · Jul 8, 2006

Thanks everyone :wink:

. It was taken with a Sigma 50-500. The black background is caused by the extreme contrast between the bird in the sunlight and the wood area in the shade. Thanks for the name check Andy, George and Mike were in the book all along!

Tim
www.9g-photography.fotopic.net

Raymond J Barlow · Jul 8, 2006

nice shooting, i hope you get addicted as much as I am,.. it is fun!

danalec99 · Jul 8, 2006

I like the grumpy expression in this shot. :lol:

It's a great catch!

Hoppy · Jul 9, 2006

Tim fantastic shooting!!!!! :thumbup:

Can you post pictures rather than links as there are probably more lazy people than me around who can't be bothered to click a link.

And by the way the first one ain't a RED KITE. It could be a Bateleur Eagle.

Are you coming with us on tuesday? weather permitting.
Ian

TIM9G · Jul 9, 2006

Cheers Hoppy. I will change the name sometime. Whats the plan for Tuesday? I might be available but have stuff to do before RIAT starts. We will see.

Tim
www.9g-photography.fotopic.net

PS. Andy did show me how to post the image rather than a link, but I forgot how.:meh:

midget patrol · Jul 9, 2006

TIM9G said:
Cheers Hoppy. I will change the name sometime. Whats the plan for Tuesday? I might be available but have stuff to do before RIAT starts. We will see.

Tim
www.9g-photography.fotopic.net

PS. Andy did show me how to post the image rather than a link, but I forgot how.:meh:

By the way, how is that sigma 50-500? Is it as versatile as it seems or does it get unwieldy? How's the image quality? It seems like it produces some wonderful shots.

TIM9G · Jul 10, 2006

I find that the 50-500 lens is fine. Takes a little time to get used to it but with good practice it can produce some good pictures. I recommend it if you are on a big lens budget but personally i think id prefer a Canon 100-400 with a 1.4 convertor.....if i had the money :er:

Cheers
Tim
www.9g-photography.fotopic.net