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    Thanks! I used a Leica V-Lux4 (25-600mm effective, zoom lens wound out to the 600mm end, hand held.)


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    So very clear too!

    All my hand-held shots turn out indistinct!

    He looks as if he is laughing at you!

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    Catherine: I rather think the grey heron WAS having a laugh at my expense. If I can, I usually carry either a pocket tripod which can be used on available street furniture, or a monopod. If neither, as in this case, put your camera on a neckstrap, hold it at arms length so that strap is taut, this will give you better rigidity control. And if using digital, jack up the ISO to a ridiculous level, and open the aperture as wide as possible without getting in too much light, you need to aim for bokeh, with the subject in sharp focus. What is your longest telephoto lens? A 500mm catadioptric (=mirror) lens is ideal, because you can manually preset the focus, and bokeh is virtually guaranteed. I have used a ( very cheap)Samyang 500/6.3 with excellent results, though you will need q tripod with that lens. What make of camera do you use? I used a Canon 40D for some of my wildlife shots with that Samyang lens. I like the Leica V-Lux4 for its lightness and lens quaty.


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