Bit unsure about this one. Been practicing birds a lot today and I'm not entirely happy with this one and yet don't know what I could have done better.
Pic is a crop:
settings:
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/20.0
Focal Length: 300 mm
Focal Length: 302.0 mm
ISO Speed: 640
Oh, never mind, my biggest mistake is staring me into my face right now. f20 is not good with a D300 and a cheap zoom. Any other suggestions?
My first comment was going to be about the aperture. I'm thinking a vertical crop would work better here, or crop more from the top. Interesting interaction with the birds.:)
that's a good call on the f/ stop, BUT it does help to keep both birds sharp by giving you more dof. i think if the couple were interacting more in the nest the image might be more interesting. having the two birds overlapping and the closest bird's eye not visible hurts.
next time, look for a different perspective with a cleaner bg. keep them coming!!
No, with a nikon d300 and a consumter-grade zoom you don't want to go over f16, beyond diffraction gets nasty fast.
I was hoping of more mating behaviour but right after this she left te nest and didn't return for almost an hour leaving him to ponder his nest building qualities.
Hi - Black and white birds demand soft light - so you are going to need to be there first thing in the morning or late afternoon.
Work the situation well - dont just stay in the one position move around and try different angles etc.
Interesting interaction but may have been better from a different angle if possible.
Agree about the F20 !!
Keep em coming :)
storks
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