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p.1 #1 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

My BIF rule of thumb: If I can not shoot them in genuine flight, then I do them in landing.

Seems to work for me.

Canon 400mm f/2.8 IS MkI handheld.

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Jan 28, 2012 at 04:44 AM

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p.1 #2 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

Shooting birds in mid-flight is technically the most challenging part of photography. Although landings and take-offs are somewhat "slower" but still the next difficult thing. You've done well here.

Andy

Jan 28, 2012 at 05:04 AM

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p.1 #3 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

Nice BGs on these good looking GIFs Peter.

Jan 28, 2012 at 05:10 AM

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p.1 #4 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

Well, you done good Peter. I like #2 the best.

-Doug

Jan 28, 2012 at 05:37 AM

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p.1 #5 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

2 is a super shot Peter, I love it. I would leave it at that but you are one of the harshest critics of comments like that. 1 is a bit soft, I don't find anything within that shot in focus. Just being honest my friend

Tim

Jan 28, 2012 at 05:44 AM

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p.1 #6 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

thunderbird wrote:
Shooting birds in mid-flight is technically the most challenging part of photography. Although landings and take-offs are somewhat "slower" but still the next difficult thing. You've done well here.

Andy

Thank you, Andy, once we in the Canon camp get 1DX, I am hoping that BIF capture will become a bit easier, particularly so for flyers against busy, non-sky backgrounds.

Jan 28, 2012 at 10:33 AM

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p.1 #7 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

KCollett wrote:
Nice BGs on these good looking GIFs Peter.

Thank you, Ken.

Jan 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM

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p.1 #8 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

DesertBighorn wrote:
Well, you done good Peter. I like #2 the best.

-Doug

Thanx Doug.

Jan 28, 2012 at 10:35 AM

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p.1 #9 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

Tim Kuhn wrote:
2 is a super shot Peter, I love it. I would leave it at that but you are one of the harshest critics of comments like that. 1 is a bit soft, I don't find anything within that shot in focus. Just being honest my friend

Tim

Thank you, Tim. Every time someone makes us take a more critical look at our pictures, that can not be a bad thing, eh ?

I think I might have overcropped #1.

Jan 28, 2012 at 10:36 AM

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p.1 #10 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

excellent job on the IFs Peter.. i like the BGs also

Jan 28, 2012 at 11:09 AM

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p.1 #11 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

A very nice job on these Peter. The BGs are great, and the burdz are well exposed and sharp. 2 stands out for me ~ Ron

Jan 28, 2012 at 12:09 PM

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p.1 #12 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

Beautiful shots Peter, with your signature drop dead gorgeous backgrounds

Birdie

Jan 28, 2012 at 01:10 PM

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p.1 #13 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

beautiful peter. Canadians look happy at home

Jan 28, 2012 at 01:21 PM

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p.1 #14 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

kmunroe wrote:
excellent job on the IFs Peter.. i like the BGs also

Appreciate the feedback, Kenny.

Jan 28, 2012 at 01:41 PM

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surfnron wrote:
A very nice job on these Peter. The BGs are great, and the burdz are well exposed and sharp. 2 stands out for me ~ Ron

Thank you, Ron.

Jan 28, 2012 at 01:42 PM

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p.1 #16 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

birdied wrote:
Beautiful shots Peter, with your signature drop dead gorgeous backgrounds

Birdie

Thank you, Roberta, appreciate your encouragement.

Jan 28, 2012 at 01:42 PM

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p.1 #17 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

gsmani wrote:
beautiful peter. Canadians look happy at home

Thank you, Gsmani.
During that same shooting session an odd lookin' Canada Goose exploded into flight.
Wasn't quite ready for him/her (swinging handheld 400 f/2.8 IS MkI around fast is a bit awkward

), the bird ended up being boxed-in framed and all that, but I liked the light as well as the background.

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Jan 28, 2012 at 01:46 PM

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p.1 #18 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

Peter, I really like the pose and BG in #1 but #2 stands out for me.
Great angle on the landing pose and beautiful BG.
Chris

Jan 28, 2012 at 03:49 PM

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p.1 #19 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

#2 is my pick. Very well exposed, great sharpness and color.

Vince

Jan 28, 2012 at 04:57 PM

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p.1 #20 · CG & BIF Rule of Thumb

Good rule Peter! These work for me, well done

David

Jan 28, 2012 at 06:02 PM

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