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Great eye contact and details.
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That's one heck of a shot,Jim.Great sharpness and killing Stare.
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Oh my heavens. That is one smokin' image. I love that dramatic pose, the position and details in its left wing, the Intense stare and the lovely varied background. Just superb.
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Stunning bird and capture! Like the light, pose and eyes looking strait at your lens!
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wicked dynamic pose and excellent details. I would extend the canvas around a bit. excellent shot by all counts.
Did you use calls, camo or both?
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excellent image,love that look in its eyes,well done.
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Hi Jim,
This is awesome.
I love the light and the tight crop.
The BG colors are great and really compliment the bird.
Gail
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Fantastic! Great eye contact!
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Stunning! Not critiques here, just pure enjoyment!
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stunning shot, love the details and the background seperation
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Awesome image Jim! Super HA and sharpness! How was the AF with the TC on? What do you think of the 300 f/2.8 II for birds in flight on a body like 7D?
Regards
Sanjeev
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Not sure I can add much to others' comments - just a great intense look in those eyes. I'd add a bit more room on the right side if possible.
Pete
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Originally Posted by
arash_hazeghi
wicked dynamic pose and excellent details. I would extend the canvas around a bit. excellent shot by all counts.
Did you use calls, camo or both?
Both, and also a decoy Owl.
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Originally Posted by
Sanjeev Aurangabadkar
Awesome image Jim! Super HA and sharpness! How was the AF with the TC on? What do you think of the 300 f/2.8 II for birds in flight on a body like 7D?
Regards
Sanjeev
The extenders slow down AF, but fast AF is not that critical for photographing BIF. Slow AF can be overcome by proper technique. I think a high frame rate is more important than AF speed up to a point. Using a 2x is a bit difficult. Using a 1.4x is no problem with proper technique.
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so cool. That head turn and glare is so awesome and a nice bg.
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Thanks for your reply Jim. I cant decide between the 300 2.8 II and the 500 f/4 II. Wondering if I could get away with the 300 plus extenders combo since it is lighter and less expensive. What's your opinion?
Regards
sanjeev
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Stunning shot. Love the stunning pose, wonderful light, great background, and excellent details.
Very well done.
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A great dynamic image, congratulations.
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Originally Posted by
Sanjeev Aurangabadkar
Thanks for your reply Jim. I cant decide between the 300 2.8 II and the 500 f/4 II. Wondering if I could get away with the 300 plus extenders combo since it is lighter and less expensive. What's your opinion?
Regards
sanjeev
Get the 500mm - no doubt.
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Absolutely superb!!! Love the pose and expression.
Regards,
Satish.