Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
t;>> >>> J >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message - >>> From: "Paul Stenquist" <pnstenqu...@mac.com> >>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <pdml@pdml.net> >>> Sent: Saturday, April 8, 2017 3:23:17 PM

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-19 Thread ann sanfedele
ot;Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <pdml@pdml.net> Sent: Saturday, April 8, 2017 3:23:17 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle? Go to google. Click on images. Then search bald eagle underside. Some are completely different, but several are a perfect match for this. Hawks aren't even close. I did

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yes, I was fooled by my fast and dirty way of identifying birds. I did a google image search for bald eagle underside view, and a picture of a turkey vulture came up, along with several legitimate eagles. I should have noticed that the head had to be small to be hidden in that view. But all

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-09 Thread John Sessoms
A bald eagle's wings would have all black feathers; white on the head & tail, but not on the wings. The white tail feathers would be spread out more. I think others have already identified it as a turkey vulture. On 4/8/2017 17:18, Paul Stenquist wrote: I saw some kind of Raptor circling

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-09 Thread Larry Colen
Paul Stenquist wrote: I saw some kind of Raptor circling several hundred feet above my yard this afternoon. I pulled my camera off the tripod and did a handheld shot with my 150-450 and 1.4X converter mounted — about 630 mm. Shutter speed was at 1,000th. Turned focus manually to infinity

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-08 Thread Jack Davis
-Original Message- >>> From: Paul Stenquist <pnstenqu...@mac.com> >>> Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle? >>> >>> The color is right, although the feathers st the end of the wings are >>> different. But looking at the bird guide pic I posted I s

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
o me Paul, we've had several circling for the > last several days. > > -Original Message- >> From: Paul Stenquist <pnstenqu...@mac.com> >> Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle? >> >> The color is right, although the feathers st the end of the wings are >

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-08 Thread Ken Waller
It looks like a turkey vulture to me Paul, we've had several circling for the last several days. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist <pnstenqu...@mac.com> >Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle? > >The color is right, although the feathers st the end of the win

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
tolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=1199 > > J > > > - Original Message - > From: "Paul Stenquist" <pnstenqu...@mac.com> > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <pdml@pdml.net> > Sent: Saturday, April 8, 2017 3:23:17 PM > Subject: Re: PESO:

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-08 Thread Jack Davis
pdml@pdml.net> Sent: Saturday, April 8, 2017 3:23:17 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle? Go to google. Click on images. Then search bald eagle underside. Some are completely different, but several are a perfect match for this. Hawks aren't even close. I didn't look at Falcons. I probably should.

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Here’s a bald eagle underside view from google. It’s a bird guide shot. http://www.surfbirds.com/media/gallery_photos/20060225010404.jpg > On Apr 8, 2017, at 6:18 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Nice raptor catch, Paul. > I can't get at my saved images at this > time and my field

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Go to google. Click on images. Then search bald eagle underside. Some are completely different, but several are a perfect match for this. Hawks aren't even close. I didn't look at Falcons. I probably should. Paul via phone > On Apr 8, 2017, at 6:18 PM, Jack Davis wrote:

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-08 Thread Jack Davis
Nice raptor catch, Paul. I can't get at my saved images at this time and my field guide does not show the underside of the included Bald, but I'd be surprised to find solid white on or under a Bald even if just approaching maturity. With the number I've seen in the wild along with the couple

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-08 Thread Bob W-PDML
Nice shot. Lovely looking bird. > On 8 Apr 2017, at 22:46, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > I saw some kind of Raptor circling several hundred feet above my yard this > afternoon. I pulled my camera off the tripod and did a handheld shot with my > 150-450 and 1.4X converter

PESO: Bald Eagle?

