My Best Camera Gear Purchase!

bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
edited May 8, 2009 in Wildlife
When I was a boy I use to love to play Army.
You know crawl around and sneak up on the bad guys,
just to say, Gotcha Ya !

When I was a young man the real Army came by and
said, You can continue to love what you do and do it for
us, Yeah Right! Well it wasn't as much fun, but saved my
bacon a few.

Now that I'm Ahhh.. O>... Man I've relearned that fun
of crawlin around and sayin Gotcha Ya With a Camera
I also think my works gotten a tad more impact........ Ah
maybe I'm just havin fun :D

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Now I know what your thinking.
What in the world has any of this got to do with
the Title ??? :scratch



Easy KNEE PADS silly KNEE PADS !!! :wink :rofl
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  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited April 26, 2009
    Nice set of images. Really like the duck.

    Amen to the knee pads. I discovered them a couple of years ago when I was taking a lot of flower photos. Didn't need them when the knees were younger ...eek7.gif

    Now I'm birding I've got a cheap, simple gear bag. Since I use a Bushhawk I don't tote a tripod. So I got a 5gal bucket, painted it camo, added a padded seat to the top and I use it to carry my camo sweatshirt, hat, kneepads, and extra battery etc. When I get where I'm going I put on the camo and sit on the bucket.

    People look at me kind of strangely when I'm walking around with my camera on a sling and toting a 5gal bucket. But who cares...
    Dan

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  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited April 26, 2009
    Very nice set Ben. thumb.gif What is that little guy in #4?
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited April 26, 2009
    Your RWBB is much better than mine. clap.gif Great set, and you even managed to include one of your infamous wing clips rolleyes1.gif
    Dan
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 26, 2009
    Excellent set Ben and another fine example of the art of wing clipping. thumb.gif
    Harry
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  • Bud1880Bud1880 Registered Users Posts: 500 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2009
    Beautiful shots all, but that RWBB must have spied you. Looks like he's giving a last warning. :D

    Bud
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2009
    #3...clap.gif

    So your double kneed blue-jeans was your best purchase?headscratch.gif
  • bhowdybhowdy Registered Users Posts: 658 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2009
    Very nice set Ben. I really like the Sora and the reflection. Right down to the drops of water on the head. thumb.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2009
    articblooms wrote:
    Nice set of images. Really like the duck.

    Amen to the knee pads. I discovered them a couple of years ago when I was taking a lot of flower photos. Didn't need them when the knees were younger ...eek7.gif

    Now I'm birding I've got a cheap, simple gear bag. Since I use a Bushhawk I don't tote a tripod. So I got a 5gal bucket, painted it camo, added a padded seat to the top and I use it to carry my camo sweatshirt, hat, kneepads, and extra battery etc. When I get where I'm going I put on the camo and sit on the bucket.

    People look at me kind of strangely when I'm walking around with my camera on a sling and toting a 5gal bucket. But who cares...

    Sounds like your all set and thanks for commenting here :D
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2009
    Jack'll do wrote:
    Very nice set Ben. thumb.gif What is that little guy in #4?

    Hi Jacke and thanks for stopping by.
    A Western Phobe I believe :D
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2009
    dlplumer wrote:
    Your RWBB is much better than mine. clap.gif Great set, and you even managed to include one of your infamous wing clips rolleyes1.gif

    Why thanks Dan, I don't know about better, just different :D

    Yeah well clipping is an art form best eaten with Pineapple Pizza rolleyes1.gifblbl.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2009
    Harryb wrote:
    Excellent set Ben and another fine example of the art of wing clipping. thumb.gif

    Thanks Harry
    I'm thinking of holding, "Clipping Seminars" deal.gifheadscratch.gifrolleyes1.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited April 29, 2009
    Bud1880 wrote:
    Beautiful shots all, but that RWBB must have spied you. Looks like he's giving a last warning. :D

    Bud

    He his and your are correct thumb.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited April 30, 2009
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    #3...clap.gif

    So your double kneed blue-jeans was your best purchase?headscratch.gif

    Yeah somethin like that :D
    I'm now on the hunt for the perfect "Knee Pads" rolleyes1.gifdeal.gif
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  • DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited May 1, 2009
    Nice catch on the Ruddy duck in full Breeding colors, so sharp
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  • rhondavidrhondavid Registered Users Posts: 433 Major grins
    edited May 1, 2009
    These are all wonderful shots. I think I have to say #3 and #5 are my favorites. Love the reflection in the water in number # 3 and I am just a big big fan of hawks, falcons and eagle and you have a beautiful shot here.
    David

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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 2, 2009
    DsrtVW wrote:
    Nice catch on the Ruddy duck in full Breeding colors, so sharp

    Thanks Chris
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited May 2, 2009
    Excellent series Ben. I love the first one and the RWBB is outstanding!
    Stephen
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  • Every Miles A MemoryEvery Miles A Memory Registered Users Posts: 123 Major grins
    edited May 2, 2009
    That shot of the duck is as sharp as they come

    I was just thinking about getting a thin set of knee pads and throwing them in the backpack last week. Looks like you beat me to it
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2009
    Got a pair of knee pads myself! :D Great shots, ben! Nice of the Sora to come out in the open for you!
    Glenn

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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2009
    bhowdy wrote:
    Very nice set Ben. I really like the Sora and the reflection. Right down to the drops of water on the head. thumb.gif

    Thanks Bob
    For a long time I never saw one, now I see em every time I go
    but ya gotta be Stealthy :D
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2009
    DsrtVW wrote:
    Nice catch on the Ruddy duck in full Breeding colors, so sharp

    Thanks Chris
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  • luisvluisv Registered Users Posts: 132 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2009
    Very nice work, Ben.
    I love the angle of the ruddy duck and the exposure on the RWBB is great.
    The sora was a great catch. Have you considered straightening the horizon on that shot? :D
  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2009
    luisv wrote:
    Very nice work, Ben.
    I love the angle of the ruddy duck and the exposure on the RWBB is great.
    The sora was a great catch. Have you considered straightening the horizon on that shot? :D

    Thanks Luisv and you bring up a good point.

    You (or anyone but me) do not have the additional memory to go with the shot.
    Meaning you don't know how I had to crouch down and lay at a weird angle to get this shot with reflection included.

    To me the angle (which I really never noticed till you brought it up) seems correct, again because I was there.

    Although I could go back and straighten shot, it would not be how it felt for me. In the future however I will keep aware of your original point.

    Thanks again
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2009
    rhondavid wrote:
    These are all wonderful shots. I think I have to say #3 and #5 are my favorites. Love the reflection in the water in number # 3 and I am just a big big fan of hawks, falcons and eagle and you have a beautiful shot here.

    Glad you like, very Glad :D
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2009
    Maestro wrote:
    Excellent series Ben. I love the first one and the RWBB is outstanding!

    Thanks Stephen thumb.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2009
    Every Miles A Memory wrote:
    That shot of the duck is as sharp as they come

    I was just thinking about getting a thin set of knee pads and throwing them in the backpack last week. Looks like you beat me to it

    If you do go out and get a pair, then I've done my job Well :D
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2009
    raptorcaptor wrote:
    Got a pair of knee pads myself! :D Great shots, ben! Nice of the Sora to come out in the open for you!

    Of course Glenn, I knew you had a pair.
    I've seen your Work ! thumb.gif
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  • PhotosbychuckPhotosbychuck Registered Users Posts: 1,239 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2009
    Great Capturesbowdown.gif

    What lens did you use?
    D300S, 18-200mm VR, 70-300mm VR

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