Posts for: bajadreamer
Jul 18, 2022 14:49:40 #
Dan Thornton wrote:
Nice bee eaters are beautiful birds.
They truly are. This was my first opportunity to see them and they did not disappoint.
Jul 16, 2022 15:14:46 #
joecichjr wrote:
A trio of gorgeous, perfectly shot stunners 🟢🟡💚🟡🟢
Beautiful birds. Thank you for the compliment on shooting technique.
Jul 16, 2022 15:14:23 #
weberwest wrote:
Nice shots!
Thank you. These were gorgeous birds, IMO.
Jul 16, 2022 15:13:50 #
tcthome wrote:
Beautiful looking birds. I take what ever I can get also. If I can change the angle, point of view for a more pleasing phot, I will of course but feel the practice is just as important. Besides, Once I have enough of something, I can decide if I want to be a little pickier & pass on a photo. Like you said, they go where they go in the environment they are in. Nice photos.
Good advice. Take what you get and then get picky.
Jul 16, 2022 15:12:43 #
NMGal wrote:
Great captures.
Thank you. Would have liked to have nicer BGs but ?.
Jul 16, 2022 15:12:17 #
UTMike wrote:
Beautiful set!
Thank you. I had beautiful birds to photograph.
Jul 15, 2022 18:13:44 #
Usually I attempt to wait until a bird is on an attractive perch or at least in an an appealing environment. Some birds, however, do not frequent such places often.
The first shot, a Western Yellow Wagtail, was taken in Portugal near some salt pans. I followed this bird for over 15' as he foraged along the mud flats. This was about the best perch/background I could get him on.
The next two shots, are of European Bee-eaters. These birds make their nests in mud banks and spend much of their time either on wires waiting for insects, or on the clay banks they like to dig their nest holes in. Again, not very picturesque, but the beauty of both these species of birds makes up for the lack of environmental attractiveness.
All three of these shots were taken with a Canon R5, a 600 mm f/4.0 lens with a 1.4 extender from a car window.
I found that birds in Europe were much less approachable than many I deal with in North and South America. Rarely would a European bird let me exit the car without flying. Although the guide/driver I had was excellent at maneuvering the car, it still limited my choices as to background and perspective.
The first shot, a Western Yellow Wagtail, was taken in Portugal near some salt pans. I followed this bird for over 15' as he foraged along the mud flats. This was about the best perch/background I could get him on.
The next two shots, are of European Bee-eaters. These birds make their nests in mud banks and spend much of their time either on wires waiting for insects, or on the clay banks they like to dig their nest holes in. Again, not very picturesque, but the beauty of both these species of birds makes up for the lack of environmental attractiveness.
All three of these shots were taken with a Canon R5, a 600 mm f/4.0 lens with a 1.4 extender from a car window.
I found that birds in Europe were much less approachable than many I deal with in North and South America. Rarely would a European bird let me exit the car without flying. Although the guide/driver I had was excellent at maneuvering the car, it still limited my choices as to background and perspective.
Jul 5, 2022 18:43:46 #
SOLD For Sale: Canon EOS R6 Camera with extras
This camera is in mint condition. It served as my wife’s camera and was seldom used. It was ordered as a kit with an RF 24-105 F/4-7.1 IS STM Lens. I will sell either with or without the lens. The sale of either includes a Small Rig cage and an Easy Cover body armor.
The sale includes original box, original battery, battery charger, strap and manuals. If lens purchased, all caps included.
Right now the prices of these items on Amazon or B&H are:
R6 camera $2499
Kit with lens $2888
Small Rig $60
Body Armor $30
My Price: Camera alone (with extras) $2250
With 24-105 lens $2600
Includes shipping to CONUS
If interested PM me.
This camera is in mint condition. It served as my wife’s camera and was seldom used. It was ordered as a kit with an RF 24-105 F/4-7.1 IS STM Lens. I will sell either with or without the lens. The sale of either includes a Small Rig cage and an Easy Cover body armor.
The sale includes original box, original battery, battery charger, strap and manuals. If lens purchased, all caps included.
Right now the prices of these items on Amazon or B&H are:
R6 camera $2499
Kit with lens $2888
Small Rig $60
Body Armor $30
My Price: Camera alone (with extras) $2250
With 24-105 lens $2600
Includes shipping to CONUS
If interested PM me.
Jul 5, 2022 15:53:53 #
For sale
Canon RF 800 mm f/11.0 lens with extras. Very lightly used (less than 100 shots). I do not need this lens anymore as I purchased the 100-500 with extender.
Extras Canon ET-101 Hood
JJL Lens bag
Kirk L bracket (allows both portrait and landscape positioning
$775 includes shipping to CONUS
B&H list prices as of 7/5/22
Lens $899
Hood $55
L-bracket $80
Lens bag $30
PM me if interested.
Canon RF 800 mm f/11.0 lens with extras. Very lightly used (less than 100 shots). I do not need this lens anymore as I purchased the 100-500 with extender.
Extras Canon ET-101 Hood
JJL Lens bag
Kirk L bracket (allows both portrait and landscape positioning
$775 includes shipping to CONUS
B&H list prices as of 7/5/22
Lens $899
Hood $55
L-bracket $80
Lens bag $30
PM me if interested.
Jul 2, 2022 09:14:26 #
LMG wrote:
Porcupine at Willow Lake, Prescott Arizona
Wow! Very nice shot. Unique subject, location, background. You captured it well. What is not to like about this shot?
Jul 2, 2022 09:12:28 #
ppage wrote:
Greetings everyone, I have been away for awhile an... (show quote)
Yes. Same problems with the same combination to the point where we (was my wife's camera) sold the lens and camera and moved back to Canon. Very disappointing. Have friend that has same camera that switched to the 300 mm prime and was very happy with the switch.
Jul 2, 2022 09:06:23 #
Howard5252 wrote:
Probably taken in Costa Rica.
Certainly a common bird in Costa Rica. Confusing name though; used to be classified as either Cherrie's Tanager or Passerini's Tanager. Supposedly only the females could be differentiated into the two species. Now, all of these birds are classified as Scarlet-rumped Tanagers. Costa Rica a likely location for your shot but bird found from Mexico to Panama. Visits feeders regularly so often seen around lodges and hotels.
PS nice shot with the rain drops. These birds are hard to expose well-super reflective red against black body.
Jul 1, 2022 22:34:03 #
New RF-S18-150/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens for sale. Purchased this lens as part of a kit with an R7 and I already have a similar RF lens. This lens has never been mounted on a camera nor registered with Canon. Purchase and save $150 off list (currently $499 at Canon or B&H); save sales tax and shipping. Includes shipping to lower 48.
$350
$350
Jun 26, 2022 13:22:51 #
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
Nice shot
Thank you. Again, thanks for the heads up on the R7.
Jun 25, 2022 16:05:46 #
Bubalola wrote:
What a beautiful bird, Dreamer!
He is cool. There are some really neat vultures around the world. Would like to see and photograph more of them.