2017-04-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
I saw some kind of Raptor circling several hundred feet above my yard this afternoon. I pulled my camera off the tripod and did a handheld shot with my 150-450 and 1.4X converter mounted — about 630 mm. Shutter speed was at 1,000th. Turned focus manually to infinity and I think the camera

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-09 Thread Kenneth Waller
Exactly what I envisoned when I made my crop suggesrion. Isolated , simplified ! -Original Message- From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III Thank you, John! Jack --- On Mon, 2/7/11, John Graves jh.gra...@verizon.net wrote: From: John Graves jh.gra

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-09 Thread Jack Davis
: Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 9:08 AM Exactly what I envisoned when I made my crop suggesrion. Isolated , simplified ! -Original Message- From: Jack Davis jdavi

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 8:31 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Posting this to acknowledge agreement with Ken Waller's suggestion. I agree this vertical is a stronger image. Jack Opinions sought. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=562 Orig:

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-09 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Frank! Jack --- On Wed, 2/9/11, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 11:25 AM On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 8:31 AM

PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Jack Davis
Posting this to acknowledge agreement with Ken Waller's suggestion. I agree this vertical is a stronger image. Jack Opinions sought. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=562 Orig: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=561 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, More crop, but it looks wonderful. He looks like he is angry, or just flew off some US currency! Hope you still have enough pixels to enlarge this. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 7:31 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Posting this to acknowledge agreement with Ken Waller's

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread John Graves
Jack, To me, the new crop just grabs my eye. Wonderful picture! John Graves WA1JG jh.gra...@verizon.net On 2/7/2011 8:31 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Posting this to acknowledge agreement with Ken Waller's suggestion. I agree this vertical is a stronger image. Jack Opinions sought.

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
A nice crop. Enough data for enlarging? Nevertheless, it holds up well on the web. Paul On Feb 7, 2011, at 8:31 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Posting this to acknowledge agreement with Ken Waller's suggestion. I agree this vertical is a stronger image. Jack Opinions sought.

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Bob! Not enough, only 4.8MB prior to jepg conversion. Need..er want longer glass. Jack --- On Mon, 2/7/11, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Jack Davis
Thank you, John! Jack --- On Mon, 2/7/11, John Graves jh.gra...@verizon.net wrote: From: John Graves jh.gra...@verizon.net Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 7, 2011, 6:02 AM Jack, To me, the new crop just grabs my eye

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Paul. I'm afraid it will never be anything more than a web image. sigh Jack --- On Mon, 2/7/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread David J Brooks
The new crop is much nicer, more regal Dave On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 8:31 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Posting this to acknowledge agreement with Ken Waller's suggestion. I agree this vertical is a stronger image. Jack Opinions sought.

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Ann Sanfedele
: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 7, 2011, 5:47 AM Jack, More crop, but it looks wonderful. He looks like he is angry, or just flew off some US currency! Hope you still have enough pixels to enlarge this. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Feb 7, 2011

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
than a web image. sigh Jack --- On Mon, 2/7/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 7, 2011, 6:08 AM A nice crop. Enough data

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Jack Davis
Glad you agree, Dave. Thanks! Jack --- On Mon, 2/7/11, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 7, 2011, 6:58 AM The new crop is much nicer, more

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Jack Davis
I feel your pain! ;) Jack --- On Mon, 2/7/11, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 7, 2011, 7:08 AM Jack Davis wrote: Thanks, Bob! Not enough

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Jack Davis
Bicubic smoother? Jack --- On Mon, 2/7/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 7, 2011, 7:11 AM At 4.8 megabytes, you could probably

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
to produce huge billboard photos from modestly sized originals. Paul Jack --- On Mon, 2/7/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 7

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Jack Davis
Yes, thanks, Paul. I've used Bicubic smoother, but ever Fractals. Jack --- On Mon, 2/7/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 7, 2011

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I agree that the new version is stronger, and a fine image indeed. Dan On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 8:31 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Posting this to acknowledge agreement with Ken Waller's suggestion. I agree this vertical is a stronger image. Jack Opinions sought.

