I'll write more when I have time, but for now I wanted to post about this free Kindle book which I just read most of and it's very good. It has a section on bird and wildlife photography. Probably today only: <http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B006KY2VZ2/N50-20/KINDLE/> http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B006KY2VZ2/N50-20/KINDLE/ Tony Northrup's DSLR Book: How to Create Stunning Digital Photography You can get a free Kindle app for Windows computer, Mac, Blackberry, iPad and most all phones here <http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=sv_kstore_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493 771> http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=sv_kstore_1?ie=UTF8&docId=10004937 71 Or read it online with the Cloud reader with Firefox, Chrome or Safari which is what I just did although I also have it on my iPad. Judy Howle Southern Exposures http://southernexposure.zenfolio.com Digital Photography Class; Resources for Photographers http://digitalphotographyclass.net From: missbirdphotos-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:missbirdphotos-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Larry Pace Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 6:48 PM To: missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [missbirdphotos] intro Hi guys This Mid-Delta (Cleveland and surrounds)photographer needs some really good advice on bird photography. I thought that I was progressing fairly well over the last couple of years, but looking at really good bird photos on several online galleries (Ronnie Gaubert, now deceased, from Prairieville, La being one) quickly proved that to be WRONG. I shoot with a Canon 50D and a Canon 100-400 zoom . The biggest problem I have is sharpness and the shots never seem to have that punch I see in other photos. From all the experience that you all have had, I need suggestions. What works for you? I am looking forward to sharing photos and info about places to photograph, etc. with everyone. Help me with this photo--advice anyone. Larry Pace