B.O.D. 2/7/05 The Main Bird

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited February 8, 2005 in Wildlife
Hey you'll :wave

Today while shooting I was fortunate to run into a Bald Eagle twice.
The first time I had my 80-400VR lens on my camera. He made a dramatic entrance.
Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2005
    he rested awhile
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2005
    The next time I saw him I had my 300mm and 1.4 TC on my camera.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2005
    He didn't stay long (I think he was tired of me)
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2005
    and for the non-bird pic - the view from my back yard. This is in case anybody was wondering why I left NYC for Florida
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2005
    Harryb wrote:
    and for the non-bird pic - the view from my back yard. This is in case anybody was wondering why I left NYC for Florida

    yabbut can you get a decent knish, falafel, or pastrami sammich?

    nice birds :D
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  • dkappdkapp Registered Users Posts: 985 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2005
    Great shots. It looks like the 300mm w/ 1.4TC is quite a bit sharper than the 80-400VR.

    I'm still undecided on a nice long lens, so any advice would be helpful.

    Dave
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  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited February 7, 2005
    Niceeeeeeeee Harry !!!
    Very nice eagle shots clap.gifclap.gif You've got to work on your treeside manner and make that eagle stick around until you're done with him rolleyes1.gif Keeping a couple of week old ribs in your vest might do the trick :lol

    Man, your house is really nice too. Looks like you've got the life of Riley ylsuper.gif


    Don't let that New Yawker make you homesick. He's got a point about the food. Nowhere else can compete with NYC. But, you're living the good life and working on your tan while they're digging their cars out of the snow lol3.gif Sounds like a good tradeoff to me thumb.gif

    Thanks for sharing,
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2005
    andy wrote:
    yabbut can you get a decent knish, falafel, or pastrami sammich?

    nice birds :D
    Hey Andy,

    I can't find a really good knish or pastrami down here as for falafel, who cares. But the BBQ down here is fantastic. BTW when I went out shooting this morning I was wearing a T-shirt hows the weather in NYC? rolleyes1.gif
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2005
    Harryb wrote:
    Hey Andy,

    I can't find a really good knish or pastrami down here as for falafel, who cares. But the BBQ down here is fantastic. BTW when I went out shooting this morning I was wearing a T-shirt hows the weather in NYC? rolleyes1.gif

    ne_nau.gif i'm in cali this week lol3.gif
    Andy

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2005
    Hi Dave
    dkapp wrote:
    Great shots. It looks like the 300mm w/ 1.4TC is quite a bit sharper than the 80-400VR.

    I'm still undecided on a nice long lens, so any advice would be helpful.

    Dave
    The 300mm is sharper and has better contrast plus it focuses faster. The downside is the fixed focal length. I've missed shots because I was too close to the subject. The flexibility of the 80-400 can't be beat. I also find the 80-400 is better in low light because of the VR. If I shot from a tripod all the time I would always use the 300mm but I'm often not tied to a tripod when I shoot.

    I'm currently debating if I should sell the 80-400 but I'm up in the air.

    Harry
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  • Trish323Trish323 Registered Users Posts: 908 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2005
    Harryb wrote:
    The 300mm is sharper and has better contrast plus it focuses faster. The downside is the fixed focal length. I've missed shots because I was too close to the subject. The flexibility of the 80-400 can't be beat. I also find the 80-400 is better in low light because of the VR. If I shot from a tripod all the time I would always use the 300mm but I'm often not tied to a tripod when I shoot.

    I'm currently debating if I should sell the 80-400 but I'm up in the air.

    Harry
    Excellent shots! I love how you capture him so clearly! You'd think he owns that dead tree...his favorite hangout!

    See..harry...all the angst about lenses...that is the part that makes me crazy (well only a small parteek7.gif ) Even if I had the cash right now to go for the DSLR...I would have a tough time trying to decide on lenses......
    I would want one of everythingne_nau.gif
  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2005
    Fantastic eagle shots, Harry!


    Great back yard too!

    Thanks for sharing
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  • DeeDee Registered Users Posts: 2,981 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2005
    That pool is so neat!
    Harryb wrote:
    and for the non-bird pic - the view from my back yard. This is in case anybody was wondering why I left NYC for Florida

    I guess you don't have to worry about bugs and leaves falling into it, and you can air condition it in the summer? Laughing.gif

    The eagle wasn't bad either!
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  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2005
    Great Eagle shots, Harry! And I love your pool. I am wearing a jacket right now, in the house, as the door is open for the dogs. Last night I was wearing the same jacket when I was shooting. It is an LL Bean, all around jacket, good wind break, fleece lining, but not heavy. I think I have worn it every day this winter. Hey, I did wear a short polo shirt yesterday, but put a long sleeved shirt over it. I had no idea the "south" could get as chilly as it does.

