Show your Bird Portraits
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Thank you all for the kind words. This is my first attempt at forums, and posting photos on forums. The baby stroller was something I made to help me get my gear out into the woods with less effort than a backpack. I'm 60 any will look for ways to minimize physical fatigue when possible.
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LarryC1973, wow. Now do explain how it all works and how it fits with your objectives, looks very useful. Lovely shots.
Jack
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Thank you for the kind words. I first saw the stroller concept being used in the competitive gun hobby, and modified the stroller to fit my needs. The compartment where the child would sit holds an extra large camera bag, backpack. I removed the feeding tray, and mounted a Manfrotto center column bar to attach the 3 Manfrotto RC4 quick disconnect plates. My 70-200, and 300mm have a female RC4 plate attached to the tripod collar. When using more than one camera I attach the other bodies to the Manfrotto bracket leaving them ready to go at a split seconds notice. They are secure, and free from harm as well as more difficult to remove by anyone not familiar with the release mechanism. I have a light stand bracket that I use to mount the Quantum TDR-5 for when I need additional lighting, fill flash. I mount a bluetooth speaker system to the light stand when using my iPod for calling the species into range. My monopod and tripod mount on the rear handle and are accessible within seconds.The underside of the stroller is used to store, a cooler for food and beverages, bug spray, and additional items, clothing, sunscreen. When I know I will be using extensive external flash lighting I store the Lithium batteries in the front compartment. The stroller folds compactly and fits easily in the rear section of my Traverse. With the stroller I'm able to travel longer distances, with less physical fatigue and have the ability to carry a more varied and diverse selection of equipment than if I were to have it all strapped on my back.
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Saw Whet Owl
Few of my favorite shots so far in 2015
1Dx
image #85
70 200 f2.8L II @ 160mm f2.8
ISO 2000
1/60sec
image #110
300 f4.0L + 1.4x extender = 420mm F5.6
ISO 8000
1/30sec
image #174
70 200 f2.8L II @ 200mm f2.8
ISO 5000
1/60sec
Few of my favorite shots so far in 2015
1Dx
image #85
70 200 f2.8L II @ 160mm f2.8
ISO 2000
1/60sec
image #110
300 f4.0L + 1.4x extender = 420mm F5.6
ISO 8000
1/30sec
image #174
70 200 f2.8L II @ 200mm f2.8
ISO 5000
1/60sec
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Very nice work Evil, and Soch. I have yet to focus on birds in flight. But I will be in the near future as I see a 1DX or 7D MK II body and a 500 4.0 in my very near future
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LarryC1973 said:
Boy, I wouldn't know where to start. Thanks for the detailed response. You must get a lot of looks rolling that around!
As I'm only 3 years back into photography after decades away sometimes I just feel totally overwhelmed.
Again, lovely shots.
This thread is one I never miss - so many great bird shots to inspire one onward and upward.
Keep us posted on where you go relative to a 7D2 or 1Dx as well as the 500. So far I can't see a better fit for me than the 300 2.8 X2 but a 500 is nearly as manageable. Lot of $$ though!
Jack
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soch said:
soch, that's just an indicator of how much you've posted - little => low level camera, lots => fancy lens or camera.
Jack
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mikesgroove44 said:
beautiful photos. i have been trying without luck to get snowy owl photos. i just love the seaside background of your shots. so much better than a telephone pole or barn roof.
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