sigma 50-500 apo shots

First outing with my newly acquired sigma 50-500 non os lens all taken at or near the 500 end,comments welcomed.

Heron 1



heron 2



Juvenile Heron



Jay



Kingfisher,I know it's not perfect but you usually only get a fleeting glimpse of this bird...



Oh all manually focussed

A good set, particularly like the Jay, the Kingfisher is so very nearly a good shot, but as you say they are difficult.
For MF and non OS I think you should be very pleased.

Davex.

Agree with Davex, above.

Heron 2 is a really good, in-its-environment shot.

The kingfisher is really good too.
The lines of the lower two branches lead up to the bird, then the eye follows the blue & orange curve back down the next branch & back around.
Good composition, to my eye.
Therefore, crop some of the top (third)(?), leaving himself on a thirds point as well!

Thanks for letting us see.


Roger.

Thanks Guys

Hand held also,so quite pleased with them

Nice shots Roy especially as hand held with a beast like the 50-500.

Very well done that man.

Nice set.

#1 could perhaps be improved if you can sharpen the Heron, its eye in particular.

Love the expression of the Jay.

Agree with #2 being the best of the set - very nice shot. The kingfisher is also technically a good shot - they are very tough little blighters to photograph without using a hide, being very aware and usually moving a little further away once you get within 40-50 yds.

Spectacular collection

A cracking set. Its sets like these that make me want to get out there and start trying to take some bird shots. Something I never thought I'd want to do.

Impressively sharp as that lens must weigh a wee bit.

It is a bit heavy but manageable for a short time

well seen Gareth this was the adult who quickly chased the juvenile away so i didnt get much time to take this shot.
I will crop it on the original.
Thanks for the comments ......