More Winged Rats.

[John Mueller]

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[GREAPER]

The first one is extremely nice.

[Nir]

Great catches!

[dugmar]

First two are incredible!

[gus]

How are you getting these shots so crisp MHJS ? :thumb

[ginger_55]

I second that question: how are you getting the shots so crisp?

ginger:scratch :clap :clap :clap

[John Mueller]

How are you getting these shots so crisp MHJS ? :thumbAncient Chinese secret:dunno

Well,good lens fast camera.
The 1D MKll in an incredibly fast cam,70-200mm L is a fast lens in conjunction with AI servo and continuous shots these (rats) don't stand a chance.(8.3 fps)
My lovely assistant also GF tossing bread and they come close.
I think of it as my machine gun:D
Manual mode ISO 400 F8 shutter speed varies somewhere around 1/2000-1/2500 sec.Shot in raw and normal post processing.

Thanks for the comments all,
John

[gus]

Well that explains it.


Stay away from the light Humungus...stay away from the light

[Steve Cavigliano]

LOL @ winged rats :rofl

Great gull shots ^5 Frozen in motion, is about the only time they look good...lol
Plus, I hope you were far enough away that they didn't "bomb" you or your assistant:rofl That "throwing bread into the air" technique, is a great tip for shooting these guys.

If you're like me, you'd rather shoot an exotic waterfowl, or maybe even a bird of prey. But, if gulls is what's available, gulls are what ya shoot :-) If only they weren't so darn noisy.


Steve

[John Mueller]

LOL @ winged rats :rofl

Great gull shots ^5 Frozen in motion, is about the only time they look good...lol
Plus, I hope you were far enough away that they didn't "bomb" you or your assistant:rofl That "throwing bread into the air" technique, is a great tip for shooting these guys.

If you're like me, you'd rather shoot an exotic waterfowl, or maybe even a bird of prey. But, if gulls is what's available, gulls are what ya shoot :-) If only they weren't so darn noisy.


SteveHi Steve thanks,
I would love to shoot exotic waterfowl or birds of prey.Just so happens,there is not much to choose from in Ohio :cry
Hopefully some day Ill make it to FLA and hook up with Harry.
John

[Steve Cavigliano]

Hi Steve thanks,
I would love to shoot exotic waterfowl or birds of prey.Just so happens,there is not much to choose from in Ohio :cry
Hopefully some day Ill make it to FLA and hook up with Harry.
John
John,
I'm in Northern California and many times I have to be satisfied with gull shots, too :cry Still, they can look good and they're good practice for that day when an eagle swoops over your head :rofl


Steve

[GREAPER]

Hi Steve thanks,
I would love to shoot exotic waterfowl or birds of prey.Just so happens,there is not much to choose from in Ohio :cry
Hopefully some day Ill make it to FLA and hook up with Harry.
John

Shot in Toledo Ohio, Wild Bird
http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/11269327-M.jpg

Shot In Northwest Ohio
http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/4084358-M.jpg

Shot in a marsh in NW Ohio

http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/4283841-M.jpg

Same Place
http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/4283728-M.jpg

Same Marsh
http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/4286285-M.jpg

[John Mueller]

Shot in Toledo Ohio, Wild Bird
http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/11269327-Th.jpg

Shot In Northwest Ohio
http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/4084358-Th.jpg

Shot in a marsh in NW Ohio

http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/4283841-Th.jpg

Same Place
http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/4283728-Th.jpg

Same Marsh
http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/4286285-Th.jpg
Wow Greaper Nice images.:clap
I dont see any birds like that here near Cincinnati except for an owl or distant hawk or an occasional heron.
Did you luck out or what?
Maybe I need to get my eyes checked.

[GREAPER]

I am sure living near lake Erie and the wetlands helps, but many of them are from and around the Maumee River.

I find it hard to believe their aren't preserves or parks on the Ohio River that attract lots of water fowl.

I will look into it and see if I cant suggest spots.

[GREAPER]

Try Here (http://cincinnatibirds.com/where/IndianCreek.php) ,

[John Mueller]

Try Here (http://cincinnatibirds.com/where/IndianCreek.php) ,
Thanks very much for finding and posting this Greaper.:bow
John

[gus]

The 12x stabilised is a month or 2 away now greaps...im going to give you a run for your money then !

Very nice stuff BTW :thumb

[DoctorIt]

Ancient Chinese secret:dunno

Well,good lens fast camera.
The 1D MKll in an incredibly fast cam,70-200mm L is a fast lens in conjunction with AI servo and continuous shots these (rats) don't stand a chance.(8.3 fps)
My lovely assistant also GF tossing bread and they come close.
I think of it as my machine gun:D
Manual mode ISO 400 F8 shutter speed varies somewhere around 1/2000-1/2500 sec.Shot in raw and normal post processing.

Thanks for the comments all,
John

I have heavy artillery envy :cry

[GREAPER]

The 12x stabilised is a month or 2 away now greaps...im going to give you a run for your money then !

Very nice stuff BTW :thumb

I am afraid to see what critters you have over there in the wastland... I still have bad dreams about the spider in your shed.......

[gus]

I am afraid to see what critters you have over there in the wastland... I still have bad dreams about the spider in your shed.......
Mate that one was a baby...been raining here for 7 flamin' days (it never does that..best rain in 10 years) & all the wildlife is heading for high ground big time. Im in the bush looking for a powerline fault & find a fuse box hiden in some trees...i walked over & opened it to do some tests.

Now im standing testing a live 3 phase board, everything including me is soaking.. when the biggest huntsman ..maybe 6" across comes flying out from behind the fuses & runs up my arm. Time stood still ..im torn between electrocution if i flinch or letting it run further to bite me on the face.

All i could think off was.."how do i get him to stay around whilst i run back & get the camera from the truck." Its a sickness alright.

[GREAPER]

I dont like spiders, I woulda freaked and electrocuted myself....

[USAIR]

Man those are killer shots.
Congrats on the new camera sounds like a real sweet camera and deal.

Thanks
Fred

[BMWRider]

Hi Steve thanks,
I would love to shoot exotic waterfowl or birds of prey.Just so happens,there is not much to choose from in Ohio :cry
Hopefully some day Ill make it to FLA and hook up with Harry.
John
You should hang out with me, MHJS. Just outside my office, I've got hawks, herrons and gulls. They're freakin' taking over. :D

[ian408]

You should hang out with me, MHJS. Just outside my office, I've got hawks, herrons and gulls. They're freakin' taking over. :D
In OH?

Ian

[BMWRider]

In OH?

Ian
Yep. In Ohio. :nod

[ian408]

Yep. In Ohio. :nod
Yah learn something new every day. Lima here we come...

[DoctorIt]

You should hang out with me, MHJS. Just outside my office, I've got hawks, herrons and gulls. They're freakin' taking over. :Dreminds me of an alfred hitchcock movie...

Hey Rider :wave

[ian408]

They just sit there and watch. Waiting for a meal.

http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/12704767-M.jpg

[Andy]

it's so trite, so easy, but why do we shoot pics of the damned things? :lol3

becuase we can, and they're there!

http://williams.smugmug.com/photos/12928212-L.jpg

1Ds Mark II, very very bright overcast sky, shot with +1 exposure compensation.