Kirislin Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) These birds, Currawongs, Magpies and Butcherbirds are all from the same family, characterised by those whopping great beaks. I took these photos within about 2 minutes, all on the same fence post. First is a juvenile Pied Currawong then a male White backed Magpie, he recently lost his mate she was looking ill for a long time and now I dont see her any more. the Grey Butcherbird, this is the male and lastly his little wifey. "they've eaten it all " dont worry, she got some too. Edited September 27, 2009 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripley Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 They are lovely - nice light too, it's given you a great background. I hate it when I spot a wild bird and it's bright sunny middle of the day lighting. I don't know why you don't like that lens, isn't it the 75-300 with IS that a few other DOLers used to have? I think those pics are pretty sharp considering the overcast day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockerlover Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 beautiful shots ,well done ,thanx for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 They are lovely - nice light too, it's given you a great background. I hate it when I spot a wild bird and it's bright sunny middle of the day lighting. I don't know why you don't like that lens, isn't it the 75-300 with IS that a few other DOLers used to have? I think those pics are pretty sharp considering the overcast day. My 75-300 doesn't have IS but 'cough' this is a different lens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 My 75-300 doesn't have IS but 'cough' this is a different lens I thought they were too good for the 75-300 - so.. spit it out then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripley Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) . Edited October 16, 2009 by Ripley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Oh dear, my cover is blown, no not that one Ripley but I have joined the L club Savouring the moment What's in the box Pucky?? Whoooo hooooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripley Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) . Edited October 16, 2009 by Ripley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 That's a fantastic lens. The aperture of 2.8 on it will enable you to get fast speeds in lowish light too. I had the 70-200 non IS f/4 version before I dropped and broke it and managed to get sharp bird shots without IS, especially in good light. I loved it. I ended up buying a 300m f/4 prime now but I really miss my 70-200 f/4. I haven't had much chance to use it yet, it only arrived on Friday and it's been terrible weather ever since. This is the lens I hope hope hope will give me those action running shots of my whippets I've been craving to get ever since I bought my 400D early last year. I am not sure the camera will be able to focus fast enough though, the spending fest might not be ov er just yet, hence my reason for asking about the 50D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripley Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) . Edited October 16, 2009 by Ripley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 I've found, well, my opinion that my 400D isn't much good over 400 ISO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripley Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Neither is the 30D if you blow up the shot. Hence why I rarely use over 400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 OOO, I love my 70-200 Looks like you're already seeing how fab this lens is! Can't wait to see your whippet running shots FWIW I am usually at ISO 640 or greater when shooting the Ridgies running, but I am usually out there either early morning (sun's up but still relatively low in the sky) or late afternoon when there's still plenty of daylight but not as harsh as midday. I find I have to crank the ISO so I can keep the shutter and aperture to what I want (I'm usually around 5.6 or 6.3ish for aperture, I think. I found wider open I wasn't getting enough of the exact focus I wanted and stopping down a bit still gives me good background blur). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) I'm just itching to get out there but the weather is dreadful here and I think it could be several days before I am prepared to lay on the ground to try for the whippet shots I want. Also, dont have a mono or tripod and this thing weighs a ton. I have visions of ending up looking like those crabs that have one massive arm and one normal one. Edited September 28, 2009 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 LOL I agree, I still mine heavy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I think it could be several days before I am prepared to lay on the ground to try for the whippet shots I want. I know the hound belly crawl so well - you and I would be brilliant in the trenches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Shell*~ Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I'm sooooooo jealous!! That's my next lens but it probably won't be mine for a while! Those photos are just gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becandcharch Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Very nice Kirislin! Lovely shots. I have lense envy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Very nice Kirislin! Lovely shots. I have lense envy Ugh, I know all about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clicking Mad Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 really nice you are gonna have some fun with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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