Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Lens: Sigma 50-500 at 190mm
Exposure: 1/8000 sec
Aperture: f/7.1
I was on a boat, and it was perched on a tree where I was taking pictures of it. As we passed it took off doing a sharp turn to fly alongside the boat.
If I'd seen that coming at me I would have got so excited I would have completely muffed the shot, well done he really looks the business doesn't he (or she)?
Hi Marj
Thanks for providing the details. I'm trying to learn what shutter speeds are necessary to freeze flying birds. My camera only goes to 1/1600 sec I think. 1/8000 is incredibly fast. You must have had plenty of light that day
Hi birdgirl, in most instances 1/1600 should be fast enough to freeze a bird in flight. However, for reliable results your camera needs to be capable of track-focusing (continuous focus) - without that feature, it's hit and miss - more often miss.
Top action shot there Marj !!
Amazing and unusual shot. I wouldn't like to go anywhere near that talon! Where was it taken and do you know the settings you used?
Hi marj, a great capture in spite of the crop and the victory roll. :D
Regards, "Tark" - Olympus 4/3rds colour
Great shot Marj,mean looking critter.
Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Lens: Sigma 50-500 at 190mm
Exposure: 1/8000 sec
Aperture: f/7.1
I was on a boat, and it was perched on a tree where I was taking pictures of it. As we passed it took off doing a sharp turn to fly alongside the boat.
Marj
If I'd seen that coming at me I would have got so excited I would have completely muffed the shot, well done he really looks the business doesn't he (or she)?
Sunshine Coast Queensland
HI marj
Excellent shot. I now how hard it was to get my shots well done.
Hi Marj
Thanks for providing the details. I'm trying to learn what shutter speeds are necessary to freeze flying birds. My camera only goes to 1/1600 sec I think. 1/8000 is incredibly fast. You must have had plenty of light that day
Hi birdgirl, in most instances 1/1600 should be fast enough to freeze a bird in flight. However, for reliable results your camera needs to be capable of track-focusing (continuous focus) - without that feature, it's hit and miss - more often miss.
Regards, "Tark" - Olympus 4/3rds colour