GBH w/new lens

[TheBlacksmith]

I was out yesterday w/my 400 5.6L and was really blessed to get these 2 shots. The heron didn't see me until the last minute. I don't know who was frightened most... it because of me or me... afraid I wouldn't get the shot:lol:

http://i.pbase.com/v3/84/549784/1/44848953.GBH_Brakes.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/v3/84/549784/1/44849431.GBH_Glide.jpg

[Reigh Higgins]

Nice shots!

[CyberDyneSystems]

Wow,. this is like a flash back!

Georgous pics,. and oh so reminiscent of the first images I ever posted with my first real prime! (yours are better though)

Your going to love that lens ,.. nice work indeed :)

[TheBlacksmith]

Reigh & CDS,
Thanks for the 'look/see' and the commments. I'm glad that this photo op presented itself yesterday. I was out with the 400 lens for the purpose of convincing myself that it was a good 'copy'. I feel good about it after opening those raw images for the first time. :lol: :D :lol: :D

[larlen]

Nice shots, I like #1 the most I'dlike the lens even more !

[Leorooster]

Wow, both are great shots. Love #1 the most.

[TheBlacksmith]

Larlen, Thanks. I believe that I'm really gonna like this glass!

[TheBlacksmith]

Leorooster,
Appreciate your comment. I go back and forth between #1 & #2. I like the dynamic of what's happening in #1, I guess because I was there and saw him putting on the brakes :). But I really like #2 also... maybe because of the composition. There wasn't but 4 secs in between these two captures.

[nat869]

Wow!!! great shots!! That lens must be a lot of fun. Blue Herons are one of my favorite birds.

[TheBlacksmith]

Thanks Nat. They are one of mine also... though I would love to be able to find some raptors, particularly hawks. Eagles, in my part of the country, are few and far between (from what I gather). I've never seen one in the wild.

[felix21685]

awesome shots i really like how the water looks smooth in the 2nd pic

[tupe]

Both shots are great - #1 is fabulous! I love all the detail on the part that's usually hidden.

[Airedale1]

Wonderful captures!

[CyberDyneSystems]

Danny,

I thought you might get a kick out of this...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19097

A long time ago.. :lol:

See why I had Deja~vue ?? :lol:

But now that I've seen them side by side.. yours are WAAAAAAAAAAAY better!

I see good things in the future from you and that new lens :)

[Beeclose]

I like 1 and 2 the best, the water colour gives them a Lift. when you are finished with lens, I will send My address

[Bald Eagle]

WOW, Fantastic captures, and fast reflexes as well, for both of you. great shots.

[TheBlacksmith]

Felix & Airdale, Thanks for the encouragement :) and the comments!

Tupe, I agree. Most of the shots I've seen are with the GBH in normal "flight pattern" or standing... looking all graceful and such :rolleyes:. But #1, well ain't nothin graceful about 'back-peddling'. :evil: (tee hee)
I also know what you mean about being able to see underneath the wings and a point of view different than the 'norm'.
Thanks for looking and your comments.

[TheBlacksmith]

Cyber...
Too cool! :cool: I see what you meant earlier about the deja vu... Oct 2003! Many feathers, mine as well as the birds:eek:, have fallen in the water since then. Hey, mine were a whole lot closer than the ones you captured. I would like to have the pics you took in my picure folder too! :lol:

Thanks for the post!

[TheBlacksmith]

Beeclose... OK, I'll start packing this lens up tonight and ship it off just as soon as I get your address, mmmm... :-P yeah right:!: :lol:

I was tickled how the water reflected the sky so well. Our water, in this lake, is not so blue and clear as the picture intimates. But is was a beautiful clear sunny day. Thanks for your comment

[TheBlacksmith]

Thanks Bald Eagle but, the heron had the quick reflexes... I just kept pulling the trigger :D

[ssim]

Very nice shots. Great colors and sharpness. That is a dandy of a lens.

[TheBlacksmith]

Thanks Sheldon... and as I said in the RWB post, my shoulders are really healthy and your probably tired of wagging that OLD 300 f2.8 around. ;)