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@streetfestival They take in some water then raise their heads to swallow it.
Canalag hybrid Canalag goose (Anser anser x Branta canadensis) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 100mm, f/4, 1/400s, ISO 2000 [\#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#BirdHybrid](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdHybrid) [#BirdHybrids](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdHybrids) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#geese](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/geese) [#goose](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/goose) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#UrbanWildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/UrbanWildlife) [#wildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/wildlife) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/canalag-hybrid/](https://zaktakespictures.com/canalag-hybrid/)
Silhouette Carrion crow (Corvus corone) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 240mm (and slightly cropped for framing), f/7.1, 1/1250s, ISO 1000 [\#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#CarrionCrow](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/CarrionCrow) [#crow](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/crow) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#UrbanWildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/UrbanWildlife) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/silhouette/](https://zaktakespictures.com/silhouette/)
Heron and goose Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) and greylag goose (Anser anser) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 300mm, f/7.1, 1/1250s, ISO 400 [\#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#geese](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/geese) [#goose](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/goose) [#heron](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/heron) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#wildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/wildlife) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/heron-and-goose/](https://zaktakespictures.com/heron-and-goose/)
Taking a break from catching mosquitoes Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 300mm, f/7.1, 1/400s, ISO 500 [\#BarnSwallow](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BarnSwallow) [#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#swallow](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/swallow) [#UrbanWildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/UrbanWildlife) [#wildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/wildlife) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/taking-a-break-from-catching-mosquitoes/](https://zaktakespictures.com/taking-a-break-from-catching-mosquitoes/)
Red kite in Flight Red Kite (Milvus milvus) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 258mm, f/7.1, 1/1250s, ISO 320 [\#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#kite](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/kite) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#RedKite](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/RedKite) [#wildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/wildlife) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/red-kite-in-flight/](https://zaktakespictures.com/red-kite-in-flight/)
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@sxan Hybrids grow up to be very obviously hybrids. I think they usually can't reproduce, or at least have low enough fertility that it rarely happens.
Hybrid goslings! When a greylag gander likes a Canada goose a whole lot, sometimes this happens Greylag goose (Anser anser) and Canada goose (Branta canadensis) with their hybrid offspring Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 100mm, f/4, 1/640s, ISO 200 [\#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#BirdHybrid](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdHybrid) [#BirdHybrids](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdHybrids) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#geese](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/geese) [#goose](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/goose) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#UrbanWildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/UrbanWildlife) [#wildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/wildlife) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/hybrid-goslings/](https://zaktakespictures.com/hybrid-goslings/)
Blue tit with worm Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 300mm, f/6.3, 1/1000s, ISO 3200 [\#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#BlueTit](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BlueTit) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#UrbanWildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/UrbanWildlife) [#wildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/wildlife) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/blue-tit-with-worm/](https://zaktakespictures.com/blue-tit-with-worm/)
Peepzilla Greylag gosling (Anser anser) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 300mm, f/7.1 1/400s, ISO 200 [\#AnserAnser](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/AnserAnser) [#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#geese](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/geese) [#goose](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/goose) [#gosling](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/gosling) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#UrbanWildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/UrbanWildlife) [#wildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/wildlife) [@pics](https://lemmy.world/c/pics) [https://zaktakespictures.com/peepzilla/](https://zaktakespictures.com/peepzilla/)
Smol dinosaur Greylag gosling (Anser anser) Olympus E-M1 II, Olympus 12-40/2.8 12mm, f/4, 1/1000s, ISO 200 [\#AnserAnser](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/AnserAnser) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#goose](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/goose) [#gosling](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/gosling) [#goslings](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/goslings) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#UrbanWildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/UrbanWildlife) [@pics](https://lemmy.world/c/pics) [https://zaktakespictures.com/smol-dinosaur/](https://zaktakespictures.com/smol-dinosaur/)
The moon went in front of the sun There were some clouds, but I managed to catch a usable photo or two Oympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 300mm, f/7.1, 1/60s, ISO 200 [\#eclipse](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/eclipse) [#Eclipse2024](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/Eclipse2024) [#moon](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/moon) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#phtography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/phtography) [#SolarEclipse](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/SolarEclipse) [#TotalSolarEclipse](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/TotalSolarEclipse) [@photography](https://lemmy.world/c/photography) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [https://zaktakespictures.com/the-moon-went-in-front-of-the-sun/](https://zaktakespictures.com/the-moon-went-in-front-of-the-sun/)
Brown pelican over the waves Brown pelican (Pelicanus occidentalis) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 300mm, f/7.1, 1/1250s, ISO 1000 [\#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#BrownPelican](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BrownPelican) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#pelican](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/pelican) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#wildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/wildlife) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/brown-pelican-over-the-waves/](https://zaktakespictures.com/brown-pelican-over-the-waves/)
Heron with building supplies Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II258mm, f/7.1, 1/1250s, ISO 800 [\#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#heron](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/heron) [#herons](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/herons) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#UrbanWildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/UrbanWildlife) [#wildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/wildlife) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/heron-with-building-supplies/](https://zaktakespictures.com/heron-with-building-supplies/)
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@aeronmelon While I'm sure it appreciates the enthusiasm, the sun is just one star.
