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punky ( member #12233) posted at 2:32 PM on Saturday, March 13th, 2010
D...
I think tours and teaching nature photography would be right up your alley!
The pictures you get just continue to amaze me. There are lots of folks out there that would love to do what you do or at least go along with you while you do it! 
Put me on the book list, too. I'll need about 5 copies.
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Defiance (original poster member #8265) posted at 3:05 PM on Saturday, March 13th, 2010
Thanks, Punky.
I think I'd enjoy that too. It's just one of things I'm thinking about trying to branch into.
-D 
Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.
smallmouse ( member #19649) posted at 3:22 PM on Saturday, March 13th, 2010
You've probably been asked like a million times... and I did try looking about your profile to find out before asking 
..... what's a camera that does THAT cost? That is amazing!!!!!
oh, and thanks all this thread had me snortin soda this morning, like all the "what this fish is thinking" posts.... aheeheeeheee!!!! that is sooooo my kinda humor.
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tryingtwo ( member #19717) posted at 3:40 PM on Saturday, March 13th, 2010
Wow,
Is that a beak in my brain or our you just happy to see me???
That is surely a quick lesson in the circle of life. Great photo.
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Defiance (original poster member #8265) posted at 7:16 PM on Saturday, March 13th, 2010
Smallmouse,
The camera is a Canon EOS 7D, it retails for about $1700.00 without a lens. The lens I am using costs approximately $1400.00. With the battery grip, BlackRapid strap, and 90MB/Sec CF card, add $400.00 more.
So, the rig I was using costs approx. $3500.00
Thanks, tryingtwo.
Nature never ceases to amaze.
-D
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Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.
jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 9:13 PM on Saturday, March 13th, 2010
D,
Everyday I drive over a bridge (I've mentioned it before) where eagles and hawks sit on light poles.
The other day, as I was driving a hawk swooped down into the lake and caught a fish in it's talons. All I could think about was "man, too bad D wasn't here with his camera to capture that!!"
One time a eagle had a fish up on the top of a light pole and lost its grip on it. Thud, there went the big ol' fish right onto the bridge!
Me: BSO - 56 Him: FWSO - 79 DS - 23 D-Day - 12-11-09, R - he finally came homeYour life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
Defiance (original poster member #8265) posted at 12:36 AM on Sunday, March 14th, 2010
jrc1963,
I would suggest that what you saw was most likely an Osprey. Very cool.
They return here, like clockwork, between the 20th and the 26th of March. (yes, they can be that precise about predicting the dates).
Fascinating and wonderful birds.
That bridge's light poles are prime perching platforms.
-D
Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.
jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 1:11 AM on Sunday, March 14th, 2010
It probably was an Osprey!!
I suck at bird id'ing.. but it's cool to see at 6:30 in the morning. Kinda makes my day.
Me: BSO - 56 Him: FWSO - 79 DS - 23 D-Day - 12-11-09, R - he finally came homeYour life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
Defiance (original poster member #8265) posted at 1:15 AM on Sunday, March 14th, 2010
it's cool to see at 6:30 in the morning. Kinda makes my day
Now you know what makes my day, every day I get out there.
So cool that you could see that.
Here's one for you.
-D
Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.
jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 3:14 AM on Sunday, March 14th, 2010
Wow!!
Yep, that's what I've seen on the bridge!!
I saw one bird with a snake one day!! cool but also kinda gross
Me: BSO - 56 Him: FWSO - 79 DS - 23 D-Day - 12-11-09, R - he finally came homeYour life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
Defiance (original poster member #8265) posted at 3:36 AM on Sunday, March 14th, 2010
Yep, they are tremendous at fishing.
Here's one of the parents bringing home a meal to the two youngsters.
-D
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PiQue ( member #17575) posted at 3:45 AM on Sunday, March 14th, 2010
Tremendous pics, D!
You've got me on the list for your book, right?
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Defiance (original poster member #8265) posted at 3:49 AM on Sunday, March 14th, 2010
PiQue,
If things go my way, and as I hope, you will see it at your local Borders on the shelves before the year is out.
-D
Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.
old dipstick ( member #25598) posted at 5:23 PM on Monday, March 15th, 2010
Defiance.
Thanks for the gear info the other day. I use stuff from the darkside, Nikon.
I have a d300 & d200. Most wildlife is with a 70-200 vr and a 200-400 vr. The 200-400 was a insane purchase. Way to much $, but I really like it. 
Great osprey shots! Love the nest shot. I have never been able to get a view point of a osprey or eagle nest like that.
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Me BH 60
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TrulyReconciled ( member #3031) posted at 9:13 PM on Monday, March 15th, 2010
Nikon is *not* the dark side ... 
"In a time of deceit, telling the Truth is a revolutionary act."
Defiance (original poster member #8265) posted at 9:15 PM on Monday, March 15th, 2010
dipstick,
That 200-400 is a fantastic lens. I take it you don't use it hand-held much, as it's 7.2lbs. A friend who shoots Nikon just got it. It's awesome.
Thanks about the Osprey shots. We have nesting platforms at the refuge I shoot at. Makes it very nice for photo ops.
-D
Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.
TrulyReconciled ( member #3031) posted at 9:27 PM on Monday, March 15th, 2010
... and it's *only* $6K 
"In a time of deceit, telling the Truth is a revolutionary act."
old dipstick ( member #25598) posted at 9:33 PM on Monday, March 15th, 2010
Truly.
Sometimes you gotta humor those guys with the white lens.
Defiance.
I have hand held some shots, but only because I did not have time enough to attach my monopod. You need to be big/strong to hand hold that one. I'm not. I think my camera and that lens is 12+ lbs.
If had a chance at shooting birds on a nesting platform like that, I would wear out my camera in a few days.
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D-day#2 summer of 89 OM#2 LTA 8 yrs OM#3 Short Term A
old dipstick ( member #25598) posted at 9:39 PM on Monday, March 15th, 2010
Truly.
We were posting at the same time. Mine was less. I got it before the big price increase. 5k is still insane though. 
I was having a EA with that lens and sliding down that slippery slope. One day it just turned into a PA. I do not know how that happened? I blindsided myself.
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Me BH 60
M 36 yr
D-day#1 fall of 76 OM#1 2NS
D-day#2 summer of 89 OM#2 LTA 8 yrs OM#3 Short Term A
cass ( member #24261) posted at 9:50 PM on Monday, March 15th, 2010
Just amazing. One book will never be enough. What an insight into their world.
And that nest, a feat on its own. Wow.
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