[AvengerRam]

Very cool. The 2nd picture, I assume to be the white hawk, looks like you are at the same level as his nest. How did you get that angle since I would think the nest would be high up?

Ah... now you want my trade secrets, huh?

The second photo is actually an osprey. The nest was built on a platform (there are many here in Florida built to accommodate their nests). I took the photo from the roof of a four story parking garage across the street. So, as you surmised, I was at eye level.

[Hacksaw]

Flogging. A perfect way to screw up a beautiful walk in the park.

[AvengerRam]

Flog.

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[Elvis]

Ah... now you want my trade secrets, huh?

The second photo is actually an osprey. The nest was built on a platform (there are many here in Florida built to accommodate their nests). I took the photo from the roof of a four story parking garage across the street. So, as you surmised, I was at eye level.

What kind of lens are you working with?

[AvengerRam]

What kind of lens are you working with?

The photos attached were taken with a Sigma 150-500 or a Nikkor 55-300. My Nikkor recently died and I replaced it with a Tamron 18-400, which should provide me with a lot of versatility in the field without having to switch lenses.

At this point in my life, my job prevents me from really honing my photography skills. I'd call myself an intermediate level hobbyist right now... which is just fine.... gives me something to aspire to when I finally retire.

[Hacksaw]

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Many times, thats what it feels like.
It's golf backwards.


flog
/fläɡ/

verb
1.
beat (someone) with a whip or stick as punishment or torture.

[Elvis]

The photos attached were taken with a Sigma 150-500 or a Nikkor 55-300. My Nikkor recently died and I replaced it with a Tamron 18-400, which should provide me with a lot of versatility in the field without having to switch lenses.

At this point in my life, my job prevents me from really honing my photography skills. I'd call myself an intermediate level hobbyist right now... which is just fine.... gives me something to aspire to when I finally retire.

Very nice. Had a bird nest in our backyard last year, took some pics with my d3400 and Nikkon 70-300 lens (which is my setup for camp). Posted a few here:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=8110&p=121738#p120872

[AvengerRam]

Very nice. Had a bird nest in our backyard last year, took some pics with my d3400 and Nikkon 70-300 lens (which is my setup for camp). Posted a few here:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=8110&p=121738#p120872

Very nice! House finches (in case you had not already IDed them).

[AvengerRam]

Many times, thats what it feels like.
It's golf backwards.


flog
/fläɡ/

verb
1.
beat (someone) with a whip or stick as punishment or torture.

Ah... missed that one. Most of my golf knowledge comes from Caddyshack.

[aeneas1]

I take shots of a different type...

great stuff, beautiful shots!

i live in birder country, we have the institute for bird populations and the point reyes bird observatory next door, both do incredible, indispensable bird population and migration work... in fact when i first started my biz i roasted coffee, used only certified shade grown organic beans from around the world, which took me down an ornithology path of my own, loved it.

anyway, we get tons of birders in my neck of the woods (point reyes national seashore) - watchers, photographers, filmers, painters, institute volunteers, etc., etc., and anyone that sees them enjoying their passion can't help but be taken in.