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p.1 #1 · Slim Bernardo pickin's II (7)

Made the most of the situation, these with the 40D 300 f2.8 IS w/1.4xII BushHawk.

Feb 27, 2008 at 01:03 PM

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p.1 #2 · Slim Bernardo pickin's II (7)

#7 Thanks for viewing these...'monkey.

Feb 27, 2008 at 01:03 PM

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p.1 #3 · Slim Bernardo pickin's II (7)

Trench

Where are these taken?? The first one is nice. I saw the Sandhills about a month ago along the Sacramento river delta.

The white crowned sparrow is nice too...

-- V

Feb 27, 2008 at 01:34 PM

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Vivek wrote:
Trench

Where are these taken?? The first one is nice. I saw the Sandhills about a month ago along the Sacramento river delta.

The white crowned sparrow is nice too...

-- V
Hey Vivek! This was at the Bernardo Wildlife Refuge about 40mi North of
Bosque del Apache on a day fit for ducks.

Feb 27, 2008 at 02:45 PM

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Wow, that meadow lark looks like a bigshot on that branch. Perfect representation of its natural environment. I am figuring all those Sandhills are waving to you, as you may know some by name by now! Must be elegant to watch them in flight, have enjoyed your shots of them. Awfully plump sparrow, sitting pretty, nice shot Will.

Karl

Feb 27, 2008 at 02:55 PM

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p.1 #6 · Slim Bernardo pickin's II (7)

Trench, how do you like that Bush Hawk? #1 is my pick...

Feb 27, 2008 at 03:04 PM

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Karl Witt wrote:
Wow, that meadow lark looks like a bigshot on that branch. Perfect representation of its natural environment. I am figuring all those Sandhills are waving to you, as you may know some by name by now! Must be elegant to watch them in flight, have enjoyed your shots of them. Awfully plump sparrow, sitting pretty, nice shot Will.

Karl
Thanks much, Karl. Yeah, I'm sure some of them intentionally veer off and mock the 'monkey.
Might have something to do with Roger using me as bait?

Feb 27, 2008 at 03:11 PM

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Ray DeBosch wrote:
Trench, how do you like that Bush Hawk? #1 is my pick...
Hey Ray, I'm likin' it so far...still in the tweaking stages but think it'll git 'er done.

Put a QR plate on the base of the pistol grip for extended shooting w/monopod and
that's turned out to be a blessing... especially using the 1D's.

Feb 27, 2008 at 03:14 PM

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These pickins aren't that slim. You have a great shot of one my springtime favorites, white crowned sparrow. The meadowlark is lovely. Nice work.

Tim

Feb 27, 2008 at 04:49 PM

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Will, I have been enjoying your Sandhills very much, but I have to tell you that #7 is one of my favorite shots, so far. The Silhouette of the Sandhills against the backlighting is downright artistic. I really like this shot.

Glad to hear that you are liking that BH. Mine is still in the box waiting for the MkIII and a 400/5.6 to arrive (still bummed that I missed out on your 400, but I always seem to "Just miss" the good ones). I love the tip about attaching the monopod (I wouldn't have thought of that). Also, nice crop on that meadow lark. He just looks right at home there!

Dave I.

Feb 27, 2008 at 05:06 PM

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Tim Kuhn wrote:
These pickins aren't that slim. You have a great shot of one my springtime favorites, white crowned sparrow. The meadowlark is lovely. Nice work.

Tim
Thanks, Tim...I'm petty spoiled re: BIF opps but the little guys kept me out there
for the eventual sunset.

Feb 28, 2008 at 12:31 AM

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David Israel wrote:
Will, I have been enjoying your Sandhills very much, but I have to tell you that #7 is one of my favorite shots, so far. The Silhouette of the Sandhills against the backlighting is downright artistic. I really like this shot.

Glad to hear that you are liking that BH. Mine is still in the box waiting for the MkIII and a 400/5.6 to arrive (still bummed that I missed out on your 400, but I always seem to "Just miss" the good ones). I love the tip about attaching the monopod (I wouldn't have thought of that). Also, nice crop on that meadow lark. He just looks right at home there!

Dave I.
Appreciate it, David.

I like the silly-wets too!

Feb 28, 2008 at 12:32 AM

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Another nice series Will, I really like #3, super shot.

Doug

Feb 28, 2008 at 03:23 AM

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Will, Great set! I don't think they will be around much longer. I saw a couple flocks of geese heading north this morning. Let me know how you like the BH - I hope Roger gave you some good tips; I swear by mine. Steve W

Feb 28, 2008 at 03:46 AM

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p.1 #15 · Slim Bernardo pickin's II (7)

Nice shots there Will. I agree, you did the most out of that not so good light! Looks like the bushhawk works great for ya

Feb 28, 2008 at 08:52 AM

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Doug Bentlage wrote:
Another nice series Will, I really like #3, super shot.

Doug
Thank you, Doug.

Feb 28, 2008 at 11:54 AM

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alameda wrote:
Will, Great set! I don't think they will be around much longer. I saw a couple flocks of geese heading north this morning. Let me know how you like the BH - I hope Roger gave you some good tips; I swear by mine. Steve W
Hey Steve! Thanks, yeah I'm thinkin' we've got a week or so to still enjoy some good #'s and
may try Unit 3 out one more time. More cranes than geese at Bernardo but
only the "landscapes" have been consistent.

Edited on Feb 28, 2008 at 11:59 AM

Feb 28, 2008 at 11:59 AM

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Nello Milanese wrote:
Nice shots there Will. I agree, you did the most out of that not so good light! Looks like the bushhawk works great for ya

Grazie, Nello...so far so good, anything to help an old 'monkey.

Feb 28, 2008 at 12:02 PM

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Yes, number 3 fantastic.

Feb 28, 2008 at 01:23 PM


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