The image below was taken as part of a sequence of shots tracking a pair of feuding, territorial grey herons. The first part of the sequence were in focus (example further below) but the rest really, really weren’t. Which is a shame as it would have been a keeper but such is the way of photography, wildlife photography in particular.
A couple of things were going on here; the first being a complete lack of my ability to keep track of things and keep them in focus (which is why I am practising these techniques) and the limitations of the AFC tracking capability of the X-H1. Does this mean I am in the process of persuading myself that I need a new more capable camera, such as the X-H2 with its better autofocus and 40 megapixel sensor? Not really, as I had made that decision a little while ago, although that purchase will be some way off in the future.
Anyway, the keepers from the last trip to RSPB Ham Wall. Click on the photo to bring up a larger size image.
