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Bullock Oriole

Posted By: jamesdak

Bullock Oriole - 06/20/09 03:01 AM

A few shots of a bird I don't see too often and have never gotten a chance to shoot before.

And this Grosbeak was in the next tree over.

Posted By: Wacky roger

Re: Bullock Oriole - 06/20/09 12:59 PM

I have never seen one of these before your shots. Thanks, you done did gooood.

Posted By: Durwood Edwards

Re: Bullock Oriole - 06/20/09 05:41 PM

Nice job!
It is very hard to control exposure of colorful birds in bright light.

I see you were at 800mm. What lens did you use?

Posted By: jamesdak

Re: Bullock Oriole - 06/25/09 03:16 AM

Quote:

Nice job!
It is very hard to control exposure of colorful birds in bright light.

I see you were at 800mm. What lens did you use?

Sorry for the late answer to your question, I was up in Yellowstone again.

The lens is an old Nikon 800/5.6 ED IF AIS lens. It's manual focus so I do miss some shots but it gives me reach at a price I could afford.

Posted By: new2olympus

Re: Bullock Oriole - 08/04/09 11:37 PM

Really beautiful shots. I love bird pics. Never seen this breed before. I know I am late posting, but hey, better late than never! LOL. Been a while since I visited here. Kind of slow, but the shots people post are simply excellent.

Posted By: James Morrissey

Re: Bullock Oriole - 08/06/09 03:30 AM

Hey Jim,

As usual, superb work. I have never seen anything like this guy (gal) before.

James

Posted By: JeffDinPA

Re: Bullock Oriole - 08/06/09 03:23 PM

Wow that is some kind of looker! Nice bird and Great shots.

And an 800/5.6, way to reach out and touch someone!! No wonder the little guy doesn't appear to even know you are there:)

JD

Posted By: Buddy Thomason

Re: Bullock Oriole - 08/12/09 06:20 AM

Nice - especially #s 4 & 5.