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Posts Made By: Paul Casper

April 9, 2004 01:59 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Tri-Colored Heron in Flight

Posted By Paul Casper
Got lucky with this one...just happened to press the shutter at the right time.

Paul

April 11, 2004 06:31 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Diligent Mama at Work

Posted By Paul Casper
When I first saw this Killdeer she was running around helter-skelter on the ground. Then, she plopped down in one spot and refused to move. I got closer and closer until I took my pictures at about 15 feet. Then I backed off so as to not stress her more than I already had. If you look closely, you can see an egg poking out. Strange that they nest out in the open on the ground like that. Canon 10D, 400mm f/5.6, handheld.

Paul

April 16, 2004 04:52 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

I Shot Bigfoot......

Posted By Paul Casper
Never realized spoonbills had such big feet....all the better to dredge up tasty morsels from the mud I guess.

Paul

April 20, 2004 01:10 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

I TOLD You This was My Spot

Posted By Paul Casper
Two cattle egrets having a discussion about who owns a nesting spot. Canon 10D + 400mm f/5.6L

Paul

April 28, 2004 09:53 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

There's that annoying photographer again...

Posted By Paul Casper
Georgeous birds....Gatorland in Kissimmee, Florida has a gang of 'em wandering around. I wish they were more in abundance in the wild...maybe some day.

Paul

May 3, 2004 01:06 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Red Shouldered Hawk....posing

Posted By Paul Casper
At least I think this is a Red-Shouldered. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. (Canon 10D/400mm f/5.6L handheld)

Paul

May 12, 2004 04:05 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Look kids!! A yummy snake for breakfast!

Posted By Paul Casper
Momma heron allowed one of the chicks to swallow most of the snake, then pulled it out and swallowed it herself. No doubt planning to bring it up again later after a bit of digestion. In the high resolution version I can see numerous punctures near the snakes' head, probably by momma heron to convince him to come along quitely.

Been a while since I posted, and you guys have been busy. Lots of amazing pictures posted and my compliments to you all. This is a real quality forum (unlike numerous others I visit) and I hope we can keep it that way...

Paul

May 13, 2004 12:46 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Open up, *&%$* Turtle!!

Posted By Paul Casper
Caught this Crested Caracara trying to convince the turtle to join him for lunch. He finally got mad, gave up and flew off. The turtle was unhurt, even though the bird worked on him for at least 5 minutes!

Paul

February 24, 2004 01:50 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Snowy Egret

Posted By Paul Casper
Thanks to everyone for the nice comments. I feel a little less nervous now! I will dig out a few more photos to post in the next few days. Also, if there is anyone else on the forum using the TV-85 scope I would sure like to compare notes.

Paul

March 1, 2004 05:23 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Opinions wanted

Posted By Paul Casper
Chris,

I have no experience with TC's but I understand that the 10D wont autofocus with lens apertures below 5.6. With a 2.8 lens, a 2X TC should result in 5.6 and work just fine. That's a good reason to get a 2.8 lens if you want to use TC's. for more reach.

Paul

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