Lets see some birds

[gaocus]

[annayu]

http://www.pbase.com/image/33692364

[jypsee]

http://www.pbase.com/jypsee/image/33638873

from this gallery:
http://www.pbase.com/jypsee/semidaily

jypsee in MI
http://www.pbase.com/jypsee/root

[annayu]

http://www.pbase.com/annayu2/image/33692645

[erichmangl]

http://www.pbase.com/erichmangl/birdskreuzenstein

[gaocus]

[annayu]

Gene (or anyone else), where do you focus? I try aiming for the eyes but they move so fast. Do you just increase the dof and aim for the whole body. Stop down to f6.7 and above?
Thanks for any thoughts.
Great pics from everyone btw!

[lozster]

Rainbow Lorikeets

[gaocus]

Hi Anna,

I almost always go for the eyes. Sometimes, though not often, I will increase the DOF some like you mentioned, but not too often. Must for flight shots though.

Great shots btw!

Here is a Heron a little loose with tongue:

[gschmickle]

Sandhill Crane pair

[gpc]

[gaocus]

My first Kingfisher shot. Hope to get more, closer.

[statu]

Good shot gene. You'll wont get closer! but he may come closer to you Hopefuly by christmas I will be able to join you in posting.

[gschmickle]

That's a nice shot, Gene. I've found them a very frustrating bird to photograph as they just don't want to sit still!

Here's a flight shot of a Pelican from a nearby colony.

[gaocus]

Nice Pelican. Don't see those around the midwest, though I think I have the opportunity on a couple hour drive to the Mississippi when they are migrating.

Scott, looking forward to seeing you back in action soon.

Gene