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    Another Cutie

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    Not as sharp as I would like it to be but darn was it really DARK when this cutie was shot !

    Canon 20D + 500f4 + 1.4tc

    Ruginous FlyCatcher
    Muscicapa ferruginea


    04March2007, 1640hrs, f8, 1/8, ISO 800, EV - 1.7, Flash -3

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    Looks like a really small bird. About the size of your fist?

    Lovely, creamy background.

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    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    give and take, about there.

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    Usually how far are these birds away when you took the pictures.
    They are sharp and there's catchlights in those eyes as well!
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    Yah. I have the same question as KF. When I see the catchlight, I will think they are about 60m? Given that even if 580EX, the maximum range is around there, plus you have -3 on your flash.
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    I doubt flash is used. It will scare the birds away, right?
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    I think Mervin makes good use of his 580EX all the time.

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    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    Thanks for all the kind comments mates.

    To flash or not to depends on the birds and it enviroment.

    I normally will shoot some "insurance" shots 1st without flash just in case it decideds to fly off when my cam go click click click !

    If its still there, flashing will come in, however on that note, flash for noctural birds like owls are a big NO NO !!!!

    Distance to bird, it all depends on the birds comfort zone.
    My lens min. forcusing distance is 6m, therefore i will go as close as possible to fill the frame, within the min. forcusing distance and just at the edge of the discomfort zone of the birdies !

    Flashing - Benny is the Champs on the discipline of photography.
    Perhaps he can elborate most on it.

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    Must salute you for being so patient to capture those nice shots...
    Do you ever have to leopard-crawl to near your target in a ghilly suit?
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    Quote Originally Posted by juggler View Post
    Must salute you for being so patient to capture those nice shots...
    Do you ever have to leopard-crawl to near your target in a ghilly suit?

    crossed my mind but i'm afraid someone might actually pee on me lah !

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