Shots from last night with MY new 500!

raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
edited July 17, 2007 in Wildlife
The locals were impressed!

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Maybe not everyone!

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Sun almost gone now! :cry
Glenn

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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2007
    I like 'em all...but this one is my pick. thumb.gif

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    I wish I had a big one. rolleyes1.gif
  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2007
    You must be in 7th heaven Glenn!!! Wow! I feel like I could reach out and touch those birds. Amazingly sharp! The little hummer is my fav, but they are all fantastic! Super clarity...lucky, lucky you! I expect we will be in for more of a treat than normal....your shots are always special. Congrats! thumb.gif
  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2007
    These are outstanding shots bowdown.gifbowdown.gif Congrats on your new lens, you lucky dawg!!! clap.gif
    Marina
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  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2007
    You know..........I'm really liking that mud hen, too!!! Great colors. rolleyes1.gif
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    Wow. I'm booking a flight and you must teach me all that you know! thumb.gifthumbbowdown.gifbow

    Congrats on the new glass.
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • emmalouemmalou Registered Users Posts: 412 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    LMAO!!! I LOVE the attitude you caught from the Hummer!!!! Fabulous!

    Wonderful......Marvelous bowdown.gifbowdown.gifbowdown.gifbowdown.gifbowdown.gifbowdown.gifbowdown.gif
  • BigAlBigAl Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    Excellent series Glenn thumb.gif

    Congrats on the new glass!
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  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    Fantastic series, very sharp and good colors. Your lens is awesome.

    Thanks for sharing,

    Dick.
    "Nothing sharpens sight like envy."
    Thomas Fuller.

    SmugMug account.
    Website.
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited July 14, 2007
    Super shots, Glenn. Those 500's just have a certain quality about them in the hands of a capable photographer. Just try not to drop this one. M'kay? :giggle

    -joel
    Moderator of Landscapes forum
    Link to my Smugmug site
  • LilleGLilleG Registered Users Posts: 313 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    Fantastic shots! #1 is priceless but I also like 2 and 6. And I really, really like your new lens!
  • JohnDCJohnDC Registered Users Posts: 379 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    Nice shots, Glenn. Looks like you're accumulating an interesting series on avocet behavior.
  • WildWallyWildWally Registered Users Posts: 494 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    Ditto on this picture !!!!!
    The rest are great as well .
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    I like 'em all...but this one is my pick. thumb.gif

    172699037-M.jpg

    I wish I had a big one. rolleyes1.gif
    "Walt":stud
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    I like 'em all...but this one is my pick. thumb.gif

    172699037-M.jpg

    I wish I had a big one. rolleyes1.gif

    Thanks Ric! I won't be getting any new toys for awhile! :D
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    saurora wrote:
    You must be in 7th heaven Glenn!!! Wow! I feel like I could reach out and touch those birds. Amazingly sharp! The little hummer is my fav, but they are all fantastic! Super clarity...lucky, lucky you! I expect we will be in for more of a treat than normal....your shots are always special. Congrats! thumb.gif

    Thanks Susan! That little hummer was being very difficult to shoot.
    Glenn

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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    ShepsMom wrote:
    These are outstanding shots bowdown.gifbowdown.gif Congrats on your new lens, you lucky dawg!!! clap.gif

    Thanks Marina!
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    saurora wrote:
    You know..........I'm really liking that mud hen, too!!! Great colors. rolleyes1.gif

    I saw a family of Moorhens making their way towards me, and I hoped I could catch them in the good light. I was lucky this time!
    Glenn

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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    Maestro wrote:
    Wow. I'm booking a flight and you must teach me all that you know! thumb.gifthumbbowdown.gifbow

    Congrats on the new glass.

    Thanks Stephen!
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    emmalou wrote:
    LMAO!!! I LOVE the attitude you caught from the Hummer!!!! Fabulous!

    Wonderful......Marvelous bowdown.gifbowdown.gifbowdown.gifbowdown.gifbowdown.gifbowdown.gifbowdown.gif

    Thanks Emmalou!
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    BigAl wrote:
    Excellent series Glenn thumb.gif

    Congrats on the new glass!

    Thanks Big Al!
    Glenn

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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    Dick on Aruba wrote:
    Fantastic series, very sharp and good colors. Your lens is awesome.

    Thanks for sharing,

    Dick.

    Thanks Dick! I think I'm going to like this lens! :D
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    kdog wrote:
    Super shots, Glenn. Those 500's just have a certain quality about them in the hands of a capable photographer. Just try not to drop this one. M'kay? :giggle

    -joel

    Thanks Joel! I'll try not to drop it, but I'm going to insure it just in case!
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    LilleG wrote:
    Fantastic shots! #1 is priceless but I also like 2 and 6. And I really, really like your new lens!

    Thanks LilleG!
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2007
    JohnDC wrote:
    Nice shots, Glenn. Looks like you're accumulating an interesting series on avocet behavior.

    Thanks John! I guess if you watch any bird long enough you'll get some unusual shots!
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2007
    Boy, more and more folks are getting 500mm lenses. Outstanding captures Glenn and it will get even better as you get more experience with the lens.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    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!"
  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2007
    sensational photos bowdown.gif
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • HarvHarv Registered Users Posts: 1,105 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2007
    Congrats on the new toy, Glenn. Awesome series here. That 500 is obviously in good hands. Well done.
    Harv
    Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2007
    Harryb wrote:
    Boy, more and more folks are getting 500mm lenses. Outstanding captures Glenn and it will get even better as you get more experience with the lens.

    Thanks Harry! I think I'm only now getting used to my 400.
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2007
    dbaker1221 wrote:
    sensational photos bowdown.gif

    Thanks Dave!
    Glenn

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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2007
    Harv wrote:
    Congrats on the new toy, Glenn. Awesome series here. That 500 is obviously in good hands. Well done.

    Thanks Harv!
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • ShasocShasoc Registered Users Posts: 691 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2007
    Congrats on your new lens. Looks like you got a very sharp copy. thumb.gif Great shots! You are going to love that lens.wings.gif
    Socrate
    "Natura artis magistra"
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