Hi all, this is my first post of pictures since joining the site.
Its also the first time I have photographed birds, the first I have used my new D80 and 70-300VR and last but not least the first time I have shot raw - LOL. I dont make it easy for myself, I know.
Anyway I had some time of work today and decided to head to the Scottish Highlands to try out my new camera on some scenic vistas, I got diverted and ended up at a bird of prey centre instead - go figure !!!!
Unfortuanetly I never got to see any of the birds flying - so no actions shots, maybe next time.
In case any of you dont know, I am fairly new to photograhy, but will gladly receive any comments/criticism both positive or negative.
Anyway, here they are, all shot on the Nikon 70-300VR:
Golden Eagle - 18 months old
Golden Eagle puffing his feathers
Harris Hawk
Kestrel - (I think, although I always thought these were much larger ?)
Red Tail Hawk
Tawny Owl ?
:biggrin:
Its also the first time I have photographed birds, the first I have used my new D80 and 70-300VR and last but not least the first time I have shot raw - LOL. I dont make it easy for myself, I know.
Anyway I had some time of work today and decided to head to the Scottish Highlands to try out my new camera on some scenic vistas, I got diverted and ended up at a bird of prey centre instead - go figure !!!!
Unfortuanetly I never got to see any of the birds flying - so no actions shots, maybe next time.
In case any of you dont know, I am fairly new to photograhy, but will gladly receive any comments/criticism both positive or negative.
Anyway, here they are, all shot on the Nikon 70-300VR:
Golden Eagle - 18 months old
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Golden Eagle puffing his feathers
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Harris Hawk
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Kestrel - (I think, although I always thought these were much larger ?)
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Red Tail Hawk
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Tawny Owl ?
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:biggrin: