My OperaKestrel sighted
Saturday, June 14, 2008 12:18:34 AM
No, not the new and improved version of the Opera Browser launched yesterday, but a kestrel of the feathered variety.
I decided to explore a different route today, which took me out to some playing fields.
There were numerous rabbits about enjoying the sunshine.
But it was some movement overhead that really caught my eye. A kestrel was sweeping the field. My first set of shots were into the light (and have been quickly discarded), but it turned so that the sun was behind me and I was able to get a number of usable shots.
More birds from today in the June Birds album, including this closing shot of a robin. The shot was taken under thick foliage, handheld and without flash. The shutter speed was a miserable 1/50s and the lens was at 400mm. It's a good example of just how effective the image stabilization in lenses can be.
Camera note: all shots taken with the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens
I decided to explore a different route today, which took me out to some playing fields.
There were numerous rabbits about enjoying the sunshine.
But it was some movement overhead that really caught my eye. A kestrel was sweeping the field. My first set of shots were into the light (and have been quickly discarded), but it turned so that the sun was behind me and I was able to get a number of usable shots.
More birds from today in the June Birds album, including this closing shot of a robin. The shot was taken under thick foliage, handheld and without flash. The shutter speed was a miserable 1/50s and the lens was at 400mm. It's a good example of just how effective the image stabilization in lenses can be.
Camera note: all shots taken with the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens
Vulpes vulpes # Saturday, June 14, 2008 1:29:02 AM
Angelikiellinidata # Saturday, June 14, 2008 1:40:42 AM
beautiful pictures Words,
as always you make us feel special by sharing!
Thank you!
Darkogdare # Saturday, June 14, 2008 5:30:57 AM
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