[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by CFrance

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]

Originally Posted by rustyp

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]

Originally Posted by talktome

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by mamamia54

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]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

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.