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**dadipentak** · 02-13-2014, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Munia shots

Cute! Also well done!

traderdrew · 02-13-2014, 11:14 AM - **9 Likes**

Those are very nice Frogfish

I finally got a Red-winged Blackbird in flight. I couldn't do it with the K-5.

Always bump up the exposure for darker birds like this before you take the photo. The k-3 is a good camera. It is a bit noisy with shadows and birds that have dark parts. If I fill up the frame with a dark bird then I don't have a problem with noise in these areas. Bumping up the exposure to the positive side does help some.

pid · 02-13-2014, 11:41 AM

@frogfish: nice birds and beautiful shots. But if the exifs are correct they are all made with your Nikon D3s, is that right?

RockvilleBob · 02-13-2014, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by traderdrew

Those are very nice Frogfish

I finally got a Red-winged Blackbird in flight. I couldn't do it with the K-5.

Always bump up the exposure for darker birds like this before you take the photo. The k-3 is a good camera. It is a bit noisy with shadows and birds that have dark parts. If I fill up the frame with a dark bird then I don't have a problem with noise in these areas. Bumping up the exposure to the positive side does help some.

That is a great capture and thank you for the tip about dark birds .. but first I have to find the bird and fill the frame - 99% of the challenge for me! I don't have the skill with a long lens to do that yet.

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-13-2014, 12:57 PM

Nicely done with the red winged blackbird. You nailed the focus, exposure and composition.

derekkite · 02-13-2014, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by traderdrew

Those are very nice Frogfish

I finally got a Red-winged Blackbird in flight. I couldn't do it with the K-5.

Always bump up the exposure for darker birds like this before you take the photo. The k-3 is a good camera. It is a bit noisy with shadows and birds that have dark parts. If I fill up the frame with a dark bird then I don't have a problem with noise in these areas. Bumping up the exposure to the positive side does help some.

Wow, that is stunning.

dane.dawg · 02-13-2014, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by derekkite

Wow, that is stunning.

Plus one.

SteveM · 02-13-2014, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by derekkite

Wow, that is stunning.

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Plus one.

Plus two!

derekkite · 02-13-2014, 08:53 PM

Traderdrew: I wanted to add a bit to my quick comment. We see outstanding work here, and I know the effort that goes into getting close, the hours and persistence involved, as well as the ability to get the shot when it appears. Not to diminish what anyone shows in any way, but that is one of the most technically excellent shots I've seen. To catch this bird in flight, the speeds it flies, with exposure and focus right on, and to capture the stunning presentation. Great shot.

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-14-2014, 09:29 AM

Derek, that is well said. I support your analysis 100%. Any red wings I have caught in flight have been little blobs way out there somewhere.

FW Birds · 02-14-2014, 09:35 AM

Ken, lovely Black-headed Munia.

Frogfish, your White Rumped Munia set is beautiful.

Andrew, I second all the positive comments. Your Red-winged Blackbird in flight is unbelievable! Congratulations.

traderdrew · 02-14-2014, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by derekkite

Traderdrew: I wanted to add a bit to my quick comment. We see outstanding work here, and I know the effort that goes into getting close, the hours and persistence involved, as well as the ability to get the shot when it appears. Not to diminish what anyone shows in any way, but that is one of the most technically excellent shots I've seen. To catch this bird in flight, the speeds it flies, with exposure and focus right on, and to capture the stunning presentation. Great shot.

Thanks Everyone! I just wanted to clarify something. I didn't fill the frame. I cropped most of the photo off. The K-3 coupled with the Sigma 500mm F/4.5 has nice cropping power. Dropping the AA filter gives the shots better details.

I used Topaz Desoise to get rid of some of the noise and I did that by turning the shadows slider to one side for more aggressive noise reduction in darker areas.

I filled the frame with a Hooded Merganser a couple of weeks ago and the dark areas of that bird had great details on (both the light and dark areas) and no noise.

I met the man who designed Lens Align out there at the Viera Wetlands where have been spending some time lately. I almost reacted to him like he was a celebrity. I recommend Lens Align but it takes time to align a 500mm lens. He was trying to give me tips on how to cut that time down.

TonyTurley · 02-14-2014, 11:28 AM

A different kind of bird, taken from the roof of our terminal building. Cold and very windy. 55-300 WR @300mm.

Tony

littledrawe · 02-14-2014, 01:19 PM

Very cool @TonyTurley!

**pearsaab** · 02-14-2014, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by traderdrew

Thanks Everyone! I just wanted to clarify something. I didn't fill the frame. I cropped most of the photo off. The K-3 coupled with the Sigma 500mm F/4.5 has nice cropping power. Dropping the AA filter gives the shots better details.

I used Topaz Desoise to get rid of some of the noise and I did that by turning the shadows slider to one side for more aggressive noise reduction in darker areas.

I filled the frame with a Hooded Merganser a couple of weeks ago and the dark areas of that bird had great details on (both the light and dark areas) and no noise.

I met the man who designed Lens Align out there at the Viera Wetlands where have been spending some time lately. I almost reacted to him like he was a celebrity. I recommend Lens Align but it takes time to align a 500mm lens. He was trying to give me tips on how to cut that time down.

i couldn't find the exif info...can you tell us how you did it..it's beautiful!!!

