Bald Eagle (captive)

[djaphoto]

Spent today at Warwick Castle and to my surprise they had BOP showing at two sessions during the day.

I had a finger nudging me to take the 100-300mm F4 with me even though I thought it would be pointless at a castle. Good job I stuck it on

Now, I've NEVER shot BOP or BIF so this is a complete first for me, but what excelent fun it is!

I have a few to share, just trying to remember which species is which. I think this first set is a Bald Eagle.

 

[Slapo]

The highlights are blown out a bit, but it's a great shot otherwise.
The second one isn't bad, but the first one looks better to me.

 

[djaphoto]

Yea they are a bit blown aren't they Peter, these were some of the first I fired off so some settings might have been out.

Good fun though and I think I'd definately like to try it again

 

[sturs]

A good job done here mate considering your first at BIF. You have to use all those panning skills you got from motorsport mate. Just think it is a car

 

[djaphoto]

Cheers Stu mate

Yes that was my thoughts today exactly; then soon after I didn't feel as uneasy at first lol

 

[markblake]

No 1 blows me away.....

 

[djaphoto]

Glad you like Mark

 

[lost]

2 good strong images i like them well done

Regards

Richard

 

[djaphoto]

Cheers Richard mate

 

[grumpybadger]

1 is great. Not sure the higlights are blown. Looks ok on my monitor.

 

[djaphoto]

Thanks Paul!

They initially looked ok on my monitor too so good to hear they look alrite on yours too

 

[macky799]

1 is great. Not sure the higlights are blown. Looks ok on my monitor.

I was thinking the same as Paul, i can't see any blown highlights

 

[djaphoto]

Good news then Neil

Thanks

 

[ghostdancer]

not sure which one I like, love the first one for the clarity against the background,and the second for the shape of the bald eagle,wonder what it would look like with a darker sky, I'm a bit of a bird of prey man, so I'm jealous anyway.

 

[Slapo]

Good fun though and I think I'd definately like to try it again

So would I
Did you use the TC with the Sigma?

 

[djaphoto]

I see you are in Cannock William Have you seen the Buzzard which seems to have resided around Marquis drive? I was walking Tuesday evening after the rain and he was in the trees and flew off. I've spotted him hunting there pretty much for the last month now

Peter: No the TC was not on for the shots, I find it too heavy and difficult to handhold with the TC; so just about managed it without. Pleased with them though