Recent content by RetroDaz

I've been trying to fill birds as much as I can in shots, but it's not always possible, particularly with many of our small species. I see what you mean with the Grebe, it's not particularly engaging is it? And yes I'm more than happy to wait for advice. I'm feed up of joining the big Facebook...

Thanks for the kind words. And if you hadn't of replied I wouldn't have seen those incredible window and door frames in your Flickr feed!

I came really close to buying a second hand 5D MKIII at the time, but felt that reach was more important to me (I don't get to go to many places with hides). You're certainly right about good light. I took the first photo on a lousy day at around 5 in the afternoon because I feared it would be...

I do find it ironic that you still need to get close with these big lenses to get the best shots :) I've heard conflicting reports that this lens performs better at f7 to f8 so I tend to use those settings if there is enough light. I've been using my tripod a lot more now, which can be a hassle...

I'm a member of various Facebook groups and I find them tremendously unhelpful as they do very little to help you improve your photography. I've been advised to come here for advice so thought I'd give it a try :) I use a Canon 7D MK II and I have a Canon 600mm USM IS L. I had the opportunity...

What a remarkable shot!

Awesome shots. Put my kingfishers to shame!

Lovely shots of a fantastic looking bird. Great stuff :)

What a fantastic image.

I have the Canon 400mm lens. I love it for birds in flight but really struggle taking non-blurry shots have anything at a great distance (spoonbills at our local reserve for example)