02-13-2014, 11:14 AM - 9 Likes	#11192
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 640	Finally Those are very nice Frogfish I finally got a Red-winged Blackbird in flight. I couldn't do it with the K-5. Always bump up the exposure for darker birds like this before you take the photo. The k-3 is a good camera. It is a bit noisy with shadows and birds that have dark parts. If I fill up the frame with a dark bird then I don't have a problem with noise in these areas. Bumping up the exposure to the positive side does help some. Last edited by traderdrew; 02-13-2014 at 11:23 AM.

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02-13-2014, 06:51 AM	#11191
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Frogfish Munia shots Cute! Also well done!

02-13-2014, 11:41 AM	#11193
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 567	@frogfish: nice birds and beautiful shots. But if the exifs are correct they are all made with your Nikon D3s, is that right?

02-13-2014, 11:57 AM	#11194
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by traderdrew Those are very nice Frogfish I finally got a Red-winged Blackbird in flight. I couldn't do it with the K-5. Always bump up the exposure for darker birds like this before you take the photo. The k-3 is a good camera. It is a bit noisy with shadows and birds that have dark parts. If I fill up the frame with a dark bird then I don't have a problem with noise in these areas. Bumping up the exposure to the positive side does help some. That is a great capture and thank you for the tip about dark birds .. but first I have to find the bird and fill the frame - 99% of the challenge for me! I don't have the skill with a long lens to do that yet.

02-13-2014, 12:57 PM	#11195
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Nicely done with the red winged blackbird. You nailed the focus, exposure and composition.

02-13-2014, 04:05 PM	#11196
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by traderdrew Those are very nice Frogfish I finally got a Red-winged Blackbird in flight. I couldn't do it with the K-5. Always bump up the exposure for darker birds like this before you take the photo. The k-3 is a good camera. It is a bit noisy with shadows and birds that have dark parts. If I fill up the frame with a dark bird then I don't have a problem with noise in these areas. Bumping up the exposure to the positive side does help some. Wow, that is stunning.

02-13-2014, 04:29 PM	#11197
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Originally posted by derekkite Wow, that is stunning. Plus one.

02-13-2014, 07:20 PM	#11198
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by derekkite Wow, that is stunning. Originally posted by dane.dawg Plus one. Plus two!

02-13-2014, 08:53 PM	#11199
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Traderdrew: I wanted to add a bit to my quick comment. We see outstanding work here, and I know the effort that goes into getting close, the hours and persistence involved, as well as the ability to get the shot when it appears. Not to diminish what anyone shows in any way, but that is one of the most technically excellent shots I've seen. To catch this bird in flight, the speeds it flies, with exposure and focus right on, and to capture the stunning presentation. Great shot.

02-14-2014, 09:29 AM	#11200
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Derek, that is well said. I support your analysis 100%. Any red wings I have caught in flight have been little blobs way out there somewhere.

02-14-2014, 09:35 AM	#11201
FW Birds Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 48	Ken, lovely Black-headed Munia. Frogfish, your White Rumped Munia set is beautiful. Andrew, I second all the positive comments. Your Red-winged Blackbird in flight is unbelievable! Congratulations.

02-14-2014, 09:36 AM	#11202
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 640	Originally posted by derekkite Traderdrew: I wanted to add a bit to my quick comment. We see outstanding work here, and I know the effort that goes into getting close, the hours and persistence involved, as well as the ability to get the shot when it appears. Not to diminish what anyone shows in any way, but that is one of the most technically excellent shots I've seen. To catch this bird in flight, the speeds it flies, with exposure and focus right on, and to capture the stunning presentation. Great shot. Thanks Everyone! I just wanted to clarify something. I didn't fill the frame. I cropped most of the photo off. The K-3 coupled with the Sigma 500mm F/4.5 has nice cropping power. Dropping the AA filter gives the shots better details. I used Topaz Desoise to get rid of some of the noise and I did that by turning the shadows slider to one side for more aggressive noise reduction in darker areas. I filled the frame with a Hooded Merganser a couple of weeks ago and the dark areas of that bird had great details on (both the light and dark areas) and no noise. I met the man who designed Lens Align out there at the Viera Wetlands where have been spending some time lately. I almost reacted to him like he was a celebrity. I recommend Lens Align but it takes time to align a 500mm lens. He was trying to give me tips on how to cut that time down.

02-14-2014, 11:28 AM	#11203
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	A different kind of bird, taken from the roof of our terminal building. Cold and very windy. 55-300 WR @300mm. Tony

02-14-2014, 01:19 PM	#11204
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	Very cool @TonyTurley!

02-14-2014, 02:26 PM	#11205
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by traderdrew Thanks Everyone! I just wanted to clarify something. I didn't fill the frame. I cropped most of the photo off. The K-3 coupled with the Sigma 500mm F/4.5 has nice cropping power. Dropping the AA filter gives the shots better details. I used Topaz Desoise to get rid of some of the noise and I did that by turning the shadows slider to one side for more aggressive noise reduction in darker areas. I filled the frame with a Hooded Merganser a couple of weeks ago and the dark areas of that bird had great details on (both the light and dark areas) and no noise. I met the man who designed Lens Align out there at the Viera Wetlands where have been spending some time lately. I almost reacted to him like he was a celebrity. I recommend Lens Align but it takes time to align a 500mm lens. He was trying to give me tips on how to cut that time down. i couldn't find the exif info...can you tell us how you did it..it's beautiful!!!

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