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(107) "If I Only Had A...." 7/2/10
500mm lens - this would be art :)
As I'm sure I've said before in my posts at one point or another, things that fly and my capturing never seem to be in sync. On a nice wildflower hike, saw the golden streak of a Goldfinch in the sky, and followed it down as it landed about 100 yards from me, joining a group lounging in the late afternoon sun. Eight Goldfinches - I was in heaven. The American Goldfinch might be the state bird of NJ, but I rarely see them. Threw on my 200mm knowing I would have to get a lot closer, and started creeping, shooting as I walked; a bad idea with the settings I was using, but I was so excited. Didn't get closer than 50 yards when they started flying off one by one. Grainy and fuzzy and by no means a photo for the Audubon Society, but I have never captured a group of birds like this, except for maybe seagulls or pigeons, and I probably never will again - I need to share it :)
Heading down to the shore again tonight until Monday and most likely won't have any internet access. Hope the weekend is a great one, and a safe and happy 4th to all!!
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webstersway
on Jul 24That's awesome...
349390pitchingwedge33
on Jul 24an amazing capture...
Art Hill
on Jul 07My bird shooting experiences are just as you describe. :-)
Connie Raley
on Jul 04hahaha, you and me both.. I am getting some lens end of July from a friend in Denmark...
nice group of them, I like it..
Boobaby
on Jul 02WOW...This is awesome...I absolutely love it!!
fotoeffects
on Jul 02What a great grouping...I can imagine your excitement.
billiejean
on Jul 02WOW! This is so exciting, beautiful capture Brian.
Chika
on Jul 02Wow, eight Goldfinches! Amazing scene and great catch!!
Lgood
on Jul 02This is a nice capture! Linda
Sam (tylwydd)
on Jul 02I sometimes wish I had this kind of lens too... But I'm not sure I would walk a lot with it :))