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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 6, 2008 12:57:49 GMT
Like many, many people not only in the US but throughout the planet, I'm a big fan of newly elected American president Obama. Congrats to the American people!  I dug up a previously unprocessed capture as my humble salute of sorts to Barack Obama. Yes we can..... especially if we carry a long lens!! ;D Black Bittern (Dupetor flavicollis, female) Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, May 1, 2008 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 800, 1/100 sec, manual exposure in available light, bean bag  |
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Nov 6, 2008 16:57:18 GMT
That bittern sure displays it's long neck ... imitating the master's long lens. LOL.
We need CHANGE ... change to a longer lens.
(I wonder when)
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Nov 6, 2008 17:57:24 GMT
Yerrright Ted.  But I've decided to buy a Canon 70-200mm f4 2.8 L and a 40D. I have been scouting for bargains. Birding is not on top of my list-though I am more active watching birds than butterflies the past couple of years, I noticed. I'm almost tempted to get the 300mm but that will require too many steps back to shoot a butterfly. I'd use it for people, too. And since I am a grandmother with a grandson who is very much into sports...and I love taking pics of performing artists... that explains why a 200mm. I already have a 1.4 TC. What's a good 2x TC? How much? |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Nov 6, 2008 22:56:56 GMT
He-he. Without discounting Obama's capabilities, I think his greatest asset in the presidential race was GeorgeWBush.
Excellent choice on the lens, teLyd. I have the 70-200 2.8L, too and love it. It's my favorite for my daughter's soccer matches and for kids' recitals. When I get bold enough, I also use it for street photography.
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Nov 7, 2008 0:00:18 GMT
I agree with the 70-200 f/2.8. Very versatile. For 2x TC, I guess the Canon or Kenko Pro300 DG will be a nice fit. See my comments regarding the election HERE . |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Nov 7, 2008 0:25:53 GMT
Shucks - I was for McCain, mainly for his stand against abortion and gay marriage. Oh well, with a 'Barrack" Bittern on display, all I can say is WOW - again! :-)
Te' Lyds - check your PM. :-)
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 7, 2008 3:54:59 GMT
Great shot of the bittern, Mastah! Tukayo, I was for McCain also for the same reasons as yours. Now all I can say is "Maranatha!" |
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Nov 7, 2008 4:50:46 GMT
Great shot of the bittern, Mastah! Tukayo, I'm was McCain also for the same reasons as yours. Now all I can say is "Maranatha!" Yes on 8. ;D |
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Nov 7, 2008 7:31:09 GMT
As the Japanese would say....Barack is Beautiful!  |
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Post by Manny Illana on Nov 7, 2008 9:21:45 GMT
what a pose!
same here for me +1 vote for Obama
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Nov 8, 2008 10:23:09 GMT
Incredible neck. Nice shot Romy. As i write I am drinking my barracko coffee.
Chito
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, AFS 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G , TC 1.4EII, TC 1.7EII, SB-800, Manfrotto 190CXPro3/393(3421), RRS BH-55, Kirk NC300 lens collar
But I've decided to buy a Canon 70-200mm f4 2.8 L and a 40D. I have been scouting for bargains. 