I took a picture of the sun Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II, K&F ND100000 filter 300mm (and cropped), f/7.1, 1/250s, ISO 200 [\#sun](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/sun) [#HelioPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/HelioPhotography) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#SolarPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/SolarPhotography) [@photography](https://lemmy.world/c/photography)
Pelicans! Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 171mm, f/5.6, 1/25s, ISO 200 [\#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#BrownPelican](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BrownPelican) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#pelican](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/pelican) [#pelicans](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/pelicans) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#UrbanWildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/UrbanWildlife) [#wildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/wildlife) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/pelicans/](https://zaktakespictures.com/pelicans/)
Black skimmers (Rynchops niger) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 223mm, f/6.3, 1/1250s, ISO 320 [\#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#BlackSkimmer](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BlackSkimmer) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#SeaBird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/SeaBird) [#SeaBirds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/SeaBirds) [#skimmer](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/skimmer) [#wildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/wildlife) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/black-skimmers/](https://zaktakespictures.com/black-skimmers/)
Gear down (double-crested cormorant) Double-crested cormorant (Nannopterum auritum) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 200mm, f/7.1, 1/1250s, ISO 1000 [\#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#birding](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birding) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#cormorant](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/cormorant) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/gear-down/](https://zaktakespictures.com/gear-down/)
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@urbandinosaurs @birding Northeast Florida in a state park. They're not rare in that region.
Anhinga making a splash Anhinga (Anginga anginga) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 300mm, f/7.1, 1/1250s, ISO 1600 [\#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#WildlifePhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/WildlifePhotography) [#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird), [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds), [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography), wildlife, WildlifePhotography [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/anhinga-making-a-splash/](https://zaktakespictures.com/anhinga-making-a-splash/)
I feel seen I feel seen Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 300mm, f/7.1, 1/1250s, ISO 1000 [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) … [\#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#osprey](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/osprey) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#UrbanWildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/UrbanWildlife) [https://zaktakespictures.com/i-feel-seen/](https://zaktakespictures.com/i-feel-seen/)
Glassy water Canada goose (Branta canadensis) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 300mm, f/7.1, 1/400s, ISO 1000 [\#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#goose](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/goose) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#UrbanWildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/UrbanWildlife) [#wildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/wildlife) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/glassy-water/](https://zaktakespictures.com/glassy-water/)
Brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) and a ring-billed gull (Larus delawarensis) Olympus E-M1 II, Panasonic 100-300 II 127mm, f/5.6, 1/1000s, ISO 200 [\#bird](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/bird) [#BirdPhotography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/BirdPhotography) [#birds](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/birds) [#darktable](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/darktable) [#gull](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/gull) [#gulls](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/gulls) [#pelican](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/pelican) [#pelicans](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/pelicans) [#photo](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photo) [#photography](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/photography) [#UrbanWildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/UrbanWildlife) [#wildlife](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/wildlife) [@birding](https://lemmy.world/c/birding) [https://zaktakespictures.com/podium/](https://zaktakespictures.com/podium/)
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@IMALlama I haven't used an A7 III to compare, but it's my understanding the Sony's autofocus is more likely to do what you want when using a wide area, and better at tracking.
I wouldn't bet on it being a better fit for your use case than your Sony but the loaner program is a great way to find out. I bought my E-M1 II after testing the E-M1 III that way.
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@NataliePortland That's a good looking bird.
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@IMALlama I think the E-M1 II really excels at features for the money, being about 500 USD/EUR on the used market right now. If you value high burst rates, a pre-burst mode and outstanding stabilization along with a used lens market that favors buyers then I recommend it.
I've also used the Mk. III and the OM-1. The III adds a joystick, USB charging, handheld pixel-shift high-res, and live-ND (in-camera frame averaging to do long exposures in bright light). I didn't find any of those worth another $350 when I bought it, but the difference may be less now.
The OM-1 is definitely an upgrade but it's priced like it. I like that it no longer restricts continuous autofocus pre-burst to Olympus lenses and has fairly effective bird detection, but it does limit burst rates with third-party lenses and the 90 image buffer is a bit small for the higher burst rates it can achieve. I think the Panasonic G9 II may be the better camera but I have yet to use one.
Olympus does have a free trial program if you're near one of the US cities with participating dealers: https://testandwow.getolympus.com/
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@AFKBRBChocolate It is indeed a reflection in water.
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@MyOtherUsername It's all of 1/400s.
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