Photo By Shawn Weigelt
June 8, 2011
Olympia, Washington
I usually end up throwing out about 99% of my flight shots. I think the problem is a combination of inexperience on my part and a slower focusing lens. Once in a while I get lucky (it isn’t skill, trust me) and I get a decent one like this.
Nikon D80 70-300VR at 260mm, 1/200sec, ISO 125, f/5.6, hand held
Photo By Shawn Weigelt
June 22, 2011
Vaughn, Washington
Well, it has been a while since my last post but I haven’t had much luck with the birds lately. We’ve had a sudden interest in the syrup though, from the local Anna’s and Rufous Hummingbirds and I’ve been enjoying watching their aerial, “dogfights.” This little Rufous held still just long enough for a quick shot.
Nikon D80 70-300VR at, 240mm, 1/160, ISO 125, f/5.5, hand held
908
Santa Cruz, California
March 29, 2011
Here are 3 more photos I took on the same day as photos 905. The bird is on my neighbor’s deck and plants.
Nikon D80, Nikon 70-300 mm at 170mm, f/5.0, 1/640, ISO 200, handheld.
Same data as previous photo
300 mm, f/5.6, 1/250, ISO 200
907
Santa Cruz, California
March 29, 2011
This bird was out on my driveway. I think it is an American Goldfinch, but there are other Goldfinch species down here and so I’m not 100% on my ID. Something just doesn’t look right, but it is a rather poor photo. If anyone has another suggestion such as Lesser Goldfinch, I’d be happy to hear your opinion.
Nikon D80, Nikon 70-300 zoom lens at 300mm, f/5.6, 1/500, ISO 200, handheld.