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08-26-2003, 01:12 AM
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Coop At His Bath
This is pair of Cooper's Hawks who frequent my birdbath. These photos are a few of the 338 (!!!) I took over the last few days, from August 21 through 25th, all with the Canon D60, 75-300mm IS lens. (11 photos)
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11. Okay, I'm outta here!
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08-26-2003, 02:58 AM
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Great shots Eileen. I'm so glad this beautiful bird has picked your bird bath. This way we all get to enjoy him.
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08-26-2003, 05:37 AM
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Wow, you are so privileged to have these visit so regularly. Great photos Eileen. LOL at that last one 
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08-26-2003, 06:32 AM
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These are a really fabulous photos Eileen it's hard to pick a favourite but I like No. three for its clarity but the action shown in number nine his fantastic.
By the way would you mind giving me more details of the 70/300 lens you were using.
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08-26-2003, 07:31 AM
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Wonderful Eileen, that birdbath is worth it's weight in gold, isnt it My favourites the last one, made me laugh.
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08-26-2003, 08:46 AM
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The last one made me laugh, too!
 ~ FANTASTIC SERIES, Eileen! ~
Thanks SO much for sharing your "Coop" with us. I could sit and look at these all day. I just love the quality of the pictures you're getting with your camera...and wish I had the equipment, the setting, AND the time and patience you've got. You've really caught some extraordinary shots of this couple.
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08-26-2003, 09:56 AM
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Very nice series of photos.
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08-26-2003, 10:01 AM
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Wow--Eileen --these are wonderful! and thanks for making me smile with that last shot. Too funny. He really got a good bath. Not a feather missed.
He definately is NOT a dirty bird.
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08-26-2003, 11:09 AM
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08-26-2003, 04:46 PM
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Well done I love the feet :-)
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08-26-2003, 11:58 PM
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Great shooting...so hard to get close ups
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08-27-2003, 12:32 AM
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Thanks everybody. Glad you enjoyed the Coop.
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08-27-2003, 08:41 AM
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Great shots. Your'e lucky to have these fascinating birds at your bath.
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08-27-2003, 08:47 PM
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Thanks for your nice comment, Frank, and welcome to the forum.
Kate, you're so right, that birdbath IS worth it's weight in gold. I just said to my husband yesterday, "Wow, that birdbath is such a boon!" and he agreed. Yesterday morning, there were two hummingbirds bathing merrily in it. This morning two pairs of birds were alternating baths in it--a pair of mockingbirds (who I never saw at the bath before), and a pair of scrub jays. They alternately chased one another away as they took turns taking over the bath. It was very amusing to watch.
Sunny, you're a trip! Thanks for all that applause--my ears are virtually still ringing. 
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By the way would you mind giving me more details of the 70/300 lens you were using.
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Rob, the lens I'm using most is the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM ultrasonic lens. As well as I remember, I spent about $600USD for it last winter. Don't know what it goes for now, but I'm sure you could find a better deal without looking very hard. I paid actual list price from a mom 'n pop photo shop where I bought the Canon D60 body. I'm thinking of getting converters for it, since it's usually bright sun when I'm shooting the hawks and the slower f/stop won't be a problem.
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08-28-2003, 03:09 PM
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What a treat.... these are really fabulous. Are you closer than you were last time? Looks like you were able to move around a bit more during this visit too. I like the vantage point in #6 and #7 because the background really enhances the colors of the bird. Well done, Eileen!
I'm not sure if a converter will work on that lens..... OK, I did a search, the Canon TC won't work, but third party ones like the Tamron or Sigma *might* so be sure to check first. Here's more info:
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-...?msg_id=000w45 |
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