StephenStephen Cream of the Crop  More info | May 22, 2012 11:35 | #1 1. White-tailed Kite - Hotel Bougainvilla, Santo Domingo (A life list addition that was photographed the last morning in Costa Rica)  2. Black Vultures - Near Arenal Volcano  3. Roadside Hawk  4. Turkey Vulture - enroute from Tortuguero National Park (I had to extend the canvas a bit on the left as the bird was too close to the edge when it launched.  Stephen
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GaryFairhead Cream of the Crop  More info | May 22, 2012 14:51 | #3 A very nice set here Stephen with the composition in the second and action/pose in the last image being my favourites. Gary Fairhead C/C welcome .....
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CDMOOSE Cream of the Crop  More info | May 22, 2012 16:39 | #4 Another great set, Stephen; I'm really enjoying the series. Al
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Candor Goldmember  More info | May 22, 2012 18:16 | #5 You certainly made the most of your trip down south Stephen and I'm glad you are sharing it with us. I always love to see the raptors. Nicely done!
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Phoenixkh a mere speck More info | May 22, 2012 18:25 | #6 Stephen, Kim (the male variety) Canon 1DX2 | 1D IV | 16-35 f/4 IS | 24-105 f/4 IS | 100L IS macro | 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II | 100-400Lii | 50 f/1.8 STM | Canon 1.4X III
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May 22, 2012 18:30 | #7 I'm really enjoying your shots from Costa Rica, thanks. I've never heard of the Roadside Hawk before. Great series. Steve
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WallaceRiver " ...a bit of a pervy voyeur "  More info | Beautiful shots, Stephen. Sorry if you mentioned it elsewhere, but how much gear did you drag down there with you? And could you get it all as carry-on? IAN - Living life on the shores of the Wallace River in northern Nova Scotia, Canada :
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May 22, 2012 19:13 | #9 rick_reno wrote in post #14468962  Great shots Thank you Rick. Gary Fairhead wrote in post #14469663 A very nice set here Stephen with the composition in the second and action/pose in the last image being my favourites. Thanks Gary. I managed to see 1/8 of the 800+ species there. Thanks Al Candor wrote in post #14470580 You certainly made the most of your trip down south Stephen and I'm glad you are sharing it with us. I always love to see the raptors. Nicely done! Mike thank you. Phoenixkh wrote in post #14470603 Stephen, I've enjoyed all of your Costa Rica bird threads. The sharpness and vibrant colors are amazing. I also thank you for sharing with us. Our son and his gf are headed to Costa Rica in early June. She's a photographer. I hope she comes back with a few excellent shots as well. Thank you Kim Nighthound wrote in post #14470626 I'm really enjoying your shots from Costa Rica, thanks. I've never heard of the Roadside Hawk before. Great series. Thanks Steve. Yes it was most likely a Roadside Hawk (actual common name) Wallace River wrote in post #14470646 Beautiful shots, Stephen. Sorry if you mentioned it elsewhere, but how much gear did you drag down there with you? And could you get it all as carry-on? Thanks Ian. OK I dragged down almost everything as carry-on except my tripod and the lens hood for my 500mm F4. Here's the list: 7D and 40 D bodies (with battery grips), Canon 500mm F4, Sigma lens (70-200mm F2.8, 105mm F2.8 macro, 17-70mm F2.8-4,5, 1.4x & 2x teles), Sigma 610 DG Super Flash, Gateway Laptop and 500 Gig portable hard drive for double backup plus miscellaneous chargers and batteries. Photo Backpack was about 26 lbs and the computer bag was somewhat less. Whew it was all heavy though! Stephen
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WallaceRiver " ...a bit of a pervy voyeur " More info | May 22, 2012 19:18 | #10 Stephen Stephen wrote in post #14470806 Thanks Ian. OK I dragged down almost everything as carry-on except my tripod and the lens hood for my 500mm F4. Here's the list: 7D and 40 D bodies (with battery grips), Canon 500mm F4, Sigma lens (70-200mm F2.8, 105mm F2.8 macro, 17-70mm F2.8-4,5, 1.4x & 2x teles), Sigma 610 DG Super Flash, Gateway Laptop and 500 Gig portable hard drive for double backup plus miscellaneous chargers and batteries. Photo Backpack was about 26 lbs and the computer bag was somewhat less. Whew it was all heavy though!  thanks Stephen. Whew! Not sure I'd be up to all that! IAN - Living life on the shores of the Wallace River in northern Nova Scotia, Canada :
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Ian it was well worth it. I didn't want to miss a shot and who knows when I'll get back to Costa Rica. Stephen
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WallaceRiver " ...a bit of a pervy voyeur " More info | May 22, 2012 19:29 | #12 Stephen Stephen wrote in post #14470853 Ian it was well worth it. I didn't want to miss a shot and who knows when I'll get back to Costa Rica. Well, true dat! There's no arguing with your results, that's for sure. Great stuff, all. I was just asking as CR is on my short list and I've been struggling with how difficult it would be to get the right gear there with me all in one piece, and back home with me again IAN - Living life on the shores of the Wallace River in northern Nova Scotia, Canada :
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jodelak Cream of the Crop  More info | May 23, 2012 00:26 | #13 Beauties Stephen!First time to see these, thanks for sharing ... does it really matter?i see with my eyes, i shoot with my fingers.
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kmunroe Cream of the Crop 12,926 posts Joined Apr 2010 Location: Nova Scotia ,canada More info | May 23, 2012 04:57 | #14 very nice images Stephen
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Flo Gimmie Some Lovin  44,987 posts Likes: 16 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Nanaimo,B.C. More info | Gorgeous Turkey Vulture! I just adore these birds. Still need to get close up and personal with the ones here. you're a great friend, but if Zombies chase us, I am tripping you.
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