Snapshots while walking, I am not an expert, but I think most of these are birds...

[GrumpyOldMan]

I have moved the images to Flickr - hopefully, that will solve the problem with some people not seeing them. PLEASE let me know if you have problems seeing these. It may show just the link for a second or two the first time you load this post and then show the image.

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[Velvet]

Amazing shots, those red beak ones look a lot like ducks to me.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Thank you.

[JMintzer]

Am I the only one not seeing any pics?

[tvbound]

Am I the only one not seeing any pics?

You don't see that beautiful blue-winged bird, with the pink body, just taking flight?

[GrumpyOldMan]

Am I the only one not seeing any pics?

I have had a couple of other people check and they can see the photos. You may need to wait a while if your internet is slower - they are large and there are 9 of them I think.

[billlaur]

they must have flown the coop... nothing there

[graciegirl]

they must have flown the coop... nothing there

I see one large bird pulling on the legs of a flock of us.

[JMintzer]

I have had a couple of other people check and they can see the photos. You may need to wait a while if your internet is slower - they are large and there are 9 of them I think.

Really fast internet, but I still got nothin... Weird...

[Boomer]

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It must be a picture of a dodo bird.

[rustyp]

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I have very fast internet. The resolution of the picture is incredible. It's like 3D. You can almost touch it. Where was this picture taken ?

[GrumpyOldMan]

There was a problem sharing my photos. Some could see them some couldn't. have moved the photos to Flickr and hopefully that will solve the issue.

Thanks for all the reports of problems.

[Ecuadog]

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing.

[billlaur]

OK got it now:boom:

[Stu from NYC]

Few hours ago they would not load now they did.

Beautiful pictures

[GrumpyOldMan]

Few hours ago they would not load now they did.

Beautiful pictures

Thank you.

[TNGary]

Hey OP, thanks, very humbling to see the beauty of nature. Also, the way you had a focused bird and not focused background is amazing. Two questions please:
1. What type of camera did you use?
2. Where you on auto focus or manual focus?,
thanks for sharing, your my hero???

[GrumpyOldMan]

Hey OP, thanks, very humbling to see the beauty of nature. Also, the way you had a focused bird and not focused background is amazing. Two questions please:
1. What type of camera did you use?
2. Where you on auto focus or manual focus?,
thanks for sharing, your my hero???

I use a Nikon D7500, the bird shots were made using a AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm 1:5.6E ED lenses. The lens with the hood is about 18 to 24 inches long and weighs in at 5lbs. Hauling it around for 2 to 3 mile walks is good exercise - LOL!

I use autofocus most of the time when walking around. I use a single focal point and try to focus on the eye. The blurred background is a result of the long lens (I shot most of those at 500m and wide open (f5.6). (I use manual focus most of the time on landscapes)

Thank you for the compliment. I am totally new to wildlife and bird photography, so, I will be shooting on my daily walks until I can do it without thinking.

Those shots are all a little grainy, I shot at ISO 4000 to 6000 because I was hand-holding that heavy long lense and wanted to keep my shutter speed up as high as possible (over 1/1000 sec) to avoid motion blur. I need to get that ISO down to 1200 or so to reduce the grain/noise which will make the images sharper.

But, I will learn - it's fun and at this time of the year there are a lot of birds that want their photo taken :).

I will post some more tomorrow with a lighter faster lens.


Frank

[mixsonci]

I got seven pictures. Just beautiful, great detail of the birds.

[Two Bills]

What a shame. Still can't see them.

[Boomer]

Got them now. :) Wonderful pictures! Thank you.

[La lamy]

Those moorhen's red beaks are so cool. My phone photos don't do those birds justice. Great pics, thank you!

[Rosebud1949]

I have moved the images to Flickr - hopefully, that will solve the problem with some people not seeing them. PLEASE let me know if you have problems seeing these. It may show just the link for a second or two the first time you load this post and then show the image.

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White Egret, Egyptian Geese, Mocking Bird and either Crow or Raven and Cormorants.....

[talktome]

You could have fooled me! I would say you're an expert photographer. Beautiful pictures of very beautiful birds! Thanks for sharing!

[CFrance]

What a shame. Still can't see them.
Two Bills, I couldn't see them either, but when I switched from the old version of TOTV (easier on my eyes) to the new version, they showed up.

[graciegirl]

There they are. I apologize for teasing that you were pulling our legs.

They are beautiful. Soon you will be like our wonderful Villager Ron Clark who shares here under his screen name Alemorkam.

[mamamia54]

Hard to believe you are new at this. I think it should be a 2022 calendar! Great job.

[Bridget Staunton]

Thank you for sharing. Beautiful pictures

[itsaly]

These are beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[Syd2008]

Very nice!! Just an observer-no advice.

[JMintzer]

There was a problem sharing my photos. Some could see them some couldn't. have moved the photos to Flickr and hopefully that will solve the issue.

Thanks for all the reports of problems.

