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Flight of the Great Egret

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Great shots, I like the 2nd one most. Is that lens really so sharp or you used USM?
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Hi Morris,

Nice set of pics, first one is lovely.

I have the same combo as you for birdie shots and I am interested in the settings you use as I am still experimenting with mine, Would you mind answering a couple of questions for me please?

Did you use single or continuous focus ?. I seem to get better results from single but it may be that my technique is lousy!

Are you using matrix or center weighted metering?. I have been using center weighted mainly but lately found that matrix seems better when using flash

What bias settings (if any) did you apply to the SB800?. I have found that -0.7 to -1.3 keep the texture of white feathers without blowing them out.

Many thanks

Steve V

BTW Do you use http://www.birdforum.net ? If so what Id, I post there under PicMan. some of the early ones are a bit ropey !
 
Morris - I like 'em all, especially #1 because of the sky. I continue to amaze at how you include the fill flash so effectively. Are you spot metering all of these?
Tim
Nikon CP8800, TC-E17ED, 6T
D70s, 85-1.4, 70-200VR, 18-70 kit
SB800
Epson Photo 2200, P2000
 
Morris,

Very very nice pictures..

.A question for you..I live in western nassau county and am very interested in visiting the Jamaica Bay sanctuary. How do you get there?

regards
Karl
 
Very nice capture Morris. Very sharp. Good job.

David
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Thank you Steve,

I'll anser below each question.
F-Stop said:
Did you use single or continuous focus ?. I seem to get better
results from single but it may be that my technique is lousy!
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AF-C & Closest Focus
F-Stop said:
Are you using matrix or center weighted metering?. I have been
using center weighted mainly but lately found that matrix seems
better when using flash
Click to expand...
I like Matrix when I use automation, otherwise I shoot manual.
F-Stop said:
What bias settings (if any) did you apply to the SB800?. I have
found that -0.7 to -1.3 keep the texture of white feathers without
blowing them out.
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I'm still experimenting with this as well. -2 in this case but I frequently use 0. Depends on the subject. In general I like to be about 1.5 stops below ambient.
F-Stop said:
Many thanks

Steve V

BTW Do you use http://www.birdforum.net ? If so what Id, I post there
under PicMan. some of the early ones are a bit ropey !
Click to expand...
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