The Birds and the ...KP

mymaiseygirl · 08-29-2021, 09:27 PM - **4 Likes**

Doing some bird shots today.

Its great when they fly right over you - strains the neck a bit

Somewhat easier when theyre to one side or the other.

Either way its a challenge - but Im pretty happy with the shots - wish the lens had faster focusing still worked pretty well considering

these guys are flying pretty fast and theyre a bit of a distance from you and birds generally fly away from people.

Last edited by mymaiseygirl; 09-10-2021 at 12:10 AM.

bschriver11 · 08-29-2021, 09:47 PM - **1 Like**

I like to stop the aperture down to F/8-F/11 for a greater depth of field. The light can be tricky depending on the angle of the sun for sure.

**Des** · 08-30-2021, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by mymaiseygirl

Either way its a challenge - but Im pretty happy with the shots - wish the lens had faster focusing still worked pretty well considering

This is with one of the DA 55-300 f4-5.8 models? Yes it doesn't touch the 55-300 PLM for focus speed.

Good get Mark (esp the first one). Settings? With a bird against the sky I use a preset with AF-C and auto 27 points. It's the only situation in which I use auto AF point selection.

**MikeNArk** · 08-30-2021, 07:41 AM

Nice shots. It helps to have good light.

**cdw2000** · 08-30-2021, 07:50 AM

Please identify the lens you were using. The EXIF data only indicates the focal length and aperture for these shots.

**Crooski** · 08-30-2021, 11:40 AM

It's not the 55-300mm PLM lens, it's at 300mm f/6.3

mymaiseygirl · 08-30-2021, 01:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Crooski

It's not the 55-300mm PLM lens, it's at 300mm f/6.3

Pentax DA 55 - 300 mm Telephoto

---------- Post added 08-30-21 at 02:52 PM ----------

Originally posted by cdw2000

Please identify the lens you were using. The EXIF data only indicates the focal length and aperture for these shots.

Sorry Pentax DA 55 - 300 mm Telephoto

---------- Post added 08-30-21 at 02:54 PM ----------

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Nice shots. It helps to have good light.

I agree - with the birds well all I can say is the iight is coming from above. After that its depending on which way the bird happens to be facing. Nothing like posing ur favorite Model!

---------- Post added 08-30-21 at 02:55 PM ----------

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Nice shots. It helps to have good light.

I did use Adobe photoshop quite a lot to lighten up the feathers

---------- Post added 08-30-21 at 02:57 PM ----------

Originally posted by Des

This is with one of the DA 55-300 f4-5.8 models? Yes it doesn't touch the 55-300 PLM for focus speed.

Good get Mark (esp the first one). Settings? With a bird against the sky I use a preset with AF-C and auto 27 points. It's the only situation in which I use auto AF point selection.

Yes thanks for the compliment. Im thinking about buying the PLM for the speed. The DA takes a great picture but its now meant for moving targets, birds or otherwise.

But it does have this nice feature where once ur in focus, the focus follows the subject otherwise I wouldnt have got this picture.

---------- Post added 08-30-21 at 02:58 PM ----------

Originally posted by bschriver11

I like to stop the aperture down to F/8-F/11 for a greater depth of field. The light can be tricky depending on the angle of the sun for sure.

Im gonna remember that. Thanks for that suggestion.

normhead · 08-30-2021, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by mymaiseygirl

Yes thanks for the compliment. Im thinking about buying the PLM for the speed. The DA takes a great picture but its now meant for moving targets, birds or otherwise.

The PLM is a step up in design. More elements, more groups. You'll likely be impressed.

stephen_G · 12-01-2021, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by Des

This is with one of the DA 55-300 f4-5.8 models? Yes it doesn't touch the 55-300 PLM for focus speed.

Good get Mark (esp the first one). Settings? With a bird against the sky I use a preset with AF-C and auto 27 points. It's the only situation in which I use auto AF point selection.

Hi All, I can't see the posted images in this thread for some reason,(they don't appear in the posts),can anyone help?
(Sorry if it is a silly question on my poart, I'm a newcomer to the forum).

**mikesbike** · 12-01-2021, 03:34 PM

No images here either.

**Des** · 12-01-2021, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by stephen_G

Hi All, I can't see the posted images in this thread for some reason,(they don't appear in the posts),can anyone help?

I'm not seeing them now either. This can happen for various reasons, but usually it's because the images have been removed or replaced on the hosting site (most often Flickr).

You see it a lot in the photo sharing threads - frustrating when you see posts with lots of likes and contemporaneous posts saying that it's a remarkable image!

mymaiseygirl · 12-01-2021, 09:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Des, thanks for looking.

Yes this was an older post and the way this site is set up, there is a limit on posts in terms of size (mb) unless youve made some kind of donation.

So I removed some posts to make room for others. This one was an older post from August this year. I usually post once every ten days or so.

Im trying to remember which bird shots I had on here. I think it may have been the Raven. Ill try posting it again with some others. Thanks.

**Des** · 12-01-2021, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by mymaiseygirl

Yes this was an older post and the way this site is set up, there is a limit on posts in terms of size (mb) unless youve made some kind of donation.So I removed some posts to make room for others. This one was an older post from August this year. I usually post once every ten days or so.

A pity to have to delete images to make room for others. You could support PF and take advantage of one of the Black Friday special supporter offers: Holiday Special: Forum Account Upgrade & Perks - Deals and Savings | PentaxForums.com Or get a free Flickr account - that allows up to 1000 photos.

