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Same.  Rock sandpiper.

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Same.  Western meadowlark.

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Same.  Black crowned sparrow.

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Dim, overcast skies kept the temperature reasonable and brought out several of my little friends this afternoon . . . 

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My Red-Whiskered Bulbul pal put in another appearance today . . . 

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A few Pied Imperial Pigeons (mostly frugivores, NOT a part of the "flying rat" pack) enjoyed some shade, one mugging for the camera . . . 

 

A White-Throated Kingfisher went about his business in a very focused way . . . 

 

 . . . while his Stork-Billed cousin borrowed the same branch later, and appear to grow impatient while waiting for his afternoon tea . . . 

SL2-S/Sigma 150-600mm . . . 

 

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A few more with the SL2-S and Sigma . . . 

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Olive-Winged Bulbul . . . 

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Yellow Bittern on the hunt . . . 

 

Pink-Necked Green Pigeon being lazy, as usual . . . 

 

 . . . and a Yellow-Vented Bulbul taking it all in . . . 

 

 

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On 3/9/2022 at 12:51 PM, tritentrue said:

 . . . while his Stork-Billed cousin borrowed the same branch later, and appear to grow impatient while waiting for his afternoon tea . . . 

 

All excellent Rob, my favourite is the Stork-Billed Kingfisher. Gorgeous!

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SL2, 150-600

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SL2 150-600 

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Attention...overflight!  SL2, 150-600

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Hummingbird silhouette against morning light reflecting off the ocean.

Do you like the out of focus areas or not? I'm still very new to this lens and this is the first time I've gotten such an exaggerated effect. I think it works because the composition is simple and near monochromatic and accentuates how small these birds are. 

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10 hours ago, Virob said:

Hummingbird silhouette against morning light reflecting off the ocean.

Do you like the out of focus areas or not? I'm still very new to this lens and this is the first time I've gotten such an exaggerated effect. I think it works because the composition is simple and near monochromatic and accentuates how small these birds are. 

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Nice shot, I like the silhouette of the Hummingbird. The OOF areas can be a bit harsh & busy at times, it's all light & background dependent of course.

If I may make a suggestion, try taking the highlights down in post processing, reduce the exposure slightly & add a little more contrast. It should reduce the harshness.

 

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On 4/3/2022 at 11:30 PM, michali said:

Nice shot, I like the silhouette of the Hummingbird. The OOF areas can be a bit harsh & busy at times, it's all light & background dependent of course.

If I may make a suggestion, try taking the highlights down in post processing, reduce the exposure slightly & add a little more contrast. It should reduce the harshness.

 

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Thanks for the comment. I get what you are saying, and yes I think you are right, I tried softening the background and it does look better. This shot was taken  shortly afterwards, slightly different position and focal length which results in a much softer background that also works better with the bird in a more dynamic position. I also warmed up the background. 

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On 2/11/2022 at 3:45 AM, michali said:

 

Woodland Kingfisher (Halcyon senegalensis) @ Zuka Game Reserve S. Africa

SL-2S & Sigma 150-600mm L @ 512mm 

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This is very sharp. What focus method are you using? Spot?

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6 hours ago, Jim B said:

This is very sharp. What focus method are you using? Spot?

Thanks. Yes always Spot & I aim for the eyes. I get about a 99% success rate. I find the other focusing methods too hit & miss with birds & wildlife.

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Sigma @ 600 and 575mm on Leica SL

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This lens continues to impress me. I'm just back from a trip to Tanzania, due to the large distances I was travelling I kept the kit as light as I could. In the bag were my Leica 8x32 binos. 2 camera bodies- SL2 & SL2-S  & 2 lenses -Sigma 150-600mm L & Sigma 18-50mm L. 

Little Bee-eater (Merops pusillus) @ Mwiba s. Serengeti. 

SL2 & Sigma 150-600mm @ 446mm iAF, single shot, Electronic Shutter 1/4000s, f6.3  ISO400, hand held.

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Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus) at Mwiba, southern Serengeti, Tanzania.

SL2 & Sigma 150-600mm L 

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