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Albert Froneman
10-15-2008, 03:28 PM
Hi All - had a wonderful time during our recent photo safari to Xaro lodge in Botswana - these Carmine Bee-eaters were certainly a highlight but they also posed a real challenge for in flight photography as they move about so quickly... :) I look forward to your comments!
Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure mode: Tv
Exposure compensation: +1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Continuous high
ISO: 640
Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM
AF mode: AI Servo AF
Chris van Rooyen
10-15-2008, 03:38 PM
Well done mate:-) Like the background and sharpness. Can't wait for my trip in 10 days' time hope we get similar opportunties.
Nagesh Mula
10-15-2008, 04:09 PM
Beautiful picture and well shot with the bird almost rocketing ;).
Don Lacy
10-15-2008, 04:20 PM
Sweet image, love the wing position and the crop conveys a the sense of speed to the image.
Neil Losin
10-15-2008, 06:46 PM
The pano works really well here. Nice work, Albert!
Robert O'Toole
10-15-2008, 07:56 PM
Very nice, the sharpness is right on target Albert and the bee is superb detail. I really like the smooth colorful BG.
Robert
Linda Robbins
10-15-2008, 08:36 PM
I like the pano crop especially for this flight pose, and the bee is wonderful. Beautiful bg and sharp detail. Well done!
James Salywoda
10-15-2008, 10:43 PM
WOW!!! Sweet shot I love everything about it....
Haim Ziv
10-16-2008, 03:07 PM
Killer shot. I know how fast they are.
Albert Froneman
10-16-2008, 03:28 PM
Thanks for the comments folks :-)
Bill Sharkey
10-17-2008, 08:13 AM
Sweet, great angle and exposure Albert. You even got some detail on the chest, nice!
Bill
Rosl Roessner
10-17-2008, 03:26 PM
Great image! Sharpnes and details are fantastic! I love everything about it!
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