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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 30, 2008 18:33:20 GMT
I did a sortie the other day to this park which is about 20 miles from home. Got a nice harvest of a variety of birds there. Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans) 40D, 300mm+1.4x, ISO-320, 1/400, f4.1, handheld  Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) 40D, 300mm + 1.4x, ISO-320, 1/640, f9, handheld  Redhead (Aythya americana) 40D, 300mm +1.4x, ISO-320, 1/640, f9, handheld  Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) 40D, 300mm +1.4x, ISO-320, 1/640, f9, handheld  Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 40D, 300mm+ 1.4x, ISO-320, 1/640, f9, handheld "I think I need a pedicure"  Painted Redstart (Myioborus pictus) 40D, 300mm +1.4x, ISO-1250, 1/160, f5.6 handheld  |
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Post by Jun Gregorio on Oct 30, 2008 19:25:59 GMT
the Osprey got my vote.
I love your avatar ;D
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Oct 30, 2008 19:55:48 GMT
the Osprey got my vote. I love your avatar ;D Yeah, we're being watched. LOL. I'm still in a black phoebe mood, so my vote goes to him. ;D Early this summer, I got myself an annual parking pass for regional parks operated by the Sacramento county. I think it's going to be worth it. I can go anytime, and won't feel bad even if I stay for just an hour. Nice harvest Bob. The GBH caption is funny. Can anyone tell me it's really "blue" ? I know, I know, I'm color challenged, that's why I asked. It looks grey to me. I've seen some up close before, but it really doesn't look blue to me. |
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Post by Jun Gregorio on Oct 30, 2008 20:15:02 GMT
the Osprey got my vote. I love your avatar ;D Yeah, we're being watched. LOL. I'm still in a black phoebe mood, so my vote goes to him. ;D Early this summer, I got myself an annual parking pass for regional parks operated by the Sacramento county. I think it's going to be worth it. I can go anytime, and won't feel bad even if I stay for just an hour. Nice harvest Bob. The GBH caption is funny. Can anyone tell me it's really "blue" ? I know, I know, I'm color challenged, that's why I asked. It looks grey to me. I've seen some up close before, but it really doesn't look blue to me. I think Washington state charges $10/season but if you apply for a fishing/hunting license it comes with free parking. Let's just say the GBH is battleship gray/blue ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by tina mallari on Oct 30, 2008 21:32:42 GMT
Beautiful harvest Bob  I too, find the caption of the GBH funny ;D You really have a talent at making people laugh with your hilarious captions   |
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Post by Mark Itol on Oct 31, 2008 0:46:47 GMT
What a harvest, Bob. Congrats!
LOL @ GBH caption.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Oct 31, 2008 1:05:18 GMT
Great haul, Bob.... excellent shots all, but the phoebe and sandpiper stand out!
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Oct 31, 2008 1:58:51 GMT
Great harvest there Bob!! Liked the redstart as it is the most difficult to capture, as it was under canopy, and you nailed it by using a seldom used ISO of 1250  |
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Post by April Son on Oct 31, 2008 4:33:25 GMT
wow, great osprey shot!! you must be pretty close to it.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 1, 2008 2:36:24 GMT
thanks everyone.
April, the Osprey was about 70 feet away preening on top of a tree and across a creek from me. i was just lucky that he did not pay attention to me. ;D
Neon, I took several shots with varying ISO settings, and this is the one that came out best.
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Post by Rey Aguila on Nov 1, 2008 2:52:28 GMT
Bob,
The Opsrey is very BIG.
Hope to see it in the wild.
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Post by allylaurente on Nov 1, 2008 18:39:51 GMT
Great series of shot.
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Post by Ed Matuod on Nov 2, 2008 3:45:48 GMT
For me, I like the black phoebe the most. Especially the BG, very colorful. All are great captures anyway.
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