Author Topic: Exotic birds and a turtle (Read 3544 times)

lisandra · « **on:** June 17, 2011, 01:09:46 AM »

Zoo wants a calendar and called a bunch of locals (a very cool thing to do), only one of mine was picked, I dont care, open cage photography at a zoo is a blast. If I ever finish editing the current wedding im doing Ill post the rest. Nonetheless Im a scareycat and shot from a safe distance using the 100-300. Theres maybe one or two at ISO 160, most are from 800-1600, and a couple of 400s. Enjoy!

lisandra · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2011, 01:11:24 AM »

Being in a cage with an owl is worst than with an eagle!!!

asterinex · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2011, 01:59:08 AM »

These are stunning pictures ! Sharp and nice colors.

cosinaphile · « **Reply #3 on:** June 17, 2011, 03:40:16 AM »

wow these are excellent

voyager · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2011, 08:55:12 AM »

Exotic indeed. But this one is truly special.

Danny · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2011, 12:36:57 PM »

Wonderful shots, all of them. Can't believe the colours and is that a Spoonbill that first one ??. That has amazing colours if it is, only ever seen black and white.

All the best and gorgeous shots and work.

Danny.

ratobuhler · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2011, 01:26:14 PM »

Absolutely great photos. I will have to come back several times to look at them again. I am definitely going to get 100-300

Pete · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2011, 02:12:03 PM »

That is a perfect lens for Zoo's, these photo are just superb! The kissing parakeets are funny

The colors are outstanding, and the Owl is a bit scarey, looks pissed off.

lisandra · « **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2011, 09:18:14 PM »

Thanks everybody, I promise to post more, as soon as I get some free time.

n2hhr · « **Reply #9 on:** June 18, 2011, 04:14:46 AM »

Wow, these are SUPER sharp! Great job!

yankl1 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2011, 02:19:43 AM »

Hi
What type of lens 100-300 is it?
Cam you explain?
JD

lisandra · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2011, 08:50:06 PM »

Quote from: yankl1 on June 30, 2011, 02:19:43 AM

Hi
What type of lens 100-300 is it?
Cam you explain?
JD

this is all with the panasonic 100-300mm. its a good lens, really sharp for the ridiculous focal length it offers. On panny bodies, the camera will set a slightly higher ISO even in a fairly bright day to compensate for the 600mms (despite the IS). It basically refuses to shoot below 1/125 if it can (most of these are 1/500). The owl is ISO 1600, the turtle is ISO 1250, the eagle, parrot, ducks and duckling are ISO 800. See what I mean? this is broad daylight. Nevertheless...this is a fine lens, sharp, contrasty, lightweight (for the focal length), you name it!

yankl1 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 06, 2011, 08:51:11 AM »

Quote from: lisandra on June 17, 2011, 01:11:24 AM

Being in a cage with an owl is worst than with an eagle!!!

What type of camera do you use here?
Very sharp photos!! excellent

lisandra · « **Reply #13 on:** August 09, 2011, 10:59:44 PM »

Quote from: yankl1 on July 06, 2011, 08:51:11 AM

Quote from: lisandra on June 17, 2011, 01:11:24 AM
Being in a cage with an owl is worst than with an eagle!!!

What type of camera do you use here?
Very sharp photos!! excellent

O gosh, sorry I ignored you for so long, I used the panasonic GH2 and lightroom to process the RAW files

lisandra · « **Reply #14 on:** August 09, 2011, 11:02:59 PM »

Not from the same place but still exotic. From a sanctuary in a botanical garden. If panny had made me that f2 35-100 I want I wouldnt have had to shoot these at ISO 1600. That african red tail is quite hard to find...babies go for 1200$
To achieve maximum blow-awayness you must click on the photos

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asterinex · « **Reply #15 on:** August 10, 2011, 04:40:45 AM »

Wow !! Great colors and detail. I'm blown away

voyager · « **Reply #16 on:** August 10, 2011, 09:54:50 PM »

Those are great!

rogerml · « **Reply #17 on:** August 11, 2011, 12:34:22 AM »

The two are great, lisandra. Top one is a 'ten out of ten'. Clicking on the colored bird, I almost expected to find both of you, i.e. lisandra&the 100-300 pana-lens, 'upside down' in the bird's retina. Needle sharpness here!

George · « **Reply #18 on:** August 11, 2011, 12:47:58 AM »

I siply love these birds they are so funny. I had tree of them. Great colors! Love them all!!!

lisandra · « **Reply #19 on:** August 11, 2011, 02:21:09 AM »

thanks everyone for the kindness. I sure love to shoot em but I can't seem to find many bird sanctuaries. Roger, fine feathered photos of birds like these love the clarity slider in lightroom, it gives the illusion of incredible resolution without having to sharpen. I have one with similar result from the a55, but for some reason it looks smudgier (the lens maybe?)

dbuckle · « **Reply #20 on:** August 14, 2011, 05:21:11 AM »

Truly wonderful bird images.

lisandra · « **Reply #21 on:** September 06, 2011, 02:45:25 AM »

November's cover of "vida silvestre" !!!!!!!!
I'm so happy!

adash · « **Reply #22 on:** September 06, 2011, 02:52:14 AM »

Quote from: lisandra on September 06, 2011, 02:45:25 AM

November's cover of "vida silvestre" !!!!!!!!
I'm so happy!

Great photo! Congratulations!

vdub_er · « **Reply #23 on:** September 06, 2011, 04:26:04 AM »

Quote from: lisandra on September 06, 2011, 02:45:25 AM

November's cover of "vida silvestre" !!!!!!!!
I'm so happy!

Not surprised, it's a great shot

dbuckle · « **Reply #24 on:** September 06, 2011, 07:25:42 AM »

They are all excellent but I love the turtle.

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