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The Catch
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This is a follow on from my previous shot I posted of the Brahminy Kite, as mentioned I watched this raptor take flight swoop down and grab a fish from the lake.
I have posted an approach shot in the workshop just prior to the Kite grabbing the fish, unfortunately I never managed to get the actual grab, in my excitement of seeing this happen in front of me for the first time I lost site of him though the viewfinder, and by the time I caught up it was heading back to a tree for a well earned meal.
Any advice in tracking a raptor in flight without losing it in the viewfinder would be greatly appreciated, missing out on the splash and grab shot was a bit of a disappointment to say the least, but still pretty pleased with the end result.
This was shot Raw and converted to Jpeg, cropped and reduced in size, sharpened slightly for posting.
File Name IMG_0290.JPG
Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time 29/06/2008 1:12:08 PM
Shooting Mode Shutter-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1250
Av( Aperture Value ) 7.1
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length 400.0 mm
Image Size 723x800
Image Quality Superfine
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode AI Servo AF
Picture Style Neutral
Sharpness 7
Contrast 2
Saturation 1
Color tone 1
Color Space sRGB
Long exposure noise reduction 2: Enable
High ISO speed noise reduction 1: Enable
Highlight tone priority 0: Disable
File Size 242 KB
Drive Mode Low-speed continuous shooting |
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- eng55
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(1127) - [2008-06-30 4:35]
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Hi Richard,
Excellent action capture.Details and lighting on wings are beautiful.Well exposed and composed.Very well done!
Thanks for posting.
Richard, all I can offer is the advice I was given: pan and stay with it. I've done the exact same thing, then a friend of mine mentioned a tripod of a certain caliber on sale, and sure enough, he was right. I've noticed it has a quick spin and I'm able to go in any direction I need without thinking, and better yet, it's light - and durable.
As far as the photo goes, it's lovely. I love the spread of the wings, the swoop, if you will, and the minute details in his face.
It's also almost like his wing tips are fingers, especially the ones on the left that are splayed out like fingers. I understand why you did what you did to give him the catch - and the frustration of getting so excited the absolute shot you want is missed. As told to me by a great photographer - you'll be amazed at how vigilant you'll be from now on. I'd be surprised to find you missing too many more 'awesome' shots.
As dumb as it sounds, I practice panning with the light-weight tripod to make the shift easier. Practice, usage, and determination - you'll get there, but as for this lovely piece? A true heart-stopper.
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- arfer
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(0) - [2008-07-01 21:11]
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Hello Richard
An impressive capture for both you and the osprey.
Very good timing and pov.
The focus is well done,with good detail.
Well composed and presented.
I would love to get this close for an osprey shot.
TFS
Rob
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- SelenE
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(12240) - [2008-07-01 23:52]
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Hi Rick,
It's a very nice catch for both of you. Good timing and a nice pose captured. TFS
Greetings,
Selen
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- Jamesp
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- [2008-07-07 22:17]
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Hi Rick
A superb shot - great timing and pose with excellent detail.
James
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