Nature Great Egrets

Great Egrets · 07:10 AM

Trying to capture BIFs. Some of my favorites. All handheld. The first was at ISO 100 and the last two at 400.

Colorado CJ · 08-04-2012, 07:12 AM

Very nice. BIF can be pretty challenging at times, but it is always rewarding when they turn out.

**Bob Harris** · 08-04-2012, 10:44 AM

the 2nd is my favorite a bit soft, but blends in well with the sky color. These are sure beautiful birds.

slowpez · 08-04-2012, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by Colorado CJ

Very nice. BIF can be pretty challenging at times, but it is always rewarding when they turn out.

You have that right.

Originally posted by Bob Harris

the 2nd is my favorite a bit soft, but blends in well with the sky color. These are sure beautiful birds.

I keep promising myself a better lens but so far no luck. I'm thinking of hanging out at Rupert's place. He's such a softie he will probably buy me one.

tessfully · 08-05-2012, 05:48 AM

Susan these are lovely shots of a gorgeous bird! I think the second is pretty special. I can see the soft textures of the feathers and I love the down turn of the wing tip. Very very nice indeed! BIFs can be addictive. I can't wait to get out and try again. thanks for the inspiration!!

wildman · 08-05-2012, 05:53 AM

You did well capturing the elegance and grace of this beautiful bird - well done.

deaning · 08-05-2012, 06:11 AM

N0 2 for sure though I have an aversion to that number (uncle dean, uncle dean, need number 2 NOW). These are not fast fliers and f8 could be reduced (clear blue sky) as well as the ISO, N0 3 has distinct noise problems. JM2C, oops this is not the critique forum.

How much zoom was used? see it was a 55-300mm.

slowpez · 08-05-2012, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by tessfully

Susan these are lovely shots of a gorgeous bird! I think the second is pretty special. I can see the soft textures of the feathers and I love the down turn of the wing tip. Very very nice indeed! BIFs can be addictive. I can't wait to get out and try again. thanks for the inspiration!!

Thanks Tess. That is so nice of you to say.

Originally posted by wildman

You did well capturing the elegance and grace of this beautiful bird - well done.

Another thanks you wildman. I appreciate your kind comment.

Originally posted by deaning

N0 2 for sure though I have an aversion to that number (uncle dean, uncle dean, need number 2 NOW). These are not fast fliers and f8 could be reduced (clear blue sky) as well as the ISO, N0 3 has distinct noise problems. JM2C, oops this is not the critique forum.

How much zoom was used? see it was a 55-300mm.

I remember those days of #1 and #2 so well. Had to laugh. As far as the critique goes, I welcome any and all help I can get. The first and second ones (I could have said #1 and #2 but refrained

) were taken at 120mm and the last was at 300mm. All were taken at ISO 400. I'm not seeing the noise you are seeing on my computer but my eyes are old. Could be from the upload? Surely the K-5 can handle ISO 400 without noise?
I appreciate your taking the time to help me out deaning.

loco · 08-08-2012, 08:02 AM

Susan, these shots are so amazing. It's hard to believe how graceful these birds look in flight. While they are beautiful on the ground, I always think they look a bit awkward. In air, though, magical. You've captured that magic so well here. Congrats!!!

**pbancr** · 08-08-2012, 08:14 AM

Wonderful shots!

joe.penn · 08-08-2012, 08:16 AM

Great captures Susan!

SJM · 08-08-2012, 08:19 AM

Oh wow.. hand held even.. I can not capture a decent shot without my tripod.. Nice work!!

gifthorse · 08-08-2012, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

You have that right.

I keep promising myself a better lens but so far no luck. I'm thinking of hanging out at Rupert's place. He's such a softie he will probably buy me one.

Rupert might not be a good idea. From what I've seen, he expects all his foundlings to pose for pictures. And I like the modeling of the feathers in the your first image.

slowpez · 08-08-2012, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by loco

Susan, these shots are so amazing. It's hard to believe how graceful these birds look in flight. While they are beautiful on the ground, I always think they look a bit awkward. In air, though, magical. You've captured that magic so well here. Congrats!!!

Thanks for the kind words Lori. I appreciate it.

Originally posted by pbancr

Wonderful shots!

Thanks so much.

Originally posted by joe.penn

Great captures Susan!

Thank you joe. Kind of you.

Originally posted by SJM

Oh wow.. hand held even.. I can not capture a decent shot without my tripod.. Nice work!!

For some reason I just can't use a tripod for BIFs. I can't manually focus either. I am challenged in that way although I do use a tripod for everything else.

Originally posted by gifthorse

Rupert might not be a good idea. From what I've seen, he expects all his foundlings to pose for pictures. And I like the modeling of the feathers in the your first image.

Forgot all about having to pose for him. Is the lens worth it do you think? I appreciate your nice comment on the photo.

corvinb · 08-08-2012, 10:44 AM

Great shots! What a majestic looking bird!