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread John Sessoms
Yes, thanks, Paul. I've used Bicubic smoother, but ever Fractals. From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net On Feb 7, 2011, at 11:20 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Bicubic smoother? Yes, it's an upsizing option in Photoshop. The only better alternative might be Genuine Fractals, which eliminates

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Mark Roberts
Jack Davis wrote: Yes, thanks, Paul. I've used Bicubic smoother, but ever Fractals. Genuine Fractals has been bought by OnOne Software and renamed: It's now called Perfect Resize http://www.ononesoftware.com/products/perfect-resize/ -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Jack Davis
Appreciated comment, Dan! --- On Mon, 2/7/11, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 7, 2011, 9:53 AM I agree that the new version

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Mark. Have installed 30 free trial. Jack --- On Mon, 2/7/11, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: From: Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 7, 2011, 10:20 AM Jack Davis wrote

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
He needs a hat. On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 8:31 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Posting this to acknowledge agreement with Ken Waller's suggestion. I agree this vertical is a stronger image. Jack Opinions sought. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=562 Orig:

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III

2011-02-07 Thread Jack Davis
I'll leave that to Frank. Jack --- On Mon, 2/7/11, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 7, 2011, 12:23 PM He needs a hat. On Mon, Feb 7

PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread Jack Davis
Been fantasizing about a dramatic Bald Eagle catch since moving near a location with many habitat choices. This isn't it, but has encouraged me. Small heavily cropped file that gave me at least a dramatic wing position and, I feel, complimentary clouds. Shot 40 frames from the time I spotted it

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a very good image. I like the position of the bird and the detail in the wing-tip feathers (I forgot the technical term for them). Dan -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 11:13 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Been

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Pinions? It is a nice shot. Birds are hard enough without aiming for one in particular. On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 11:18 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: That is a very good image.  I like the position of the bird and the detail in the wing-tip feathers (I forgot the technical

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Dan! I believe the term is flight feathers..no kidding. grin Jack --- On Fri, 12/31/10, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, December

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread Elizabeth Masoner
Lovely bird. If you can catch him at the right time of day for the sun to hit him from behind you with the clouds still there it'll really be dramatic. :) On 12/31/10 10:13 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Been fantasizing about a dramatic Bald Eagle catch since moving near a

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread Jack Davis
, offering me this view..among many others. I kept shooting 'til he was a tiny black dot. Jack --- On Fri, 12/31/10, Elizabeth Masoner lizmaso...@bellsouth.net wrote: From: Elizabeth Masoner lizmaso...@bellsouth.net Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml

RE: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread John Sessoms
From: Jack Davis Been fantasizing about a dramatic Bald Eagle catch since moving near a location with many habitat choices. This isn't it, but has encouraged me. Small heavily cropped file that gave me at least a dramatic wing position and, I feel, complimentary clouds. Shot 40 frames from the

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
A worthy attempt and an interesting shot. You need some big glass! Paul On Dec 31, 2010, at 12:43 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Jack Davis Been fantasizing about a dramatic Bald Eagle catch since moving near a location with many habitat choices. This isn't it, but has encouraged me. Small

RE: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread Jack Davis
Appreciated, John! It's just too small a file to do much of anything with. Jack --- On Fri, 12/31/10, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Subject: RE: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, December 31, 2010, 9:43 AM From

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
. Jack --- On Fri, 12/31/10, Elizabeth Masoner lizmaso...@bellsouth.net wrote: From: Elizabeth Masoner lizmaso...@bellsouth.net Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, December 31, 2010, 8:36 AM Lovely bird.  If you can catch him

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks for remarks, Bob! Jack --- On Fri, 12/31/10, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, December 31, 2010, 11:02 AM Jack, They are tough to catch

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread Christian
On 12/31/2010 11:13 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Been fantasizing about a dramatic Bald Eagle catch since moving near a location with many habitat choices. This isn't it, but has encouraged me. Small heavily cropped file that gave me at least a dramatic wing position and, I feel, complimentary

