Some birds, a fish and Bob.

[docbell]

Here are some of my pix from the trip Steve and I took down to the Cosumnes River Preserve and the Nimbus fish hatchery (near Sacramento). It's a little humbling walking around with Mr. Fancy Pants and his brand new 500 f/4.0L - people would see his gear and say "Wow, cool lens", then see mine and say "Well now, isn't that a cute little lens". Anyway, here are some of my pix.
(I will say though, looking at Steves pix and mine will show a good comparison between a long prime vs a zoom; oh yeah I guess technique comes into play somewhat, not just the equipment).
Thanx for looking. Kevin.

Sandhill cranes in the early morning light (and fog).
http://docbell.smugmug.com/photos/47905896-L.jpg

Sandhills in flight.
http://docbell.smugmug.com/photos/47905902-L.jpg

My lens (I was a little closer to the redtail on this shot, than when I used Steves lens):http://docbell.smugmug.com/photos/47905950-L.jpg

Steves lens:http://docbell.smugmug.com/photos/47905946-L.jpg

Salmon near the end of his run.http://docbell.smugmug.com/photos/47905957-L.jpg

Bob
http://docbell.smugmug.com/photos/47906018-L.jpg

The confused wood duck.
http://docbell.smugmug.com/photos/47906001-L.jpg

http://docbell.smugmug.com/photos/47905986-L.jpg

(Hope this wasn't too many pictures).

[ginger_55]

Very nice photos, Kevin!

I love the cranes! I wonder what Steve did with them, I love yours.

ginger (I love early morning..............except it is difficult enough for me to get out, but to get my husband out, too. He does it for work?)

[Thusie]

I also love the cranes! All the others are super, so glad you didn't leave Bob out:):

[Rohirrim]

Great captures Kevin. Even if you were using a box camera (lens) :lol4 :rofl :lol4:bad

I love that Salmon shot. Too bad he's not long for this world. :hung

[Harryb]

Excellent shots Kevin. The first shot of the sandhills is prime. :thumb

[jwear]

very nice shots :thumb I like the salmon also i have tried getting a shot of a fish jumping :cry :rolleyes

[docbell]

Thanks everyone (Steve excluded) for the comments.

Jeff- if you're ever in Sacramento this time of year, check out the Nimbus fish hatchery. There was a continual parade of the salmon jumping.

Steve: 'Box camera (lens)' ??? http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/umph.gif Lets just hope you have that new lens insured by the time we go shooting again -- you never know when an unfortunate accident might occur http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/rolleyes1.gif

[Rohirrim]

Thanks everyone (Steve excluded) for the comments.

Jeff- if you're ever in Sacramento this time of year, check out the Nimbus fish hatchery. There was a continual parade of the salmon jumping.

Steve: 'Box camera (lens)' ??? http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/umph.gif Lets just hope you have that new lens insured by the time we go shooting again -- you never know when an unfortunate accident might occur http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/rolleyes1.gif

:rofl :flip :wave :smooch

[Art Scott]

truly great shots...especially the first one.........looks like a fine painting.:bow :jawdrop