Oystercatcher Calling [Pictures of Marine Birds Seabird Photography]
Uploaded: July 24, 2012 14:05:08
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.50, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 195.00 mm, Model: NIKON D4
Thomas E. Hinds July 24, 2012
These captures of birds in flight are top-shelf, Debby! Really perfectly done! I'm in awe! #1476719Jeffrey R. Bange July 24, 2012
Outstanding in flight capture Debby, what lens and settings were you using on this series of photos. #10243067Deborah C. Lewinson July 24, 2012
Thanks Tom and Jeff!I used the 70-200 Nikkor lens at 200mm ISO 400, F/8, 1/2000. They were taken early morning at Nickerson Beach in LI. Most people there use at least a 500mm often with tele-converters. This time I wanted the portability of a smaller lens for flight photography and it really paid off.
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Rona L. Schwarz July 26, 2012
Another great flight capture, Debby! Love the way you caught him with his mouth open! I often use my 70-200 Nikkor hand-held, which is my favorite Nikon lens, even though I have a 500 as well. But it means a totally different set up with heavier tripod and head. One of these days I will make it to Nickerson Beach! #10245344Deborah C. Lewinson July 26, 2012
Thank you, Rona, if you ever get to Nickerson Beach let me know and I'll meet you there, it's only 1.5 hours from my home.Debby #10245657
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