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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gordthelord" data-source="post: 1193014" data-attributes="member: 63766">Some great tips gentlemen, you have reassured me that my equipment is functioning as it should and as usual the fault lies with the squidgy organic matter behind the view finder and not the sexy CaF style glass in front. Taking birds in flight is clearly not easy and can be rendered nigh impossible if the subject is either small, fast moving, distant, eratic in motion or indeed flying infront of something the camera finds more interesting.I have a few new things to try now. I will experiment with selecting one af point and also with spot or partial metering. I am particularly keen to try Ians tip of waiting until the selected af point is over the bird before I half depress and then releasing after a second or two. I guess Richard Bedford is using something a little more soa than my 400D but its worth trying his techniques - he has some stunning shots.Please keep the tips and advice coming as I'm still very much a novice and your wisdom is truly appreciated. If I get any joy I'll report back, good luck and may all your flight shots be sharp and contrasty.Cheers, Gordon.Some of my efforts can be seen on my flickr page:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gordiesbirdies" target="_blank">www.flickr.com/photos/gordiesbirdies</a></blockquote>