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    Canon 7D Canon 500mm f4 L IS Tripod ISO 400 + 0.33 1/1250 sec f6.3

    Another shot from the local colony, whenever I saw them calling like this I knew it was time to press the shutter, the adults come in and the chicks practically swallow (no pun intended!) their parent's heads when the food transfer takes place. By the time the buffer has filled the parents have been and gone, it is all so quick.
    I decided not to crop to help show their diminutive size.

    All C & C welcome.

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    I love the fact that there are 2 birds and I like the open beaks. I would crop a bit from the bottom and the left to make the bird's less centered and have them looking out into more space. it will still give lots of environmental feel.I like the flying dust. I also might clone out the 2 little bird droppings in front of the hole.
    I really like this picture despite my numerous comments !
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    Needie little suckers aren't they

    Anther fine shot of these little beggars.

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    I like the urgency of their expressions and the sand flying up. Real nice shot.

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    You have an awesome capture here. Love the open beaks and flying dirt. The exposure is great, as is the light. I wish the cavity were not in the middle. Did you take any pictures where you focused on the cavity, and then recomposed putting it in the left upper quadrant? I think that would make this capture more powerful. I also love the inclusion of the greenery.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marina Scarr View Post
    You have an awesome capture here. Love the open beaks and flying dirt. The exposure is great, as is the light. I wish the cavity were not in the middle. Did you take any pictures where you focused on the cavity, and then recomposed putting it in the left upper quadrant? I think that would make this capture more powerful. I also love the inclusion of the greenery.
    Marina I found the most efficient way to get in focus shots was to use Servo AF and I selected the left side focus points, alternating between single point expansion and the group of sensors. I was surprised to get so many images that were sharp, once I had the technique it was like shelling peas!

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