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Black tern in flight
Lens: FA* 250-600mm f5.6 @350mm Camera: K-3 Photo Location: QC, Canad ISO: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/1000s Aperture: F8 
Posted By: Weevil, 11-04-2014, 05:51 PM

This one wasn't easy to catch in flight, had to use manual focus and crossed fingers...



Guifette noire / Black Tern [Chlidonias niger]
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11-04-2014, 06:27 PM   #2
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Wow good job on this, manual to boot. Awesome lens work and lens.
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QuoteOriginally posted by gmans Quote
Wow good job on this, manual to boot. Awesome lens work and lens.
Yes, that was quite frustrating, I got maybe 2 good shots out of an hundred...
They fly very fast and erratic, like sparrows


Here's the other one...

Guifette noire / Black Tern [Chlidonias niger]
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Nice captures!

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One can notice the fringing... this was not made under optimal light condition though...
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Whatever CA that is there does nothing to detract from the overall image. Very nice capture and thanks for sharing.
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The second shot gives you a nice sense of speed, think thats my fav of the two!

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