I saw this technique in Outdoor Photographer so I gave it a try. The execution takes some practice and tweaking - and the lines and color of the subject definitely affects the result when using this technique. I took a few different pictures this way and the possibilities in PP are endless since it can almost be considered abstract.

Btw, tripod recommended but I did this handheld while hiking.

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I'm looking to upgrade to the 5D mkIV. I'm in no hurry and I'm at the point where I just want to clear inventory. I have 4 bodies...don't need 5 (don't need 4, or 3 even). I shoot sports and wildlife primarily and I usually carry 2 to cover a broader range and minimize lens swapping. I have a number of lenses that I rarely, if ever, use anymore. Some have really never been used except the "open the box and try it out" (kit lenses) when first purchased. I'm hoping to net ~ $2500 from the whole lot for sale below - if you do the math, you'll find that number to be considerably less than the total of the list prices. Point being, there is some room to negotiate. I didn't spend a lot of time researching pricing so if you're interested in something and you feel the price is out of line, let me know and I'll look into it further. If you're NOT interested but you feel the need to comment because you know the value of everything better than everyone else - save your time.
I don't recall when I purchased most of this stuff....I rarely buy things that just hit the market. I did buy the 5Dii shortly after the 5Diii released. The 5Dii is very lightly used (<8800 actuations) and I really like the FF quality. I used it for landscapes and family/kid portraiture mostly. I wouldn't get rid of it except it would be redundant to the 5DIV.

REDUCED 7d (1st gen) with Canon grip and one Canon battery. 55,581 shutter actuations. $550
SOLD 5d mkII with Vello grip and one Canon battery. 8758 shutter actuations. $800
REDUCED 100-400L IS 4.5-5.6 with soft case and tripod collar. (1st gen) $800
REDUCED EF-S 18-135mm IS STM 3.5-5.6 $225
SOLD 28-135mm IS USM 3.5-5.6 with hood and UV filter. $150
SOLD Sigma 10-20mm EX DC HSM 4-5.6 with hood and UV filter $200
REDUCED Tamron 200-500mm 5-6.3 SP AF Di LD(IF) with hood, tripod collar and soft case. $450

All items in excellent condition. Glass is all good (no scratches, marks, etc) and camera bodies have no scratches, marks, etc.

If interested in any items and you want more information (pictures of / pictures with), let me know.

Having a camera doesn't provide you or anyone else with more privilege or preferential treatment, BUT....the people that cross boundaries are not only inconsiderate to photographers, but everyone else that might be there for the view. They obstruct everyone's enjoyment of whatever spectacle people are there to see. It also leads to further restrictions....rope moved even further away or worse, the area closed off completely because some moron took a spill.

Thanks. 7Dii and 100-400Lii with a 1.4ii.

Thank you.

Was there last Friday and I can attest to the chill while near the river. It felt 20 degrees colder than when I left the house. I was in the area for reasons other than shooting the eagles so I didn't exactly prepare for the elements. I only lasted 90 minutes and fortunately I did get some half decent shots off while there. I was fairly satisfied with what I got or I might have hung around longer. Planning for another trip down and I'll be better prepared next time. I got a few shots of what you can expect when you get there. One thing I did find was that you don't really have to pay close attention.....every time an eagle left the towers or approached from a different angle, someone made an announcement that there was action and where to look.

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I'm considering buying a 5diii, but for $99 more, I'll buy new.

I'm sorry. My first instinct was to contact you and get your opinion on how I set the prices but it was late....I was getting tired. Now look what I got myself into....you're not pleased and I really didn't want that to happen.

A bit. What's your offer?

7d (1st gen) with Canon grip and one Canon battery. 55,581 shutter actuations. $600
5d mkII with Vello grip and one Canon battery. 8758 shutter actuations. $800
100-400L IS 4.5-5.6 with soft case and tripod collar. (1st gen) $850
EF-S 18-135mm IS STM 3.5-5.6 $250
28-135mm IS USM 3.5-5.6 with hood and UV filter. $150
Sigma 10-20mm EX DC HSM 4-5.6 with hood and UV filter $200
Tamron 200-500mm 5-6.3 SP AF Di LD(IF) with hood, tripod collar and soft case. $500

All items in excellent condition. Glass is all good (no scratches, marks, etc) and camera bodies have no scratches, marks, etc.

If interested in any items and you want more information (pictures of / pictures with), let me know.

What is SB?

Agreed. Maybe just 10% less crop. Very nice though!

Nice vulture even.

Thanks, I'm glad you agreed with my statement.

A lens that comes in a kit, is exactly what makes it a kit lens. Because it's a kit lens, doesn't make it a bad lens.