Flying Martins Pics.

[1 Ron Vasser]

Just a few more from yesterday.
Early morning light.





This male was trying to take her leaf. He made 2 passes at her but she held on.

[Guest]

National Geographic, needs to be calling you. Beautiful pictures.

[iluvbirds]

Oh my gosh Ron, about the time I think your pictures can't get any better, you prove me wrong. This are absolutely breathtaking! Thanks for sharing them!.....

[Guest]

OUTSTANDING!!!! THANK YOU!!

[zoefluf]

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE keep the pictures coming!!
They are just FABULOUS!
Jeanne

[Guest]

You keep that up and I'll be in the dog house deluxe trying to figure out how to use my new camera

dick

[James Strickland FL]

Ron GREAT PIC! I love those close up shots.

[Guest]

Ron, I can not open your pictures, what format are they in?

Kona

[1 Ron Vasser]

Ron, I can not open your pictures, what format are they in?

Kona

They're JEPG that are hosted by another site and should open when you open my post. What are you seeing when you open the post?

[blanchar40]

Ron
I am getting a new digital camera for my birthday. Is there any chance that you are using a new digital w/ long distance zoom & stop action or are you using a professional setup? Would like to get the kind of results you are getting with a high end digital camera. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Ross

[Jim Rockford]

WOW!

[copper]

RON,


WOW!!! Those are just amazing. I have tried to take shots like that and it is extremely fraustrating.

I need a (If the wife allows me too get) Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM. The 70-200 2.8 that I have just does not have the reach.

What are your settings? ISO / speed / aperture

Thanks

[Guest]

Remarkable pictures. Thanks for posting them.

[Guest]

OMGosh! Incredible. Are you sharing your camera secrets? Must be a realyy long zoom I will live vicariosly.

[Guest]

WOW!!! I'm speechless!!
Marianne

[Guest]

Absolutely fantastic pictures, Ron! I think I asked before, but could you share your camera setup with us, and whether you used flash or not? You are getting such excellent lighting on the underside of these birds, which I find to be very difficult for flying shots. You obviously have the technique perfected.

Like the rest, keep sending more!

Just a note to you digital camera wannabees, I seriously doubt that you can get pictures anywhere close to these with any point&shoot camera. These can only get gotten with an professional Singe Lens Reflex with a very expensive, wide aperture telephoto lens. But, it's also like playing an instrument, like a violin solo with an orchestra. You can buy the same violin that the concertmaster has but that does not mean you can play as well as the concertmaster without taking lessons and practicing for a long time. Ron is to be commended with his very good camera system, but more so for his outstanding knowledge and experience in using his system. Birds in Flight (BIF) are the MOST challenging of all photos to take and the pros go there only after they have mastered all the perched birds shots.

Ron, you have inspired me and all the rest to improve! Congrats on those excellent photos!

Gus

[Sparky]

Absolutely fantastic pictures, Ron! I think I asked before, but could you share your camera setup with us, and whether you used flash or not? You are getting such excellent lighting on the underside of these birds, which I find to be very difficult for flying shots. You obviously have the technique perfected.

Like the rest, keep sending more!

Just a note to you digital camera wannabees, I seriously doubt that you can get pictures anywhere close to these with any point&shoot camera. These can only get gotten with an professional Singe Lens Reflex with a very expensive, wide aperture telephoto lens. But, it's also like playing an instrument, like a violin solo with an orchestra. You can buy the same violin that the concertmaster has but that does not mean you can play as well as the concertmaster without taking lessons and practicing for a long time. Ron is to be commended with his very good camera system, but more so for his outstanding knowledge and experience in using his system. Birds in Flight (BIF) are the MOST challenging of all photos to take and the pros go there only after they have mastered all the perched birds shots.

Ron, you have inspired me and all the rest to improve! Congrats on those excellent photos!

Gus

+1 I agree. Nikon D200S is a very high end camera. And the lense...expensive. But, you get the best results with a camera of this type and lots of practice!

[1 Ron Vasser]

Ron
I am getting a new digital camera for my birthday. Is there any chance that you are using a new digital w/ long distance zoom & stop action or are you using a professional setup? Would like to get the kind of results you are getting with a high end digital camera. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Ross

Ross, there are some very good point and shoot cameras but they have to much shutter lag to get consistent flight shots.

Ron! I think I asked before, but could you share your camera setup with us, and whether you used flash or not?

Gus, sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I use a Nikon D200 with a Nikon 200mm 400mm f4 VR lens. My camera setting are usually around these numbers. ISO 400, Shutter 1/1600 or higher light permitting, Largest apreture. Try spot focus and over expose by at least 1 stop to get detail on the under side of the bird. I tried to use high-speed sync-flash but the distance varied so much that some were over exposed and some under. I get more keepers without the flash. Early morning or late evening light will give the best light angle. You have to be very quick and take lots of pictures. If your lens is too heavy for handheld shots a gimble tripod head works best. I hope this helps with your shots.

I want to thank all you folks that were kind enough to post a comment. Happy martin season!!

[Guest]

Thats exactly what I thought

dick

[WanderingPM]

Ron,

Incredible shots!

Please continue to share as often as you can - we can't get enough!