Bolsa was kind

bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
edited May 22, 2007 in Wildlife
Well took the new lens out for a shake down
and am happy to report all is AOK :thumb

Also Bolsa decided to give up a few subjects to practice on :D

Egret do I need to say more
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RWBB in late afternoon light
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Little Greeny catchin a snack
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Skimmers are showing up :thumb
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2007
    Nice set Machinegun. Looks like that new lens is a keeper. thumb.gif I want a 300mm f/2.8 also. Got a few bucks I could have? ne_nau.gif:D
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2007
    Looks like the RWB is giving you the "heads up" on your new lens! Good shooting! Nice to see the skimmers back at bolsa.
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  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2007
    All are very nice!!! I really like the setting surrounding the green heron. Nice lens!
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2007
    All super, Ben...thumb.gif

    ....but that RWBB is a very pretty shot!!!clap.gif
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2007
    Good set especially the green heron. thumb.gif
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  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2007
    Great shots Ben, looks like you're enjoying your lens and it gives excellent results. Nice work! clap.gif
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  • LilleGLilleG Registered Users Posts: 313 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2007
    That RWBB is a gorgeous shot!
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2007
    Great set. I think you and the lens will make happy music together! thumb.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 17, 2007
    Bird Man Photographer wrote:
    Nice set Machinegun. Looks like that new lens is a keeper. thumb.gif I want a 300mm f/2.8 also. Got a few bucks I could have? ne_nau.gif:D

    Not any more :cry
    wanna buy a nice 300 EDIF ?? ne_nau.gif

    but I do reeeeaaaallllyyyy like this lens, it just feels comfortable iloveyou.gif
    I mean look how nice that post with signs came out :lol
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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited May 17, 2007
    Not sure if Bolsa was kind or...
    you're just really good! Wonderful shots here Ben and great work on the new lens!!!thumb.gifthumb

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  • TelecorderTelecorder Registered Users Posts: 73 Big grins
    edited May 17, 2007
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    jeff lapoint wrote:
    you're just really good! Wonderful shots here Ben and great work on the new lens!!!thumb.gifthumb

    -j

    Agree -- Really nice captures with some nice glass...clap.gif

    Hand held?

    Guess I'll have to get back down there for some more Bigma images. I've printed and matted some 11x14 Bigma images of my Pelican and Egret shots from the boardwalk that are really nice, as well...
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  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited May 17, 2007
    ok ok nice work my vr is on it's way rolleyes1.gif very good whats your name nice shots thumb.gif and no terning anyones head
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2007
    raptorcaptor wrote:
    Looks like the RWB is giving you the "heads up" on your new lens! Good shooting! Nice to see the skimmers back at bolsa.

    Yeah I saw about 6 to 10 in late afternoon, but interesting enough they were flying high and not skimming ne_nau.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2007
    saurora wrote:
    All are very nice!!! I really like the setting surrounding the green heron. Nice lens!

    He liked it to :D
    I was there for at least 15 min before I actually saw him against that bacground !!
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2007
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    All super, Ben...thumb.gif

    ....but that RWBB is a very pretty shot!!!clap.gif

    thanks Ric
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2007
    Harryb wrote:
    Good set especially the green heron. thumb.gif

    Thanks Harry
    The GH was a happy bonus for the day thumb.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2007
    ShepsMom wrote:
    Great shots Ben, looks like you're enjoying your lens and it gives excellent results. Nice work! clap.gif

    Thank you kindly

    I hope me and this lens get along, it's been a long and winding road to get to here :D
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2007
    jwear wrote:
    ok ok nice work my vr is on it's way rolleyes1.gif very good whats your name nice shots thumb.gif and no terning anyones head

    I sure wish you had not of Terned down that road :ivar
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  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2007
    fantastic series!!!wings.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2007
    LilleG wrote:
    That RWBB is a gorgeous shot!

    Thanks so much :D
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2007
    Maestro wrote:
    Great set. I think you and the lens will make happy music together! thumb.gif

    Man form your mouth to God's ears......... I hope :D
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  • DeeDee Registered Users Posts: 2,981 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2007
    Ye gads
    I just got my telephoto, don't make me get more lens envy! rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif

    Very, very nice photos! Maybe someday I'll make the 8 hour drive down. Yes, 8 hours -- I hate taking 101 or IS 5, I take highway 1 all the way down with many stops along the way.
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2007
    jeff lapoint wrote:
    you're just really good! Wonderful shots here Ben and great work on the new lens!!!thumb.gifthumb

    -j

    Very Good Doc
    I see your bedside manner is up to the task :Dthumb.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2007
    Telecorder wrote:
    Agree -- Really nice captures with some nice glass...clap.gif

    Hand held?

    Monopod and thank you
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2007
    jwear wrote:
    ok ok nice work my vr is on it's way rolleyes1.gif very good whats your name nice shots thumb.gif and no terning anyones head

    Gonna go try again Tuesday PM wanna go ??
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2007
    dbaker1221 wrote:
    fantastic series!!!wings.gif

    Thanks Dave wave.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2007
    Dee wrote:
    I just got my telephoto, don't make me get more lens envy! rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif

    Very, very nice photos! Maybe someday I'll make the 8 hour drive down. Yes, 8 hours -- I hate taking 101 or IS 5, I take highway 1 all the way down with many stops along the way.

    Well then start early and meet us at Bolsa, someday thumb.gif
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