Adam Randell said:
That 400mm lens is crankin out some crisp shots mate!!
Looks great on that branch.
David de Groot said: It's a sweet lens, that's for sure. Glad to finally get one on a natural perch too.
evankok said:
Gorgeous...your bird shots are always stunning!
rumblemumbles said:
so pretty! you're lucky you got it sitting in one spot long enough - I thought these little guys fluttered around a lot?
David de Groot said: Thanks Evan :) They vary - these Robins tend to sit for a little while, looking for bugs to catch, and then they're off. I got about three shots off before he was gone.
suburbanvoodoo said:
Wow David, one of your best "birdie" images.
Perfect! :-)
David de Groot said: That's a tall order Danny. ;-)
golmuso said:
is that processed at all? (sharpened PS or such?) ...also would you think the 100-400mm be close to getting something like this? I'm really keen to get a longer focal lens to add to my 50D kit:)
Nice shot again mate! love these guys too and your back yard too..envious!
looby88 said:
decidedly cute, and dipped in butter !!
David de Groot said: golmuso - All of my photos are processed to some extent as you can't post RAW files to flickr :P
The 100-400L is a great lens, but I opted for the 400/5.6L as when I borrowed the 100-400L I shot almost exclusively at 400mm. However, the 100-400L has a couple of advantages to make up for it's slightly less sharp image quality - it focuses as close as 1.8m, and it has IS and it's a zoom. The 400/5.6L is sharper, cheaper and lighter though.
Both are excellent lenses and I'd recommend you hire or borrow both for a week or two and see how they work for you before forking over the cash. Maybe fried with a side of mashed turnips ? :P
golmuso said:
Thanks David:)..it's a lot of money to just hit over without having tried! It's such a toss up with lenses too, pros and cons for all haha.
Thanks for the tips however..i think i might try to get my hands on some somehow
David de Groot said: golmuso - rentalens.com.au are very reasonable price-wise, and excellent to deal with. You get the lens for a week for a titch over $100.
Ross_M said:
Thats a cracker dave. Very sharp and nice background bokeh
[ Kane ] said:
In yr back yard! dam I need a bush house too ;)
David de Groot said: Thanks Ross, there were two of them, but this one posed for me ;-) Indeed - I might be miles from anything, but I like that. :)
looby88 said:
LOL !!! yum !
M.Suprana said:
very good mate, well done.
Ostholländer said:
Really great capture and a beautiful picture.
PerAnd1 said:
Great Robin-Photo !
Millisynth said:
wow! top shot! great focus and colour. Im liking the bokeh type background effect too.
GJ Wind said:
Nice little fellow.
Great colors.
David de Groot said: ;-) Thanks :) Thanks, they're pretty little birds and frequently seen around the yard. Thanks! Didn't turn out bad really - tis a crop, but then I was standing on the veranda. Thanks, they stand out nicely with their yellow breasts.
SkattyKat said:
beautiful shot Dave !! liking the bokeh too :-)
Gorgeous wee bird ;-)
Out_and_About said:
I just love your bird photography and what an amazing yellow!
Laura.Lotero said:
soooo beautiful!
David de Groot said: Thanks Kath :) They're cute little birds. Thanks Michelle. Still got a long way to go before I'm really happy with a lot of my bird shots though. Thanks :)
Mickeycop said:
Nice, I never saw one of those.
David de Groot said: They're pretty little guys and fairly common around here.
That 400mm lens is crankin out some crisp shots mate!!
Looks great on that branch.
Gorgeous...your bird shots are always stunning!
so pretty! you're lucky you got it sitting in one spot long enough - I thought these little guys fluttered around a lot?
Wow David, one of your best "birdie" images.
Perfect! :-)
is that processed at all? (sharpened PS or such?) ...also would you think the 100-400mm be close to getting something like this? I'm really keen to get a longer focal lens to add to my 50D kit:)
Nice shot again mate! love these guys too and your back yard too..envious!
decidedly cute, and dipped in butter !!
golmuso - All of my photos are processed to some extent as you can't post RAW files to flickr :P
The 100-400L is a great lens, but I opted for the 400/5.6L as when I borrowed the 100-400L I shot almost exclusively at 400mm. However, the 100-400L has a couple of advantages to make up for it's slightly less sharp image quality - it focuses as close as 1.8m, and it has IS and it's a zoom. The 400/5.6L is sharper, cheaper and lighter though.
Both are excellent lenses and I'd recommend you hire or borrow both for a week or two and see how they work for you before forking over the cash.
Thanks David:)..it's a lot of money to just hit over without having tried! It's such a toss up with lenses too, pros and cons for all haha.
Thanks for the tips however..i think i might try to get my hands on some somehow
golmuso - rentalens.com.au are very reasonable price-wise, and excellent to deal with. You get the lens for a week for a titch over $100.
Thats a cracker dave. Very sharp and nice background bokeh
In yr back yard! dam I need a bush house too ;)
LOL !!! yum !
very good mate, well done.
Really great capture and a beautiful picture.
Great Robin-Photo !
wow! top shot! great focus and colour. Im liking the bokeh type background effect too.
Nice little fellow.
Great colors.
beautiful shot Dave !! liking the bokeh too :-)
Gorgeous wee bird ;-)
I just love your bird photography and what an amazing yellow!
soooo beautiful!
Nice, I never saw one of those.
Lovely capture!
bella fotografia