Bird in Flight Image
Posted on: Wed, 05/07/2008 - 8:28am
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Bird in Flight Image
Well I thought I'd put myself up on the chopping block again.
I consider animal life to be more of a hobby within the scope of my photographic goals, and I find it very satisfying from a very personal standpoint. Being out with nature and watching, hearing animals interact is something I like to do alone, and quiet. Taking images of them to me is almost intrusive and disruptive, but occasionally it seems to be ok and work out fine for all involved.
In my mind this is my best bird in flight image yet, but I feel it is missing something maybe, or ... I am being too picky. Maybe some outside opinions could help here, is my thought.
Snowy Egret shot at Doheny Beach, CA. not too long ago. A700, and the Tamron 70-300 LD Macro. Minor crop, and a WB adjustment only.
Whatcha think?
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I am no bird expert so cannot say anything bad about it.
Royston
A100(18-70mm kit), Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8, Minolta 50mm F1.7, Quantaray 70-300mm F4-5.6
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Man, you are so good. Nice shot, i wish i made it.
But....you miss something, maybe, maybe (i'm nog pro) it's a little flat. I mean it's a white bird against a very light sky...
That's called nature ( lol) maybe next time wait for the sun to go down, and ask the bird to fly past you...
Good shot..
Hubert
Hubert
A100 & A700, kitlens, Minolta 50, 1.7, Sony 50, 1.4
sigma 28-70, 70-300, 105
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I'm not all that great at shooting birds in flight, but I see nothing wrong with this shot. I think the only thing that could be missing is more contrast between the subject and background. Maybe clouds, trees or a sun rise/set? I know that critters rarely have your photographic aspirations in mind when they're out and about.
I wouldn't feel bad about taking pictures of wild animals. Many of them will ignore you and go about as usual so long as you don't threaten them or act disruptively. Once some animals get used to the fact that you're not a threat, they wont even care that your present at all in my limited experience. I would think the worst thing you could ever do is put them in danger.
Sony A700, Sony A100, Maxxum 7xi
Raised a smile on my face, I really appreciate that.
The general consensus is that I should increase the contrast a tad, and when I posted it that was the very thing I was a bit unsure on so I will finish the image in raw and convert.
Carl
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You've helped confirm what I need to do :)
I guess I am very cautious and don't want to disturb wildlife. We already encroach on them enough as it is so I guess I am overly respectful or something?....
I see what you mean though, I just find sometimes a shutter release can startle them especially when I am very close to a subject.
Carl
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~Serving up Reviews and other little Appetizers~
flowing quality to the feathers; almost like the water shots I see posted. It's not exactly blur, but it helps lend a feeling of grace. Most of the time, BIF are all about counting fleas, but I think this image works because of how you captured the opposite...
If you want to talk to birds, you might have to consult with Gil...lol
I would try and boost the contrast a little; maybe on just the beak, eye, and legs and feet. I think if you tried it on the feathers, they would lose the quality they have...
Do you have NIK? The Darken/Lighten Center filter would probably work also to make the subject pop a bit more from the background.
(laughing)
Keep shooting kid, you might get a handle on this photography thing yet...
Hapster
"That's why its called fishing...if it was easy they'd call it catching. What fun would that be?"
A100 / A700+Grip: Sony 18-70, Minolta: 20/2.8, 50/1.7, 35-70/4, 70-210/4(Beercan), 75-300/4.5-5.6(Big Beercan), Sigma: 50/2.8 Macro. HVL56, other assorted junk...