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More birds from Puerto Rico

Discussion in 'Birds' started by jczinn, Mar 3, 2005.

  1. jczinn

    jczinn

    1,196
    Jan 31, 2005
    Brooklyn, NY USA
    At least on this forum I don't have to offer any apology for posting bird shots. :roll: Still a few more to process, then on to the scenics and other fauna...

    More from Puerto Rico. D100, 80-400VR handheld, SB80dx

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    This one we have in the States as well, but never could get one to sit for me like this!
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    jczinn, Mar 3, 2005
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  2. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Fantastic

    Janet
    I am always amazed at your shots, the colors of the yellow warlber are fantastic, all the sbirs are so cool looking. Look forward to soem more bird and senic shots
     
    mike mac, Mar 3, 2005
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  3. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    I found something to enjoy in every one of those, Janet. The yellow warbler and the pearly-eyed
    thrasher were my favorites. You sure make a tempting case for the 80-400VR!
     
    Uncle Frank, Mar 3, 2005
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  4. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,089
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Your images are excellent and fun to look at. It's nice to see a completely different set of birds. From a nature perspective the pearly eyed thrasher is really nice. The yellow warbler is so colorful and dainty looking. Thanks for sharing these images.
     
    greyflash, Mar 3, 2005
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  5. NeilCam

    NeilCam

    609
    Feb 21, 2005
    Ottawa, Ontario
    I can't really improve on what Frank has said other than to add that these are simply superb images Janet, as always.

    Neil
     
    NeilCam, Mar 4, 2005
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  6. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Great shots Janet. I am just a birdie newbie, so I really look forward to every post that you make. I always learn something from each one.

    This one is special because it shows some birds that we don't normally see. It amazes me how you can identify species that are as unusual as these.

    Regards,

    Frank
     
    Flew, Mar 4, 2005
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  7. Philippe Roger

    Philippe Roger

    3,497
    Feb 6, 2005
    South SF Bay Area, CA.
    Those pictures are very crisp and the colors are fantastic, Janet! (where is the emoticon for clap-clap?). Are those taken at full zoom and how close were you :?:
     
    Philippe Roger, Mar 4, 2005
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  8. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Janet,

    That 80-400 VR sings pretty for you.

    Beautiful birdies. Look foward to the rest of you trip.

    Cheers
    Gale
     
    Gale, Mar 4, 2005
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  9. GeeJay

    GeeJay

    3,479
    Jan 26, 2005
    Florida
    Hi Janet,

    Your pictures make my heart sing! They look like paintings. You have great talent and you make the birds come alive with your 80-400. I had no idea that lens was so good...

    Good job and a joy to see,

    Gaye
     
    GeeJay, Mar 4, 2005
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  10. jczinn

    jczinn

    1,196
    Jan 31, 2005
    Brooklyn, NY USA
    Hi Philippe, these were all at full 400mm except for the Yellow Warbler which is at 280mm. 95% of the time I am at full zoom with this lens. I know for sure that Cuckoo was way over my head at least 40 feet up. The Thrasher and Thrush were maybe 15 feet? I'm terrible at judging distances!
     
    jczinn, Mar 4, 2005
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  11. jczinn

    jczinn

    1,196
    Jan 31, 2005
    Brooklyn, NY USA
    Thanks so much Gaye (and everyone!) Sometimes I think Nikon should hire me to be the spokesperson for this lens...or at least give me a free D2X, :lol: , given how many people I've convinced to buy the 80-400VR! Its true that the slow focus at times in the dark forest was maddening on this trip, but still, I don't see an alternative. I carried it hiking for 8 hours one day...couldn't have done that with the 70-200+TC.
     
    jczinn, Mar 4, 2005
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  12. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    What amazing shots!! IMO, what makes these shots amazing is all the wonderful colors. Way to go!!
     
    PhotoDawg, Mar 4, 2005
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  13. PGB

    PGB

    7,986
    Jan 25, 2005
    Janet,

    Like Bryan (photodawg) said the colors are great.

    I love them all.

    Thanks,
     
    PGB, Mar 4, 2005
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  14. Backdoctor

    Backdoctor

    2,483
    Jan 25, 2005
    South Florida
    Janet, one question....


    Do they chirp with an accent? :lol:


    Nice shots as always. Looks like you had a great trip.
     
    Backdoctor, Mar 4, 2005
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  15. jczinn

    jczinn

    1,196
    Jan 31, 2005
    Brooklyn, NY USA
    Ha ha Harris, I couldn't understand a word they said (all in Spanish!) ;-)
     
    jczinn, Mar 5, 2005
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  16. Bob the Spiderman

    Bob the Spiderman

    1,524
    Feb 9, 2005
    Penryn Cornwall England
    Well done.

    Yet again you have shown us just how good you are with our feathered friends. Certainly gives us something to aspire too.

    BW. Bob F.
     
    Bob the Spiderman, Mar 5, 2005
    #16
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