BIF Photography

joe.penn · 02-19-2013, 10:51 AM

Never knew this thread existed - here is one, not a "Bird In Flight", but of a "Bird Taking Flight". The spots that you see in the photo behind his legs are from his wing hitting a patch of wild rice in the marsh, that is the rice coming off of the plant...

**baro-nite** · 02-19-2013, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by joe.penn

here is one, not a "Bird In Flight", but of a "Bird Taking Flight"

I think that counts as "in flight".

What a beautifully dreamy sense of motion in the wings!

gifthorse · 02-19-2013, 05:40 PM - **1 Like**

stormtech · 02-19-2013, 07:19 PM

I never knew this thread existed either - subscribed.

joe.penn · 02-19-2013, 08:20 PM - **1 Like**

Here is one I just shot earlier today after making a few focus adjustments, did a minor black and white conversion on it...

stormtech · 02-19-2013, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by joe.penn

Here is one I just shot earlier today after making a few focus adjustments, did a minor black and white conversion on it...

Nice B&W conversion - fits the scene well.

joe.penn · 02-19-2013, 09:48 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

What a beautifully dreamy sense of motion in the wings!

Thanks Baro...

Originally posted by stormtech

Nice B&W conversion - fits the scene well.

Thanks Stan...

Bud · 02-19-2013, 09:52 PM - **1 Like**

Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on the blooms of 'Royal Queen Purple- Iochroama Cyanea

joe.penn · 02-20-2013, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by Bud

Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on the blooms of 'Royal Queen Purple- Iochroama Cyanea

Very Nice!

RockvilleBob · 02-21-2013, 01:47 PM

This shot of a Tundra Swan was done with a K-5 using Sigma 150-500 lens set at 400mm, aperture 10
Overall I am pleased with the Sigma lens on the K-5. However I do look to be able to buy the Sigma 500 4.5 or, if the price comes down and it is significantly better than the Sigma 500, the Pentax 560. It would need to be significantly better to warrant a 40% premium since it is slower, albeit 10% longer.

RockvilleBob · 02-21-2013, 05:52 PM

Three Tundra Swans from same day as previous post. K-5, Sigma 150-500 at 400mm f10

Sage97 · 02-21-2013, 08:23 PM

Laugh all you want but I bet my bird is the smallest of them all..........

I really wish I had a pic of Larry Bird going for a dunk!

Bud · 02-22-2013, 08:50 PM

Indigo Bunting

**grhazelton** · 02-23-2013, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

I never knew this thread existed either - subscribed.

I'd like to subscribe, too.

joe.penn · 02-23-2013, 01:25 PM

Here are a few to add to this thread.

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One of my favorites of 2012, doesn't seem like much but every time I view this this one it takes me back to that day (a fantastic one it was!!!)...
Osprey - Coming Up Empty

This one has been a hit at my local art gallery...
Great Blue Heron - Morning Flyby (Monochrome)

I think this one turned out pretty good, got a fairly clean shot off right when he pitched...
Osprey - The Flyby

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02-19-2013, 10:51 AM	#346
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Never knew this thread existed - here is one, not a "Bird In Flight", but of a "Bird Taking Flight". The spots that you see in the photo behind his legs are from his wing hitting a patch of wild rice in the marsh, that is the rice coming off of the plant...

02-19-2013, 11:10 AM	#347
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Originally posted by joe.penn here is one, not a "Bird In Flight", but of a "Bird Taking Flight" I think that counts as "in flight". What a beautifully dreamy sense of motion in the wings!

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gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945

02-19-2013, 07:19 PM	#349
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	I never knew this thread existed either - subscribed.

02-19-2013, 08:20 PM - 1 Like	#350
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Here is one I just shot earlier today after making a few focus adjustments, did a minor black and white conversion on it...

02-19-2013, 08:32 PM	#351
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by joe.penn Here is one I just shot earlier today after making a few focus adjustments, did a minor black and white conversion on it... Nice B&W conversion - fits the scene well.

02-19-2013, 09:48 PM	#352
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by baro-nite What a beautifully dreamy sense of motion in the wings! Thanks Baro... Originally posted by stormtech Nice B&W conversion - fits the scene well. Thanks Stan...

02-19-2013, 09:52 PM - 1 Like	#353
Bud Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,699	Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on the blooms of 'Royal Queen Purple- Iochroama Cyanea

02-20-2013, 12:03 PM	#354
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by Bud Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on the blooms of 'Royal Queen Purple- Iochroama Cyanea Very Nice!

02-21-2013, 08:23 PM	#357
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,238	Laugh all you want but I bet my bird is the smallest of them all.......... I really wish I had a pic of Larry Bird going for a dunk!

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02-22-2013, 08:50 PM	#358
Bud Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,699	Indigo Bunting

02-23-2013, 12:16 PM	#359
grhazelton Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jonesboro, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by stormtech I never knew this thread existed either - subscribed. I'd like to subscribe, too.

02-23-2013, 01:25 PM	#360
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Here are a few to add to this thread. --- One of my favorites of 2012, doesn't seem like much but every time I view this this one it takes me back to that day (a fantastic one it was!!!)... Osprey - Coming Up Empty This one has been a hit at my local art gallery... Great Blue Heron - Morning Flyby (Monochrome) I think this one turned out pretty good, got a fairly clean shot off right when he pitched... Osprey - The Flyby