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Community => Photo & Video => Topic started by: Elkman on January 13, 2009, 09:19:51 AM

Title: Some bird shots from up north.
Post by: Elkman 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.

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Full frame of Eagle.
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100% Crop of previous frame. Guess they got a little dirty from the floods.
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The mountains to the east.
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Here's a couple Eagle shots.
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Hanging out on a Island looking for fish.
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Heron from Conway.
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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.

Thanks for looking.
Title: Re: Some bird shots from up north.
Post by: popeshawnpaul 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...
Title: Re: Some bird shots from up north.
Post by: NWTFhunter 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.
Title: Re: Some bird shots from up north.
Post by: boneaddict 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
Title: Re: Some bird shots from up north.
Post by: NWTFhunter 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.
Title: Re: Some bird shots from up north.
Post by: swanny 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!
Title: Re: Some bird shots from up north.
Post by: Jeffrey on January 13, 2009, 08:54:13 PM: Awesome work Elkman. I say "work", because that level of captures doesn't come easy!
Title: Re: Some bird shots from up north.
Post by: Slider on January 13, 2009, 09:09:55 PM: Nice!!!