[PIC_THREAD] Wildlife, Animals, Birds, Zoo
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Little owlThat's lovely. Great stuff!
Knee Deep by MrBlueSky*, on Flickr
I really like this. All my Heron shots are just so blah!
I'm jealous - I know we have many of them in the area around me along rivers... but I never catch more than a glimpse! They certainly never sit and pose!
Man of Honour
Thanks. Once on a while you get a special one so just keep looking.
Got another special with is swan:
Magical Moment by MrBlueSky*, on FlickrRecently out with my new Sony FE 100-400mm GM.
I love this lens.
I did like the output on my A7Rii more than the a6300, but think it was down to me perhaps not choosing best settings.
Some samples from A7Rii
Dragonfly by chris_rabe, on Flickr
Dragonfly by chris_rabe, on Flickr
Dragonfly by chris_rabe, on Flickr
Dragonfly by chris_rabe, on Flickr
Duck by chris_rabe, on Flickr
Lapwing by chris_rabe, on Flickr
Cabbage white butterfly by chris_rabe, on Flickr
London Wetland Centre by chris_rabe, on Flickr
Ducks by chris_rabe, on Flickr
I love this lens.
I did like the output on my A7Rii more than the a6300, but think it was down to me perhaps not choosing best settings.
Some samples from A7Rii
Dragonfly by chris_rabe, on FlickrDragonfly by chris_rabe, on FlickrDragonfly by chris_rabe, on FlickrDragonfly by chris_rabe, on FlickrDuck by chris_rabe, on FlickrLapwing by chris_rabe, on FlickrCabbage white butterfly by chris_rabe, on FlickrLondon Wetland Centre by chris_rabe, on FlickrDucks by chris_rabe, on FlickrExcellent dragonflies Chris.
I find getting focus using d7100 difficult for dragonflies in flight.
I end up using manual to get close then use auto focus but it's very hit and miss with such a small subject.
How do you find it with your Sony?
I find getting focus using d7100 difficult for dragonflies in flight.
I end up using manual to get close then use auto focus but it's very hit and miss with such a small subject.
How do you find it with your Sony?
Thanks. That's just a few of many shots I got of them.
To be honest, I was amazed how easily I managed to photograph them. Previously when I was at the Wetland Centre with adapted Sigma 150-600mm, I could barely manage to shoot a dragonfly sitting on grass.
With the 100-400mm, at first I was trying to follow them, but that proved a fools errand. Not impossible, but hard. Then I just watched them a bit, and saw they seem to have territories, and favourite spots, so focused the lens on something closer, had it pointed generally at one of those areas, and when it came time to take the shot, the 100-400mm locked on incredibly quickly.
It's a brilliantly fast combination in my opinion.
I had less luck on the day with the a6300, but had another test on small subjects yesterday in the back garden, and think it was mostly down to my focus settings.
Still, I much preferred the output from the A7Rii. Eventually, I will look to replace the a6300 with either an A7iii or another A7Rii - will always have two bodies.
Below some shots from the a6300 with the 100-400mm
Swan by chris_rabe, on Flickr
A6300731 by chris_rabe, on Flickr
Dragonfly by chris_rabe, on Flickr
Grey Heron by chris_rabe, on Flickr
Sprint by chris_rabe, on Flickr
A6300835 by chris_rabe, on Flickr
Hover fly by chris_rabe, on Flickr
Bee by chris_rabe, on Flickr
Ganet by darren bray, on Flickr
Been a hectic year and no chance for a personal photography session since Christmas. Took some vacation last week to have time with my camera, of course didn't spot anything much. Luckily I left the camera in my car and a few days later I spotted this guy when running, was still there 10 miles later.
Painted Lady by darren bray, on Flickr
Hello **** by darren bray, on Flickr
Caporegime
Just got my first proper camera. So go easy on me. First trip out with it and did a bit of PP. So much to learn.
Swan frenzy by Matt McCann, on Flickr
Swan frenzy by Matt McCann, on Flickr
Red Deer Stag
Man of Honour
I was going to ask about the rut, I may take a visit to Richmond Park next week 
Will be there on Tuesday.
Man of Honour
Sounds good, I'll have to pic your brains afterwards as it's been so long since I've been there I've forgotten where to go 
Sounds good, I'll have to pic your brains afterwards as it's been so long since I've been there I've forgotten where to go
I'm far more familiar with Bushy Park having lived in the area for over 40 years! After my Friday excursion, weather permitting, I'll be able to give you a clearer picture of Richmond Park.
Should be lively!
