Birds look much better when flying
So today I got a new lens for my camera. I picked up a used Canon 100-400L IS, which is an image stabilized telephone zoom lens. The lens itself is huge, but takes amazing photos. I was on the fence about what telephoto lens to buy for a long time, and I’m glad I chose what I did.
With the weather unseasonably warm (it was 12 degrees today), I took the lens out to Barrie’s lake shore to photograph anything of interest with the new lens. Turns out there was quite a lot of Mallard ducks and Canada geese, which served as the subjects of my pictures once again. I think these are some of my best bird photos yet, and I really look forward to using this lens to capture more birds in the future. Looks like I’ll be putting a bird feeder in the back yard this year!
Here’s my favourite photo from today:
Take a look at the rest of them in the gallery below. Let me know what you think! There’s even one of a local wild turkey 
Hey, Don.
Beautiful shots.
The detail is quite remarkable, especially considering the subjects are moving fast in a lot of the shots.
I concur with your choice of the favourite, although I have to say I really like the one of the “Mallard Couple”. Really nice, and peaceful-looking. Again, the detailing in the feathers of the male is fantastic.
Looks like the lens was the right choice for sure.
Keep on shooting, my man.
- Peter.
Hi Peter, thanks for your comments! The flight shots were taken at or above 1/1000th shutter speed, which was possible in the full light of the sun no problem. The lens focused fast on the birds in flight, and nailed it most of the time. Quite happy with it!
I’ll keep shooting – a little upset that its raining today, doesn’t look good for Monday either. Ah well, spring is on the way!
Hi sweetheart and all observing Donny’s art
It is as amazing as ever. There always is so much life and inspiration in the photos you take. I love looking at this pictures because it tells a story and birds are not just birds but have character. Some are shy, some so playful in their own way. It makes me smile every time I see it.
Thank you for sharing it with us
Hey Don .. WoW Fantastic! Excellent Work!
As with most things you do Dude.
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