Wow, it is just not like that here in central Illinois (Chicago is different) where they hunt waterfowl. I know a few places where I can get some decent photos, but not like the ones in this thread!
Wow, it is just not like that here in central Illinois (Chicago is different) where they hunt waterfowl. I know a few places where I can get some decent photos, but not like the ones in this thread!
Alfred roughing it at Fort Desoto :)
...... actually I was taking a nap and didn't want anybody to know it :D:D:cool:
HAHAHA! I love the nap technique! I never would have known! :DOriginally Posted by Alfred Forns
Al
Now I know why I'm having sleep problems.....I'm not trying to sleep on the beach surrounded with all the birds.
Man....I wish the Cormorants were that approachable up here! I'd love a good close head shot in full frame! Awesome shots! Usually the GBH's and Egrets are obligatory up here...and the Pelicans too if the fisherman are in!
I started to comment on this in another thread, but deleted much of what I wrote to move here so as not to derail the original topic over there.
One issue not really talked about much is that with habituated birds, you also have the problem of exposure to the hazards of being around us humans. On my trip to FL I encountered birds that were injured or tangled up in something man-made almost every day.
When you spend hours photographing birds close up, you start to notice how many of them have fish hooks stuck in their necks or fishing line tangled up somewhere on their bodies. That, or you find birds standing on tires that have washed ashore or seals & sea lions sleeping in shopping carts.
On one hand, I really enjoyed close access to a lot of species, but on the other hand, it might just be better for them to keep their distance.
You American fellows should come over to The Netherlands and try to appraoch some waterfowl :)
El Maestro Morris working on a very elusive and skittish young Green Heron.
Very cool, puts some perspective to Artie's post. Did you pet the little heron? :)
Thanks Fabs! I love it. I did a bit of Curves and Levels work on it. I would love to have the full sized TIFF next time that we meet.
Please do not credit this to telephoto compression. At times, with 37 mm of extension on the 70-200 I was within 18 inches of the bird. Moving slowly of course, but very close.
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Hi all :)
It's my first message here but not my last ;)
Here's 2 images showing how the snowy owls can be cooperative sometimes :cool:
It's me at ~15' :eek::D and here's the kind of shot you can have from 15' with a 400mm and no crop ;)
http://www.pbase.com/dominiccantin/image/74812726
and to finish , a friend in action
http://www.pbase.com/dominiccantin/image/74428911
for more snowy owl , visit my gallery here http://www.pbase.com/dominiccantin/harfang
See you in the Avian , Wild and Free Birds forum !
Dom :)
Last edited by Dominic Cantin; 04-22-2008 at 02:21 AM. Reason: I replaced 2 images by links after reading guidelines ;)
Very cool, Dom, lucky you!!!
Please PM Alfred Forns so he can get your last name added to your user name. Thanks!
ps: Can't wait to see more Snowies :)
It's pretty easy to approach birds in in Hawaii
In this case, my 200-400 VR is useless !!!
Lots of interesting images in this thread. I have had the Florida Scrub Jays on my head but no pics of it.
From Green Cay the elusive Limpkin preening by the rail !!! Doesn't seem to mind the foot traffic much !!!! :cool:
Comments welcome and much appreciated
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