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Birds in flight · 03:22 PM

I liked Normhead's series of chickadees in flight and thought that I would try to get some in flight captures as most of my bird postings have been of perched birds.I had to shoot through the kitchen window but was semi-pleased with the results.Next time I'll slide the window down.----charliezap
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willskywalker93 · 11-12-2014, 04:27 PM

Oh man, you really have me itching to get out the dorms and move back home to try to get shots like these. For shooting through a kitchen window, these are really good shots! 1,2, and 5 are my favorites. What was the ISO and shutter speed?

loco · 11-12-2014, 04:55 PM

Superb job catching them at just the right moment!! Love those spread wings!

normhead · 11-12-2014, 07:19 PM

You're a patient man zapper.... those images don't come easy.

charliezap · 11-12-2014, 09:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by willskywalker93

Oh man, you really have me itching to get out the dorms and move back home to try to get shots like these. For shooting through a kitchen window, these are really good shots! 1,2, and 5 are my favorites. What was the ISO and shutter speed?

Here's the info- 1 & 2 were 1/1000-f/5.6 @800ISO #5 was 1/2000 f/6.3 @800 ISO.
For your info--Hummingbirds are easier to photograph than birds.They have no fear and you can take shots with flash from only feet away.The flash fires in 1/25,000 sec. and can stop the 80 per sec wing beating of the h-bird.This shot was 1/100 sec-f/10-ISO200 @77mm from 3 ft away.--charliezap
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GeoJerry · 11-12-2014, 10:11 PM

Good stuff! I really like the composition in the second to last. It's a winner.

**Bob Harris** · 11-12-2014, 10:21 PM

you've sure created a wonderful paradise there Charlie and it is rewarding you well, loved them all, great shootin' again from your perch.

charliezap · 11-13-2014, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by loco

Superb job catching them at just the right moment!! Love those spread wings!

Originally posted by normhead

You're a patient man zapper.... those images don't come easy.

They are a challenge to capture but if you take enough of them you'll get a keeper or two.

--charliezap

Mr Bassie · 11-13-2014, 08:10 AM

Nice! Those are tough shots to get. Good job!

charliezap · 11-13-2014, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Good stuff! I really like the composition in the second to last. It's a winner.

Hi Jerry.If enough shots are taken there is bound to be a winner or two.

--charliezap

ChristianRock · 11-13-2014, 03:20 PM

I like them all, but the last picture of the hummingbird with your tips are wonderful.

charliezap · 11-13-2014, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

you've sure created a wonderful paradise there Charlie and it is rewarding you well, loved them all, great shootin' again from your perch.

Originally posted by Mr Bassie

Nice! Those are tough shots to get. Good job!

Thanks gents.It's fun but they can empty the tube in the feeder in a day.

--charliezap

**Cee Cee** · 11-14-2014, 06:18 AM

some good captures charlie, the last shot processed that way I find appealing, not generally a big fan of this type of thing but this one is very good. I like it!
cheers

charliezap · 11-14-2014, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

I like them all, but the last picture of the hummingbird with your tips are wonderful.

Originally posted by Cee Cee

some good captures charlie, the last shot processed that way I find appealing, not generally a big fan of this type of thing but this one is very good. I like it!
cheers

thanks CR and Colin.As to the processed shot sometimes it does work but it's not to everyone's liking.--charliezap

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11-13-2014, 07:31 AM	#8
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by loco Superb job catching them at just the right moment!! Love those spread wings! Originally posted by normhead You're a patient man zapper.... those images don't come easy. They are a challenge to capture but if you take enough of them you'll get a keeper or two.--charliezap

11-13-2014, 09:28 AM	#10
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by GeoJerry Good stuff! I really like the composition in the second to last. It's a winner. Hi Jerry.If enough shots are taken there is bound to be a winner or two.--charliezap

11-13-2014, 06:34 PM	#12
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris you've sure created a wonderful paradise there Charlie and it is rewarding you well, loved them all, great shootin' again from your perch. Originally posted by Mr Bassie Nice! Those are tough shots to get. Good job! Thanks gents.It's fun but they can empty the tube in the feeder in a day.--charliezap

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charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by willskywalker93 Oh man, you really have me itching to get out the dorms and move back home to try to get shots like these. For shooting through a kitchen window, these are really good shots! 1,2, and 5 are my favorites. What was the ISO and shutter speed? Here's the info- 1 & 2 were 1/1000-f/5.6 @800ISO #5 was 1/2000 f/6.3 @800 ISO. For your info--Hummingbirds are easier to photograph than birds.They have no fear and you can take shots with flash from only feet away.The flash fires in 1/25,000 sec. and can stop the 80 per sec wing beating of the h-bird.This shot was 1/100 sec-f/10-ISO200 @77mm from 3 ft away.--charliezap

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GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Good stuff! I really like the composition in the second to last. It's a winner.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	you've sure created a wonderful paradise there Charlie and it is rewarding you well, loved them all, great shootin' again from your perch.

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Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	some good captures charlie, the last shot processed that way I find appealing, not generally a big fan of this type of thing but this one is very good. I like it! cheers

11-14-2014, 11:08 AM	#14
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock I like them all, but the last picture of the hummingbird with your tips are wonderful. Originally posted by Cee Cee some good captures charlie, the last shot processed that way I find appealing, not generally a big fan of this type of thing but this one is very good. I like it! cheers thanks CR and Colin.As to the processed shot sometimes it does work but it's not to everyone's liking.--charliezap

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