Show us some bird shots...22

Thanks for much for the tips Frank and Brian. I plan to get back soon and earlier. I had a car apt near the site yesterday and didn't get there till nearly noon. In the AM that spot is due West of the sunrise and should be excellent. It's a real challenge but more than worth it.

@Bard1: It's difficult to pick out a black eye on a black background. The best advise?... Keep the sun behind you when you take the shot. Most of the bird is in its own shadow. I know it's hard to tell the birds, "Whould you mind flying to your left a little?" The best you can do is to position yourself where you are more likely to have sun behind you when you shoot. That way you're more likely to get a twinkle in the eye to help define it. Also, the more light... the lower the ISO, the higher the f-stop, the more detail you can recover from the darker areas. If you aren't already, try center-weighted or spot metering. You may blow out the background, but your subject will be properly exposed. I'm still learning, but these are some hints I've heard and find helpful.

Cheers... Brian

P.S. And always listen to Frank!

Edited by bms44974 - 30 April 2009 at 14:34

Here are some shots of an awesome critter that just miss because the eye is not showing, Any hints how I might do better next time?
Caspian Tern - A700 Minolta 75-300 New

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Edited by Bard1 - 30 April 2009 at 14:09

Ausgezeichnet wrote: @Pavel, that's the elusive bee-eater- have you shot this year already? I'm trying to get shots of it but it is not all that easy. regards, Bernd

The shot is from 2008

No time for birds this year yet

Frankman wrote: Nice work guys. Here are a couple from earlier this month: The last time I went to the lake there were none close by. Frank

Good stuff Frank. Love the approach on that 2nd pic.
cheers,
gil