Introduction

Taking photos of birds in flight is a challenge. The shutter speed must be very fast (ideally 1/500th second at the minimum), the camera must be able to acquire, focus and capture the image very fast, and the photographer must be opportunistic and quick.

Some of these photos obtained with my old Canon D60 and even my 10D were really handicapped by the camera. I have no excuses now with my Canon 20D (it is a great camera). As for the photographer; well, let's just say I have a lot to learn!

The first seven images on this page were taken with my old (slow) Canon D60; the next eight were taken with my Canon 10D; after that I have no excuses.

It sure is fun!

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