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good afternoon ladies and gentlemen,
First of all I want to compliment you guys on your tremendous images. I've been lurking for a few days and I'm amazed at just about everything I've seen so far. I'm also impressed at the criticism I've seen given. You seem like a very nice lot.
Now here's what I want from you guys. I am looking to do a series of black and white film prints on a few wildlife reserves on Maryland's eastern shore and Delaware (including but not limited to Blackwater NWR, Bombay Hook, NWR, and Eastern Neck NWR). I've been to these places more than a couple times and I know they are capable of incredible landscapes and scenery but I am also trying to get some bird photos this time. My current equipment is grossly inadequate for such a task--trust me, I've tried--but I know there are fantastic birds there that I would like to capture.
I am currently shooting Canon gear and my film body is a Rebel K2. This camera is pretty basic as far as controls go. It has poor autofocus, maybe it gets 2 frames per second, no mirror lock up or remote functionality. I also have a 70-200 f/4 L which is incredible but I've found it to be too short for birds even in my backyard many times. I might be able to rent a 400 5.6 L but I'm wondering whether that would be enough. Also is this lens going to be too big for my tripod (I think it's a pretty sturdy tripod but that may be just because it's really heavy)?
My big question (enough rambling) is "Do you think I'm crazy for thinking I can get some good photos the first time out?"
anyways, here's a goose

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