A Great Tit in flight.

Gallery: AvianPosted February 16, 2012152 views10 comments

Hi all,

I am currently working on a "Small Birds in Flight" project. Why I started this is winter is a mystery to me as I need an exceptional amount of light to make this kind of image presentable.

The light at the beginning of February was good, when this image was taken. Sadly for the rest of the month it has been back to dull, grey and overcast. I find I need at least 1/2000th ss to do them justice so, unless I use flash, this is only possible on bright sunny days.

More images are appearing on my web and blog for those interested.

Canon 1DMK4
200mm
f7.1
1/3200
ISO800

C&C welcome.

Cheers

Austin

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on February 16, 2012 at 2:20 PM

I like the head-up pose, the perfect exposure on the blacks and the vibrant BG here Austin.
Nicely placed in the frame too. Many would want the entire bird in focus but DOF is fine for me.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on February 16, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Great shot, Austin ! I see we are sharing the same experience yet, for the time being, I've used a lower SS...

Others image will follow from my side too.
Mauro

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 16, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Incredible, Austin. Niceley done.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on February 16, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Hello Austin

Nicely done, I too enjoy the DOF, Makes it Very Interesting Image.

Where you Very Close ? And What Crop ?

TFS

Bill

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on February 16, 2012 at 7:59 PM

You've certainly got an exceptional capture here. The head and eye are tack sharp and the wings are appropriately blurred for action. Well done.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 17, 2012 at 2:32 PM

I like the mid level wing position and how the head is standing up for good eye contact plus the background compliments the image very well, nice job in getting this difficult shot, way to go.

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on February 17, 2012 at 8:09 PM

Beautiful capture of this bird. Nice pose and thoughtful technical approach. Excellently chosen background.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on February 18, 2012 at 5:11 PM

Nice work! Love the pose and the exposure is excellent.

Ray

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Comment posted by Austin Thomas on February 20, 2012 at 5:45 AM

Thanks for your comments and feedback. Much appreciated.

@Bill. This was taken at around 3 metres subject to camera distance and is about 75% of the full frame original.

Cheers

Austin

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Comment posted by May Haga on February 21, 2012 at 9:44 AM

Wonderfully captured action Austin.
May

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