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These guys all wanted to be photographed.

I'm not sure what this guy had gotten in to but he sure needed a bath in the worst way.

Fish, the other white meat.

**MSL** · 03-16-2015, 01:54 PM

If you hadn't put a caption on the last one I would have missed the fish because the facial pose is so striking. Great bird shots as always.

ps. Do you tend to use TAv mode? You seem to stick at f8 and 1/1250 and let the ISO range, if these photos are typical of your shooting style.

I tried to capture a few little critters using a much cheaper lens (F100-300) and I'm still getting a feel for the settings to use (https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/290320-nature-few-bird-feeder.html)

slowpez · 03-16-2015, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by MSL

If you hadn't put a caption on the last one I would have missed the fish because the facial pose is so striking. Great bird shots as always.

ps. Do you tend to use TAv mode? You seem to stick at f8 and 1/1250 and let the ISO range, if these photos are typical of your shooting style.

I tried to capture a few little critters using a much cheaper lens (F100-300) and I'm still getting a feel for the settings to use (https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/290320-nature-few-bird-feeder.html)

I do use those settings as you noted. I have a user mode set to keep the settings at f8, 1/1250 and continuous mode with center focus. That way, I can go up or done on the speed but I rarely mess with the f-stop. I rarely use a tripod for birds although I am never without one and use it for everything else. Just never got the hang of it. I also can't focus manually, my eyesight sucks. The 1/1250 will stop most action and may be overkill on the larger birds but at least I am ready for anything that flies by.

**TimR** · 03-16-2015, 03:34 PM

Nice Photos. Thanks for sharing,

Rupert · 03-16-2015, 08:16 PM

Superb shooting!

You are nailing some fantastic shots! Otis was glad to see that last one was a "Fish Hawk", not a squirrel killer!

Regards!

r0ckstarr · 03-16-2015, 10:54 PM

Great shots. Love the Osprey.

slowpez · 03-17-2015, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by TimR

Nice Photos. Thanks for sharing,

Originally posted by Rupert

Superb shooting!

You are nailing some fantastic shots! Otis was glad to see that last one was a "Fish Hawk", not a squirrel killer!

Regards!

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

Great shots. Love the Osprey.

Thanks to all of you. Rupert, tell Otis we don't tolerate squirrel killers here except when we have a hankerin' for some stew.

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03-16-2015, 01:54 PM	#2
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	If you hadn't put a caption on the last one I would have missed the fish because the facial pose is so striking. Great bird shots as always. ps. Do you tend to use TAv mode? You seem to stick at f8 and 1/1250 and let the ISO range, if these photos are typical of your shooting style. I tried to capture a few little critters using a much cheaper lens (F100-300) and I'm still getting a feel for the settings to use (https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/290320-nature-few-bird-feeder.html)

03-16-2015, 02:05 PM	#3
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by MSL If you hadn't put a caption on the last one I would have missed the fish because the facial pose is so striking. Great bird shots as always. ps. Do you tend to use TAv mode? You seem to stick at f8 and 1/1250 and let the ISO range, if these photos are typical of your shooting style. I tried to capture a few little critters using a much cheaper lens (F100-300) and I'm still getting a feel for the settings to use (https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/290320-nature-few-bird-feeder.html) I do use those settings as you noted. I have a user mode set to keep the settings at f8, 1/1250 and continuous mode with center focus. That way, I can go up or done on the speed but I rarely mess with the f-stop. I rarely use a tripod for birds although I am never without one and use it for everything else. Just never got the hang of it. I also can't focus manually, my eyesight sucks. The 1/1250 will stop most action and may be overkill on the larger birds but at least I am ready for anything that flies by.

03-16-2015, 03:34 PM	#4
TimR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	Nice Photos. Thanks for sharing,

03-16-2015, 08:16 PM	#5
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Superb shooting! You are nailing some fantastic shots! Otis was glad to see that last one was a "Fish Hawk", not a squirrel killer! Regards!

03-16-2015, 10:54 PM	#6
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Great shots. Love the Osprey.

03-17-2015, 12:12 AM	#7
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by TimR Nice Photos. Thanks for sharing, Originally posted by Rupert Superb shooting! You are nailing some fantastic shots! Otis was glad to see that last one was a "Fish Hawk", not a squirrel killer! Regards! Originally posted by r0ckstarr Great shots. Love the Osprey. Thanks to all of you. Rupert, tell Otis we don't tolerate squirrel killers here except when we have a hankerin' for some stew.

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