Rapture release (9 pics)

[davev]

We had a rapture release gathering today. Once again the Sky's were overcast
as it rained all morning. Had a few peaks of sun, and at just the right time.

Making the release into an event, the rapture center brought along some
resident birds that can't be released. I only got 2 pretty good release shots.
Maybe next time.

Camera: Canon D Reb 300
Lens: Canon 70-200L f4 (this lens is for sale) hint hint

golden eagle

http://www.pbase.com/davev/image/43659146.jpg

kestrel

http://www.pbase.com/davev/image/43659147.jpg

falcon

http://www.pbase.com/davev/image/43659148.jpg

barred owl

http://www.pbase.com/davev/image/43659150.jpg

barn owl

http://www.pbase.com/davev/image/43659151.jpg

great horned owl

http://www.pbase.com/davev/image/43659152.jpg

hawk (not sure what kind)

http://www.pbase.com/davev/image/43659156.jpg

here's the pitch.

http://www.pbase.com/davev/image/43659162.jpg

a long fly ball to left center field, back, back, back, gone.

http://www.pbase.com/davev/image/43659163.jpg


There are a few more pics here: http://www.pbase.com/davev/release


Thanks for looking.

dave

[GREAPER]

Nice shots. I love shooting raptors. The first one is very nice.

[windoze]

excellent - thanx for taking us along!


great pictures.......Well done as usual!!!


troy
[QUOTE=davev]We had a rapture release gathering today. Once again the Sky's were overcast
as it rained all morning. Had a few peaks of sun, and at just the right time.

Making the release into an event, the rapture center brought along some
resident birds that can't be released. I only got 2 pretty good release shots.
Maybe next time.

Camera: Canon D Reb 300
Lens: Canon 70-200L f4 (this lens is for sale) hint hint

golden eagle

[bfjr]

Great set :thumb
do they keep track of the ones released ?

Thanks for sharing

[MuskyDude]

Just awesome Dave, really. The raptors are my favorite birds, and did you ever get some great shots here. All of them are excellent!!! I'm chomping at the bit to get out and get anything, nevermind ones as good as these.

Thanks for taking the time to share! :clap

AJ

[Eric&Susan]

As if I don't want that lens bad enough now you go and post such great pics from it damn you:rofl Good luck on your sale if I had the money I would jump all over it, but since the soon to be wife wants to pay for the soon to be wedding (June 11th) I think I'll have to wait:rolleyes


Eric

[davev]

Thanks guys.

I don't know if they track the birds. I do know that the birds are banded.

dave.

[davev]

As if I don't want that lens bad enough now you go and post such great pics from it damn you:rofl Good luck on your sale if I had the money I would jump all over it, but since the soon to be wife wants to pay for the soon to be wedding (June 11th) I think I'll have to wait:rolleyes


Eric
Thanks Eric. Good luck on the wedding. Ya know if you elope you'd have
lots of money for the lens.:D

dave.

[ginger_55]

Why take money, why not just swap lenses?

hehe. I am getting used to that lens, not used as much as my others, but afraid it would be very missed if I were to get rid of it.

I think it was my primary lens at the dog park. Everyone wants faster lenses, uh, huh, unless you gotta be inside, the DOF would kill me. Hurt me some the other day.

I love those photos of the raptors and the release. A great "throw" shot. Looks like about what I get with my egrets. A take off, barely off of the "ground", lucky to get one more, then my lens acts up. Now, I know it is my lens, nothing is my fault, and I just keep shooting.

How did you know about the raptor release. We have places that must release them, but I am clueless.

ginger

[davev]

I love those photos of the raptors and the release. A great "throw" shot. Looks like about what I get with my egrets. A take off, barely off of the "ground", lucky to get one more, then my lens acts up. Now, I know it is my lens, nothing is my fault, and I just keep shooting.

How did you know about the raptor release. We have places that must release them, but I am clueless.

gingerThanks Ginger.

During the winter, Minnesota had an invasion of Great Grey Owls. The problem
was that the owls weren't used to cars, so about 100 of them ended up at the
raptor center. At one point the news shows said the center needed money.
We donated some money and ended up on their mailing list.

I think it may have been advertised also, but I didn't see the ads.

dave.

[wxwax]

Very nice images, and nice grab of the bird in flight. I really like this one.

http://www.pbase.com/davev/image/43659147.jpg

[Harryb]

Congrats on a really fine series of pics Dave. :clap Amazing when you consider you were shooting with a Canon. :D

[davev]

Very nice images, and nice grab of the bird in flight. I really like this one.

Thanks Sid.
The little guy was pretty photogenic.

dave.

[davev]

Congrats on a really fine series of pics Dave. :clap Amazing when you consider you were shooting with a Canon. :D
Thanks Harry.

The short version on why I bought a Canon. The sales rep at the local camera
store couldn't figure out how to do something on the D70. :scratch When I looked at
the Rebel, it's like I just knew what did what. :D That's the only reason why I
shoot with Canon.:wink

dave.

[ehughes]

Very cool shots, I love those owls...

Ed

[Aussie_bluey]

Nothing like closeups of Raptors, nicely done.

Tim

[davev]

Ed, Tim. Thanks.


dave.

[ian408]

Lovely shots. Thanks for taking us along!

Do they radio tag the birds or just get them ready for release and let them
go?

I'm curious because Fish and Game here are tracking birds with radio tags.
Pretty funny to watch the trucks with huge antennas on the cab driving
around :D

Ian

[davev]

Lovely shots. Thanks for taking us along!

Do they radio tag the birds or just get them ready for release and let them
go?

I'm curious because Fish and Game here are tracking birds with radio tags.
Pretty funny to watch the trucks with huge antennas on the cab driving
around :D

Ian
Hi Ian.

I don't think they used any radio stuff. I think they were just leg banded.
Thanks for looking.

dave.

[ian408]

I don't think they used any radio stuff. I think they were just leg banded.
Thanks for looking.

dave.
Thanks for the reply!

Ian

[Skippy]

[QUOTE=davev]We had a rapture release gathering today. Once again the Sky's were overcast
as it rained all morning. Had a few peaks of sun, and at just the right time.

Making the release into an event, the rapture center brought along some
resident birds that can't be released. I only got 2 pretty good release shots.
Maybe next time.

Camera: Canon D Reb 300
Lens: Canon 70-200L f4 (this lens is for sale) hint hint

Wow Dave.........this is indeed an excellent series of images.
The biggest birds I ever see around here are Pelicans, they're not quite in the same catagory are they :rofl Birds of Prey are just so amazing to watch in flight, they have that Fighter Pilot Instinct about them don't they.
Thanks for sharing......... Skippy (Australia)

[davev]

Wow Dave.........this is indeed an excellent series of images.
The biggest birds I ever see around here are Pelicans, they're not quite in the same catagory are they :rofl Birds of Prey are just so amazing to watch in flight, they have that Fighter Pilot Instinct about them don't they.
Thanks for sharing......... Skippy (Australia)
Hey Skippy. Thanks for looking and dropping a line.

dave.

[SusanB]

Dave,


All very nice, the portrait of the hawk is awesome.:clap :clap :clap

Susan