08-29-2021, 09:27 PM - 4 Likes	#1
mymaiseygirl Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 158	The Birds and the ...KP Doing some bird shots today. Its great when they fly right over you - strains the neck a bit Somewhat easier when theyre to one side or the other. Either way its a challenge - but Im pretty happy with the shots - wish the lens had faster focusing still worked pretty well considering these guys are flying pretty fast and theyre a bit of a distance from you and birds generally fly away from people. Last edited by mymaiseygirl; 09-10-2021 at 12:10 AM.

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08-29-2021, 09:47 PM - 1 Like	#2
bschriver11 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 558	I like to stop the aperture down to F/8-F/11 for a greater depth of field. The light can be tricky depending on the angle of the sun for sure.

08-30-2021, 12:46 AM	#3
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by mymaiseygirl Either way its a challenge - but Im pretty happy with the shots - wish the lens had faster focusing still worked pretty well considering This is with one of the DA 55-300 f4-5.8 models? Yes it doesn't touch the 55-300 PLM for focus speed. Good get Mark (esp the first one). Settings? With a bird against the sky I use a preset with AF-C and auto 27 points. It's the only situation in which I use auto AF point selection.

08-30-2021, 07:41 AM	#4
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,222	Nice shots. It helps to have good light.

08-30-2021, 07:50 AM	#5
cdw2000 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: New Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 244	Please identify the lens you were using. The EXIF data only indicates the focal length and aperture for these shots.

08-30-2021, 11:40 AM	#6
Crooski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rozenburg , Zuid-Holland Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,683	It's not the 55-300mm PLM lens, it's at 300mm f/6.3

08-30-2021, 01:51 PM - 1 Like	#7
mymaiseygirl Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 158 Original Poster	Originally posted by Crooski It's not the 55-300mm PLM lens, it's at 300mm f/6.3 Pentax DA 55 - 300 mm Telephoto ---------- Post added 08-30-21 at 02:52 PM ---------- Originally posted by cdw2000 Please identify the lens you were using. The EXIF data only indicates the focal length and aperture for these shots. Sorry Pentax DA 55 - 300 mm Telephoto ---------- Post added 08-30-21 at 02:54 PM ---------- Originally posted by MikeNArk Nice shots. It helps to have good light. I agree - with the birds well all I can say is the iight is coming from above. After that its depending on which way the bird happens to be facing. Nothing like posing ur favorite Model! ---------- Post added 08-30-21 at 02:55 PM ---------- Originally posted by MikeNArk Nice shots. It helps to have good light. I did use Adobe photoshop quite a lot to lighten up the feathers ---------- Post added 08-30-21 at 02:57 PM ---------- Originally posted by Des This is with one of the DA 55-300 f4-5.8 models? Yes it doesn't touch the 55-300 PLM for focus speed. Good get Mark (esp the first one). Settings? With a bird against the sky I use a preset with AF-C and auto 27 points. It's the only situation in which I use auto AF point selection. Yes thanks for the compliment. Im thinking about buying the PLM for the speed. The DA takes a great picture but its now meant for moving targets, birds or otherwise. But it does have this nice feature where once ur in focus, the focus follows the subject otherwise I wouldnt have got this picture. ---------- Post added 08-30-21 at 02:58 PM ---------- Originally posted by bschriver11 I like to stop the aperture down to F/8-F/11 for a greater depth of field. The light can be tricky depending on the angle of the sun for sure. Im gonna remember that. Thanks for that suggestion.

08-30-2021, 02:23 PM	#8
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by mymaiseygirl Yes thanks for the compliment. Im thinking about buying the PLM for the speed. The DA takes a great picture but its now meant for moving targets, birds or otherwise. The PLM is a step up in design. More elements, more groups. You'll likely be impressed.

12-01-2021, 04:24 AM	#9
stephen_G Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 56	Originally posted by Des This is with one of the DA 55-300 f4-5.8 models? Yes it doesn't touch the 55-300 PLM for focus speed. Good get Mark (esp the first one). Settings? With a bird against the sky I use a preset with AF-C and auto 27 points. It's the only situation in which I use auto AF point selection. Hi All, I can't see the posted images in this thread for some reason,(they don't appear in the posts),can anyone help? (Sorry if it is a silly question on my poart, I'm a newcomer to the forum).

12-01-2021, 03:34 PM	#10
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,558	No images here either.

12-01-2021, 04:15 PM	#11
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by stephen_G Hi All, I can't see the posted images in this thread for some reason,(they don't appear in the posts),can anyone help? I'm not seeing them now either. This can happen for various reasons, but usually it's because the images have been removed or replaced on the hosting site (most often Flickr). You see it a lot in the photo sharing threads - frustrating when you see posts with lots of likes and contemporaneous posts saying that it's a remarkable image!

12-01-2021, 10:24 PM	#13
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by mymaiseygirl Yes this was an older post and the way this site is set up, there is a limit on posts in terms of size (mb) unless youve made some kind of donation.So I removed some posts to make room for others. This one was an older post from August this year. I usually post once every ten days or so. A pity to have to delete images to make room for others. You could support PF and take advantage of one of the Black Friday special supporter offers: Holiday Special: Forum Account Upgrade & Perks - Deals and Savings \| PentaxForums.com Or get a free Flickr account - that allows up to 1000 photos.