American Widgeon
Jan 9, 2021 16:23:55 #
These guys are a dime a dozen around our golf coarse. A pain for the greens keepers, but fun to photograph. I am lucky enough to have a 600mm f/4 Sony gm, but I very rarely try my hand at hand holding this lens. But I hear more and more about folks managing to shoot successfully with this lens hand-holding. I decided to give it a try. For me, getting along in age, it's definitely possible, but not for long. After an hour or so, I'm done and putting it back on a tripod or monopod. Hope you enjoy, and as always, comments, both good and bad, are appreciated.
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Jan 9, 2021 17:19:50 #
imagemeister wrote:
GOOD as it gets Frank ! .......thanks for sharing
Thanks Larry. Appreciate the thumbs up.
Jan 9, 2021 18:22:34 #
A beautiful BIF, Frank! Well done. You ever get tired of that lens, let me know.
Jan 9, 2021 18:48:50 #
UTMike wrote:
A beautiful BIF, Frank! Well done. You ever get tired of that lens, let me know.
Now that I know I can hand hold it, at least for short durations, I think I will hold on to it for a bit longer. But, if I change my mind for some reason you will be the first to know. Thanks for the look.
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Jan 9, 2021 20:41:52 #
Beautiful capture. Great rendering. Certainly worth hanging on to that lens. Please stay safe and keep on sharing.
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Jan 10, 2021 10:22:34 #
jederick wrote:
Magnificent capture of the Baldpate...they are a beautiful duck!! 
Never heard of this species being referred to as "Baldpate". Checked it out. Learned something new today! Thanks for the look and comment. Have a great day in N. Utah. Wonderful part of the country. Drive thru a couple of times a year on the way to SW Montana!
Jan 10, 2021 10:49:19 #
Nice! I find a tripod difficult to use with wildlife the way I do wildlife. But a monopod really comes in handy. My tripod is used for landscapes only, or 95% of the time anyway.
Jan 10, 2021 10:51:46 #
I guess you don’t need to go to the gym just yet, Frank! That’s a gorgeous shot. The wing feathers are spectacular on download!
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