Bosque Update #4 [Archive] - BirdPhotographers.net

Doug Brown

11-20-2008, 04:22 PM

I finish my second and final workshop today. The Bosque is really starting to come into its own after a somewhat slow start. Lots of birds and lots of action. I spent much of today photographing with my 600mm f/4 and my 50D hand held. It's tough work, but I had loaned my 500mm f/4 and tripod to my girlfriend who was down for a visit. This is a Blue Goose from earlier today. The 50D handles the 600mm f/4 with ease.

I ran into Artie this morning, and he was demoing the new 800mm f/5.6. He was kind enough to let me use it for a while. After 400 flight frames with the 600mm f/4 today, the 800mm lens was a welcome change of pace. It's quite a bit lighter than the 600mm, focuses quickly and accurately, and produces sharp images. Thanks Artie!

http://birdwhisperer.smugmug.com/photos/421158297_nXK8f-O.jpg

Canon 50D, 600mm, f/8, 1/1600, ISO 400, manual exposure, no flash, hand held

Terry Sohl

11-20-2008, 07:04 PM

Very nice pose on this guy...love the one dropped foot.

Wondered if anybody used the 800mm...

david cramer

11-20-2008, 07:44 PM

Bosque must feel like home to you by now. Great image, Doug. I love the pose.

bill kominsky

11-20-2008, 07:46 PM

Of course Doug this is another winner, but God Bless you for being able to hand hold and capture such stunning images and huge congrats for your prowess and as a wonderful photographer.

Bill

David Quanrud

11-20-2008, 09:29 PM

The foot position is very interesting, gives this goose a more elegant appearance. Taken at the Farm Deck? Have you had any good south winds at the Farm Deck?

Ramon M. Casares

11-20-2008, 10:03 PM

I love these shots! Clean and great pose! Light is great as well! Congratulaitons!

Linda Robbins

11-20-2008, 10:59 PM

Great pose, sharp as a tack, and clean bg. Really a beauty, Doug!

Doug Brown

11-21-2008, 12:02 AM

Taken pretty far around the farm loop (well past the Farm Deck). Most of the wind has been blowing from the north this week.

Stu Bowie

11-21-2008, 12:27 AM

Lovely landing posture Doug, and I like the feather detail on the under wing. Well captured.

Jonathan Michael Ashton

11-21-2008, 09:04 AM

Great shot Doug, nery sharp, nicely exposed and a great pose
Jon

John Chardine

11-21-2008, 10:02 PM

I don't know how you do this Doug. You must be built like the governor of California! Superb image, perfectly sharp, great light and colour and wing angle.

I know someone who started lifting weights to help him handle a 500/4. What's your secret?!

Doug Brown

11-22-2008, 04:40 PM

I know someone who started lifting weights to help him handle a 500/4. What's your secret?!

Motrin! :D