Birds from Bear River - II: As I entered the auto route circling the main marsh area of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, I encountered several photo ops that made it clear that my...

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Apr 8, 2024 12:58:42 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

As I entered the auto route circling the main marsh area of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, I encountered several photo ops that made it clear that my days of hand-holding the beast (A1 and 600mm lens with 2X tc) and getting sharp shots were over. When I had the car or a large amount of time, I could get shots in focus. Otherwise, a monopod is in my future. Thankfully, I also had my A9 and a 100 - 400 mm lens with a 1.4 tc. That enabled quick reaction and closer shots to work.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Gadwall

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Quick shot of ibis
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Stretching to get the RWBB reflection

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Apr 8, 2024 13:27:30 #

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Beautiful lighting, Mike.

Apr 8, 2024 13:56:27 #

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Great set
Thanks for sharing

Apr 8, 2024 14:18:28 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

NMGal wrote:

Beautiful lighting, Mike.

Thanks, Barbara, it makes getting up early worth it.

Apr 8, 2024 14:18:45 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Toment wrote:

Great set
Thanks for sharing

Thank you for looking and your encouragement.

Apr 8, 2024 14:54:33 #

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Really great set Mike. You seem to have become an excellent the birder.
I understand the weight issues.

I bought a monopod with feet and a and a swivel head

Apr 8, 2024 15:37:12 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

jdtonkinson wrote:

Really great set Mike. You seem to have become an excellent the birder.
I understand the weight issues.

I bought a monopod with feet and a and a swivel head

Thanks, Jack, I have one, but it is not handy for jumping out of the car.

Apr 8, 2024 16:17:35 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

A fine set, Mike. I'm with you about the monopod.

Apr 8, 2024 16:38:10 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

kpmac wrote:

A fine set, Mike. I'm with you about the monopod.

Thanks, Ken, there comes a time.

Apr 8, 2024 18:55:55 #

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Cool set Mike

Apr 8, 2024 19:00:50 #

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Great set Mike. I love the lighting in #1 and #4!

Apr 8, 2024 21:03:15 #

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

👍🤩👍

Apr 8, 2024 21:11:17 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Curmudgeon wrote:

Cool set Mike

Thanks, Jack, good conditions.

Apr 8, 2024 21:12:08 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

srfmhg wrote:

Great set Mike. I love the lighting in #1 and #4!

I appreciate your generous comment, Mark. The golden hour light makes these shots.

Apr 8, 2024 21:12:25 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

sippyjug104 wrote:

👍🤩👍

More happy signs, Gary, thanks.

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