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mikew_RIP

Senior Member
Been practicing with the new lens

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mikew_RIP

Senior Member
Thanks Dave hand held,i find it a bit easier now i use the black rapid strap,the camera is only in my hands when ime taking pictures so my arms dont get as tired.
 

WeeHector

Senior Member
Just got back from my canal cruise. The weather was changeable so there was good and bad but it was most enjoyable. Several photos to come.

First up is this duck which was flying towards me at high speed. Low light.

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WeeHector

Senior Member
This shot is nothing short of miraculous. I was approaching a group of ducks by boat and intended taking a photo of one sitting on the water. However, when I got to about 15 feet from them, they took off and I just had time to swing the camera up and round and snap. I was expecting a totally blurred shot or, at best, a bird with its head cut off. 300mm at 15 feet doesn't leave much room for error. :D

Photo rotated 2° and cropped in consequence but otherwise as taken.

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Elliot87

Senior Member
Here's a couple from a trip to the West Highlands of Scotland last weekend.

Fulmer
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I think this is a first winter Great black-backed gull but all juvenile gulls tend to look the same to me.
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I like the second shot as its one of my first attempts at a BIF shot with a slower shutter speed. With practice I hope to be able to get some decent shots at even slower speeds like 1/30th.
 
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