Bald Eagle at 92 yards.
Nov 30, 2018 20:53:42 #
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Nov 30, 2018 22:33:01 #
LeeK wrote:
Your pictures are always gorgeous but this one has got to be one of the best. Background, frame and bird. Amazing.
I thank you very much, Leek. I appreciate it.
Nov 30, 2018 22:46:19 #
Iankahler wrote:
WONDERFUL image... well done. Just outa curiosity... how did you know this fellow was at 92yards??? Seems like a rather specific conclusion.
Yes, I used my laser rangefinder which is very accurate to the half-yard. This a Leupold RX-1200i laser rangefinder ($349). I don't always carry this with me, but I did this day to get the distant shot. Fortunately, the weather was good with no tree branches blocking my view, however this was my only angle to see the Eagle. The range-finder is accurate up to 1200 yards.
Thank you very much, Iankahler.
Nov 30, 2018 23:12:06 #
Lance Pearson wrote:
Excellent shot especially with the note that it wa... (show quote)
My Canon 300 2.8 II lens is fairly short and weighs 5.25 lbs. I can only hold the lens, camera and extender for about one minute before I have to set it down. Remember, this is a 300mm lens with a 2x extender that = 600mm. An actual 600mm prime lens is much larger and heavier and would need a tripod. However, I know a woman in her early 50's who uses a Canon 500mm prime lens (older model) and shoots without a tripod and she puts me to shame. I also have a hand grip or pistol grip attached to my lens (see photo below) which makes it much easier to steady my shots. I have not used a tripod for more than 7 years and I am not bragging or complaining. This is just the way I shoot which allows me to move around a lot to get some good angled shots.
I sometimes lean against a tree, if available, or take a deep breath and brace my legs for the shot. Patience and practice are the reasons I get good shots plus I shoot many photos. I am 74 years old and I am 5 foot 8 inches tall of average built.
Thank you very much, Lance.
Nov 30, 2018 23:15:50 #
crafterwantabe wrote:
Regis, fantastic shot.... the details are exquisite. Great job
I thank you very much, crafterwantabe.
Nov 30, 2018 23:16:44 #
gypsy02 wrote:
Absolutely fantastic photo!
I thank you very much, gypsy02.
Dec 1, 2018 06:42:44 #
Regis wrote:
Hand held. 600mm.
Considering the distance, this Bald Eagle shot showed some detail thanks to a razor-sharp lens and a 50mp camera.
Canon 5Dsr - Canon 300 2.8 II - Canon 2x III - 1/320 - f/5.6 - ISO @ 640.
Considering the distance, this Bald Eagle shot showed some detail thanks to a razor-sharp lens and a 50mp camera.
Canon 5Dsr - Canon 300 2.8 II - Canon 2x III - 1/320 - f/5.6 - ISO @ 640.
Nice capture Regis.
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Dec 1, 2018 12:55:01 #
rwoodvira wrote:
Absolutely the finest Eagle shot I have ever seen. Great work!
I thank you very much, rwoodvira.
Dec 1, 2018 12:55:50 #
Sling wrote:
Very nice Regis , Spot On, Love the Pine Tree also . Love it .
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
I thank you very much, Sling.
Dec 1, 2018 18:34:23 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
Regis wrote:
Hand held. 600mm.
Considering the distance, this Bald Eagle shot showed some detail thanks to a razor-sharp lens and a 50mp camera.
Canon 5Dsr - Canon 300 2.8 II - Canon 2x III - 1/320 - f/5.6 - ISO @ 640.
Considering the distance, this Bald Eagle shot showed some detail thanks to a razor-sharp lens and a 50mp camera.
Canon 5Dsr - Canon 300 2.8 II - Canon 2x III - 1/320 - f/5.6 - ISO @ 640.
Good, no great job. Especially hand held. The only birds we see here are some sparrows and maybe the occasional Starling.
Dec 1, 2018 19:01:16 #
paulrph1 wrote:
Good, no great job. Especially hand held. The only birds we see here are some sparrows and maybe the occasional Starling.
I ppreciate your good comment, paulrph1.
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