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Originally Posted by Jeffkop
I could go out into the wild for a year and not come within a street of takin photo's as good as these ... Id LOVE to be able to ... and every time I try THESE are what my brain sees ... and when I look through the viewfinder ... THESE are what I see ... but something happens when I press the shutter release.
Very impressed and green with envy.
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Hi Jeff
I know where you are coming from! It has taken me a few years of practice to be able to (more) consistently produce good photos.
When we go to say, Moreton Island for a day trip, I travel specifically for the purpose of taking bird in flight shots, so the outing is dedicated to just that. It usually involves walking for a couple of hours and then sitting at a location for 1 to 2 hours waiting for the right shot. Some days I come back with nothing but happy memories, although that in itself is sufficient.
The majority of the eye-catching shots are somewhat lucky. What I mean by that is that although I am progressively mastering my equipment, improving my technique, better understanding the birds and getting out there to take the photos, I have no control over when they appear, their behaviour or those magical moments when something special happens. On more than one occasion, I didn’t even know that I had captured a memorable shot until we arrived home and I saw some behaviour or pose only after I had uploaded the photos.
Whilst it does help to have good gear, I am somewhat hesitant to write that for fear of dampening someone’s enthusiasm if they happen not to own an “L” lens!
As long as you enjoy your efforts and the results as well as seeing improvement, then I’m sure you will become more satisfied.
Cheers
Dennis
