It's the simple things in life ...
Kate and I went for a little drive Saturday around the Twin Cities area of Minnesota to get a view of the rising rivers.
But of course, this is the "No Fun" state, and all the roads near the rivers that I wanted to on, where blocked off.
We did manage to get into a few spots that have been good viewing areas for ducks.
I was able to get my first Coot shot, where the bird was out of the water.
I was shocked to see the feet on that critter.
They should be named "Gator Foot"
After seeing the odd duck, we followed the Mississippi into Minneapolis.
While we were walking along a bridge and viewing the river, a man, seeing my camera and fairly large white lens
says, "Did you see the bald eagle sitting in the tree?"
As he points to where it's sitting, Kate and I make our way over to the area.
About 50 feet away, sitting on a branch that is about eye level with me, sits a transitional bald eagle. (not my term, just one I picked up)
So I bring up the 7D, with the only lens I have with me, a Canon 28-300Lis, and I click away.
At some point, it starts to look like it might take after one of the ducks on the river below.
But wait, it's not looking at a duck, it's looking at a large carp.
It decided that the fish was to large for it to go after, but we hung around for another 15 or so minutes to make sure.
When we left, it was still sitting there, posing for some other photogs.
With a little luck, I'll see him there again before the leaves fill the branches.
Thanks for looking.
But of course, this is the "No Fun" state, and all the roads near the rivers that I wanted to on, where blocked off.
We did manage to get into a few spots that have been good viewing areas for ducks.
I was able to get my first Coot shot, where the bird was out of the water.
I was shocked to see the feet on that critter.
They should be named "Gator Foot"
After seeing the odd duck, we followed the Mississippi into Minneapolis.
While we were walking along a bridge and viewing the river, a man, seeing my camera and fairly large white lens
says, "Did you see the bald eagle sitting in the tree?"
As he points to where it's sitting, Kate and I make our way over to the area.
About 50 feet away, sitting on a branch that is about eye level with me, sits a transitional bald eagle. (not my term, just one I picked up)
So I bring up the 7D, with the only lens I have with me, a Canon 28-300Lis, and I click away.
At some point, it starts to look like it might take after one of the ducks on the river below.
But wait, it's not looking at a duck, it's looking at a large carp.
It decided that the fish was to large for it to go after, but we hung around for another 15 or so minutes to make sure.
When we left, it was still sitting there, posing for some other photogs.
With a little luck, I'll see him there again before the leaves fill the branches.
Thanks for looking.
dave.
Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
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The eagle must not have been hungry. When they're trying to feed the babies in the nest, I've seen them grab silver salmon much to heavy to fly with and have to swim to shore dragging the fish with them.
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These are great captures Dave with excellent detail.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Still, having that range at your disposal seems very attractive.
What do you think of it, Dave?
Two very interresting subjects. You gotta love those feet.
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I think that it's a very good lens, but, there's always a but, but it's heavy.
I was all set to use this as my walk around lens, especially after buying the 5DMKII.
It ended up with the neck strap that I use, I couldn't stay comfortable for long periods with this hanging about.
So I ended up splitting up the range and bought a 24-105 and a 100-400.
I normally have to 24-105 on the camera, and the 100-400 in a one shoulder strap camera bag.
That took a lot of the weight off of my neck.
The reason I had it on the camera this day was to take some shots with it, to post with it, when I put it up for sale.
Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
Natural selection is responsible for every living thing that exists.
D3s, D500, D5300, and way more glass than the wife knows about.
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No, it's just your everyday carp, probably around 10-15 pounds.
Thanks for looking everyone.
Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.