Martin Season 2

[dankearl]

Another Flying Male Martin, when they are actively flying around the nest boxes you get crazy poses.....
D500, 700mm (500 pf w 1/4), f8, 1/4000, iso2000



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[John Mack]

Almost looks like the bird is standing in mid air. It's sharper than the pervious post.

[dankearl]

Thanks John,
Tough crowd here.. this is sharp, this is a Martin, not a big duck, not a large raptor, a bird smaller than a Robin that fly's very fast
taken with old fashion Dslr...

[Brian Sump]

Dan, hey I hear you man. I stared at the previous one a while but couldn't put a nail on it.

I think the shadows leave a bit to be desired, but I really think it's more of an IQ thing than a sharpness issue.

That said, I have nothing this small in flight in my portfolio so I give you props for even getting it in focus. Super well done in that regard!

[arash_hazeghi]

super tough shot to get in flight and you did well, very tough to get the 500PF + 1.4X TC to lock....on a D500, I wouldn't have tried.... I think the focus is sharp but the sharpening in post process has made it look a bit crunchy/coarse. I think if you reduce the contrast and decrease the sharpening reduce it will cure the coarse look

TFS

[Arthur Morris]

Yes, it is sharp and a tough one to pull off with the gear you have. But it is not pleasing to my eye. The huge problem is that the image is way too contrasty -- pretty much par for the course with iridescent purple/black birds in full sun.

with love, artie

[Colin Driscoll]

A wickedly tough shot. Love the pose and colors. Hopefully you can jag some softer light sometime.

[Gerald Kelberg]

Hey Dan, agreed that it is a tough shot to get. I wish I could! But the harshness of the contrast doesn't work for me either!

Best wishes, Gerald