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More raptor shots from yesterday

Postby Nicole on Sun Jun 05, 2005 1:46 pm

OK well here are some of my contributions from yesterday. I haven't finished going through the whole lot. All pics taken with the 80-400VR.

Swamp Harrier (juvenile I think)
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Black-Shouldered Kite
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Nankeen Kestrel
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The first pic was cropped quite a bit. The last one I wish was a bit sharper. Sure was a lot of raptors. :)
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Postby kipper on Sun Jun 05, 2005 1:50 pm

Yep, most definately a juv swamp harrier. I was looking at those shots myself lastnight but mine are a bit dark because of the lighting being too high.
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Postby gleff on Sun Jun 05, 2005 2:12 pm

Incredible shots.. I especially like the first shot..

Makes me lust after the 80-400 even more :)

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Postby sirhc55 on Sun Jun 05, 2005 2:22 pm

Not only are the shots superb but you know the names of the species and that is impressive :D
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Postby Killakoala on Sun Jun 05, 2005 3:22 pm

Great shots, nice and sharp. You certainly know how to handle that lens.
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Postby the foto fanatic on Sun Jun 05, 2005 3:26 pm

Terrific shots, especially #1. :D
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Postby big pix on Sun Jun 05, 2005 3:29 pm

great shots and nicely cropped......... 1 & 2 do it for me........ I am still chasing ducks with a loaf of bread......

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Postby KerryPierce on Sun Jun 05, 2005 3:47 pm

The first 2 are excellent shots, Nicole. The 2nd is my fav, very nice! :D
The last one, I'm guessing that the bird flew through your focal point and DOF, since he was coming directly at you.
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Postby stubbsy on Sun Jun 05, 2005 3:51 pm

Nicole

great shots from what seems like a fun day (weather notwithstanding). I like #1 the best.
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Postby Nicole on Sun Jun 05, 2005 3:53 pm

Thanks for the comments. :)

Kerry, it may also have been the shutter speed. The SS on the last one was 1/640. I should have bumped up the ISO a bit more. Will just have to go back and try again. :)
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hi

Postby yeocsa on Sun Jun 05, 2005 6:31 pm

Hi Nicole,

#1 is best. I can see what i have missed :(

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