Posted by Karsten Moran on September 23, 2007 at 10:55 PM
Hi All,
Though I'm originally from the San Diego area, I've been away in Maine and now New York for many years. I have two questions for you locals.
1. I want to head out to the Salton Sea this week. I've never been, but want to get as many decent wildlife images as quickly as possible - preferably of a variety of critters, not just birds. Any and all recommendations are much appreciated.
2. I only brought my 80-200mm 2.8 and an assortment of WA lenses with me. Does anyone know where I can rent a lens locally. I'm in Del Mar, but would be willing to pick up in SD or La Jolla.
Karsten, I have not been to the Salton Sea in MANY years. I use to fish there a lot as a teen. Most of the bird shots I have seen come out of the south western side if the information posted is correct in each case. I think there is a refuge down there these days as a last resort to try and save the place. Here is a link to Calumet in SD, they might rent gear you are looking for. Good luck. http://www.calumetphoto.com/ctl?ac.ui.pn=compinfo.CompStoreLocDetail&ac.comp.locID=SD
Posted by Karsten Moran on September 24, 2007 at 1:36 PM
Thanks for the great info Paul, I'll check out the SW corner of the park.
Posted by Richard Wong on September 24, 2007 at 3:18 PM
I don't think you'll see much other wildlife other than birds. Not sure how many birds are there at this season, but in winter there are a heck of a lot. If you do see any other wildlife you might see the typical desert wildlife such as lizards, snakes, coyotes (or roadkill).
The towns in that southern area are kinda scary looking.
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3 repliesThough I'm originally from the San Diego area, I've been away in Maine and now New York for many years. I have two questions for you locals.
1. I want to head out to the Salton Sea this week. I've never been, but want to get as many decent wildlife images as quickly as possible - preferably of a variety of critters, not just birds. Any and all recommendations are much appreciated.
2. I only brought my 80-200mm 2.8 and an assortment of WA lenses with me. Does anyone know where I can rent a lens locally. I'm in Del Mar, but would be willing to pick up in SD or La Jolla.
Thanks so much!
Karsten
www.karstenmoran.com
The towns in that southern area are kinda scary looking.