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Folkeye — Juvy BCNH

Published: 2013-01-24 18:14:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 330; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 0
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Description Juvenile black crowned night heron. Such beautiful sunburst eyes when they're this young. Was patient with me taking shots. Though it was at a pier and unfortunately they are much more human tolerant there. Unfortunate due to them tangling with the fishermen too often
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Comments: 10

SaraPereiraArt [2013-01-28 01:48:00 +0000 UTC]

Great capture! Beautiful eye

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s-kmp [2013-01-27 23:37:47 +0000 UTC]

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Statovian [2013-01-24 22:45:59 +0000 UTC]

What a great shot Well done. What lens were you using?

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Folkeye In reply to Statovian [2013-01-24 23:07:37 +0000 UTC]

I'm using the Rebel T3i and the lens for that was the good ol' 55-250. For being a cheaper lens it can do some nice stuff

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Statovian In reply to Folkeye [2013-01-26 06:06:38 +0000 UTC]

That lens gets some stick but I've seen some great images such as yours taken with it. I think you just have to know how to get the best out of it. I guess the IS really helps, especially at the longer focal lengths. I've been using a 400D with an old 75-300mm. Has served me well so far

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Folkeye In reply to Statovian [2013-01-28 23:58:03 +0000 UTC]

Yeah IS helps a lot! Hence I'm trying to get used to my 400mm f.6 NON IS

I know way back in the day IS wasn't heard of, but I'm spoiled, I miss it. But I'm starting to love the lens for BIF shots. Gulls make for great practice.

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Statovian In reply to Folkeye [2013-01-29 01:46:09 +0000 UTC]

Wow that's some lens and at 640mm (35mm equivalent) focal length on your T3i would need a very steady hand or high shutter speed. I can imagine it would be great for BIF shots, albeit hard to keep the bird steady in the frame. I like the look of the 70-200mm f2.8L IS lens but its seriously expensive over here so that can only be a dream at the moment. I might hire one for a weekend to have a play

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Folkeye In reply to Statovian [2013-02-04 22:05:59 +0000 UTC]

I have a friend that was using the f2.8 70-200mm lens and he loved it. Pretty sharp images out of it. If you do get a chance to play with it, go for it! I'd love to rent lenses to try...but one needs a credit card for that and shame on me I don't have one.

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Statovian In reply to Folkeye [2013-02-07 01:35:22 +0000 UTC]

Yes a friend of mine had a similar experience with the lens and also heartily recommends trying it out. Guessing it might make the credit card groan a bit though lol

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Folkeye In reply to Folkeye [2013-01-28 23:58:23 +0000 UTC]

Err.. f5.6 (missed a number).

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