. . . . . you sweet thang.

Jer

[Tonytee]

This is an awesome photograph. I imagine it was quite a challenge to get those eyes in such sharp focus. Another great job with those settings. Bumped up the ISO a bit and closed down one stop. You know where the sharpness lies. Very nice work. Thnx for posting.

TT

[Sailor]

This is an awesome photograph. I imagine it was quite a challenge to get those eyes in such sharp focus. Another great job with those settings. Bumped up the ISO a bit and closed down one stop. You know where the sharpness lies. Very nice work. Thnx for posting.

TT

Hey Tony - thanks for the very kind words!

Jer

[photolady95]

Nicely done, Jer.

And Tony, Jer has figured out that in the animal world of photography, the eyes must be focused on to get sharp eyes.

[ToddK]

Another great catch! I have a Cockatoo that uses that same pose.

[photomax7]

I would have shot this manual focus, as I've found it very hit and miss on auto using that lens where grass/branches are included...how did you manage it Sailor as the result is perfect.

[Sailor]

Nicely done, Jer.

And Tony, Jer has figured out that in the animal world of photography, the eyes must be focused on to get sharp eyes.

Thanks a bunch, Mar. And you're right - I aim right between the eyes!

Jer

Another great catch! I have a Cockatoo that uses that same pose.

Thanks again Todd.

Jer

I would have shot this manual focus, as I've found it very hit and miss on auto using that lens where grass/branches are included...how did you manage it Sailor as the result is perfect.

Thank you again! As Mar indicated above, I usually focus on the eyes with center point AF, then reframe while holding the shutter halfway until I fire off the exposure. Seems to work for me.

Jer

[Tonytee]

Nicely done, Jer.

And Tony, Jer has figured out that in the animal world of photography, the eyes must be focused on to get sharp eyes.

And Mar, I am aware of that fact. That is why I complimented him on his work.

Thnx,

TT

[photolady95]

And Mar, I am aware of that fact. That is why I complimented him on his work.

Thnx,

TT

I'm glad you're aware of that fact Tony. Most people who shoot wild life are, but some people aren't. I could name a few but I won't.

[Tonytee]

I'm glad you're aware of that fact Tony. Most people who shoot wild life are, but some people aren't. I could name a few but I won't.

And Mar, I am glad that you are glad. Again, I have been into photography for more that 40 years now, so I am not ignorant of important methods.

Thnx,

TT

[photolady95]

And Mar, I am glad that you are glad. Again, I have been into photography for more that 40 years now, so I am not ignorant of important methods.

Thnx,

TT

And I wasn't referring to you. In another thread here, not birds but another animal, I can't get them to focus on the eyes, no matter how may times, I say it. LOL

But I think we should let this thread get back on topic now, after all that's said and done, Jer did a good job of getting the bird's eyes in focus.

[FozzFoster]

. . . . . you sweet thang.

Jer

nice action shot! love the look in the eye! well done

[Michail_P]

That looks like a pervy old man... hilarious !

[Bertrand3000]

Stunning shot. I have never seen a bird in such a position. Your title is just perfect. Thanks for sharing!

[Sailor]

nice action shot! love the look in the eye! well done

Thank you!

Jer

That looks like a pervy old man... hilarious !

He does, indeed. The "Dirty Old Man" of the bird world.

Jer

Stunning shot. I have never seen a bird in such a position. Your title is just perfect. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks so much. I've never seen this "stance" before or after, but this guy wasn't the only one posing like this.

Jer