catching the rays

Bevb · 07-07-2006, 03:47 PM

This robin hen was determined to get the sun this morning as she lay out on some grass cuttings, then off into a shaded tree for some preening.

quetzal · 07-07-2006, 05:04 PM

Those are nice Bev. I really like the last one.

**paulnj** · 07-08-2006, 09:13 AM

I love that second one and the 3rd would be sweet with a little fill flash.

**Old Timer** · 07-08-2006, 09:54 AM

Nice bevb. That last one reminds me of Bela Lugosi (?) as the vimpire hiding behind his cape.

Bevb · 07-08-2006, 10:05 AM

Thankyou quetzal and OT, i was rather pleased to of captured that pose, gives it a little more depth other than just preening.

Paulnj im glad you mentioned flash, even the 20D having flash i rarely used it but the 1D MKllN not having any i am going to have to think about getting a unit, but i am going to have to do some research as im not sure what will be the best to get to suit my needs.

**paulnj** · 07-08-2006, 10:14 AM

550/580EX, everything else is wasted $$ to me. The 550 was the top flash when I got mine and I couldn't "afford" it at the time... I got it anyway and have found no situation it can be out done in without serious multi flash setups. It will add a bit of fill at a good distance and if you go TELEPHOTO(500F4) you can add a flash extender with ease ;wink:

Bevb · 07-08-2006, 11:00 AM

[quote=paulnj]550/580EX, everything else is wasted $$ to me. The 550 was the top flash when I got mine and I couldn't "afford" it at the time... I got it anyway and have found no situation it can be out done in without serious multi flash setups. It will add a bit of fill at a good distance and if you go TELEPHOTO(500F4) you can add a flash extender with ease ;wink:[/

Thanks Paulnj, sounds like this unit will be more than adequate for my needs, i hope to get another lense later in the year but no more than 400mm probably, will i still need a flash extender with this?

Il be checking on prices etc for this unit.

**paulnj** · 07-08-2006, 01:18 PM

I don't even own an extender for my canon gear, but used one with my nikon gear with 500/800mm at times. All it does is throw your flash farther by concentrating it with a fresnel lens held with brackets infront of your flash.

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/re...r_beamer.shtml

http://www.naturescapes.net/store/home.php?cat=21

payn817 · 07-08-2006, 01:36 PM

Bev, you are indeed the queen of birds. Nice work.

Bevb · 07-08-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by paulnj

I don't even own an extender for my canon gear, but used one with my nikon gear with 500/800mm at times. All it does is throw your flash farther by concentrating it with a fresnel lens held with brackets infront of your flash.

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/re...r_beamer.shtml

http://www.naturescapes.net/store/home.php?cat=21

Great links, all the information i would need. Thanks, greatly appreciated.

**SmartWombat** · 07-09-2006, 01:07 PM

580EX definitely, 24-105mm zoom and works out to 50m at night on full power.
I haven't needed an extender yet.

Bevb · 07-09-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SmartWombat

580EX definitely, 24-105mm zoom and works out to 50m at night on full power.
I haven't needed an extender yet.

Yes definately considering the 580EX.

Bevb · 07-09-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by payn817

Bev, you are indeed the queen of birds. Nice work.

I have been called some names before, but this is definately the nicest!! Thanks Payne.

Knight · 07-11-2006, 04:42 PM

i Missed this series Bev Congrats on the Featured Photo

Bevb · 07-12-2006, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Knight

i Missed this series Bev Congrats on the Featured Photo

Thank you Knight.

I was well happy when i saw it.

**Loupey** · 07-12-2006, 08:14 AM

Yes, congrats Bev! You deserve it with all the hard work you've been putting in to give us (ok maybe some for yourself too

) those wonderful images.

**paulnj** · 07-12-2006, 10:08 AM

Well like I said in the other thread...

Reguardless of how common and used to humans, A good image is a good image!!!!

Well deserved IMHO. I ponder my choice for the whole week, so my choices are never on a whim

julsoph · 07-12-2006, 10:14 AM

These are all wonderful, Bev...

Emily

Bevb · 07-12-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by julsoph

These are all wonderful, Bev...

Emily

Thank you Emily, i have a big soft spot for Robins.

Neatsfoot · 07-14-2006, 02:54 PM

I like the second two images better, the birds stand out in much clearer contrast, I thinkk cropping the first two to bring the bird front and center would help. Nice series though.

Bevb · 07-14-2006, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by paulnj

Well like I said in the other thread...

Reguardless of how common and used to humans, A good image is a good image!!!!

Well deserved IMHO. I ponder my choice for the whole week, so my choices are never on a whim

Sorry Paulnj i missed this message.

Glad to think, you think, my picture is good enough for "featured picture". appreciated.

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