Anyway, these birds are teaching me a virtue I can't admit to having - patience! I waited around for this guy for at least 45 mins. - once squatting on the ground, once climbing on the rock, then almost slipping down the side of an embankment to finally get a shot that's at least passable.
It's really tricky with these guys, but I have to say that once I got these near decent shots after about 10 totally useless ones, I am certain I had a smug grin on my face that the passers by wondered at. I tasted victory and boy, did it taste sweet! :)
Both images were flashed at -1stop, at ISO 1600, the highest my camera could take. I had to remove some noise in post, as they had turned out really grainy!
What a gorgeous bird! I love the first photo :)
ReplyDeleteLol, I had a hawk couple weeks ago that gave me trouble with its perch spot. But for those photos I was using my powershot. Plus you have contend with the branches that get in the way of focusing.
ReplyDeleteHowever you did an excellent job here.
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@Kristy: Thanks and they are indeed beautiful birds!
ReplyDelete@Cathy: Thanks for your comment. You can never make them pose, can you? I completely agree about the branches as well!