getting closer to the raptors...

jeff lapoint

I've been attempting to shoot raptors for several weeks now with little success.

Quick update on my progression: First I had to know where and when to find them. Once I had that down (9am-12noon SJWS or Bolsa. I'm sure they come again in the afternoon--I just havent been there during that time span yet) the trick was then to work on my stalking and my in flight photo technique... both are very much still a work in progress

Now that I had a rough idea where and when to locate the birds, they started showing up in my photos...as small flying specks 100 ft high.

Thus my current stage of learning raptor shooting: learning to get closer. I hope you enjoy a glimpse into my learning curve and thanks for any helpful suggestions you may have.













-j

bfjr

That's what were taklin about, well done Doc
Only help I can give ya know is come shootin with us more often

jeff lapoint

bfjr wrote:

That's what were taklin about, well done Doc
Only help I can give ya know is come shootin with us more often

Sounds great, and thanks for the comments. Now if I could only interest you in my TC fund...

jwear

very nice great shots Doc glad you found them .Sharp and great color

ginger_55

Good stalking,

envious,

g

jeff lapoint

jwear wrote:

very nice great shots Doc glad you found them .Sharp and great color

Thanks Jeff, and thanks to both you and Ben for all the tips on where and when to find these amazing birds.

Osprey Whisperer

Sweeeeeeeeetttt birdies. I can't wait to find some "birds of prey" for myself. It's become apparent that I'll have to leave my backyard to find said birds.

Thanks for sharing them with us. Are you a machine gunner....also?

BMP

jeff lapoint

ginger_55 wrote:

Good stalking,

envious,

g

Thanks so much Ginger! Remember that we are always envious of the beautiful place you live and photograph

Hope the 400 5.6 is working out for you!

-j

jeff lapoint

Bird Man Photographer wrote:

Sweeeeeeeeetttt birdies. I can't wait to find some "birds of prey" for myself. It's become apparent that I'll have to leave my backyard to find said birds.

Thanks for sharing them with us. Are you a machine gunner....also?

BMP

Thanks Mike! I am an aspiring gunner, but just a private...whereas the old guys are at least Sgt's

-j

Harryb

Excellent captures Jeff. Raptors are a real challenge to capture unless are fortunate enough to live by The Tree.