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Jackpot!

Started by geomorph, 06/11/2003 10:28PM
Posted 06/11/2003 10:28PM Opening Post
I hit the jackpot today. This young osprey was eating a fish in a dead tree near the nest. I stopped to take a few pictures, and he just sat there posing....then...

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"The expression of the beautiful is in direct ratio to the power of perception acquired by the artist." (Gustave Courbet)
Posted 06/11/2003 10:32PM #1
he started shrieking and mom and dad came in quickly. They weren't too pleased that I was there and they proceeded to circle around screaming at me. Fortunately, they didn't draw any blood, but I did get several action shots. This one had a complete set of tail feathers....

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Posted 06/12/2003 01:40AM #2
Likely you have mentioned these details before, but:

Is the Swarovski the regular or the HD glass?

Do you have the straight or the angled scope?

Do you use the Swarovski eyepiece and if so which one?

If not, which ocular have you adapted?

What if any adapter do you use to attach the Nikon 4300 to the Swarovski?
Posted 06/12/2003 03:32AM #3
Nice group of photos Tyler. The flying shots are sure nice. How many did you take to get these? :-)

Cal