u/SegaGameCast

I'm using an OM-1 w/ 100-400mm IS II.

shutterspeeds for these are between 1/2000-4000.

I can't seem to get the individuals tack sharp, although these are from a distance that does make sense, however even closer subjects seem to have this "blur" about them as if the motion isn't actually stopped in-frame.

Could this be because of Subject Detection? or perhaps the IBIS and Lens stabilization?

I have an idea that switching the stabilization mode from both Vertical and Horizontal to *Just Vertical* might help with this. any ideas?

OM1 w/ 100-400mm IS ii

om1 w/ 100-400mm II.

OM1 100-400mm IS ii

OM1 w/ 100-400mm IS ii

I'm using the OM1 w/ 100-400mm IS ii.

Since a few people had pointed out that I was taking a lot of portrait style photographs of birds, I wanted to try combining some composition tips you guys gave me (as best I could, flight is hard) and see how I could do with the fastest birds I could find.

I bought the OM Systems OM-1 and an MZuiko 100-400mm IS II Lens. I cannot be happier with my purchase. I don't think I've gone a day without taking it out. However, I do wildlife primarily and would love some feedback.

I have put photos I am not super proud of but have "saved" first. I am looking for tips and better ways to get consistency when lighting/backgrounds and the subject don't align, particularly in the Green Heron shots, the bird almost looks plastic and pasted on. It was underexposed and that's on me, but, when in a situation where the subject and background are not able to get that "bokeh" how does one properly incorporate the background? and when editing how do I achieve a more natural look to the edges of the subject?

And of course, I want composition critiques. Don't be nice. I want to improve.

I apologize for their order, for some reason Reddit mobile did not put them in the order I uploaded (the Green heron photos with the fish should all be first)

OM1 100-400mm IS II.

om1 w/ 100-400ii.

OM-1 w/ M.Zuiko 100-400mm IS II. Western Washington.

OM-1 100-400mm.

Got my camera in June, here's the best so far.

So I picked up an mft Om-1 and a 100-400mm IS II lens in June. I don't really have many friends into photography and I'm teaching myself. I don't really know much about post-processing but I do have darktable. I shoot in both Raw and Jpeg. My friends and family say these are great but I want real photographers opinions. Please, be harsh. I haven't found a hobby that feels more like "me" than this and I'd like to be a professional one day.

Nisqually Wildlife Refuge. Om-1 100-400mm.

I (35m) have never been hit on, or complimented and have been single after a terrible and heartbreaking split a few years ago. A few days ago I felt the best I have ever felt in my life because of a stranger.

I am an amateur wildlife photographer. After losing the best job in my life a few months ago, and struggling to find another I picked the camera up to gain some kind of control and distraction. I've spent every day out and about just being outside and in nature. Some days are extremely hard.

Two days ago I was feeling down, and couldn't decide where to go. so I settled on a place quite far away. I drove the hour and half to get there and started doing my thing.

When I got out of my truck a gorgeous woman happened to be walking by with a camera as well, and she initiated by asking me what I was looking for. I told her and she offered to show me where to find those specific birds.

We spent the day going back and forth through the woods and not finding a single bird we were looking for. Light banter, mostly cordial discussion.

Fast forward a bit and she said she had to go back to her car, so we went back and I assumed that would be that. However she then suggested she could show me a super cool swamp. She is probably the smartest woman I have ever met.

Fast forward again, and we spent 5 or 6 hours in pitch black with just our phone cameras sifting through the swamp and finding all kinds of cool things. Covered in bugs, shoes and socks absolutely soaked to the brim and covered in mud from almost head to toe.

As we were leaving the area, and back to our cars, she mentioned she would send me the pics and videos of the stuff we found. we spent about another hour or so laughing and teasing eachother while looking at the stars.

So we get back to our cars, and she asked for my number, and immediately texted me. We said our goodbyes and I drove home.

I didn't text back, but I did react to her first text from prior. She immediately responded and thanked me for going on the adventure with her and we texted back and forth for about an hour. I told her I was huddled up after a bad ass shower and was watching a Dinosaur documentary. She, no joke, was doing the exact same thing.

I woke up to several instagram stories of mine hearted by her, and she added me to her "close friends story" about our adventures that night.

We had loose plans the next day to go back to an Audubon event being held there, She was very sparse in texting the next day but said she was crashed out hard after getting a migraine. I asked if she was coming to the birding thing and she said no because of that, but about an hour later said she was driving to meet a friend in the Eastern part of the state to go birding. Which seemed a little odd to say she wasn't going out but was going out anyways.

Very light texting since, I mentioned I was playing a show that night and said I had a video of it if she'd like to see it. So I Sent it to her.

I haven't gotten a reply since, and this was Saturday around noon.

So I am fairly confused. It has been so long since I have been in a the early talking staged with literally anyone.

I guess I am asking, is she just extremely extroverted? or does this seem like genuine interest?

I was, probably, unusually ecstatic about the encounter because literally no one has ever been that genuine with me before.

So, I made myself some comfort food, and am having a hard time trying to figure out the best way to sort this in my head. I haven't texted her back after sending the videos as I don't want to seem super pushy.

Taken with an Om1 and 100-400mm lens. Near Seward Park.