This is an incredible scene to watch, and one that rarely is a decent photograph.
The image needs to be shot wide, quickly, and focus is spotty because of the depth and position of all the birds. We do take the shot of course, but 99% of the time it doesn’t make the cut.
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Warning, camera nerdy stuff to follow.
I have been looking for recent photos that would test the ‘depth of field’ on my new gear. My OM-1 camera has a new Micro Four Thirds sensor design. By default the focus on objects at different distances is much better than the standard Full Frame and APS-C sensors. Seems true from this and other scenes taken lately.
Beautiful!
š, thank you .
I’ve never seen more than one at a time, let alone in flight. Very nice.
Around here they usually are in flocks. Thanks.
šš¤©š what a wonderful sight!
š. Low and close enough to enjoy
Wow! Very nice š
Thanks šš. Iām going to give most of the credit to the new gear. OM-1 camera, Leica long lens.
Ted, these are fantastic images! How beautiful White Ibises are in flight!
They are fast too. š¤£
I have the same issue with Snow Geese flocks (no Ibis up here). I want to capture the beauty of the mass, but never comes out the way I want it to.
Yep, happens all the time š¤£š¤£