Ready, set........ by jankoos

Ready, set........

Go!
Just about to take off.
I played with faster speeds today trying to get bird shots without blur. I managed to get rid of the blur but am struggling with dark shots (and I still haven't taken in RAW mode). I played with ISO, aperture and still wasn't able to conquer my light issue. It was a dark and gloomy day so maybe that didn't help.
Anyway - I had to darken the background even more to make this little sparrow visible.
Its a much better photo of a bird than I am able to get!
March 18th, 2013  
Well, whatever you did, it totally worked! Great details in the bird and it looks good against the darker background.
March 18th, 2013  
@maggiemae @taffy - Thanks so much, both of you. I will say I am learning a lot! :-)
March 18th, 2013  
That little bird is tack sharp. You are definitely on the right track
March 18th, 2013  
It is really nice and sharp, and I love that about-to-take-off posture! I have issues when I do really high shutter speeds too--the shots either have t get darker or the ISO has to do up (unless it's nice and sunny)
March 18th, 2013  
I think it turned out great!
March 18th, 2013  
@swilde - Thanks Sue. It's really fun when it clicks (ha - no pun intended) - will be thrilled when I figure out the lighting issue.
@anwan - Thanks Anwan. I did play with the ISO - even when I turned it up to 3200 it was dark) - so I will have to read up.
@mamamia - Thanks Joanne.
March 18th, 2013  
Splendid shot! Well captured!
March 18th, 2013  
Cute capture and title.
March 18th, 2013  
March 18th, 2013  
Love the title - he does look like he is just waiting to hear the word GO! Cute picture.
March 18th, 2013  
Brilliant capture yes awaiting take off for sure!
March 18th, 2013  
Jo
Really fabulous shot Jan, and I think the dark background really works. It's tricky taking bird shots in low light, I had the same problem today and had all my settings not at their best just to get a half decent shot.
March 18th, 2013  
@sansjuan @paul2782 - Thanks Nita and Paul!
@jo13 - Thanks so much, Jo - you made me feel better about my low light shooting. It really is a challenge.
March 19th, 2013  
Great title and great catch.
March 19th, 2013  
Ann
Cute capture. ....take off pose is adorable
March 20th, 2013  
@judis @foxsparrow - thanks Ladies!
March 20th, 2013  
Looks pretty good, nice pose.
March 26th, 2013  
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