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For those of you who believe turkeys can't fly.
Feb 7, 2014 10:01:02 #
The only similarities between domestic turkeys and wild turkeys is their genetics. After that, nothing is the same. Domestic turkeys can't fly nor can they run fast. Wild ones, on the other hand, fly very well and can run at breakneck speed.
Yesterday morning I set out for the Cranberry to visit with the little ones. I was met by the 'Cranberry Gang'. This is an unruly group of male turkeys getting ready for next month when they'll be entering the breeding season and this group of bachelors will no longer be friends.
Due to a recent snowfall I was breaking trail through a foot of snow so I was the only one there.
I had chosen to put my 70-300MM 'L' lens on the 7D, a combination I generally don't use but this time it paid off.
The lens was set at 70MM when I saw a male come in from the right, very low and barely skimming the snow. I panned it in the viewfinder and pulled the trigger. Thankfully the settings were correct for this shot. This might be the most satisfying action shot of the new year.
Yesterday morning I set out for the Cranberry to visit with the little ones. I was met by the 'Cranberry Gang'. This is an unruly group of male turkeys getting ready for next month when they'll be entering the breeding season and this group of bachelors will no longer be friends.
Due to a recent snowfall I was breaking trail through a foot of snow so I was the only one there.
I had chosen to put my 70-300MM 'L' lens on the 7D, a combination I generally don't use but this time it paid off.
The lens was set at 70MM when I saw a male come in from the right, very low and barely skimming the snow. I panned it in the viewfinder and pulled the trigger. Thankfully the settings were correct for this shot. This might be the most satisfying action shot of the new year.
Feb 7, 2014 10:02:22 #
Feb 7, 2014 10:05:17 #
angler wrote:
That's a stunning shot Joe.
That's the word I was looking for - even if it was right place / right time - still counts!
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Feb 7, 2014 10:09:21 #
Outstanding shot Joe, the sound the birds make when they take to air is powerful. :thumbup:
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Feb 7, 2014 10:29:56 #
Critically sharp...like the bird was pasted over the background. Wonderful capture. ;-)
Feb 7, 2014 10:30:36 #
Feb 7, 2014 10:33:23 #
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Feb 7, 2014 10:49:21 #
Feb 7, 2014 10:50:26 #
angler wrote:
That's a stunning shot Joe.
Thanks so much Jim. So glad you like it.
Feb 7, 2014 10:50:57 #
Ugly Jake wrote:
That's the word I was looking for - even if it was right place / right time - still counts!
Thanks a lot Jake. It means a lot.
Feb 7, 2014 10:51:53 #
One of those very special once in a lifetime shots. Many don't realize how truly difficult it is to achieve such a 'perfect image'. IQ for a BIF is outstanding. Love it!!!!
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