Last year's Bald Eagle taken with my Sigma 50-500mm lens.
Nov 15, 2014 17:22:47 #
I'm showing this photo to emphasize the quality of the Sigma 50-500mm which I still have because it is a good lens, however I hope to do better next month with my Tamron 150-600mm lens.
Time will tell. Shot at a distance of about 100 feet at 500mm on a cloudy day.
Time will tell. Shot at a distance of about 100 feet at 500mm on a cloudy day.
Nov 15, 2014 17:24:51 #
Nov 15, 2014 17:28:58 #
angler wrote:
It's a good lens and thats for certain.Great shot Regis.
Thank you very much, Jim. I'm keeping this special lens for a back-up. It also has a near macro setting at 1:3.1 and can take scenic shots at 50mm.
Nov 15, 2014 17:42:58 #
Nov 15, 2014 17:44:24 #
I never get tired of seeing eagles. Such great birds. Wonderful picture. Glad he did not get mad at you for being so close!
Nov 15, 2014 17:55:07 #
Excellent portrait Regis. Well done!!!
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Nov 15, 2014 17:55:12 #
Nov 15, 2014 17:59:15 #
bejamin wrote:
I never get tired of seeing eagles. Such great birds. Wonderful picture. Glad he did not get mad at you for being so close!
Thank you very much, bejamin. I have never been closer than about 75 feet. Anything closer could be dangerous for me. Next month I will be taking more photos of Bald Eagles with my Tamron 150-600mm lens.
Nov 15, 2014 18:00:24 #
Pierre H.J. Dumais wrote:
Excellent portrait Regis. Well done!!!
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Thank you very much, Pierre. I appreciate it.
Nov 15, 2014 21:18:16 #
Regis, your shot is so perfect that it almost doesn't look real - if that makes any sense. I have yet to see an eagle where I live. I have it on good authority that there is a pair very near where I walk almost daily, but I have not had the good fortune to see them. Maybe I should just leave my camera at home. That should guarantee a sighting!
Thank you for another beautiful photo.
Thank you for another beautiful photo.
Nov 15, 2014 22:08:39 #
Regis wrote:
I'm showing this photo to emphasize the quality of the Sigma 50-500mm which I still have because it is a good lens, however I hope to do better next month with my Tamron 150-600mm lens.
Time will tell. Shot at a distance of about 100 feet at 500mm on a cloudy day.
Time will tell. Shot at a distance of about 100 feet at 500mm on a cloudy day.
very nice capture Regis , really like the moss on your eagles perch really adds to your capture i feel
my wife still likes her sigma 150-500 over our tammy likes the balance of the sigma and finds it easy to use
i disagree with her of course and like the tamron better lol
but with your talents mate i am sure you could get great photos with a cheap kit lens
Nov 16, 2014 00:01:55 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
Regis, your shot is so perfect that it almost doesn't look real - if that makes any sense. I have yet to see an eagle where I live. I have it on good authority that there is a pair very near where I walk almost daily, but I have not had the good fortune to see them. Maybe I should just leave my camera at home. That should guarantee a sighting!
Thank you for another beautiful photo.
Thank you for another beautiful photo.
Thank you, MadMikeOne. Yep, if you want to see an eagle, then leave your camera at home. This has happen to me a lot of times not only for Eagles, but also Moose, Deer, etc.
Nov 16, 2014 00:22:25 #
gawler wrote:
very nice capture Regis , really like the moss on your eagles perch really adds to your capture i feel
my wife still likes her sigma 150-500 over our tammy likes the balance of the sigma and finds it easy to use
i disagree with her of course and like the tamron better lol
but with your talents mate i am sure you could get great photos with a cheap kit lens
my wife still likes her sigma 150-500 over our tammy likes the balance of the sigma and finds it easy to use
i disagree with her of course and like the tamron better lol
but with your talents mate i am sure you could get great photos with a cheap kit lens
Thank you, Gawler. You can be in the right time and place and get a good shot with a cheaper camera/lens. However, a good camera/lens will give you a better shot with it's more detailed and contrasted image. I have seen some amazing shots with cheaper photographic equipment but that person will not have as many consistently good photos as someone with better equipment. Of course, the person with the cheaper equipment might be very 'lucky' and skilled to take those good photos.
I have 50 years of photo experience and with good equipment, I try to be lucky to be in the right place and time and shooting at the right angle to capture the subject with a flattering background. Easier said than done.
The only advantage I have is I'm persistent in trying to get a variety of shots and hoping one will turn out well. There are better photographers out there that will put me to shame, but they usually have the very best photo tools that I can not afford.
Nov 16, 2014 06:29:59 #
Nov 16, 2014 08:13:10 #
Flyfishn wrote:
Beautiful capture Regis
Thank you very much, Flyfishn. I appreciate your kind response.
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