Posted by Ian Mason on February 16, 2010 at 6:23 AM
1D2n, 600mm is x1.4, 1/160s, f6.3, iso 400.
It's messy, the light is dappled, but I'm happy! Firstly, it's the first time one of these has visited my garden to my knowledge (then again I've had nothing else to do but look out for 3 weeks!). More importantly, I now know I can set up and operate the camera controls without difficulty.
However, getting the gear out and about in the field might cause me problems. I've been googling powered trolleys and best bet would appear to be those designed for anglers. However, I suspect they might not usually encounter the rough ground we tend to do. If anyone has any experience of such buggies/trollies, I would be most grateful if you would drop me an email. Many thanks.
Posted by Craig McCann on February 16, 2010 at 6:42 AM
Great photo; I've never been able to get close enough to one of these before!
They may not do rough ground that well but they may do hides. I would suggest that you contact the RSPB or WWT as I think they have these type of vehicles for lone on there premises and will give you a pointer in the right direction. Glad to see your condition is steadily improving.
T
Posted by John Chapman on February 16, 2010 at 7:13 AM
Hi Ian, nice image. Glad to see you are improving. My advice to you is dump the 600mm lens and get yourself a Canon 400 mm lens not Is F 5.6 very light and takes top quality images. I say this in a nice way as camera gear is far to heavy now. John
Posted by John Robinson on February 16, 2010 at 7:31 AM
Good one Ian. keep at the garden- you never know what might turn up- esoecially through the window !!
Glad you're on the mend.
Cheers
John
Posted by Chris Lloyd on February 16, 2010 at 7:53 AM
Glad to hear that you are on the mend and back photographing.
A lovely shot as well, the red adds a pleasing burst of colour.
Chris.
Posted by David Sewell on February 16, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Nice low viewpoint here, and if anything the dappled light serves to bring the subject out from the background.
Pleased to hear that you have recovered enough to be thinking about fieldwork again.
David
Posted by Graham Goddard on February 16, 2010 at 8:44 AM
A shot I didn't get during the recent invasion.......
I really like this. The background is great and the 'frame' of oof stuff around the bird is bang on. The overall lighting is really really good too. Excellent in my opinion.
Posted by Edwin kats on February 16, 2010 at 12:04 PM
Well done Ian and good to see you've recovered a bit. Keep on shooting and suprise us with the results. I really believe it's great therapy.
Glad you've go the chance to shoot again - that'll be a big brightner for days stuck inside. Time to get a few feeders and perches put up perhaps?
There was a great US character here on NPN here a few years back (Sandy Mossberg) who had balance problems - he used to use a golf caddy/trolley when he was out & about - he'd stick his tripod etc in it and use that to cart his gear around with him. There was a photo of him with it all somewhere, but it might have gone when the forums where updated a few years ago... I'll have a nosey around and see if I can find it anywhere...
Posted by Roy Bailey on February 16, 2010 at 1:20 PM
Ian I have very much enjoyed veiwing your posts and it was a great suprise to see you posting again so soon. Wish I could give some advice re trolleys or other things to help transport heavy equipment. Looks like your going to find a way and more importantly you posess the drive to do so.
Great looking Fieldfare and your usual low perspective. Great detail in the eye and that apple looks just delicious.
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on February 16, 2010 at 3:25 PM
I echo all the sentiments above but agree strongly with Edwin. Nice to see you posting again.
Cheer,
Chris
Posted by Calum Dickson on February 16, 2010 at 4:04 PM
Posted by Brett Lewis on February 16, 2010 at 6:24 PM
Great images to come back with Ian and glad your on the right road to recovery.. Sounds like a golf trolly might be the way to go..
Brett
Posted by Brian Davis on February 17, 2010 at 4:22 AM
A great shot, wish I had a garden big enough to get these in.
Posted by Dave Bartlett on February 17, 2010 at 7:39 AM
Hi Ian, Glad to hear you are on the mend and back taking some shots. A very nice fieldfare set off well by the dappled light.
Posted by eric weight on February 20, 2010 at 12:05 PM
The beautiful dappled light on this sets it apart. I hope your recovery is speedy and I look forward to seeing more of your stuff, because it is always worth seeing. eric
Discussion
22 repliesIt's messy, the light is dappled, but I'm happy! Firstly, it's the first time one of these has visited my garden to my knowledge (then again I've had nothing else to do but look out for 3 weeks!). More importantly, I now know I can set up and operate the camera controls without difficulty.
However, getting the gear out and about in the field might cause me problems. I've been googling powered trolleys and best bet would appear to be those designed for anglers. However, I suspect they might not usually encounter the rough ground we tend to do. If anyone has any experience of such buggies/trollies, I would be most grateful if you would drop me an email. Many thanks.
Craig
T
Glad you're on the mend.
Cheers
John
A lovely shot as well, the red adds a pleasing burst of colour.
Chris.
Pleased to hear that you have recovered enough to be thinking about fieldwork again.
David
I've sent you a PM Ian.
Cheers, Graham.
All the best Ian and get well soon.
Edwin Kats
There was a great US character here on NPN here a few years back (Sandy Mossberg) who had balance problems - he used to use a golf caddy/trolley when he was out & about - he'd stick his tripod etc in it and use that to cart his gear around with him. There was a photo of him with it all somewhere, but it might have gone when the forums where updated a few years ago... I'll have a nosey around and see if I can find it anywhere...
Great looking Fieldfare and your usual low perspective. Great detail in the eye and that apple looks just delicious.
Cheer,
Chris
All the best
Calum
Love that light.
Major.
Des
Brett