Wheatear

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Posted by Paul Hillion on March 29, 2007 at 3:17 PM

Taken a couple of days a go, I went down yesterday this time with my 2x extender fitted but they'd seemed to have dissappeared. Pleased that I got to see them though, beautiful looking little bird.

500mm f/4L IS with 1.4x and 1D MkII N. ISO 200, 1/800 sec. at f/8, -1/3EC. Hand held whilst laid flat on grass (much to the amusment of passing dog walkers!)

Thanks & best wishes.

Posted by Helge Sorensen on March 30, 2007 at 8:25 AM

Hi Paul, good light and comp., but the bird is rather soft. Is it cropped a lot ?

Posted by Graeme Lee on March 30, 2007 at 9:09 AM

Should really be shooting at f11 for the best quality from the converter I've been told. Nicely presented but a bit soft.

Posted by Mark Sisson on March 30, 2007 at 2:34 PM

f8 usually works fine with the 500mm in my experience - might I suggest it's either a processing issue or a smidgen of camera shake? Shame as it's a nicely balance pic and subject is always a cracker.

Posted by Jim Greenfield on March 31, 2007 at 5:45 AM

Not seen one this year yet - beautiful light, beautiful subject. However, looks like a little camera shake due to hand holding.

Posted by Paul Hillion on April 2, 2007 at 5:25 AM

Thanks all. yes with the blustery wind and all camera shake was an issue here! And yes this was cropped a lot more than I would of liked.