My birding buddy Bailey, and others

[Alex Paul]

Pitbull Tanager

Bailey my birding companion
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q63721.jpg

Yawning turtlebird
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q65321.jpg

Bahama Woodstar
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q64191.jpg

Black and White Warbler
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q65261.jpg

Cicada Dove
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q64871.jpg

Osprey
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q66181.jpg

Green Heron
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q64311.jpg

[canonloader]

Man, these are nice. I really like the woodstar and the turtle. :)

Shot with the Bigma? I can't tell anymore by looking at the EXIF. :)

[Alex Paul]

Thanks Mitch.... Bailey, Woodstar, and Heron with Bigma.... The others with 100-400 with TC... I am bringing both lenses with me now.... They both have strengths, and it is nice to have them to switch back and forth to.... The 100-400 with TC has better Bokeh with less space needed between subject and background.... The bigma shoots a tad sharper, and shows a bit better contrast... Both set ups are worth having, with me.... Take care brother.... BTW You are settling into the 1D nicely....

Man, these are nice. I really like the woodstar and the turtle. :)

Shot with the Bigma? I can't tell anymore by looking at the EXIF. :)

[canonloader]

Well, I always said, you've got the sharpest 1-4 L IS I've seen. If the Bigma can get close to that, it's doing good. :)

Yea, we still got rain, but they say Saturday will show some sun. I'm planning on getting down to the wetlands for the day for some longer distance tests with the 300 and both TC's. I think I have all the custom functions set now to my way of shooting, and man, that 45 point AF is just too cool. I've got all the custom functions set up for that too. I had to set the AI Focus Sensitivity back to two though, where it works amazingly well. It was on 4 and that was causing a little chatter in the 300. What a wonderful thing to be able to adjust that. Still finding new stuff. ;)

[ajosteve]

Great series...I love that B &W warbler...never have seen one before, very pretty bird. You do great stuff...steve

[joayne]

Alex.. you just rock with these lenses.. Beautiful series. *Bows head and leaves quietly*

[downywp]

Excellent work again Alex, nice and sharp! The Woodstar and the yawning turtlebird are my favourites, but it's nice to meet Bailey, what a cutie!:)

[Alex Paul]

Thanks Mitch.... I'm glad you are dialing the 1D to suit you.... Take care pal

[Alex Paul]

Thanks very much Steve :) The Bahamas has lots of cool birds to work with.... It is a great place to be a bird shooter..... Take care

Great series...I love that B &W warbler...never have seen one before, very pretty bird. You do great stuff...steve

[Alex Paul]

Hi Joayne :) Your comment means a lot to me.... I appreciate it... Both of these lenses are keepers... I really do enjoy what they are both capable of.. Glad you liked this series, and once again I appreciate the nice comment :) Take care

Alex.. you just rock with these lenses.. Beautiful series. *Bows head and leaves quietly*

[Reyno]

Very nice takes you've got there Alex.

[Alex Paul]

Hi Ruth :) :) Glad you liked the series :) Bailey is a peach of a dog :) I'm glad he has decided to hang with me:) I was chuckling watching the turtle yawn... The timing worked out well as I was already focused on it and he performed beautifully :)... Thanks pal..... I really appreciate your view, and nice comment ;)....

Excellent work again Alex, nice and sharp! The Woodstar and the yawning turtlebird are my favourites, but it's nice to meet Bailey, what a cutie!:)

[Alex Paul]

Thanks Reyno :) You know how much your comments mean to me pal.... Take care :)

Very nice takes you've got there Alex.

[Sindri Skulason]

Outstanding series. Very good craftmanship. :-)

[Bill Pham]

interesting couple of new species i never seen before turtle bird and some dove :D. like them all wish my bird shot comes out half as good as you guys on here. haven't got time in with the new lens been raining all week here.

Bill

[Alex Paul]

Thanks for the nice comment Bill.... Some of us get a lot of practice due to cooperative weather 300 days a year.... It helps... I would love to see how your Tokina lens does.... I understand they are a very well made sharp lens. The Turtlebird, Cicada Dove, and Pitbull Tanager are very rare..... If yu get the chance to take shots of them I strongly recommend it ;) ;)..... Take care Bill...

interesting couple of new species i never seen before turtle bird and some dove :D. like them all wish my bird shot comes out half as good as you guys on here. haven't got time in with the new lens been raining all week here.

Bill

[Alex Paul]

Thanks a lot Sindri..... Your comments mean a lot to me pal.... I appreciate it.. Take care :)

Outstanding series. Very good craftmanship. :-)

[Nighthound]

Great shots Alex, nice variety. Bailey's very cool, where's his camera? :D

NH

[hTr]

DYNAMNITE!!! Super nice stuff Alex.

[Airedale1]

Nice series Alex, Bailey is a handsome boy.

[Alex Paul]

Thanks guys :) :) Bailey is a very cool dog..... Glad he is a friendly character.... Thanks for the nice comments guys :) :)