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Well, even at 5 fps you have exactly 1 frame to catch this speedy guy. However, 5 frames in one second means you have a better go at it.

From the moment you see the subject ready to go to the time you actually press the shutter button you have less than 1/2 a second (just a guess) in hopes of getting something in frame. Or something that is in sharp focus.

Taken with 30D and 100-400L IS and Canon 580ex "I" Flash.
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Gotta love that peanut in the mouth too!

Great catch. Focus, exposure, everything is dead-on!

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So, how many peanuts did you need to feed him before you got that shot... (even with your 5 fps)?

Great shot...
Justme said:
Well, even at 5 fps you have exactly 1 frame to catch this speedy
guy. However, 5 frames in one second means you have a better go at
it.

From the moment you see the subject ready to go to the time you
actually press the shutter button you have less than 1/2 a second
(just a guess) in hopes of getting something in frame. Or
something that is in sharp focus.

Taken with 30D and 100-400L IS and Canon 580ex "I" Flash.
Speedy Gonzalez:
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/81435627/original

--
I know you mean well but please do not embed my images into the
forum. Thanks for respecting that.
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/some_recent_shots
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/northern_hawk_owl

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Justme said:
Well, even at 5 fps you have exactly 1 frame to catch this speedy
guy. However, 5 frames in one second means you have a better go at
it.

From the moment you see the subject ready to go to the time you
actually press the shutter button you have less than 1/2 a second
(just a guess) in hopes of getting something in frame. Or
something that is in sharp focus.

Taken with 30D and 100-400L IS and Canon 580ex "I" Flash.
Speedy Gonzalez:
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/81435627/original

--
I know you mean well but please do not embed my images into the
forum. Thanks for respecting that.
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/some_recent_shots
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/northern_hawk_owl

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5 FPS is one reason I purchased 20D.

Its interesting that there is no discussion on the rule of thirds and taking time for composition and the difference between a photograph and a snapshot.

Some people do not realize that on action shots , BIF or sports you have limited time to get the shot. The cropping (rule of thirds) and 5 layers of Processing come later.
Anyway nice shot.
Gerry
 
i agree with cropping later (but you still try to compose and anticipate as much as possible without missing the shot)...

what do you mean by the 5 layers of processing?

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G. Gray said:
5 FPS is one reason I purchased 20D.
Its interesting that there is no discussion on the rule of thirds
and taking time for composition and the difference between a
photograph and a snapshot.
Some people do not realize that on action shots , BIF or sports you
have limited time to get the shot. The cropping (rule of thirds)
and 5 layers of Processing come later.
Anyway nice shot.
Gerry
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Were you tracking this gal/fellow, or were you pre-positioned on a route frquently traveled?

Either way, it's uniquely cool. ;)

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You'll have to ignore the gallery's collection of bad compositions, improper exposures, and amateurish post processing. ;)

 
I agree with you on "try to compose and anticipate as much as possible"
and you try to lead a bird in flight but there is little time or its gone.

I was in a sarcastic mood when I said 5 layers of PP but some people better at it then me actually do use many layers and turn out better than average photos.
Justme of course makes better than average photos right out of the camera.

I should not answer posts when I am in a grumpy mood as my replies might be misunderstood. I try not to be rude as that is what ticks me off. Several of my last posts the OP thanked everbody but me and occassionally I will post a pic but no response.......Grrrrrr.

Anyway, I always look at threads by Justme if I see them, because he is an excellent photographer.
Gerry
wmsc said:
what do you mean by the 5 layers of processing?

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G. Gray said:
5 FPS is one reason I purchased 20D.
Its interesting that there is no discussion on the rule of thirds
and taking time for composition and the difference between a
photograph and a snapshot.
Some people do not realize that on action shots , BIF or sports you
have limited time to get the shot. The cropping (rule of thirds)
and 5 layers of Processing come later.
Anyway nice shot.
Gerry
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Glenn W. said:
So, how many peanuts did you need to feed him before you got that
shot... (even with your 5 fps)?
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Before I get to the peanuts. If you count each time it ran, not many times before I got it in frame and sharp. That's because I would review the previous burst and made adjustments for the next series of shots.

Back to the peanuts. There are approximately 10 squirrels and 2 chipmunks so lots of peanuts were needed to keep the squirrels busy and not interfering with the shoot. The only interruption would occur when the 2 chipmunks met up and chased each other around. They're very competitive when it comes to sharing food.

The chipmunk despite its much smaller size will out hustle large squirrels when it comes to gathering nuts. For every one peanut a squirrel will get, a chipmunk will get 3 (and even seen 4) times that much. So to make sure the chipmunk didn't go after the squirrel's share I placed enough for the chipmunk for it to grab and run to its burrow. Two will do usually but I'm a generous photographer so I place plenty and let it grab as much as it wanted....which normally would be 3.
Glenn W. said:
Great shot...
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Thanks Glenn.
Glenn W. said:
Justme said:
Well, even at 5 fps you have exactly 1 frame to catch this speedy
guy. However, 5 frames in one second means you have a better go at
it.

From the moment you see the subject ready to go to the time you
actually press the shutter button you have less than 1/2 a second
(just a guess) in hopes of getting something in frame. Or
something that is in sharp focus.

Taken with 30D and 100-400L IS and Canon 580ex "I" Flash.
Speedy Gonzalez:
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/81435627/original
Click to expand...
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I know you mean well but please do not embed my images into the forum. Thanks for respecting that.
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/some_recent_shots
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/northern_hawk_owl

 
wmsc said:
great shot mate.... now for your next challenge.... next time, try
panning it as well and see if you can blur the backgound and give
some motion to the image.... mind you, at the speed they are going,
you'll be spinning around rather than panning :)
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Thanks. I may try that in better light. I also need an area with more distance between me and the chipmunk. I was shooting in the woods and the area was shaded and space was tight.
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http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/some_recent_shots
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/northern_hawk_owl

 
that's cool mate... i wasn't offended by your comments just wasn't sure what you meant....

hey, I'm no animal/wildlife photog and I really don't know the first thing about it so I probably can't speak.... but have just looked at some of your other post with pics and they look good to me....

PP is kinda the necessary evil to get out a stunning shot.... no matter how perfect the shot is out of the camera, there is always something that can be fine tuned and really make the pic pop.... what does get me though is when people only rely on PP and does not try to get a decent shot to begin with....

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G. Gray said:
wmsc said:
what do you mean by the 5 layers of processing?

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G. Gray said:
5 FPS is one reason I purchased 20D.
Its interesting that there is no discussion on the rule of thirds
and taking time for composition and the difference between a
photograph and a snapshot.
Some people do not realize that on action shots , BIF or sports you
have limited time to get the shot. The cropping (rule of thirds)
and 5 layers of Processing come later.
Anyway nice shot.
Gerry
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