Yup! Problem solved...

Great shots!

[sallyg]

Beautiful.

[Dbraisted]

Wow thanks for sharing.

[Gray lady of the sea]

These photos are ABSOLUTELY - OUT OF THIS WORLD - BEAUTIFUL !!!
Thank you for sharing them

[seetshaw]

Wonderful pictures! Made my morning. Thanks! I believe that’s a black belly whistling duck and an anhinga.

[Two Bills]

Two Bills, I couldn't see them either, but when I switched from the old version of TOTV (easier on my eyes) to the new version, they showed up.

Thanks for that advice.
Can see them now, and they are very good.
OP underestimates his skill.

I use the old version of TOTV as well, can't get along at all with the new version. As you say, 'eye damage!

[BigHoss18]

These are great pics! Thanks for posting.

[MizJodi]

I got 6 good pics

[sally123]

Wonderful pictures! Thanks for sharing!!

[GrumpyOldMan]

I have very fast internet. The resolution of the picture is incredible. It's like 3D. You can almost touch it. Where was this picture taken ?

There were taken across Warm Springs from the Publix in the Magnolia Shopping center.

[GrumpyOldMan]

You could have fooled me! I would say you're an expert photographer. Beautiful pictures of very beautiful birds! Thanks for sharing!

Self-taught amateur, but thank you for the compliments, I enjoy sharing.

[GrumpyOldMan]

There they are. I apologize for teasing that you were pulling our legs.

They are beautiful. Soon you will be like our wonderful Villager Ron Clark who shares here under his screen name Alemorkam.

No problem, I knew you were teasing, you are never one to hate - :) Thank you

[GrumpyOldMan]

Hard to believe you are new at this. I think it should be a 2022 calendar! Great job.

I have been an amateur photographer for a while, I have never shot wildlife or landscapes. So, I have a lot to learn but thank you.

[DAVES]

I use a Nikon D7500, the bird shots were made using a AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm 1:5.6E ED lenses. The lens with the hood is about 18 to 24 inches long and weighs in at 5lbs. Hauling it around for 2 to 3 mile walks is good exercise - LOL!

I use autofocus most of the time when walking around. I use a single focal point and try to focus on the eye. The blurred background is a result of the long lens (I shot most of those at 500m and wide open (f5.6). (I use manual focus most of the time on landscapes)

Thank you for the compliment. I am totally new to wildlife and bird photography, so, I will be shooting on my daily walks until I can do it without thinking.

Those shots are all a little grainy, I shot at ISO 4000 to 6000 because I was hand-holding that heavy long lense and wanted to keep my shutter speed up as high as possible (over 1/1000 sec) to avoid motion blur. I need to get that ISO down to 1200 or so to reduce the grain/noise which will make the images sharper.

But, I will learn - it's fun and at this time of the year there are a lot of birds that want their photo taken :).

I will post some more tomorrow with a lighter faster lens.


Frank

The laws of photo have not changed. They often are no longer taught. For a 35mm camera a hand held speed is the focal length of the lens thus 500 mm 1/500th of a sec.
If, the shutter is opened twice as long 1/500th vs 1/1000 you can lower the sensitivity
as in 6000 to 3000. Old school perhaps, high speed was tri x asa 400 that you could push to 800. Kodachrome was asa 25.

[Marty94]

Wonderful photography! Thanks for sharing.

[GrumpyOldMan]

The laws of photos have not changed. They often are no longer taught. For a 35mm camera a handheld speed is the focal length of the lens thus 500 mm 1/500th of a sec.
If the shutter is opened twice as long 1/500th vs 1/1000 you can lower the sensitivity
as in 6000 to 3000. Old school perhaps, high speed was tri x asa 400 that you could push to 800. Kodachrome was asa 25.

Thank you.

The D7500 is a cropped frame so it is slightly different, but the same idea applies.

I am learning to handhold a 5 lb 500 mm lens steady. With VR on at 500 mm, some people can handhold it down from /1500 to 1/60 or so (3 stops) but not me. Based on my "tests" during this walkaround. I was able to handhold it down to around 1/250 (one-stop) if I really relaxed.

The D7500 "noise" is acceptable (to me) up to around ISO 2000. My older D7100 is only "good" up to around ISO 400. these shots are pretty grainy and not really acceptable for printing, but are "okay" online. I want to get a few printable shots before the season changes and the birds all leave. :)

I was mostly experimenting with how to hold the lens, and what settings would work for me. I have a ways to go - these were the mostly keepers out of about 100 shots. LOL. I hope to increase the ratio over time.

Also, all my life I have shot with Canon equipment. My first being a CanonFlex in 1960 or so, followed by AE-1's and then A-1, then into digital with the D20, D50, etc. When I retired and moved here I inherited some Nikon equipment (D7500 and D7100 and a bag full of lenses) and I am still learning how to use it.

It's fun.

