Goldfinch

[Frog Hair]

I took these between raindrops this week.
Most taken with
Cannon 40D, Exposure 1/100, F9, ISO 1000, 500MM, no flash
Some variations with each image.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk26/Octorara2008/Goldenfinch5-18-0920.jpg?t=1245505133

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk26/Octorara2008/Goldenfinch5-18-0912.jpg?t=1245505214

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk26/Octorara2008/Goldenfinch5-18-0924.jpg?t=1245505308

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk26/Octorara2008/goldfinch5-20-094.jpg?t=1245505396



http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk26/Octorara2008/Goldenfinch5-18-0929.jpg?t=1245505519

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk26/Octorara2008/Male-golden-finch-1.jpg?t=1245535501

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk26/Octorara2008/Male-golden-finch-2.jpg?t=1245535715

[fishooter]

Very nice.

Mark

[Frog Hair]

Thanks Mark........
With yesterdays rains I had way too much time on my hands. Cleaning up my photo drive I decided to throw some images out there hoping someone might get a little enjoyment looking through them.

[MIKE BURGESS]

Do you use Auto mode or Manual mode more ? Pics look great

[Frog Hair]

I use manual mode for the most part. I first get a good fix in the auto mode then switch to manual using that information to start and work from there. I also use manual focus on close-ups on birds and animals, concentrating on the eye of the subject. When using large lenses say 300mm and above a good tripod is a most to cut down on shake. In my opinion besides good equipment, light (natural/flash) is one if not the most important factor in getting quality detailed images.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk26/Octorara2008/wolf1.jpg?t=1245594149

[fishooter]

Got any details on that last one, Froghair? Looks like a fox either early morning or late evening with a fast long lens wide open and fairly close, resulting in the narrow depth of field. Excellent shot. Where'd you shoot it?

Mark

[Frog Hair]

No a big adventure story here.
I believe it’s a wolf taken at the Salisbury, MD zoo
Model = Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Time = 1/320"
F Number = F6.3
Exposure Program = Normal program
ISO Speed Ratings = 1250
Shutter Speed Value = 8.38 TV
Aperture Value = 5.38 AV
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 300mm
50% crop

[fishooter]

I thought wolf at first. The fact that they are not so local in numbers and the reddish tinge from the backlight made him a little fox-like in my mind. It's a nice shot. I like it.

Mark