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Posted by stewart canham on August 28, 2007 at 2:21 PM
To say these guys are challenging,is a bit of an understatement,but good experience.I am not sure what the ratio of shots taken ,to shots kept is,but I am glad I am not using film any more.I thought that it might be very helpful to all if members were to explain how they approach this sort of shot.For my own way I normally use manual focus,as auto never seems to be able to keep up with the dear little souls,or was that sods!!also I use a tripod with gimbal head.Ant thoughts would be appreciated...
Stewart......
Posted by Tristan Campbell on August 28, 2007 at 4:24 PM
Very well captured and nice background. I've never attempted a shot like this but it certainly does not look easy! Tristan
Posted by Marko Trebušak on August 29, 2007 at 1:58 AM
I see this things buzzing around, and I don't see me taking photos of them doing it :eek:. Your attempt is just about right. On monitor it looks sharp and well positioned, and background is as good as one would like.

Cheers,
Marko
Posted by Helge Sorensen on August 29, 2007 at 4:49 AM
A very fine result, Stewart. It's sharp on a good BG. Only wish for a bit more shutter speed to stop the wings, what's the techs. btw ?
Posted by Andy Shepherd on August 29, 2007 at 10:55 AM
Hi Stewart,
Nice shot , was trying this sortof thing with an Emperor at the weekend but captured nothing of any consequence , well done.

Kind regards
Andy... :smile:
Posted by Pete Etheridge on August 29, 2007 at 1:06 PM
Always seemed like a big challenge to me. Whenever I've attempted it, not many come out sharp! Out of interest, what lens and aperture were you using Stewart?

You certainly nailed this one, with a great bg to boot!
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Posted by Alan Woolnough on August 29, 2007 at 2:31 PM
Well taken Stewart,

Looks good to me!!

Alan
Posted by PhilH on August 30, 2007 at 6:26 AM
It aint easy is it :biggrin:

Nicely done

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Posted by stewart canham on August 30, 2007 at 11:09 AM
Well thanks guys,some one asked for the techs:2.8@1/160,iso250,300mm 2.8lens...
I took for the record about 80 shots,of which about 5 were worth keeping,as this is the second year that I have been trying this I guess that the technique gets a little better each time :smile: