Almost forgot how to use my camera

raptorcaptor

1. The birds were not amused with my slow setup time.



2. Some of them went out on limb for me.



3. Others went fishing instead.



4. But I did manage a few shots like this Chestnut-backed Chickadee.



5. And this Masked Duck



6. This Northern Gannet stopped by



7. Had to wait for some to get ready for the shoot.

rainbow

And it looks like that first bird almost forgot how to fly...

Beautiful set. It's apparent that it did not take you long to hit your stride. One day I want to get a shot like #3.

Ric Grupe

"Almost" is the key word here!

I gave my 40D to my youngest son for Christmas.....and am wondering why I did that. I came of age with that camera (finally half-assed figured out what I was doing) and am going to miss it....at least till spring when I can get out with the 7D more.

Out on a limb and fishing are my favs from this fine group, Glenn.

BigAl

Very nice set Glenn!

bfjr

Nah Ya Didn't

dlplumer

Out on a limb , but all are great Glenn

raptorcaptor

rainbow wrote:

And it looks like that first bird almost forgot how to fly...

Beautiful set. It's apparent that it did not take you long to hit your stride. One day I want to get a shot like #3.

Thanks Rainbow! I was lucky, as the location where I was shooting had about 5 Ospreys fishing.

Harryb

Outstanding series Glenn and you got the best capture of that damned masked duck that I've seen so far.

Sorry I couldn't join you while you were at Viera.

raptorcaptor

Ric Grupe wrote:

"Almost" is the key word here!

I gave my 40D to my youngest son for Christmas.....and am wondering why I did that. I came of age with that camera (finally half-assed figured out what I was doing) and am going to miss it....at least till spring when I can get out with the 7D more.

Out on a limb and fishing are my favs from this fine group, Glenn.

Thanks Ric! I still have my old 10D lying around. I even took some pics with it a few months ago!

raptorcaptor

BigAl wrote:

Very nice set Glenn!

Thanks BigAl!

raptorcaptor

bfjr wrote:

Nah Ya Didn't

Thanks Ben! I hope you remember where you put your camera, so we can see some pics soon!

Rhapsody

I bet you've forgotten more than I've ever learned (regarding cameras). Absolutely beautiful images.

fool4thecity

I have a 20D and a 40D that I can't part with... but I do lend them out to people.

Very nice shots!

raptorcaptor

dlplumer wrote:

Out on a limb , but all are great Glenn

Thanks Dan!

raptorcaptor

Harryb wrote:

Outstanding series Glenn and you got the best capture of that damned masked duck that I've seen so far.

Sorry I couldn't join you while you were at Viera.

I'm sure you have, or will get some excellent shots when the sun comes out again!

Maybe I'll catch you next time I visit!

raptorcaptor

Rhapsody wrote:

I bet you've forgotten more than I've ever learned (regarding cameras). Absolutely beautiful images.

Thanks Rhapsody!

raptorcaptor

fool4thecity wrote:

I have a 20D and a 40D that I can't part with... but I do lend them out to people.

Very nice shots!

Thanks Mike!

kgarrett11

Beautiful set. I really like #2 and #3.

Maestro

Uh, no Glenn, you have not forgotten in the least. The Vermillion and the osprey action shot are incredible. I am glad to see you up to your usual stuff again.