Up close and personal

[Harryb]

Hi you'll,

One of the reasons I love the 500mm lens is that it allows me to get in really "close" to my subjects.

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[Andy]

now those are some really super sharp shots! great lighting, subjects, and exposures. sure, the lens is helpful but you apply your craft so well to the situation. :bow

[Osprey Whisperer]

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Nice pics, Harry. You know that a cheap bottle of wine is far less expensive than that 500mm and I bet you can approach those birds even closer. :D Sweet talkin' them helps also. :thumb

BMP

[Trish323]

Hi you'll,

One of the reasons I love the 500mm lens is that it allows me to get in really "close" to my subjects.

Hi harry,

The WOW factor has been implemented! Excellent shots!! And I agree with Andy..One needs to know how to use the toys to get good shots..not just own
the toys!

(many birds at Viera this AM..)

[Harryb]

now those are some really super sharp shots! great lighting, subjects, and exposures. sure, the lens is helpful but you apply your craft so well to the situation. :bow
Thanks Andy. I have spent a lot of $ on gear but the best $ I ever spent was the $ for the workshops I took. W/O the knowledge I gained from them my shots wouldn't be looking as half as good as they do.

[snapapple]

Wow! Harry, that's great detail. I love the light especially in #5. Clear, sharp, no grain or noise. And what kind of birds are those in #3 and#4?

[Harryb]

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Nice pics, Harry. You know that a cheap bottle of wine is far less expensive than that 500mm and I bet you can approach those birds even closer. :D Sweet talkin' them helps also. :thumb

BMP
Hah, wine and sweet talk will get you squat with these birds. Frogs and fish might help but then the car gets real smelly. :rofl

[bfjr]

Just saw those over at the other joint :D
Like I said there, another Home run, Boss
Beautiful light :thumb

[John Mueller]

Stunning Harry :thumb:thumb

[jwear]

a very good example of Reznick teaching in the hands of a good photo boy .Use of light and the best exposer for the moment .Some folks think that if they have the camera,the long lens ,the right card and a $1000 tripod --then it just a walk in the park --go try this on our walk in the park .Really nice shots Harry :thumb

[Harryb]

Hi harry,

The WOW factor has been implemented! Excellent shots!! And I agree with Andy..One needs to know how to use the toys to get good shots..not just own
the toys!

(many birds at Viera this AM..)
Thanks Trish. As I told Andy earlier in this thread, the workshops that I took have had more of an impact on my shots than the camera or the lens I use.

[Harryb]

Wow! Harry, that's great detail. I love the light especially in #5. Clear, sharp, no grain or noise. And what kind of birds are those in #3 and#4?
Thanks Snappy. #3 is a Green Heron and #4 is an osprey (a member of the hawk family).

[ehughes]

Excellent work Harry.... :clap :clap

Ed

[Dixie]

Another set of great shots, Harry. I really love the detail. You'll have to give me some lessons when I head to Floriday this fall. :):

[Harryb]

Just saw those over at the other joint :D
Like I said there, another Home run, Boss
Beautiful light :thumb
Thanks Ben.

[Harryb]

Stunning Harry :thumb:thumb
Thank you very much John.

[Harryb]

a very good example of Reznick teaching in the hands of a good photo boy .Use of light and the best exposer for the moment .Some folks think that if they have the camera,the long lens ,the right card and a $1000 tripod --then it just a walk in the park --go try this on our walk in the park .Really nice shots Harry :thumb
Thanks Jeff. My gear is nice but Ron Reznick has had the greatest impact on my photography.

[Nir]

Fantastic shots Harry!

I love the 'neck and beak'!

[Harryb]

Excellent work Harry.... :clap :clap

Ed
Thanks Ed.

[Harryb]

Another set of great shots, Harry. I really love the detail. You'll have to give me some lessons when I head to Floriday this fall. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/xzicon_smile_cool.gifThanks Dixie. I'll help you with birds if you help me with landscapes. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/deal.gif

[Harryb]

Fantastic shots Harry!

I love the 'neck and beak'!
Thanks Nir. Its always a pleasure to hear from you. :wave

[gluwater]

Wow! Harry, that's great detail. I love the light especially in #5. Clear, sharp, no grain or noise. And what kind of birds are those in #3 and#4?
#3 is a Green Heron
#4 is an Osprey

Shots like these are really inspiring Harry. I love how the GH has its feathers standing up in the 3rd shot.

Nick

[Harryb]

#3 is a Green Heron
#4 is an Osprey

Shots like these are really inspiring Harry. I love how the GH has its feathers standing up in the 3rd shot.

Nick
Thanks Nick for your kind words.

[Dixie]

Thanks Dixie. I'll help you with birds if you help me with landscapes. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/deal.gif
It's a deal. :clap