Night Heron Flyby ... still amazed how quick the R3 will focus on flying birds. It's quite a bit quicker than the Z8, but if the bird is perched with branches etc in the foreground, the Z8 does a better job.
Canon EOS R3RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x lens700mmf/10.01/4000s6400 ISO0.0 EV
Canon EOS R3RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x lens700mmf/10.01/4000s6400 ISO0.0 EV
Canon EOS R3RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x lens700mmf/10.01/4000s8000 ISO0.0 EV
Yep, you guessed it. Yet another "1st for me".
I thought these friendly little guys were just your normal everyday chipmunks. But they are actually the rare and exotic Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel.
Notice the lack of pin strips along his head. Only 2 strips on these guys vs. 3 on eastern chipmunks.
Ok. maybe not rare or exotic, but still a 1st for me!
This little one actually came up and grabbed the foot on my monopod and let me lift him off the ground.
I then offered my open hand (no food) and he came over and put his tiny paw/hand on my finger.
They are quit the little beggars apparently.
With this challenge in mind, I put forth my very best field skills as a "not so" professional wildlife photographer to capture these rare images of this elusive predator off nuts.
It was risky but well worth the efforts.
And let this rambling be a testament as to why one should not make image posts after drinking a cold refreshing adult beverage with a shot or 3 in it.
JustShootMe wrote:
Night Heron Flyby ... still amazed how quick the R3 will focus on flying birds. It's quite a bit quicker than the Z8, but if the bird is perched with branches etc in the foreground, the Z8 does a better job.
Nice set! I know of only one pair around me and they never seem to move
chuck4242 wrote:
Nice set! I know of only one pair around me and they never seem to move
Thanks
They are quite common here this time of year when all the babies venture out. I wish they would stand still for me. I'll ship you some in trade for some of your fancy Owls.
They are quite common here this time of year when all the babies venture out. I wish they would stand still for me. I'll ship you some in trade for some of your fancy Owls.
