I have taken the odd lapwing photograph before but never any of them in flight and so decided to try and rectify this the other day. There is a field close to my home where I go to take curlew photographs that currently has about 500 lapwings sat in it, so this seemed the obvious place to head for. Before attempting any flight shots I thought I would just get a few of the birds strutting around and bathing. They really are a beautiful bird when the light hits them at the right angle.
On to some attempts at flight shots. They are quite difficult to catch in flight as they can and often do change direction very rapidly whilst in flight. they are easiest to get during take-off and landingStretching those characreristic broad wings.
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These are stunning pictures. So incredibly sharp and clear. Brilliant!
Thanks Jane. Its amazing the difference a bit of sunshine can make to the shots.
Cheers
Rich
Rich
Fantastic flight shots, its great when you can get some decent light for a change.
Are you still using the Canon Mark III camera and if so have you encountered any problems with the autofocus system. I am thinking of making a purchase and just wondered if you were happy with yours.
Steve Race
www.racebirding.blogspot.com
Steve thanks for your comment. These shots were taken with the MK3which has just been collected by Canon for the sub-mirror fix, as mine apparently is one of the faulty ones. However, having said that I have been very happy with the MK3 body and how its has performed and the image quality and its handling of colour, tone graduation and details in black and whites is simply superb.
Hi Ocean
If you can afford the hefty finance hit, I would say with out a doubt go for the 500mm lens which I think is the best birding lens made by Canon. Its light enough to handhold (the 600mm isn't) and performs well with the 1.4 Teleconvertor.
Cheers
Rich
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