My Best Camera Gear Purchase!

[bfjr]

When I was a boy I use to love to play Army.
You know crawl around and sneak up on the bad guys,
just to say, Gotcha Ya !

When I was a young man the real Army came by and
said, You can continue to love what you do and do it for
us, Yeah Right! Well it wasn't as much fun, but saved my
bacon a few.

Now that I'm Ahhh.. O>... Man I've relearned that fun
of crawlin around and sayin Gotcha Ya With a Camera
I also think my works gotten a tad more impact........ Ah
maybe I'm just havin fun :D

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Now I know what your thinking.
What in the world has any of this got to do with
the Title ??? :scratch



Easy KNEE PADS silly KNEE PADS !!! :wink :rofl

[articblooms]

Nice set of images. Really like the duck.

Amen to the knee pads. I discovered them a couple of years ago when I was taking a lot of flower photos. Didn't need them when the knees were younger ...:huh

Now I'm birding I've got a cheap, simple gear bag. Since I use a Bushhawk I don't tote a tripod. So I got a 5gal bucket, painted it camo, added a padded seat to the top and I use it to carry my camo sweatshirt, hat, kneepads, and extra battery etc. When I get where I'm going I put on the camo and sit on the bucket.

People look at me kind of strangely when I'm walking around with my camera on a sling and toting a 5gal bucket. But who cares...

[Jack'll do]

Very nice set Ben. :thumb What is that little guy in #4?

[dlplumer]

Your RWBB is much better than mine. :clap Great set, and you even managed to include one of your infamous wing clips :rofl

[Harryb]

Excellent set Ben and another fine example of the art of wing clipping. :thumb

[Bud1880]

Beautiful shots all, but that RWBB must have spied you. Looks like he's giving a last warning. :D

Bud

[Ric Grupe]

#3...:clap

So your double kneed blue-jeans was your best purchase?:scratch

[bhowdy]

Very nice set Ben. I really like the Sora and the reflection. Right down to the drops of water on the head. :thumb

[bfjr]

Nice set of images. Really like the duck.

Amen to the knee pads. I discovered them a couple of years ago when I was taking a lot of flower photos. Didn't need them when the knees were younger ...:huh

Now I'm birding I've got a cheap, simple gear bag. Since I use a Bushhawk I don't tote a tripod. So I got a 5gal bucket, painted it camo, added a padded seat to the top and I use it to carry my camo sweatshirt, hat, kneepads, and extra battery etc. When I get where I'm going I put on the camo and sit on the bucket.

People look at me kind of strangely when I'm walking around with my camera on a sling and toting a 5gal bucket. But who cares...

Sounds like your all set and thanks for commenting here :D

[bfjr]

Very nice set Ben. :thumb What is that little guy in #4?

Hi Jacke and thanks for stopping by.
A Western Phobe I believe :D

[bfjr]

Your RWBB is much better than mine. :clap Great set, and you even managed to include one of your infamous wing clips :rofl

Why thanks Dan, I don't know about better, just different :D

Yeah well clipping is an art form best eaten with Pineapple Pizza :rofl :bad

[bfjr]

Excellent set Ben and another fine example of the art of wing clipping. :thumb

Thanks Harry
I'm thinking of holding, "Clipping Seminars" :deal :scratch :rofl

[bfjr]

Beautiful shots all, but that RWBB must have spied you. Looks like he's giving a last warning. :D

Bud

He his and your are correct :thumb

[bfjr]

#3...:clap

So your double kneed blue-jeans was your best purchase?:scratch

Yeah somethin like that :D
I'm now on the hunt for the perfect "Knee Pads" :rofl :deal

[DsrtVW]

Nice catch on the Ruddy duck in full Breeding colors, so sharp

[rhondavid]

These are all wonderful shots. I think I have to say #3 and #5 are my favorites. Love the reflection in the water in number # 3 and I am just a big big fan of hawks, falcons and eagle and you have a beautiful shot here.

[bfjr]

Nice catch on the Ruddy duck in full Breeding colors, so sharp

Thanks Chris

[Maestro]

Excellent series Ben. I love the first one and the RWBB is outstanding!

[Every Miles A Memory]

That shot of the duck is as sharp as they come

I was just thinking about getting a thin set of knee pads and throwing them in the backpack last week. Looks like you beat me to it

[raptorcaptor]

Got a pair of knee pads myself! :D Great shots, ben! Nice of the Sora to come out in the open for you!

[bfjr]

Very nice set Ben. I really like the Sora and the reflection. Right down to the drops of water on the head. :thumb

Thanks Bob
For a long time I never saw one, now I see em every time I go
but ya gotta be Stealthy :D

[bfjr]

Nice catch on the Ruddy duck in full Breeding colors, so sharp

Thanks Chris

[luisv]

Very nice work, Ben.
I love the angle of the ruddy duck and the exposure on the RWBB is great.
The sora was a great catch. Have you considered straightening the horizon on that shot? :D

[bfjr]

Very nice work, Ben.
I love the angle of the ruddy duck and the exposure on the RWBB is great.
The sora was a great catch. Have you considered straightening the horizon on that shot? :D

Thanks Luisv and you bring up a good point.

You (or anyone but me) do not have the additional memory to go with the shot.
Meaning you don't know how I had to crouch down and lay at a weird angle to get this shot with reflection included.

To me the angle (which I really never noticed till you brought it up) seems correct, again because I was there.

Although I could go back and straighten shot, it would not be how it felt for me. In the future however I will keep aware of your original point.

Thanks again

[bfjr]

These are all wonderful shots. I think I have to say #3 and #5 are my favorites. Love the reflection in the water in number # 3 and I am just a big big fan of hawks, falcons and eagle and you have a beautiful shot here.

Glad you like, very Glad :D

[bfjr]

Excellent series Ben. I love the first one and the RWBB is outstanding!

Thanks Stephen :thumb

[bfjr]

That shot of the duck is as sharp as they come

I was just thinking about getting a thin set of knee pads and throwing them in the backpack last week. Looks like you beat me to it

If you do go out and get a pair, then I've done my job Well :D

[bfjr]

Got a pair of knee pads myself! :D Great shots, ben! Nice of the Sora to come out in the open for you!

Of course Glenn, I knew you had a pair.
I've seen your Work ! :thumb

[Photosbychuck]

Great Captures:bow

What lens did you use?