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    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!



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

    Wondered if anybody used the 800mm...

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

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    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

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    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?

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

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

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    Taken pretty far around the farm loop (well past the Farm Deck). Most of the wind has been blowing from the north this week.
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    Lovely landing posture Doug, and I like the feather detail on the under wing. Well captured.

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by John Chardine View Post
    I know someone who started lifting weights to help him handle a 500/4. What's your secret?!
    Motrin! :D
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