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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

02/15/2005 03:52:05 PM · #1

Hello DPC'ers,

I went along to a local lake today with my new camera to try out the zoom lens, and I'd love to hear any comments on how to improve aspects of these images:

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Any tips on taking pics of birds you might have would be great too - it is so difficult focusing before the subject flies off again!!

Thanks for any comments,

Dave

aronya1

Nikon D70

02/15/2005 03:59:19 PM · #2

Originally posted by davidx76:

Any tips on taking pics of birds you might have would be great too - it is so difficult focusing before the subject flies off again!!

I usually just ask them to wait for just a second while I focus... You can guess how well that works.

02/16/2005 06:36:24 AM · #3

Bump

mfairbanks

Sony DSC-F828

02/16/2005 06:48:48 AM · #4

David,
Great shots, #1 and #2 are my favorites, in #4 I think the background is just too busy, along with the color tones being close to the birds, it kind of gets lost at first glance in the pic. The expression on the bird in #2 is awesome, as is the detail in the feathers on #1!! Keep up the good work!

Mike

nova

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

02/16/2005 08:29:29 AM · #5

I agree that the first one is by far the best. Looks like the zoom lens is very sharp. As for photographing birds, you'll have an easier time if you settle into an area and let them become accustomed to you rather than following them around like paparazzi... kind of makes 'em nervous for some reason :)!

02/16/2005 03:31:20 PM · #6

Thanks for the comments!

Dave

I Enjoy Ham

Canon EOS-30D

02/16/2005 03:34:04 PM · #7

just wondering whaty lense you used for these shots?