Wildlife Photography

[HopKat]

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I'll stop spamming now

BEAUTIFUL!!

 

[Alyssa-Bee]

Most all lenses are sharpest at F/8 aperture. The majority of "inexpensive" lenses are a little soft when shooting wide open, which is their largest aperture (F5.6, F6.3, etc.) More expensive lenses tend to maintain good sharpness even at wide open apertures but will still be their sharpest around f/8. So, if you're going for the sharpest image possible, shoot at F/8 but this will require more light than when shooting wide open.

Well, I learned something new. That explains some unsolved mysteries. I was utterly confused as to why one picture with 1/4000s were softer than some with lower shutter speeds.
I feel sort of ignorant when it comes to photography even though I’ve had my camera for over two years now. I feel like my camera has potential for pictures better than I’ve been taking. Maybe I should read through this thread more often instead of just looking at the pictures.

 

[Alyssa-Bee]

Here are some recent pictures. I haven’t been out much either lately but the sun was shining today. The only birds I’ve been able to get close enough to are the ones going to the feeders(and the sun is only on them in the afternoon) so there isn’t much variety.

Chickadees:

Goldfinches:

Nuthatch:

Junco:

I also had a disturbing surprise when I found out that the feeder raider is blind on one side.

Any and all tips are welcome are greatly appreciated.

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

Here are some recent pictures. I haven’t been out much either lately but the sun was shining today. The only birds I’ve been able to get close enough to are the ones going to the feeders(and the sun is only on them in the afternoon) so there isn’t much variety.

Chickadees:
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Goldfinches:
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Nuthatch:
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Junco:
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I also had a disturbing surprise when I found out that the feeder raider is blind on one side. View attachment 3396016


Any and all tips are welcome are greatly appreciated.

Are you sure you need any tips? They are gorgeous photos!!

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

That’s beautiful! I love it.

Thank you!

Also, really enjoyed the convo above guys.

I always feel a bit wrong having such a long conversation in the middle of the thread, I am glad it was positive for others too!

Really some nice shots. Your hard work is paying off. I've learned a lot from mdees88 tips.

Thank you, that's very kind! He's a great mentor

BEAUTIFUL!!

THANK YOU

Appreciate the kind words, if it weren't for you guys and gals I am not sure I'd be taking photos still.

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

Here are some recent pictures. I haven’t been out much either lately but the sun was shining today. The only birds I’ve been able to get close enough to are the ones going to the feeders(and the sun is only on them in the afternoon) so there isn’t much variety.

Chickadees:
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Goldfinches:
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Nuthatch:
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Junco:
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I also had a disturbing surprise when I found out that the feeder raider is blind on one side. View attachment 3396016


Any and all tips are welcome are greatly appreciated.

If there's anything I've learned, even the "common" birds make for beautiful images. Look at that little fat fluffball of a chickadee! It's so cool! Also, never seen a Junco before so thank you!

I am extremely envious you can attract them to your bird feeder, due to where we live birds will not come to our feeder. (busy motorhome estate, all bricked and open.. too many red kites around for the littleuns to risk it) All my photos are taken on the move with my missus and our little one.

 

[Bakbuk]

Chickadee!
Finally got a shot of one of these little guys that I'm actually happy with.

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

Chickadee!
Finally got a shot of one of these little guys that I'm actually happy with.
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Gorgeous pic bakbuk!

 

[Bakbuk]

Gorgeous pic bakbuk!

Thank you!

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

Played around with shake reduction accidently today (went out - first day of sunshine I've been able to go out on - forgot to turn it off). Ruined all my pictures from this morning, there weren't any too great anyways but there could have been some keepers.

This afternoon cleaned out my birds and tested the camera, seems shake reduction is amazing but only on COMPLETELY inanimate objects. So on animals it isn't as great because it always blurs as they are always moving, breathing. Now I will keep it off and have it turn on only when shooting inanimate objects.