I finally got out!

[AmberC]

We went to the Norfolk Botanical Gardens today (and got a two year membership) and I was able to get some nice shots.
Here are a few:











Thanks for looking!

[Copy_Kot]

Nice pileated shot's. The one with its beak all the way in the tree is great! I've only heard them flying bye lately... I would love to get a nice clear shot like yours.

[AmberC]

Thanks I was actually shooting pics of my daughter when my husband whispers loudly "Amber look!" lol I got very lucky.

[payn817]

Some nice shots Amber. What lens are you using for birds? I use the same mount, and have tried a tamron 300mm, and gave it up for a sigma 400mm f/5.6. I cant seem to get anything decently sharp at these lengths. You would think it's from camera shake, but I am usually at least 1/focal on my shutter, add that with antishake and there should be a few sharp ones.

[AmberC]

The lens is the SAL-75300 - f/4.5-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens. I only have two lenses lol that one and the one that came with the A-100 kit.

[garrfoster]

Looks like the woodpecker got his prize!

Lovely shots.

[AmberC]

Thank you

[paulnj]

All the pileated WP images are making me jealous!

[AmberC]

All the pileated WP images are making me jealous!

Well that is a great compliment!! Thank you