[GrumpyOldMan]

White Egret, Egyptian Geese, Mocking Bird and either Crow or Raven and Cormorants.....

Thank you! That is the next thing for me to do, is to learn my birds - :)

[Rodneysblue]

I have moved the images to Flickr - hopefully, that will solve the problem with some people not seeing them. PLEASE let me know if you have problems seeing these. It may show just the link for a second or two the first time you load this post and then show the image.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51159872557_e4eebb0014_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kWPHJe)

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With a hole in the sole.

[Rodneysblue]

With a hole in the sole.

Beautiful picture!

[jimjamuser]

I have moved the images to Flickr - hopefully, that will solve the problem with some people not seeing them. PLEASE let me know if you have problems seeing these. It may show just the link for a second or two the first time you load this post and then show the image.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51159872557_e4eebb0014_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kWPHJe)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51160532781_610887d85e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kWT6Zp)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51160774433_5a5b7c7d46_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kWUkPP)\

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51160774418_4b4ce0ec24_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kWUkPy)\

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51161320954_27d4c7742f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kWX9hA)\

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51160774378_786bcb80ba_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kWUkNS)

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Great pictures Mr. Grumpy O. - of modern-day dinosaurs. Nice that they don't go on a flesh-eating rampage.

[larbud]

I ain’t seen nuttin..On that crop camera the rules are what works for you..

[GrumpyOldMan]

I ain’t seen nuttin..On that crop camera the rules are what works for you..

Thank you, and that is a nice bug shot. I don't have a good macro in my kit yet, but I am considering a Tokina 100mm so I can venture into bugs!

[annecobb]

Spectacular photos - very professional. Thanks for sharing.

[fcfromnc]

Great pictures. What kind of camera and setting were you using? 1st - Sandhill crange; 2nd - Duck, but no clue on which type; 3rd& 4th - would also like to know the name of this one!

[juddfl]

The photos were amazing. The colors were so beautifully brilliant. I wish everyone could see them. Thank you for sharing.

[Willow&Darla]

Gorgeous pictures! You did a fantastic job! Thank you for sharing with us. Keep 'em coming!

[GrumpyOldMan]

Great pictures. What kind of camera and setting were you using? 1st - Sandhill crange; 2nd - Duck, but no clue on which type; 3rd& 4th - would also like to know the name of this one!

I shot those with a Nikon D7500 with a Nikkor 200-500 lens. I was shooting a bit conservative with a very high ISO to allow a very high shutter speed to avoid any camera shake/motion blur.

Thank you for the compliment.

[TNGary]

I use a Nikon D7500, the bird shots were made using a AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm 1:5.6E ED lenses. The lens with the hood is about 18 to 24 inches long and weighs in at 5lbs. Hauling it around for 2 to 3 mile walks is good exercise - LOL!

I use autofocus most of the time when walking around. I use a single focal point and try to focus on the eye. The blurred background is a result of the long lens (I shot most of those at 500m and wide open (f5.6). (I use manual focus most of the time on landscapes)

Thank you for the compliment. I am totally new to wildlife and bird photography, so, I will be shooting on my daily walks until I can do it without thinking.

Those shots are all a little grainy, I shot at ISO 4000 to 6000 because I was hand-holding that heavy long lense and wanted to keep my shutter speed up as high as possible (over 1/1000 sec) to avoid motion blur. I need to get that ISO down to 1200 or so to reduce the grain/noise which will make the images sharper.

But, I will learn - it's fun and at this time of the year there are a lot of birds that want their photo taken :).

I will post some more tomorrow with a lighter faster lens.


Frank
Frank,,
Thanks for the info, just to help me understand, were these taken with film? or with digital camera? curious, great work

[GrumpyOldMan]

Frank,,
Thanks for the info, just to help me understand, were these taken with film? or with digital camera? curious, great work

These were taken with a digital camera.

[larbud]

Thank you, and that is a nice bug shot. I don't have a good macro in my kit yet, but I am considering a Tokina 100mm so I can venture into bugs!

The macro lens I used was a 200/500 nikon.

[jebartle]

GRRRREEEAAT PICS. We need to see pic of photographer because I'm sure he has a deservedly big head from all of these compliments.

[GrumpyOldMan]

The macro lens I used was a 200/500 nikon.

Cool, I took these shots with my Nikkor 200-500. And yes, it does work as a Macro lens!

Maybe I should go on a bug hunt next week :)

[Velvet]

GRRRREEEAAT PICS. We need to see pic of photographer because I'm sure he has a deservedly big head from all of these compliments.

LOL you mean it wasn’t the dog?

[fcfromnc]

Thanks for sharing your equipment and settings. The pictures look 'pro' level to shame. Now, if only I could get my Canon T7i to produce the same quality!
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[larbud]

Cool, I took these shots with my Nikkor 200-500. And yes, it does work as a Macro lens!

Maybe I should go on a bug hunt next week :)

I havn't seen any of your pics but bug hunting is one of My things..