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Digitaldooda
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The Osprey are on the endangered list. These talons are sharp! Remember to keep your distance from this bird. Both parents will try to lead you away from the nest. If that doesn’t work, they will take a stand to defend it.
Osprey Landing
Pictured below are the Spoonbill Roseate. These birds are graceful and goofy at the same time. They are a brightly colored pink similar to the Flamingo. The birds were quite animated on this beautiful early morning shoot. These were shot with a 300mm 2.8 to catch them in flight. On the flats, they were farther away and I really wished for a longer lens. If you only have a longer lens, when they fly, you may find them more difficult to follow. It is best to go armed with two cameras. On the tripod, have a 500mm or longer. The 300mm was on a mono pod…mostly to keep the lens from wearing me out! We started shooting at 7:30 am and by 9:00 am, they had all flown away.
I find, when shooting birds with white or brightly colored feathers, it is best to set your camera on -1 to -1.3 stops to avoid blowing out your highlights. When shooting dark birds (especially against a brighter sky) I usually set the camera on a +1 to +1.3 in order to get details in the shadows. These are only guidelines… evaluating the direction and quality of light is the real key and that takes practice. We spend several days in the workshop applying and discussing the results of these techniques. Join me in Florida for an amazing experience.
Almost Gone!
Ready for take off!
