auto AF or manual AF

[OldBoy]

Cracking shots all.

Just suggest if they are coming into your garden often then get a chair outside the window, sit in it and wait for them to appear. Most birds don't see you as a threat when you are sitting down.

[ron moore]

hello oldboy

thanks for that good suggestion


ron moore

[Markulous]

Similarly to OldBoy's suggestion above, I sit in the open front door with my camera tripoded (more comfortable that way, as much as anything else!). It's amazing how a little bit of food overcomes wildlife's natural shyness! Here's "my" Vole (they've been around for years but I always refer to whichever appears as "my" Mr Squeak - I'd guess "he" must be at least 2nd or 3rd generation from when I started). So I give you Mr Squeak @ f/5.6, 1/25


It's also worth thinking about the backdrop to your subject, setting it off against a bland/simple background really helps maximise the impact. Another from my doorway @ F/4, 1/60

[MattUK]

Mark, that hole shot is awesome

[Cathus]

hole shot???!!!???

[Markulous]

A holy whole Vole?

Anyway, whatever, thanks!

[OldBoy]

Cracking shot of the vole.

As to backdrops for wildlife, not always possible but getting the shot is important.

[Markulous]

Originally Posted by OldBoy

Cracking shot of the vole.

As to backdrops for wildlife, not always possible but getting the shot is important.

Cheers, OldBoy!

It depends! If the subject is some rare species then I'd agree but otherwise, I reckon BG is as important as FG