Some Birds in Flight

[mmeyer]

I spent part of my birthday yesterday in Monticello shooting some birds. As far as images go, I like environmental images more than this type but they sure are fun to shoot. Hope you enjoy.

[Dbl]

Happy belated birthday Mike! Looks like you had fun!

[Hwood]

A good way to spend a birthday.

[Jim Almquist]

Looks like you spent your Birthday the way you are suppose to - Having a good time !

I keep saying I need to get down there to shoot and see those swans.

[Spearing Machine]

The color in those green heads/wings is unbeleiveable. Cool shots

[Birdsong]

The second is outstanding. Happy birthday.

[mmeyer]

Thanks Everyone! I appreciate the comments.

[Canon Guy]

Nice series Mike!

[finnbay]

Very nice! Gotta have some of these BIF shots, too!

[Nymph]

Nice shots, Mike. Looks like you enjoyed your day.

[ShawnZ]

Nice job tracking your subjects. I enjoy the motion and space in number two the best.

[mmeyer]

Thanks again Everyone. There's plenty of practice subjects there for sure. The trick is trying to get a shot without all of the other birds. I like to keep my subject separate. This time I set my camera to pick the closest subject and and focus on it instead of me picking a focus point and trying to keep it on the birds. I am not a real great shooter with a shotgun so tracking birds is not my strong point but this method worked much better for me.