BIF Photography

**chuck_c** · 05-04-2022, 03:49 PM - **8 Likes**

These with my current most favorite birding combo. The K-3 III, HD 150-450 and HD 1.4x converter

**K-Three** · 05-04-2022, 06:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by chuck_c

These with my current most favorite birding combo. The K-3 III, HD 150-450 and HD 1.4x converter

These are fantastic, I've tried to track swallows around a pasture, never have gotten any keepers
Especially like the ornithopter in the 4th frame,
Nicely done,

**chuck_c** · 05-05-2022, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by K-Three

These are fantastic, I've tried to track swallows around a pasture, never have gotten any keepers
Especially like the ornithopter in the 4th frame,
Nicely done,

Thank you! I really have to give credit to the K-3 III. The AF upgrades in this new model are a game changer IMHO. My keeper rate has grown exponentially. In this particular scenario I was shooting from an observation deck right below a local dam. There was a wide open expanse above the creek about 30 feet below. It seemed that about a dozen or so swallows were making very wide sweeps as they chased each other around. It was actually quite entertaining. Also it was a clear sunny day so it was easy to keep the shutter speed up.

"ornithopter" That's great! Hope you don't mind if I use it.

**RDP** · 05-05-2022, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by chuck_c

These with my current most favorite birding combo. The K-3 III, HD 150-450 and HD 1.4x converter

Swallows are a favorite of mine, but I’ve never been successful at getting any shots as nice as yours! Would you be willing to share your specific AF settings?

**chuck_c** · 05-06-2022, 11:43 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by RDP

Swallows are a favorite of mine, but I’ve never been successful at getting any shots as nice as yours! Would you be willing to share your specific AF settings?

Thank you! More than happy to share.

I am shooting in TAv mode using Back Button Focus.

In the Still Image Settings Menus >

In AF with Viewfinder >

AF Mode > AF.C
AF Active Area > Spot
AF Area Restriction > Off
1st Frame Action in AF.C > Release-priority
Action in AF.C Cont. > Focus-priority
Hold AF Status > Medium
Action When AF Fails > Drive Lens
AF Point Tracking in AF.C > Type 1
Subject Recognition > On

**K-Three** · 05-21-2022, 02:16 PM

Had stiffish wind as the ferry was docking the other night, this guy was trying to land on the boat to clean up some spilled popcorn, hovering into the wind.
K3III w/55-300HD, cropped about 50%

**aslyfox** · 06-06-2022, 09:34 PM

In the Salish Sea with Maya's Legacy Whale Watching and Wildlife tour from Friday Harbor in San Juan Islands WA, as we slowed to approach an island when crew spotted a bald eagle on the ground

suddenly the cry went out that another bald eagle was overtaking us on the port side to land on the island

this photo was one of the ones I was able to grab as it went by

hand held on moving boat, crop and pp

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**pepperberry farm** · 06-07-2022, 04:01 AM - **2 Likes**

standing in the west field, when a red-tailed hawk overflew me - had the camera in hand, so figured 'why not?'

these turned out better than I had hoped....

dlhawes · 06-09-2022, 08:09 AM

The bluebird of happiness. Golden bamboo in the background.
He's dressed for reproductive success - Mrs. Bluebird was observing his performance from the safety of the bamboo.

**aslyfox** · 06-10-2022, 12:31 PM - **1 Like**

bald eagle lifted off of a tower and I finally located it in the viewfinder

eaglewings tour out of Victoria BC June 6

**chuck_c** · 07-06-2022, 12:43 PM - **3 Likes**

More BIF"s with my, still, favorite set up.

**wtlwdwgn** · 07-15-2022, 05:50 PM - **5 Likes**

In the park before the mosquitoes picked me up and carried me away, I was able to get some captures of an obliging Osprey. The K-3 III and D FA 150-450 combo works really well.

**aslyfox** · 08-01-2022, 07:08 AM - **2 Likes**

Brown Pelicans Pelecanus occidentalis

**noelcmn** · 08-08-2022, 05:07 AM

GreenRich · 08-12-2022, 02:38 AM - **1 Like**

Not the shot I wanted as got the exposure wrong but Purple Heron heading for roost

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05-04-2022, 03:49 PM - 8 Likes	#1696
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	These with my current most favorite birding combo. The K-3 III, HD 150-450 and HD 1.4x converter

05-04-2022, 06:37 PM - 1 Like	#1697
K-Three Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pugetopolis, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Originally posted by chuck_c These with my current most favorite birding combo. The K-3 III, HD 150-450 and HD 1.4x converter These are fantastic, I've tried to track swallows around a pasture, never have gotten any keepers Especially like the ornithopter in the 4th frame, Nicely done,

05-05-2022, 08:41 AM	#1698
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	Originally posted by K-Three These are fantastic, I've tried to track swallows around a pasture, never have gotten any keepers Especially like the ornithopter in the 4th frame, Nicely done, Thank you! I really have to give credit to the K-3 III. The AF upgrades in this new model are a game changer IMHO. My keeper rate has grown exponentially. In this particular scenario I was shooting from an observation deck right below a local dam. There was a wide open expanse above the creek about 30 feet below. It seemed that about a dozen or so swallows were making very wide sweeps as they chased each other around. It was actually quite entertaining. Also it was a clear sunny day so it was easy to keep the shutter speed up. "ornithopter" That's great! Hope you don't mind if I use it.

05-05-2022, 04:28 PM	#1699
RDP Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 72	Originally posted by chuck_c These with my current most favorite birding combo. The K-3 III, HD 150-450 and HD 1.4x converter Swallows are a favorite of mine, but I’ve never been successful at getting any shots as nice as yours! Would you be willing to share your specific AF settings?

05-06-2022, 11:43 AM - 3 Likes	#1700
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	Originally posted by RDP Swallows are a favorite of mine, but I’ve never been successful at getting any shots as nice as yours! Would you be willing to share your specific AF settings? Thank you! More than happy to share. I am shooting in TAv mode using Back Button Focus. In the Still Image Settings Menus > In AF with Viewfinder > AF Mode > AF.C AF Active Area > Spot AF Area Restriction > Off 1st Frame Action in AF.C > Release-priority Action in AF.C Cont. > Focus-priority Hold AF Status > Medium Action When AF Fails > Drive Lens AF Point Tracking in AF.C > Type 1 Subject Recognition > On

05-21-2022, 02:16 PM	#1701
K-Three Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pugetopolis, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Had stiffish wind as the ferry was docking the other night, this guy was trying to land on the boat to clean up some spilled popcorn, hovering into the wind. K3III w/55-300HD, cropped about 50%

06-07-2022, 04:01 AM - 2 Likes	#1703
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	standing in the west field, when a red-tailed hawk overflew me - had the camera in hand, so figured 'why not?' these turned out better than I had hoped....

07-06-2022, 12:43 PM - 3 Likes	#1706
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	More BIF"s with my, still, favorite set up.

07-15-2022, 05:50 PM - 5 Likes	#1707
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	In the park before the mosquitoes picked me up and carried me away, I was able to get some captures of an obliging Osprey. The K-3 III and D FA 150-450 combo works really well.

08-08-2022, 05:07 AM	#1709
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,175

08-12-2022, 02:38 AM - 1 Like	#1710
GreenRich Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Derbyshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 141	Not the shot I wanted as got the exposure wrong but Purple Heron heading for roost