Post Your Best Nature Shots!

[Fast Glass]

Thats quite a post.


I have a cheapo tripod that I use but I didn't have it at the time, so Iput my handholding skills to the test.[:S]


When I get my 7D I will definitely get some sort of monopod. A bean bag like you sugested would be something I could use also. Yes, my lens does have a tripod ring so it would be easy enough to mount anything that you said. I will take a closer look at the "string-pod", that looks interesting. My 600 weighs in at a not-to-bad 5.2 lbs so it's not a bear to handhold, but in a akward position I might think differently!


ThanksGeorge,


John.

[Joel Eade]

Here's one of a Downy Woodpecker I took this morning (40D, 300mm 2.8L)[img]/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Components.UserFiles/00.00.00.32.28/IMG_5F00_4016.jpg[/img]

[Fast Glass]

Is just me or is it every time I post a bird shot someone else has to post a bird shot to?[]


Sweet, sweet shot Joel. I absolutely love that woodpecker! Keep up the great work.[Y]

[Joel Eade]

The only thing I take pictures of is birds, sorry>>>>[]

[Sinh Nhut Nguyen]

The only thing I take pictures of is birds, sorry>>>>[img]/emoticons/emotion-2.gif[/img]
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Me too

[Bill W]

Not me.....I'll shoot anything.


In this photo I was trying to capture the New England fall colors, but this blankety blank Mute Swan kept horning in the photo and hamming it up. []





Salt Pannes, Plum Island, Ma.

[Mark Elberson]

Nice capture Bill

[muc1]

Hi,


Top knot pidgeons nesting in a Magnolia tree.


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[Mark Elberson]

Nothing in comparison to what you guys are posting but thought I'd contribute. I caught this guy when I was out doing landscapes. I happened to have my 70-200 with me but not my 100-400 :-(


Canon EOS 50D, 1/250, f/2.8, ISO100,EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, 200.0mm


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[Dave Johnston]

@ Joel. Love those robin shots. They always appear so cute in real life, so the background full of dandelions really evokes that emotion.


@john, The wood pecker is Amazing, so sharp and a very well timed pose. Between you, nate, and joel. I just can't get enough of these birds you all can find!


Took this of some flowers near my folks home in the piedmont of NC


[img]/resized-image.ashx/__size/800x533/__key/CommunityServer.Components.UserFiles/00.00.00.28.47/IMG_5F00_8164-copy.jpg[/img]Canon 50D + 60mm f2.8 macro @ 60mm f7.1 1/20" ISO-100


Strobist: 430ex @ 1/8 power shot through 13" white umbrellacamera left slightly in front of subject (My old man was a human boom). Triggered by CTR-301p.


Looking back at it, I think I would have shot at a smalleraperature to get more of the front flower in focus, but it was raining, and I dont have a 1D so I stuck with what I could get in a hurry. Thanks for critique, comments, and if neccessary,... rude gestures.


Cheers,


Dave.