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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Feeder Flash 2014


It's been a while since I've share here. It seems even with my best intentions the busy fall wedding season takes over every year. Anyway, now that I have some free time, I'll do my best to get some more posts here. Here is an updated collection of some back-yard feeder birds taken with a 3 flash setup. I've shared some of this style photo here in the past but these are all more recent and in my opinion a bit better than my previous attempts. I've really dialed in the lighting how I want it and using a longer focal length has also helped me get better detailed photos.

A bit about the setup:
• 3 Nikon sb-900's on Pocketwizard FlexTT-5s. 2 are behind and at 45 degree angle for the back/edge lighting. A third is placed to the front and left for fill. All are bare heads.
• Big clear Ziplock bags for the photos in the rain protect the flashes
• Pocketwizard MiniTT-1 with an AC3 Zone controller on the camera to allow fine control of the flash power from inside where I take the photos through an open window.
• Lots and lots of attempts to get just the right shot.

Lighting Diagram:
http://www.rayhennessy.com/forum_photos/feeder_flash_2014/Lighting_Diagram.png

That's pretty much the whole setup, I hope you enjoy.

1. 1/250 @ f/8 ~ ISO 160 ~ 700mm (500mm + 1.4x)
http://www.rayhennessy.com/forum_photos/feeder_flash_2014/01.jpg

2. 1/250 @ f/11 ~ ISO 160 ~ 700mm (500mm + 1.4x)
http://www.rayhennessy.com/forum_photos/feeder_flash_2014/02.jpg

3. 1/250 @ f/8 ~ ISO 160 ~ 500mm
http://www.rayhennessy.com/forum_photos/feeder_flash_2014/03.jpg

4. 1/250 @ f/11 ~ ISO 160 ~ 700mm (500mm + 1.4x)
http://www.rayhennessy.com/forum_photos/feeder_flash_2014/04.jpg

5. 1/250 @ f/8 ~ ISO 160 ~ 700mm (500mm + 1.4x)
http://www.rayhennessy.com/forum_photos/feeder_flash_2014/05.jpg

6. 1/250 @ f/8 ~ ISO 160 ~ 700mm (500mm + 1.4x)
http://www.rayhennessy.com/forum_photos/feeder_flash_2014/06.jpg

7. 1/250 @ f/8 ~ ISO 160 ~ 500mm
http://www.rayhennessy.com/forum_photos/feeder_flash_2014/07.jpg

8. 1/250 @ f/8 ~ ISO 160 ~ 700mm (500mm + 1.4x)
http://www.rayhennessy.com/forum_photos/feeder_flash_2014/08.jpg

9. 1/250 @ f/8 ~ ISO 160 ~ 500mm
http://www.rayhennessy.com/forum_photos/feeder_flash_2014/09.jpg

10.1/250 @ f/11 ~ ISO 160 ~ 700mm (500mm + 1.4x)
http://www.rayhennessy.com/forum_photos/feeder_flash_2014/10.jpg



Jan 17, 2015 at 10:06 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Feeder Flash 2014


Hey Ray, these are awesome but honestly I don't remember seeing any of these yesterday. It was great meeting you and...thanks for showing the set up...but do you only do this when the sun is in the position diagrammed or do you move stuff around to account for sun movement?
Eric



Jan 17, 2015 at 10:55 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Feeder Flash 2014


Thanks Eric, it was great to meet you too. At the location I shoot these photos (my parent's back yard) the sun is always behind the birds throughout the entire day so it only adds a slight bit to the back-lighting. I try to dial out the majority of ambient light with the settings though. The sun being behind the subjects also casts a shadow on the hedge row in the background which also helps make it easier to create the black background.


Jan 17, 2015 at 10:59 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Feeder Flash 2014


Nice set Ray.
Love number 3!
BB



Jan 17, 2015 at 01:02 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Feeder Flash 2014


Cool shots Ray. #2 is my favourite
David



Jan 17, 2015 at 02:50 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Feeder Flash 2014


1,6 and 9 are my favorites . Very neat set.

Birdie



Jan 17, 2015 at 02:58 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Feeder Flash 2014


Interesting set Ray. Nice shooting with you yesterday.


Jan 17, 2015 at 03:31 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Feeder Flash 2014


Interesting info and good set Ray!


Jan 17, 2015 at 09:11 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Feeder Flash 2014


excellent images Ray


Jan 18, 2015 at 03:35 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Feeder Flash 2014


Very nice, and thanx for sharing your set up Ray. The lighting in 3 through 9 make them the standouts ~ Ron


Jan 18, 2015 at 10:08 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Feeder Flash 2014


Nice info Ray That incoming dove is the winner here


Jan 18, 2015 at 10:26 AM





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