    When do you post? I don't think I was up late last night, but I keep missing your posts.

    ginger
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  • Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2005
    Super!
    Harry!
    These photos are great.
    Spasibo
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2005
    Hey Steve
    Steve Cavigliano wrote:
    Very nice eagle shots clap.gifclap.gif You've got to work on your treeside manner and make that eagle stick around until you're done with him rolleyes1.gif Keeping a couple of week old ribs in your vest might do the trick :lol

    Man, your house is really nice too. Looks like you've got the life of Riley ylsuper.gif


    Don't let that New Yawker make you homesick. He's got a point about the food. Nowhere else can compete with NYC. But, you're living the good life and working on your tan while they're digging their cars out of the snow lol3.gif Sounds like a good tradeoff to me thumb.gif

    Thanks for sharing,
    Steve
    Those eagles are a bit touchy but I'm getting better with them. They prefer their food fresh so I don't think the spare ribs would work but if Andy gets down here I might try that on him. rolleyes1.gif

    I'm pretty happy down here. Some lean pastrami would be nice but I'll get along. We all have to make sacrifices I'm a veteran I can take it. :D

    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2005
    Trish323 wrote:
    Excellent shots! I love how you capture him so clearly! You'd think he owns that dead tree...his favorite hangout!

    See..harry...all the angst about lenses...that is the part that makes me crazy (well only a small parteek7.gif ) Even if I had the cash right now to go for the DSLR...I would have a tough time trying to decide on lenses......
    I would want one of everythingne_nau.gif
    Hey Trish,

    He spends more time in that tree than he spends in the nest.

    Thats the fun of ownong a DSLR. The terminal case of lens lust, the constant debate of this lens of that lens, the empty wallet, oh what fun it is. :D

    I'm going to PMA later this month in Orlando but Linda won't let me take my charge cards. :cry She doesn't trust me around all that stuff. She is a very wise woman.

    harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2005
    Ann
    Ann McRae wrote:
    Fantastic eagle shots, Harry!


    Great back yard too!

    Thanks for sharing
    ann
    How are you doing Ann?wave.gif

    Thank you very much.
    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2005
    Dee
    Dee wrote:
    I guess you don't have to worry about bugs and leaves falling into it, and you can air condition it in the summer? Laughing.gif

    The eagle wasn't bad either!
    Hey Dee,

    The bugs and leaves are pretty much blocked. I have had to skim out 3 frogs and one snake though. The frogs seem to love the pool.

    The eagle ws passable. :)

    Harry
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  • ehughesehughes Registered Users Posts: 1,675 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2005
    Harry,
    Awesome Eagle shots.. thumb.gif

    After seeing your back yard, I can uderstand why you moved. Looks Great

    Ed
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2005
    ginger_55 wrote:
    Great Eagle shots, Harry! And I love your pool. I am wearing a jacket right now, in the house, as the door is open for the dogs. Last night I was wearing the same jacket when I was shooting. It is an LL Bean, all around jacket, good wind break, fleece lining, but not heavy. I think I have worn it every day this winter. Hey, I did wear a short polo shirt yesterday, but put a long sleeved shirt over it. I had no idea the "south" could get as chilly as it does.

    When do you post? I don't think I was up late last night, but I keep missing your posts.

    ginger
    Hey Ginger,

    L.L. Bean, I used to order new winter togs from them every year. I wonder if they missed me this year? :)

    Glad you enjoyed the eagle pics. i was surprised I got some useable shots because I get so excited when I see them I get forgetting to adjust my settings.

    Right now I'm usually posting new stuff between 6-8 PM. Hopefully i'll be able to get on earlier once I catch up on my post work.

    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2005
    Yuri Pautov wrote:
    Harry!
    These photos are great.
    Spasibo
    Spasibo Yuri. Allways great to hear from my favorite Russian.
    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2005
    Hey Ed
    ehughes wrote:
    Harry,
    Awesome Eagle shots.. thumb.gif

    After seeing your back yard, I can uderstand why you moved. Looks Great

    Ed
    Thanks. Its always a thrill to see an eagle. There's just something about that bird. bowdown.gif

    I love that pool and hot tub. iloveyou.gif

    Harry
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