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Offline Elkman

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Some bird shots from up north.
« on: January 13, 2009, 09:19:51 AM »
So I hooked up with some local photographers to run up to the Skagit to look for Eagles. (Shawn, I didn't think you were interested in birds.  ;) )
I also stopped at a birding area west of Conway to see what was there.
This was only my 2nd time out trying my hand at shooting birds.
Here's a couple of the 400+ I shot.



Full frame of Eagle.


100% Crop of previous frame. Guess they got a little dirty from the floods.


The mountains to the east.


Here's a couple Eagle shots.




Hanging out on a Island looking for fish.


Heron from Conway.


Birds move alot faster then Elk, and against the sky, you really need to be aware of the correct exposer.
I still have alot to learn when it comes to shooting birds.

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Re: Some bird shots from up north.
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2009, 09:38:40 AM »
Yeah, I'm not real into birds but I would do it rather than sit on the couch.  I went and shot an eagle at Idylwood park the other day.  I believe that is Saylean's turf...

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Re: Some bird shots from up north.
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2009, 10:47:08 AM »
WOW Great pics !  That one Eagle you state is dirty.. Looks like a Juvi to me that hasnt colored all the way.

That pic of the Mts is Awesome !!!!!!!!!!

Great job Elkman.

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Re: Some bird shots from up north.
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2009, 11:00:17 AM »
He snubs birds and butterflies....LOL
They are extremely challenging to shoot and I have so much to learn to have pics like that.  Very nice elkman.  Man I need to get my lens fix

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Re: Some bird shots from up north.
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2009, 02:07:21 PM »
Funny one Bone !

Hell I need to get a camera.... decisions decisions decisions.  Cant decide if I want a new duck boat for next year, another rifle, a new hand gun, or a new fancy camera like you guys have.

Keep taking those bird pics they rock.

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Re: Some bird shots from up north.
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2009, 04:37:09 PM »
Great pictures!

The first one, has real good color and light IMO. I also really like the mountains, I'm a sucker for fresh powder!

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Re: Some bird shots from up north.
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2009, 08:54:13 PM »
Awesome work Elkman.  I say "work", because that level of captures doesn't come easy!
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Re: Some bird shots from up north.
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2009, 09:09:55 PM »
Nice!!!

 


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