Scott Peden wrote:
> Yes, but it has been the best bang for the buck, when I was shooting Hawks
> last winter/spring. It isn't listed as the mid quality but it appears to be
> better then the standard quality lenses.
>
> I'd love to have a 300+ zoom that was mid quality, f2.0 or some such thing
> that likly on't happen, or if it does, I won't be able to afford it for
> years!
>
Something to remember about the great shots of big birds is that they
were generally not shot with really long lenses and often not at
particularly wide apertures.
The shots we drool over were generally shot from blinds relatively close
to the birds. After reading an article by a very successful bird photog,
I concluded that his greatest assets had little to do with photographic
equipment. Patience and persistence in locating nests or places the
birds return to regularly, creating hidden vantage points without
upsetting the birds and sitting very quietly for many hours seemed to be
the main things required. And a strong bladder, I suppose.
If you want a great pic of an eagle returning to its nest carrying a big
fish, you first spend time scouting out a nesting bird. Then you watch
to locate the route it takes back with food. Then climb something high
enough to provide a good angle, close enough for a good shot and hidden
enough to not cause the bird to change routes. Then wait.....
Then, with luck, you get some good shots.
Moose
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