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08-04-2012, 07:12 AM	#2
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429	Very nice. BIF can be pretty challenging at times, but it is always rewarding when they turn out.

08-04-2012, 10:44 AM	#3
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	the 2nd is my favorite a bit soft, but blends in well with the sky color. These are sure beautiful birds.

08-04-2012, 11:45 AM	#4
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by Colorado CJ Very nice. BIF can be pretty challenging at times, but it is always rewarding when they turn out. You have that right. Originally posted by Bob Harris the 2nd is my favorite a bit soft, but blends in well with the sky color. These are sure beautiful birds. I keep promising myself a better lens but so far no luck. I'm thinking of hanging out at Rupert's place. He's such a softie he will probably buy me one.

08-05-2012, 05:48 AM	#5
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Susan these are lovely shots of a gorgeous bird! I think the second is pretty special. I can see the soft textures of the feathers and I love the down turn of the wing tip. Very very nice indeed! BIFs can be addictive. I can't wait to get out and try again. thanks for the inspiration!!

08-05-2012, 05:53 AM	#6
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	You did well capturing the elegance and grace of this beautiful bird - well done.

08-05-2012, 06:11 AM	#7
deaning Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 737	N0 2 for sure though I have an aversion to that number (uncle dean, uncle dean, need number 2 NOW). These are not fast fliers and f8 could be reduced (clear blue sky) as well as the ISO, N0 3 has distinct noise problems. JM2C, oops this is not the critique forum. How much zoom was used? see it was a 55-300mm.

08-05-2012, 06:49 AM	#8
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by tessfully Susan these are lovely shots of a gorgeous bird! I think the second is pretty special. I can see the soft textures of the feathers and I love the down turn of the wing tip. Very very nice indeed! BIFs can be addictive. I can't wait to get out and try again. thanks for the inspiration!! Thanks Tess. That is so nice of you to say. Originally posted by wildman You did well capturing the elegance and grace of this beautiful bird - well done. Another thanks you wildman. I appreciate your kind comment. Originally posted by deaning N0 2 for sure though I have an aversion to that number (uncle dean, uncle dean, need number 2 NOW). These are not fast fliers and f8 could be reduced (clear blue sky) as well as the ISO, N0 3 has distinct noise problems. JM2C, oops this is not the critique forum. How much zoom was used? see it was a 55-300mm. I remember those days of #1 and #2 so well. Had to laugh. As far as the critique goes, I welcome any and all help I can get. The first and second ones (I could have said #1 and #2 but refrained ) were taken at 120mm and the last was at 300mm. All were taken at ISO 400. I'm not seeing the noise you are seeing on my computer but my eyes are old. Could be from the upload? Surely the K-5 can handle ISO 400 without noise? I appreciate your taking the time to help me out deaning.

08-08-2012, 08:02 AM	#9
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Susan, these shots are so amazing. It's hard to believe how graceful these birds look in flight. While they are beautiful on the ground, I always think they look a bit awkward. In air, though, magical. You've captured that magic so well here. Congrats!!!

08-08-2012, 08:14 AM	#10
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,574	Wonderful shots!

08-08-2012, 08:16 AM	#11
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Great captures Susan!

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08-08-2012, 08:19 AM	#12
SJM Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northeastern Ohio Photos: Albums Posts: 1,358	Oh wow.. hand held even.. I can not capture a decent shot without my tripod.. Nice work!!

08-08-2012, 08:59 AM	#13
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945	Originally posted by slowpez You have that right. I keep promising myself a better lens but so far no luck. I'm thinking of hanging out at Rupert's place. He's such a softie he will probably buy me one. Rupert might not be a good idea. From what I've seen, he expects all his foundlings to pose for pictures. And I like the modeling of the feathers in the your first image.

08-08-2012, 10:04 AM	#14
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by loco Susan, these shots are so amazing. It's hard to believe how graceful these birds look in flight. While they are beautiful on the ground, I always think they look a bit awkward. In air, though, magical. You've captured that magic so well here. Congrats!!! Thanks for the kind words Lori. I appreciate it. Originally posted by pbancr Wonderful shots! Thanks so much. Originally posted by joe.penn Great captures Susan! Thank you joe. Kind of you. Originally posted by SJM Oh wow.. hand held even.. I can not capture a decent shot without my tripod.. Nice work!! For some reason I just can't use a tripod for BIFs. I can't manually focus either. I am challenged in that way although I do use a tripod for everything else. Originally posted by gifthorse Rupert might not be a good idea. From what I've seen, he expects all his foundlings to pose for pictures. And I like the modeling of the feathers in the your first image. Forgot all about having to pose for him. Is the lens worth it do you think? I appreciate your nice comment on the photo.

08-08-2012, 10:44 AM	#15
corvinb Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Victoriaville Posts: 7	Great shots! What a majestic looking bird!