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2012 Birds
« on: January 17, 2012, 09:54:23 AM »
Some more shots from our uncommon visitors to the Vancouver area:
Full set available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dragonspeed/sets/72157628907876319/
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Snowy Owl Posing by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Snowy Owl Posing by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Snowy Owl Posing by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Snowy Owl in flight by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Snowy Owl in flight by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
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Re: 2012 Birds
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2012, 10:06:17 AM »
While out looking for Snowy Owls to shoot, we were rewarded with a Short-Eared Owl hunting and a chilly looking GBH:
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Short-Eared Owl on the hunt by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Short-Eared Owl on the hunt by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Short-Eared Owl on the hunt by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Short-Eared Owl on the hunt by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Cold Great Blue Heron by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
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Re: 2012 Birds
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2012, 10:20:59 AM »
Sunday was a good day for shooting. 
 
While driving from A to B, looking for some more things to shoot, we chanced upon some Bald Eagles...
 
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1. Mr Serious

Bald Eagle by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
2. Without hitting a branch!

Bald Eagle by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
3. Soaring

Bald Eagle by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
4. Soaring

Bald Eagle by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
5. Evil Eye

Bald Eagle by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
6. Cleared for Takeoff

Bald Eagle by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
7. Lift off! We have Lift Off!

Bald Eagle by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
8. Incoming!

Bald Eagle by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
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Re: 2012 Birds
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2012, 10:56:39 AM »
Beautiful shots thanks for sharing.
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Re: 2012 Birds
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2012, 02:43:40 PM »
Quote from: paulbish on January 17, 2012, 10:56:39 AM
Beautiful shots thanks for sharing.
Sometimes we fisherman need to look UP to enjoy the world too :)
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Re: 2012 Birds
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2012, 02:46:38 PM »
I really like #7 & #8! What lens are you using?
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Re: 2012 Birds
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2012, 04:45:51 PM »
Quote from: gmachine19 on January 17, 2012, 02:46:38 PM
I really like #7 & #8! What lens are you using?
Canon 100-400 on a 7D.  Those  two (at least) were shot with a circ polarizer.
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Re: 2012 Birds
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2012, 06:24:18 PM »
always love the owl shots, are the snowys still attracting overzealous crowds of photogs?
those eagle pics are suitable for framing lol
saw some young baldies in the Pitt Polder yesterday but no pics like that, my camera is too small for good pics and hers is too big to carry for her lol
we did see the smallest bird of prey Ive seen, the size at most of a robin, cool to see
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Re: 2012 Birds
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2012, 07:11:12 AM »
Great Pics as per usual DS. Everytime I see your photos, I want to upgrade my camera to something better and then it'll be like fishing... practice and experiment! :D
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Re: 2012 Birds
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2012, 12:59:55 PM »
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Snowy Owl Fans! by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

That small raptor was probably a Kestrel.

David and Lead... A big camera is no use, if you're not going to lug it around with you.   I HAVE seen some exceptional photos taken by some of the prosumer super-zooms.
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Re: 2012 Birds
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2012, 06:33:06 AM »
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A big camera is no use, if you're not going to lug it around with you.

Not necessarily big - just able to take a picture faster - and better zoom.  Do you use tripod for some of your shots or are you bracing your camera with your elbow against your chest?
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Re: 2012 Birds
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2012, 07:55:00 AM »
Quote from: DavidD on January 19, 2012, 06:33:06 AM
Not necessarily big - just able to take a picture faster - and better zoom.  Do you use tripod for some of your shots or are you bracing your camera with your elbow against your chest?
Most of my shots are handheld.  For the owls, I was trying a 2x extender which meant that I had to manual focus.  For those I used my tripod.  Hard to chase birds in flight when your camera is stuck to 3 long legs ;)
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Re: 2012 Birds
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2012, 03:11:25 PM »
So your Using mono then?
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Re: 2012 Birds
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2012, 03:18:23 PM »
Where did you got the shot of that Eagle I usually go to Crecent Beach I spot one can get close even 100 meter s from them they easily got spook
 
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Re: 2012 Birds
« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2012, 09:38:51 PM »
Quote from: hookme on February 08, 2012, 03:11:25 PM
So your Using mono then?
Handheld!
Quote from: hookme on February 08, 2012, 03:18:23 PM
Where did you got the shot of that Eagle I usually go to Crecent Beach I spot one can get close even 100 meter s from them they easily got spook
I just drove around Delta a bit between Boundary Bay and the Reifel Bird Sanctuary... came across probably 5-6 pairs hanging out.  Not all were in good angles for shots, but no shortage of them :)
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