Mr Zoom wrote:
The real frustration with shooting in So. Cal is spending a half hour carefully approaching a subject and then having a jogger come running by and spoiling your shot. The perils of urban shooting. I've learned to laugh it off as the alternative of running them down and strangling the stuffings out of them is not worth the consequenses
Ken
I don't envy you having all them folks around when you are trying to get in position for a shot. Sounds very difficult to me.
tom cardin wrote:
Good lesson. Roger. You musta made a funny sight, walking while looking thru binocs. Almost as funny as Will in his robe. I bet he is sorry he said anything about it.
Never the less, you got your image, and a real keeper.
Tom
My friend Tom how be you How about Will in his robe doing a binocular stalk
Duane N wrote:
Great tips and thankfully I don't have to do this with the BE's I photograph. You have alot more patience then most but the photo's speak for themselves. Well done.
Great post Roger. I use a similar technique to get close to birds. Not quite as drastic but the same principle. Only move in when they are busy, watch the body language, for me I watch the tail on little birds, it almost always goes up when the get nervous. I also never head straight towards them once close, always tack left and right on the way in. I know I am not in your league but we do share some of the same technique. Learned stalking as a kid, I'm betting you did to.
awesome shots and techniques wacky roger. you done did good again! what binoculars do you use btw and do you recommend them? i'm looking for a small light weight one.
Great lesson, Roger !! Felt like I was on a Bald Eagle Safari. In the past I just approached slowly; will definitely try your technique this winter. Thanks!
Thanks for the pointers, amigo! I'll try out your technique with my binocs next time. Though so along with the Better Beamer I have to buy moccasins TOO? Yes, I can verify for Ant that you do tend to lose track of time while out of a stalk and I would also if it weren't for my grumbling stomach. Remind me to bring Clif Bars next time And I too try to avoid making eye contact with the bird. Seems like if they think you're just walking by, there's more of a chance they'll stay at the perch. I've noticed that while watching the Red-tails on the telephone pole across the street from me; if someone walks by without knowing they are there, they'll stay put.
How about Will in his robe doing a binocular stalk 
These shots are very nice as well!!!