These were taken in a single burst with a Canon 1Dx2 at 14 frames per second, so this all took place in less than one second. These birds are very fast, even when carrying an American Avocet. I probably only had eyes on it for maybe four seconds in total and thought I did very well just to get off a burst in focus and on target. Luckily, I had been shooting birds in flight and was ready for the moment.
I was using a Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Contemporary lens.
I was shooting at 1/2500 and f/11 with auto ISO. (ISO 2000) I was using AF Point Expansion, which is five focus points, center with four helpers. I found that to be a nice compromise for taking photos of stationary birds and birds in flight without having to change AF settings.
This was at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR in Alviso, California.
I was using a Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Contemporary lens.
I was shooting at 1/2500 and f/11 with auto ISO. (ISO 2000) I was using AF Point Expansion, which is five focus points, center with four helpers. I found that to be a nice compromise for taking photos of stationary birds and birds in flight without having to change AF settings.
This was at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR in Alviso, California.
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