Recent content by Bluelion

Wow that first one is absolutely stunning! That really is one of the best bird pictures I've seen, fantastic composition, well done.

Wow really nice processing on that one, really pops out the frame!

Wow super catch Mark! What focal length were you at if you don't mind me asking? I spent a day sat in that hide last year, and they didn't come closer than than a few pixels at 840mm!

Incredible Karen, really fantastic shots the lot of them.

I upgraded from a D300 to a D800e three weeks ago myself. I was having similar concerns as those raised in this thread, particularly did I really want to go to full frame given my primary focus is wildlife. Would I really find the new camera a step up from the old D300? I can now reveal the...

Wow what a super image! Almost looks like a painting with the mist.

What a cracking set. I was there again yesterday myself, but I can't even find the kites in the viewfinder, let alone capture them as they are about to grab the fired food! Thanks for sharing Pete, you've given me some more inspiration to go back and have a few more goes. That first one is a...

Wow what a fantastic set. Like you, I also got up early on the bank holiday and trudged along a stretch of river. Didn't see a thing, not even a flash of blue!

Thanks very much for all the kind comments. It was my first proper outing with a new lens, which is taking quite a bit of getting used to, hopefully the ratio of in/out focus shots will improve over time. I'll definitely be going back, it would be great to join some of you if there is a TP...

(7) Bald Eagle (8) (9) Vulture (of some sort) (10) Vulture (of some sort) (11) Bald Eagle (12) Bald Eagle

After living within 25 miles of the Hawk Conservancy at Andover for the past 12 years, I finally got around to visiting :lol: What is it about us never visiting things on our doorstep? If, like me, you'd love to see birds of prey in their natural habitat but don't have the patience to camp...

Absolutely superb! Brilliant.

Absolutely fantastic John! I was trying to get something similar last weekend, and came away with nothing on a par with these, they are brilliant!

Some great pictures there Geoff, thank you for sharing them. The big problem for me is your equipment - its almost identical to mine yet you get fantastic photos from Blashford and I got ... er rubbish shall we say when I went earlier this year! You have inspired me to try again :D

That's a lovely shot Karen. I'd really like to get a shot of these myself, I visited the Lake District last year and when I was driving along they were plentiful in the road and the trees. As soon as I got the camera out however, nothing. Not a critter to be seen :)