Posted by Jack Brauer on January 26, 2010 at 4:07 PM
Sweet shot. I like the background color gradient too.
Posted by Bob Karcz on January 26, 2010 at 4:30 PM
Good capture Bill!
Posted by bill meikle on January 26, 2010 at 5:03 PM
I suppose what I'm trying to say is that this is peak raptor season with bald and golden eagles around so if you want photos of them this is a good time to get out. This was at Fossil Creek reservoir in Fort Collins, where there were around 20 Balds today although almost all out of shooting range.
Posted by Dan Walters on January 26, 2010 at 7:11 PM
Nice capture! Like the background color.
Posted by Chuck Peacock on January 26, 2010 at 8:07 PM
I'm lucky I can even spot an animal you usually capture a killer shot of! Excellent as always!
Posted by Bill Brennan on January 27, 2010 at 9:12 AM
Very nice, Bill. At your convenience, please let us know lens and shutter speed that you used to capture eagles in flight.
Bill Brennan
Posted by bill meikle on January 27, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Bill I always use the same gear, Nikon D300, 300mm f4 lens (not stabilised), TC17 teleconverter, the combo gives me 500mm at f6.7, shutter speed as high as you can get, minimum 1/1000secs.
You have to use higher ISO to get the shutter speeds often enough and then you have to deal with the background noise. At least the D300 is not bad in that respect.
A tripod with wimberly would be useful but I often end up with a beanbag or a fence post or hand held. The best tip I can give you is to firstly spend time with the birders and learn about birds, and second to get to know your home area and the birds there.
Posted by Don Grall on January 27, 2010 at 3:27 PM
Sweet light on those eagle shots! Nice detail on the underwings also!
Was the Long-eared Owl shot at Fossil Creek too! What a hot-bed for raptors!
Posted by bill meikle on January 27, 2010 at 10:03 PM
No the long-eared owl Don was deep in the wilderness. I wish they were closer! Although I often have Great Horned Owls on my roof!
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Nice!
Bill Brennan
You have to use higher ISO to get the shutter speeds often enough and then you have to deal with the background noise. At least the D300 is not bad in that respect.
A tripod with wimberly would be useful but I often end up with a beanbag or a fence post or hand held. The best tip I can give you is to firstly spend time with the birders and learn about birds, and second to get to know your home area and the birds there.
Was the Long-eared Owl shot at Fossil Creek too! What a hot-bed for raptors!