So new here

[SavingFlorida]

Hi,
I'm new to DGrin, I found it through Smugmug after smuggling some photos from Flickr..
Thought I'd share a few recent shots.. I could use some suggestion on how to make the best out of my crappy Nikon Nikkor 70-300 lens. I'd like to be able to get sharper pictures, but even with a tripod I have little luck at extended lengths.

http://savingflorida.smugmug.com/photos/452543497_TKG2r-S.jpg
http://savingflorida.smugmug.com/photos/452543456_cJZTs-S.jpghttp://savingflorida.smugmug.com/photos/452543469_grADk-S.jpg
the bird pictures (Top palm warbler, bottom Bald Eagle) are at the Viera Wetlands, in Viera, Florida
The Middle one is a Diamond Backed Terrapin hatchling I found in my pool
Enjoy--
Jamie

[bob swanson]

:thumb Most of your images are fantastic taken at 2 of my favorite places in Florida. I do believe that the Great Blue might not be what you think. There is a great Blue type wading bird that sneaks up from the Keys. I'll try to remember and get back to you. A lot of us here frequent Vierra. By the way I suspect that what you are contending is a crappy lens might not. It seems to do a great job in most circumstances. Also your images didn't appear on my screen from your post. Your gallery is great.
bsvirginian:scratch

[SavingFlorida]

I didn't have external linking allowed. Thanks For all the great compliments.. :thumb

[IraRunyan]

Jamie, I just finished reviewing your Sumgmug Gallery, and your Caracara site. I must say that you have taken a number of outstanding photographs of our Florida Birds and wildlife. We look forward to seeing more of your work.

[Maestro]

You have some great galleries and these three are nice. In fact, I recognize that eagle. It's rather famous around here as is that stick for a perch. :D I like caracaras too. They are expanding their range here in Texas. They used to be exclusively a south Texas raptor, but now they can be seen well into the N. Central Texas area.

[SavingFlorida]

Yep, I have a thing for caracara. I did and still do work researching population and distribution here in my county.
Personally (bring on the missiles) I find Eagles not so exciting. Maybe it's because I see so many of them on a regular basis. Out at the wetlands I'm generally not one of the crowd of people who stop to adore and photograph them. Mostly because I enjoy the free time when no one is getting the good shots elsewhere!

I've been working on customizing my site a little.. let me know what you think..

Jamie :photo

[Gale]

Lovely images

That was my first lens:>)))

70-300 VR is a very niceand fast lens. I have one of those now
Use the 80-400 VR mostly.
24-120 VR is one of my favorite lenses for playing around and at events:>))

Keep up the good work and welcome to the addiction