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May 30, 2020 16:32:46 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Bubalola wrote:

I might be mistaken, but Mark Twain always suggested to the others not to blame themselves, while rather leaving this opportunity to the friends. l do like the images, Mike, keep posting!

Thanks for looking and the comment, it is applicable.

May 30, 2020 16:53:15 #

CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC

UTMike wrote:

The work of the UHH birders has convinced me to take the long lens out and I have been encouraged by the birds shots that resulted. Unfortunately, I now notice birds everywhere, even when the dog walk does not take me near our local lake. This is not conducive to great shots when you have a landscape or portrait lens on the camera.

The attached shots are birds without the proper lens, but they were there.

Mike, a longer lens may have helped, however I saw nothing wrong with them except the size. My $.02 and I maybe the only one saying this.

Greg

May 30, 2020 17:22:36 #

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Very good set Mike, they obviously wanted to get in the shots!!

May 30, 2020 17:34:01 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

CLF wrote:

Mike, a longer lens may have helped, however I saw nothing wrong with them except the size. My $.02 and I maybe the only one saying this.

Greg

You are always so positive, Greg, I really appreciate it.

May 30, 2020 17:35:18 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Sylvias wrote:

Very good set Mike, they obviously wanted to get in the shots!!

Thanks for stopping by, Sylvia. Our walks present so many photo ops.

May 30, 2020 18:17:55 #

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Great shots Mike.

May 30, 2020 19:58:41 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

srfmhg wrote:

Great shots Mike.

Thanks for visiting, Mark.

May 30, 2020 20:27:45 #

Bill_de Loc: US

Mike,
When it comes to shooting birds, seeing them and getting them in the frame when you press the shutter button is the fun part. If you had fun the day was a success!

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May 30, 2020 21:28:07 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Bill_de wrote:

Mike,
When it comes to shooting birds, seeing them and getting them in the frame when you press the shutter button is the fun part. If you had fun the day was a success!

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Good advice, Bill, thanks.

May 30, 2020 22:38:08 #

BamaTexan Loc: Deep in the heart of Texas

You are done for Mike. Great first bird photos. :):)

May 30, 2020 23:31:58 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

BamaTexan wrote:

You are done for Mike. Great first bird photos. :):)

Thanks for you visit and comment.

May 31, 2020 06:34:04 #

Paul Diamond Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA

Good start on your journey.

It can be 'easy' to slip into becoming a 'birder.' You begin to discover that whatever tele lens you have isn't quite long enough or focuses close enough to get the pictures you want. I made some good shots with my 70-200. Then I knew I needed something longer. Look carefully at lens reviews or dxomark to help you select a lens producing sharp, contrasty images. If the price of a new lens seems extreme, consider looking for a used lens that you can get and use with your camera or return it within a few days.

Fortunately, my Nikon 200-500 fits the bill and also focuses as close as 7.3 feet. Some long teles don't focus closer than 15-20 feet.
😀

May 31, 2020 09:48:06 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Paul Diamond wrote:

Good start on your journey. br br It can be 'ea... (show quote)

Thanks for the tip, Paul.

Jun 1, 2020 17:06:50 #