I feel it in my fingers

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I feel it in my fingers
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Copyright: Callie de Wet (Callie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 106 N: 2657] (7477)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-09-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, Sigma 80-400 OS
Exposure: f/8, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Weavers [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-09-19 14:10
Viewed: 2732
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I feel it in my toes, Love is all around me, and so the feeling grows . . . Can’t remember the group, but it is from my misspend youth in the sixties.
This is my last post for about 2 weeks, so a quick interruption on the Cutie series.

This Cape Weaver has “it” - He is in the throws of nest-building frenzy, passion & the sheer joy of being alive. He was just starting on a new nest, several existing nests already in evidence. This post in not about the weaver and his skill per se. I have already posted info on this weaver in previous postings. This post is about the new baby in my life, the Sigma 80- 400, F4.5-5.6 APO OS lens. OS for Optical Stabiliser, Sigma’s answer to Canon’s IS lenses. It is not a comparison with Canon either, they make excellent optics, & this from a Nikon supporter! This lens can be handheld at three stops below “normal”, so it is claimed. Friday afternoon, I put it through its paces, & this is one of about 180 pictures that came out OK. I also binned more than 150 pictures. Firstly, the claim is true, in some instances. If you shoot moving subjects, like these small birds, you do not get sharp images all the time. For static birds, Bingo nearly every time. Also, Sigma claim 1.4X converter works with autofocus, the answer is HORSE! - A Clydesdale or Percheron, which is much bigger than a Bull! At 400 mm with a 1.4X, nearly all my shots were blurred, even manual focus was very difficult, mostly because the IN Focus indicator was difficult to see. I wear verifocals, and battle a bit with the viewfinder. I really enjoyed this lens, it focuses at 1,8 m or 6 feet, at 400 mm, so this make it possible to get close-up shots as well. I posted a Thicknees or Dikkop as we used to call them, taken at under two meter away, as a WS. Handheld, and I am impressed with the quality. Look at the clarity in the eyes.

Weaver shooting info
ISO 250 & -0,3 EV
Nikon D70
Sigma 80-400 F4.5-5.6 OS lens & 1.4X converter
Focal length - 550 mm
Exposure mode - Shutter Priority - 1/160 @ F8
Flash – None
Metering Mode – Muti Pattern
Handheld
Bit of cropping, hue/ saturation NO USM; reduced to Site size.
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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2964 W: 366 N: 3848] (11733)
  • [2004-09-19 14:13]

It's funny, the hindwings now look like the gills of a mushrooom (I think I've done too may mushrooms over the last few days, critiques that is). Great shot Callie, very nice work.

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  • japie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1996 W: 107 N: 1897] (5103)
  • [2004-09-19 15:38]

Windgat! You only call it you misspent youth because you had nothing that was digital! The new lens is working well to make me jealous too. Countdown - nog net 4 dae dan is jy in die bos! Groetnis

What a super looking little bird Callie. I love its coloring and the perspective in this shoot. The focus is not just as sharp as id like but thats how it is on some shots. I usually always take two or three shots of the same scene just to be sure I get the sweet spot. Great note.

Its good to see some lens info as I think about what camera comes next? this is useful info.
The birdy is well caught you can almost feel the wings vibrating, nice one Callie.
Catch you when you get back.

You worked very well with the space here. I am sure if I did this I would not leave so much green background in the left, but it does make the shot very good.
Enjoy your notes very much, Thanks!

Well, well you have got a great lens, I wish you to enjoy your new lens.
Great picture with good colours and very interesting bird, it seemed to be that you have a lack of focus in the eyes.

Dit is 'n treffende foto Callie. Very strong compo. Nice contrasting colours and a pleasing BG. Exceptional POV. Die geelvink maak ook so hier by my. Dan jaag hy al die ander voëls weg. Geniet jou lens.

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  • hdl (10)
  • [2004-09-19 16:38]

Ha Callie! Ik ben blij te zien dat je nog steeds actief bent op foto-gebied! Ik had al zo lang niet meer van je gehoord en ik had het er met John (jhm) er eens over en hij zei dat je hier terug te vinden was. Hij heeft gelijk dat dit eerder bij jou past, jij die zo goed de natuur in al zijn aspecten in beeld kan brengen. Dit is een beetje te moeilijk voor mij; ik zal het bij mijn kerken enzo houden (die bewegen meestal niet, dus dat is wat makkelijker). Uit eerbied voor al die mooie dingen die je ons toont, geef ik je hierbij mijn allereerste TN punten. Prachtige vogel en zeker niet makkelijk. De compositie is ook goed; je geeft de vogel wat ruimte om naar te kijken. Bedankt voor de uitgebreide uitleg; die technische details kunnen anderen (ik misschien ooit nog eens???) zeker nog van dienste zijn. Ik spring nu en dan wel eens binnen op TN, maar niet alle dagen. Vele groetjes uit Vlaanderen en toon de wereld nog veel van die prachtige beelden uit Suid Afrika!

Callie, First thought was well, what blew up his butt!;-) Almost looks this Weavers been blasted from underneath with a can of comressed air!!Like your choice to put Weaver rt instead of say off-center? Hey, I'm jealous of that new baby Callie! And about that song. My wife & I picked our brains trying to remember that group - Can't quite remember either..

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2004-09-19 19:10]

Extraño POV para esta imagen Callie... la belleza del ave y una buena presentacion, la convierten en una muy buena captura.

Stranger POV for this image Callie... the beauty of the bird and a good presentation, turns it a very good capture.

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2395 W: 50 N: 3190] (10896)
  • [2004-09-20 11:12]

Cet oiseau me semble très drôle et joli, j'adore sa couleur et sa pose ! Paul a raison pour les ailes ;-) Belle photo !
Well done !

Very beautiful capture of a magnificent bird. Colours are magnificent and your new objective gives a sharp and clear image. Naturally, there is a photographer behind the camera which is the boss. Very interesting note.
Très belle capture d'un oiseau superbe. Les couleurs sont magnifiques et votre nouvel objectif donne une image nette et claire. Bien sûr, il y a le photographe derrière la caméra qui est le maître. Note très intéressante.

great shoot~it's the proper moment she was ready to fly~ i am attracked by her feather bristled up ,and she must has found her game and with great concentration,look her eyes:)
cheers
Xu

Wonderful composition again, great full colours, good action of the bird !

Callie, the shot seems a little funny to me, and that's great.

Nice composition and colors. I like the BG too.

By the way, how to get this blurred BG even using f/8? Any PP or not?

This one really looks like a funny character, Callie. I like the very expressive pose and the attractive colors of the ensemble. I red your note with interest (being on the process of buying a long focal lens in april). Very good shot according to speed and distance. You sure have a stable hand!

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