Osprey around the nest, take offs & landing: Took these using theSigma 300-800 zoom. Would auto focus on the nest area then switch to manual focus so I could get a quick shot...

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Feb 28, 2015 10:14:32 #

Robin Poole Loc: Missoula, Mt

Took these using theSigma 300-800 zoom. Would auto focus on the nest area then switch to manual focus so I could get a quick shot

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Feb 28, 2015 10:40:57 #

BobR Loc: Norwalk CT USA

Excellent set Robin!The eyes have it in #4 but they are all very good! The Osprey is perhaps my favorite raptor. I really like their markings...seahawks! BTW- threads sink faster than lead zeppelins around here. Had to go to the BIF section to find it. Bob

Feb 28, 2015 18:07:48 #

Robin Poole Loc: Missoula, Mt

BobR wrote:

Thanks much for looking. Sorry about not mentioning that I'd put the posts in BIF Good luck on your Spring and summer shots. Look forward to seeing some more of your posts

Mar 1, 2015 08:53:07 #

BobR Loc: Norwalk CT USA

Robin Poole wrote:

Thanks much for looking. Sorry about not mentioning that I'd put the posts in BIF Good luck on your
Spring and summer shots. Look forward to seeing some more of your posts

Thanks-cant wait for spring to come! Bob

Mar 1, 2015 14:19:38 #

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

Excellent shots Robin. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Mar 1, 2015 14:48:23 #

Tresed47 Loc: Pennsylvania USA

Excellent set Robin

Mar 1, 2015 17:11:56 #

birdpix Loc: South East Pennsylvania

The 300-800 is a beast of a lens! Predictive focus is a great tool to use when you know where a bird is going to be and it is an invaluable tip for us bird photographers. I find the sky a bit over-saturated in 3 and 4 but the series is quite stunning, never-the-less.

Mar 1, 2015 17:19:43 #

Robin Poole Loc: Missoula, Mt

bcheary wrote:

Excellent shots Robin. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks for looking and the thumbs up. Both appreciated

Mar 1, 2015 17:20:36 #

Robin Poole Loc: Missoula, Mt

Tresed47 wrote:

Excellent set Robin

Thanks for looking and commenting. Greatly apreciated

Mar 1, 2015 17:27:58 #

Robin Poole Loc: Missoula, Mt

birdpix wrote:

There are other B adjectives that describe the300-800 lens the hardest thing is trying to find a BIF, as the field of view is so small when at 800. I like the results the lens gets. And when you put it on your back it's easy to carry. Glad you liked the series. Thanks for looking and commenting.

Mar 1, 2015 20:54:08 #

Caysnowman Loc: MN & SC

Great pics, especially #4. Mind sharing the range of the birds in these shots?
Thanks, Bill

Mar 1, 2015 22:02:51 #

Robin Poole Loc: Missoula, Mt

Caysnowman wrote:

Great pics, especially #4. Mind sharing the range of the birds in these shots?

Be glad to share if I really knew. The ones over the nest might be 30 yards The ones in the stratosphere 50 yards Sorry. Thanks for looking.

Mar 6, 2015 23:33:19 #

Howard5252 Loc: New York / Florida (now)

Robin Poole wrote:

. . . the 300-800 lens the hardest thing is trying to find a B IF, as the field of vision is so small when at 800.

I use a Nikon 500mm and have an easy way to swing the gimbal head right onto a BIF. The lens shade hood has a screw on it that is used to tighten it to the lens. I use the screw and the camera's flash shoe to sight (as a rifle). I practice on stationary targets and make minor adjustments until I can swing the lens and know exactly where it is pointing BEFORE I look into the eyepiece. If you can affix something to the front of your lens (even a piece of tape with a line drawn on it), will probably do. Give this a try - with a little practice you will be able to swing the lens right onto BIF and THEN look into the eyepiece. Beats trying to find the bird in the eyepiece! BTW, If you don't use a gimbal head with that lens - you should. Life will get easier.

Mar 7, 2015 09:17:29 #

Robin Poole Loc: Missoula, Mt

Howard5252 wrote:

I use a Nikon 500mm and have an easy way to swing ... (show quote)

Thanks much for the aiming suggestion. I'd thought about something like you suggested but never got around to trying it. Since the idea is no longer in Left Field I'll have to set it up. Finding a bird looking thru the eye piece is just about impossible. do you use A-F or M-F ? I'm practicing on M-F. AF has a hard time keeping up with the bird and usually focuses on the background mountains. Yup, got a gimbal. Thanks much for the tip. Much appreciated

Mar 7, 2015 14:51:16 #

birdpix Loc: South East Pennsylvania

Robin Poole wrote:

Thanks much for the aiming suggestion.

Another suggestion on aiming is to zoom-out (wide) so you can find the bird, then zoom-in to shoot.

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