My first man-eating BIFs

RogersDA

O.k. so they are not man-eaters. But, I have not been able to be around raptors at all so seagulls are the best that I can offer.

This is hard to do. I don't know how you all pan and zoom and get all those great shots. I have so many images with cropped wings and heads.

dallas

If it were easy, it wouldn't be fun, but you're on the right track. Just keep practicing on the gulls and sooner or later a more interesting bird will come along, then you'll be ready for the prize winning shot.

Harryb

Hey David,

Pretty good for your first BIFs. The only way to learn how is to practice, practice, practice.

Phyxius

Since I just did my own first BIF shots I understand! Here's my thread. Birds are evil aren't they? Harry will say they aren't, but that's because he's got them charmed.

These weren't taken around Waldorf though were they? I don't remember a suspension bridge around here. (Bay Bridge?) I found my first bald eagles the other day too (also...uh "pictured" in the other thread). They were never really in range of my lens, but I have it good authority that there are a few places they frequent. Calvert Cliffs State Park, Chesapeake Ranch Estates (2 beaches, but Driftwood Beach is more likely to have them up close than Seahorse Beach) and of course, Flag Ponds. I'll be getting out to these places as often as possible, so if you ever want someone to shoot with let me know.

windoze

personally i love gull images! thanx for sharing these with us! Harry offers GREAT ADVICE when he says practice practice, practice ! Ive never stopped.....


troy

seawolf66

Bird Drop-pings
Phyxius: Be thank full our higher power did not give wings to Cows:):):D

Phyxius

seawolf66 wrote:

Phyxius: Be thank full our higher power did not give wings to Cows:):):D

Haha, is that in response to this:

Phyxius wrote:

Are you guys ever scared that they may uh.."go" on you?

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And, I most certainly am, that would NOT be pretty!

RogersDA

Phyxius wrote:

These weren't taken around Waldorf though were they? I don't remember a suspension bridge around here. (Bay Bridge?)

Yep - Bay Bridge to Oakland. Daughter and I were hanging about outside of the ferry building feeding the local birdlife.

Phyxius

RogersDA wrote:

Yep - Bay Bridge to Oakland. Daughter and I were hanging about outside of the ferry building feeding the local birdlife.

Haha, so you DID cheat! You had your daughter lure them in with snacks. D