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JP · Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 3855 Location: Shelton, CT.

Good link Dan :2thumbs:

hallkc · Joined: 11 Aug 2007 Posts: 42 Location: Layton

waltny wrote: CarpeyBiggs wrote: waltny wrote: ...problem we had was manual focusing while spinning around the head and trying to fire off shots... but for only 80 some shots 15ish keepers arent too bad...

I got to say that those are some damn good shots Dan. The detail is impressive, glass and focal length are a big factor out there.

You guys were manually focusing? That does tend to make it pretty hard. You're right about the gear though. Wildlife photography puts about as high of demands on your gear as anything.

Unforunately, yes we were manual focusing. 1 hand to work the head, 1 to focus and then got to make a quick jump with one to get to the trigger if you managed to get a decent lock on the subject, or try to focus and track with one hand and one on the trigger and vice versa if you left the head loose. The 2X converter Keith has didnt work with either lens we had :ne_nau: .

Walt,
I don't know why you had to manual focus with the 300mm... I didn't. The tele-converter worked like a charm for me... I know it doesn't work very well with the 70-200 though. The only setback I had was getting it to auto-focus on the birds and not the mountains in the background... maybe you had your camera set to manual focus mode. :ne_nau:

waltny · Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 294 Location: Hill AFB, UT

hallkc wrote: waltny wrote: CarpeyBiggs wrote: waltny wrote: ...problem we had was manual focusing while spinning around the head and trying to fire off shots... but for only 80 some shots 15ish keepers arent too bad...

I got to say that those are some damn good shots Dan. The detail is impressive, glass and focal length are a big factor out there.

You guys were manually focusing? That does tend to make it pretty hard. You're right about the gear though. Wildlife photography puts about as high of demands on your gear as anything.

Unforunately, yes we were manual focusing. 1 hand to work the head, 1 to focus and then got to make a quick jump with one to get to the trigger if you managed to get a decent lock on the subject, or try to focus and track with one hand and one on the trigger and vice versa if you left the head loose. The 2X converter Keith has didnt work with either lens we had :ne_nau: .

Walt,
I don't know why you had to manual focus with the 300mm... I didn't. The tele-converter worked like a charm for me... I know it doesn't work very well with the 70-200 though. The only setback I had was getting it to auto-focus on the birds and not the mountains in the background... maybe you had your camera set to manual focus mode. :ne_nau:

I did set it to manual focus. I mainly use AF-C mode as the AF-S makes me mad when it refuses to focus on something. It was doing the in out thing on me so it was just easier to do it manual.

Randi · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 352 Location: The OC

CarpeyBiggs wrote: I didn't do a very good job following up on the plans for the shootout at Farmington Bay, so only a couple of us made it. Waltny, Hallkc, and myself made an appearance.

The eagles were everywhere. I counted close to 85 from where we were on the dike road. About 15 or 20 were feeding right in front of us. Couldn't have asked for a better day, nice and warm and clear skies for some good light.

WOW Dan! What magnificent birds. Thanks for posting these beautiful pictures. You're lucky to live so close to such a spectacular happening! And the rest of those (not lucky enough to be able to witness that in person) are lucky to have you taking such great shots! :2thumbs:

~Randi

Joe Gardner · Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 227 Location: SLC

WOW!!!! Amazing photos, once again. How long where you out there for?

I made it out for an hour or so on Friday, the conditions (overcast and bland) sucked...

I snapped these with my new 100 - 400 IS L, all hand held. I think the next step is a tele-converter and spending more time behind my tripod. Bummed I missed Sat!

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rwpontius · Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 54

I was there Saturday but didn't know anyone. I spent most of the time at the end of the road with the harriers.
RP

rwpontius · Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 54

Oops, I posted the same one twice, sorry!
RP

rwpontius · Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 54

Another harrier.

CarpeyBiggs · Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Posts: 1722 Location: Fairbanks, AK

RW, great stuff. I like that last one, looks like that bird is trying to stomp on the prey. Very cool.

Scott Card · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 1311 Location: Provo, Utah

This thread has been very cool indeed. I had no idea this was going on each year in Utah, and just up the road. I must go there with my kids.... or not, but I must see all this in person and with a good pair of field glasses. Thanks all. :2thumbs:

Alex · Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 2405 Location: SLC, UT

Hey could someone provide a map.google.com reference to where this is?

CarpeyBiggs · Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Posts: 1722 Location: Fairbanks, AK

Map is here

Glover lane is usually the easiest access, but it is closed right now.

Alex · Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 2405 Location: SLC, UT

Thanks Dan!

tanya · Joined: 18 Oct 2005 Posts: 5519 Location: Utah

:eek2: Those are truly amazing photographs!!!!!!

PhotoHound · Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 18 Location: Clinton, UT

Simply seriously stupendous! :rockon: I think I'm going to try my hand at it this weekend...I would be happy with just one of the great shots that you got! :nod: