Wow. Love 'em all!

hatch1921 wrote:
Stunning shots! Keep up the great work. Hatch



Thanks, Hatch.
Socrate

alameda wrote:
All beautiful. The color and texture that was caught on the butterfly is amazing. Steve W



Thanks for your kind words, Steve.
Socrate

aladyforty wrote:
beautiful images


Thank you very much.
Socrate

lbuscher wrote:
Awhsome Socrate, a really fine series I'm still waiting for mine.
Lou


Thank you, Lou. I hope you'll get yours soon. Looking forward to see some pics from ytour 40D.
Socrate

Wulff wrote:
Stunning Socrate.
I've been solidly on the fense about possibly "upgrading" to a 40D from my 30D instead of trying to find a used MKIIn. Ive seen soo many post with mixed results from the 40D and nothing like this so far, you may have just made my mind.
.

Very well done.



Hi Wulff. Thanks for your comments. My original plan was to get a MKIIN, or a MkIII, until this friend of mine called me asking if I wanted to try a new 40D.
I believe I'll wait to get a MkIII in a year or so. So far I'm enjoying the 40D.
Socrate

Jonesy wrote:
Gee thanks
Now Im really debating selling my IIN and getting a 40D and more glass....hmmmmm


Thank you Jonesy. Eventhough the 40D is a very nice camera, the IIN should be a level above.
Socrate

Aaron Jors wrote:
Fantastic Images. The line about the auto focus alone makes me want to get a 40D.


Thanks for your comments. The AF in the 40D has been definately improved compared to the 30D.
Socrate

The OldMan wrote:
Very nice shooting. Good to see some real world 40d shots.
Old
Great backyard.


Thanks Old. I appreciate your comments,
Socrate

Normcar21 wrote:
Great series, Socrate, between yours and Greg's posts I believe that the sales of the 40D will probably go up a few hundred percentage points for the wildlife crowd.


Thanks, Norm. I'm really appreciating the great job you're doing with the MkIII. I whish I had more time to do some testing with the 40D.
Socrate

davidearls wrote:
Never seen better hummers, Socrate. I'm curious about the exposure details - I'm guessing you're shooting the hummers at f8, they sure don't look wide open - what ISO? From what I've seen so far the 40D looks like a winner - especially in your hands -



Thanks David. I always appreciate your thoughtfull comments.
Socrate

Migara wrote:
Wow , what a impressive collection Socrate, looks like a keeper. Those hummer shots are just superb. I'm glad you're happy with your new toy.. now go out and shoot more and keep them coming.



Thanks for you comments Migara. Maybe this week-end i'll have the chance to do some more shooting.
Socrate

mabidally wrote:
Wow, these are stunning images, fabulous quality. Pease tell me, are you shooting RAW and converting and if so which RAW converter did you use?


Hi Mohammed. These are Jpeg. I haven't tried the RAW format yet.
Socrate

Hey, congrats and great shots with the new body!! Those hummers are awesome!! And I love #5.
Susan

Betty Curtis wrote:
OH My Goodness! To me these are fantastic. I can't pick any one, they are all
great.
Tell me how you shot these?


Thanks for your comments, Betty. I hope you got my PM.
Socrate

MaggieBee wrote:
Socrate, I think any camera body in your hands will show off. Beautiful, beautiful series. But the butterflies, #3 and 5 are incredible.


Thank you, Maggie. I appreciate your kind words.
Socrate

emonzon wrote:
wow, such a great series, all the hummers look great and #5 of the butterfly is exceptional in regards to composition, exposure and color.

I'm hoping to upgrade in the near future, I use a Rebel XT and though it was a good starting camera I find the focusing rather slow especially for birds. The 40D sounds like a great choice for me, but I'll have to keep saving


Thanks, emozon. I hope you'll get your new camera soon.
Socrate

Tom Hicks wrote:
Finally some pics that would make me buy this camera, good Job Socrate . I new it was just a matter of time before someone I knew and trusted posted some pics out of that camera that I feel are a true test of what it can do. Thanks

Tom


Thanks Tom. How nice of you to say so.
Socrate

Brian Hansen wrote:
Congrats on the 40D Socrate! You are really making it sing. The hummers in flight are great. I like them with the wings in motion like that. I captures the bird better. Love the rest as well - very sharp, great colors and bgs.

Brian



Hi, Brian. Thanks for the comments.
Socrate

OutsideShooter wrote:
It is amazing with a bird this fast how well your 40D has captured focus. When you go back & compare your 30D at same range & lens, is there a significant difference? I imagine you are using AI-Servo?

Hi OutsideShooter. The hummer shots are taking when the birds are hovering, and yes I did use AI-servo. I get more keepers with the 40D, and sharper detail compared to the 30D.
Socrate

Brian Dunning wrote:
Excellent photographs!! If I wereproducing images like these I'd be a happy man!

Looks like the 40D needs to be on my shopping list (currently 20D)

Cheers.


Thanks, Brian. Yes, I would definately put the 40D in the shopping list.
Socrate

Jody Melanson wrote:
Wow. Love 'em all!


Thank you, Jody.
Socrate

Very Impressive ! What processing did you do ?

Wow!! Excellent, Excellent and Excellent all around. Beautiful series of shots!!

suemcc wrote:
Hey, congrats and great shots with the new body!! Those hummers are awesome!! And I love #5.
Susan


Thank you very much Susan. The 40D has been a great surprise to me, and wasn't planning to get one. I guess I'll have to wait a bit longer for the MkIII.