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mick johnson
22-05-2008, 16:10
These are the male & female coming out of the nest burrow.

They come out backwards and flip over almost instantly so you can get some interesting shots.....if you're quick enough of course.

I have a new monitor and even though it's been calibrated I would like to know if the colours and more so the brightness is ok.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/mickjohnson/kf1.jpg
Female


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/mickjohnson/kf3.jpg
Male
jgs001
22-05-2008, 16:19
Mick, That's just awesome. Nice shots and what a feat of aerobatics you've captured.
hairy
22-05-2008, 16:28
Wow! Amazing shots :clap:

Colours and brightness look ok to me :thumbs:
Cobra
22-05-2008, 16:31
Awsome! well caught :thumbs:
They do look a couple of shades dark to me though :shrug:
Toothie
22-05-2008, 16:33
colours look good to me, amazing shots:)
mick johnson
22-05-2008, 18:08
Thank's for the comments.

Cobra, to me, the birds look ok, maybe just bright enough, but the backgrounds are dark as they are flashed and I ain't bothered to brighten them up.

Is that what you mean?
Venomator
22-05-2008, 18:13
Excellent captures ... :thumbs: ... and the colours and brightness look fine here ... ;)


Do you not have to get a licence to work so close to nesting Kings ... :shrug:






:p
mick johnson
22-05-2008, 18:17
Excellent captures ... :thumbs: ... and the colours and brightness look fine here ... ;)


Do you not have to get a licence to work so close to nesting Kings ... :shrug:
:p




Yes, you do need a license and I have had one for a few years. I have two nestsites that I'm about to photograph again this year.
oldgit
22-05-2008, 19:26
Cracking shots! :thumbs:
Venomator
22-05-2008, 20:04
Yes, you do need a license and I have had one for a few years. I have two nestsites that I'm about to photograph again this year.

Great stuff, you must feel really privileged ... ;)






:p
taxi
22-05-2008, 20:10
Excellent photos
Ajophotog
22-05-2008, 20:18
The shots are stunning. :)
Cobra
22-05-2008, 20:43
Thank's for the comments.

Cobra, to me, the birds look ok, maybe just bright enough, but the backgrounds are dark as they are flashed and I ain't bothered to brighten them up.

Is that what you mean?

Ah Ok I see. Yes thats what I was getting at :thumbs:
I never though of "flashed"
fracster
22-05-2008, 22:15
Very impressive...........:clap:
SueB
23-05-2008, 18:29
Excellent, fantastic to see these, very well captured.
Dark Star
23-05-2008, 18:33
Amazing shots!! Really well captured - colours look fine btw to me.
mick johnson
23-05-2008, 19:14
Thank's for commenting......
IanC_UK
23-05-2008, 20:17
very nice im not jealous at all ;)








Actually thats a lie i am madly jealous and would love the opportunity and ability to get this close without disturbing these beautiful birds :)
Jade
23-05-2008, 20:52
what can i say other than ... WOW

i prefer the shot of the female what a grand pose
mick johnson
23-05-2008, 21:26
very nice im not jealous at all ;)








Actually thats a lie i am madly jealous and would love the opportunity and ability to get this close without disturbing these beautiful birds :)

Thank's Ian, I'm not jealous either.....of your 300 2.8, and I think, 500f4:D

Thank's Jade....I prefer females too.:)
IanC_UK
23-05-2008, 21:34
Thank's Ian, I'm not jealous either.....of your 300 2.8, and I think, 500f4:D

Thank's Jade....I prefer females too.:)

Heheheheh :) The 300 2.8 belongs to Lensesforhire unfortunately, although i intend to get myself one now :)

The 600 F4L is mine though :)
mick johnson
23-05-2008, 21:37
Heheheheh :) The 300 2.8 belongs to Lensesforhire unfortunately, although i intend to get myself one now :)

The 600 F4L is mine though :)


I'm trying to decide atm between the 300 and 500. My mate has the 300 and I think it's the sharpest lens I've used, even with the 1.4x.

I also have the 500 atm for a few days...not mine, but another friend who offered it me as he's gone away on holiday.
IanC_UK
23-05-2008, 21:41
Ill say this, if you buy one, you WILL want the other one as well :) Doesnt help you i know, but be prepared for it ! lol :)
mick johnson
23-05-2008, 21:46
I think I have already found that out as I find the 300 a little short for certain things and I find the 500 not that easy to use on a monopod and keep still especially with a 1.4x.

I can only have one so am leaning towards the 500 atm.
IanC_UK
23-05-2008, 21:47
I think I have already found that out as I find the 300 a little short for certain things and I find the 500 not that easy to use on a monopod and keep still especially with a 1.4x.

I can only have one so am leaning towards the 500 atm.

I use a Gitzo GT3540LS with the 600mm, never tried a monopod with it, and have a Wimberley 2 Head for it as well :)
mick johnson
23-05-2008, 22:04
I use a Gitzo GT3540LS with the 600mm, never tried a monopod with it, and have a Wimberley 2 Head for it as well :)


Well, I have'nt got either lens yet but my Manfrotto 393 head is coming tommorrow so I've got to get something to put on it. I already have an Manfrotto 055 tripod which I'm hoping is enough.

I was using the 500 + monopod with my 40d and as I said I found it pretty hard to keep it still enough. Suppose it's a bit easier with a 1.3 crop body.
IanC_UK
23-05-2008, 22:08
my Manfrotto 393 head is coming tommorrow so I've got to get something to put on it

I was using the 500 + monopod with my 40d and as I said I found it pretty hard to keep it still enough. Suppose it's a bit easier with a 1.3 crop body.

393 is a great head and great Value for money

:) Will keep an ear out for what you end up with :)
hunter20ga
24-05-2008, 01:41
:clap::clap::clap::thumbs:
PIKEMAN
24-05-2008, 09:12
Stunning shots :clap: Look forward to seeing more of your work . Good luck with making the decision on which lens to get :thumbs: