I went looking for a great blue heron. I’m glad to report that I found one. This was taken on my first outing with my big new bazooka lens.
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I went looking for a great blue heron. I’m glad to report that I found one. This was taken on my first outing with my big new bazooka lens.
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A bazooka lens, that sounds like fun, How do you focus, like me always using just one focus point?
Stefan, I’m still trying to work the focus out…so far I’m using the automatic focus, which seems to be just one or two points.
Oh, this is really nice. I’ve never gone looking for a great blue heron. Maybe I ought to try that. But I don’t have a big new bazooka lens. What is that, by the way. I know lenses and I know what bazookas are. But I’m curious about this wonderful lens.
Fortunately here are lot of GBH’s on our coast! What’s the reach of your new bazooka?
Paul, it’s 150-600 mm. I’ve got a tripod but am so accustomed to hand held I’m trying to see if I can keep it steady enough to bypass that setup. Do you think that’s realistic?
and it is a fantastic photo Kay. Nice and close, I love it!
Wonderfully patient for this one to pose for you!
Yes, I understand that you use Auto Focus. I always shoot with that. I meant to ask what auto focus point you normally use. My camera is a few years old, it has eleven auto focus points and I usually shoot with the centre point. At least when I photograph with a zoom lens. If I shoot a portrait it depends on where I want the model to stand. If you need more facts, this is a good article about Autofocus points: https://www.thespruce.com/what-are-autofocus-points-on-a-camera-2688052
Beautiful photo! I love it when they stand on one leg like that.
Wonderful, Kay!!! And 150 – 600mm? I am suddenly feeling far less masculine.
Wow – and what a great photo when you found it. I always stop for the Great Blue Herons – just can’t resist one more picture of them. Have fun with your new lens. Looking forward to all the photos. I guess today is our last day of sunshine – I plan to spend some time on the deck before the rains hit tomorrow. I know rains are expected in this area and are the usual – but I sure have enjoyed this bit of extended summer.
Oh nice work Kay, incroyable shot. This is one of the only shots of the blue heron that I’ve seen where you can actually see why they’re called blue herons. Gorgeous image!