I really like this one
Then if you hit download and zoom in taking out the lights on both sides leave the stars
Amazing. Top it off with 4 second hand held
Double amazing.

According to my bird book they are.
National Geographic field guide to the Birds of North America

Those are very nice pictures I like the wing span on those Great Egret pictures well done
John

Dave, Very nice shots looks like you was hiding in a tree overlooking the water. I like the second shot with the Eagle's tail feathers raking across the water.
Beautiful shots of a beautiful bird
John

My Gosh I bet you were so stoked when you seen that shot in your viewfinder. The closest I ever got to an eagle catching a fish was with my om2 film camera my avatar shows the last shot.
That is a beautiful picture
John

Definitely All Right
Good job John

I picked my avatar because in 2003 was the first time I seen the eagle hang out around my work area.
When he hit the water and couldn't pull this sucker out of the water he hobbled to the shore, rested then fly off I must have took 15 pictures (Film Camera ) could not wait to get my pictures back from studio to see what developed.
This is what started my new and bigger lens purchases.

After resting

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ronsipus,
I really like your picture I know there is a lot of eagles in Alaska but you must have been stoked to get this shot
John

MT shooter I got my Tamron lens back did the yard stick test everything seams good. The best part received a check from FedEx today life is good.
Thanks for your input just thought let you know the outcome.
John Murphy

Thanks for the feedback I was thinking the same I already miss the lens did you see the moon tonight.
John Murphy

MT Shooter,
Tamron sent me a picture of the cracked filter
and ding on lens they tell me they need to re-align the lenses for it to work correctly? That is the reason for $250 anyway I will see what FedEx will do
Thanks for listening I will try not to bore you guys much more. maybe I should have PM you?

Cracked filter on tamron 150-600

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In-Lightened from what I understand the firmware helps when you are focusing up close and move out with the zoom in the 400 to 600mm range it may not focus the first time also the firmware helps while tracking BIF might want to go to https://www.youtube/watch?v=mihYSbKOisU

Thank You MT shooter for reply, I shipped using fed X I wrapped the lens in bubble wrap enclosed in a shoe box
I did spend an extra $5 for $1000 insurance. Hope I can find my receipt
John Murphy

I received my Tamron on Feb 17th serial # 0037XX and have enjoyed it a lot but after donrich mentioned how much better his lens worked after getting the Firmware updated and testing mine on auto focus noticed it didn't hit the mark every time decided to send it in.
Well tonight Tamron sent e-mail saying there was evidence of shock damage, dust or debri inside lens, and has broken filter seized on front lens I don't know if tech broke the filter or showed up that way?
I felt like I have taken good care of this lens they want $250 to repair the lens I almost didn't send it in just thought the updated firmware would be worth the $25 shipping. I will try to make contact with Tamron tomorrow.
Was hoping MT shooter might have some advice how to handle the situation I don't feel like spending $250

Gene, very nice pictures well done. They are such a powerful animal be careful up there.
John