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Christian! I'm forwarding this to my wife. ;) Jack --- On Fri, 12/31/10, Christian pterali...@aim.com wrote: From: Christian pterali...@aim.com Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, December 31, 2010, 1:28 PM On 12/31/2010

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 11:13 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Been fantasizing about a dramatic Bald Eagle catch since moving near a location with many habitat choices. This isn't it, but has encouraged me. Small heavily cropped file that gave me at least a dramatic wing position

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread David J Brooks
Like the wing position Dave On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 11:13 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Been fantasizing about a dramatic Bald Eagle catch since moving near a location with many habitat choices. This isn't it, but has encouraged me. Small heavily cropped file that gave me at least

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Frank! Jack --- On Fri, 12/31/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, December 31, 2010, 4:04 PM On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 11:13

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

2010-12-31 Thread Jack Davis
That was the reason I chose this shot. Was a bit of luck in continuous drive. The K-5 should increase my chances for such 'good luck.' Jack --- On Fri, 12/31/10, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Bald Eagle -attempt

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-13 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 4:53 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: that's very good under the circumstances. It's not going to win any prizes, but if I'd taken it I'd be quite pleased with it. I think that about sums it up. Terrific shot, one that I'd be proud of. cheers, frank --

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-12 Thread Madame RD
Le 11/07/10 22:46, Charles Robinson a écrit : Got a few good shots, though. Here's a mildly-acceptable one, taken right after he lept off of a branch to fly off: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/vermilion/content/IMGP3237_large.html this bird gives an incredible feeling of

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-12 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:46 -0500, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I spent a long weekend up on Lake Vermilion here in Minnesota. Lots of wildlife and water. I managed to see quite a few loons and bald eagles - including watching one eagle swoop down and snatch a fish out of the

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-12 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 12, 2010, at 6:04, Brian Walters wrote: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/vermilion/content/IMGP3237_large.html Yeah, it's cropped a bit and sharpened a bit and was taken with a $40 lens. Someday I'll get the 50-300 and will be happy. It looks as if that bird

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-12 Thread P N Stenquist
On Jul 12, 2010, at 9:42 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: On Jul 12, 2010, at 6:04, Brian Walters wrote: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/vermilion/content/IMGP3237_large.html Yeah, it's cropped a bit and sharpened a bit and was taken with a $40 lens. Someday I'll get the 50-300

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-12 Thread Brian Walters
On Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:42 -0500, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Jul 12, 2010, at 6:04, Brian Walters wrote: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/vermilion/content/IMGP3237_large.html Yeah, it's cropped a bit and sharpened a bit and was taken with a $40 lens.

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-12 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Charles Robinson wrote: On Jul 12, 2010, at 6:04, Brian Walters wrote: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/vermilion/content/IMGP3237_large.html Yeah, it's cropped a bit and sharpened a bit and was taken with a $40 lens. Someday I'll get the 50-300 and will be happy. It looks

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-12 Thread Eric Weir
On Jul 11, 2010, at 4:46 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: I spent a long weekend up on Lake Vermilion here in Minnesota. Lots of wildlife and water. I managed to see quite a few loons and bald eagles - including watching one eagle swoop down and snatch a fish out of the water just 30 feet

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-12 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 12, 2010, at 9:53, Eric Weir wrote: On Jul 11, 2010, at 4:46 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: I spent a long weekend up on Lake Vermilion here in Minnesota. Lots of wildlife and water. I managed to see quite a few loons and bald eagles - including watching one eagle swoop down

PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-11 Thread Charles Robinson
I spent a long weekend up on Lake Vermilion here in Minnesota. Lots of wildlife and water. I managed to see quite a few loons and bald eagles - including watching one eagle swoop down and snatch a fish out of the water just 30 feet from me. Very cool. I must say that taking photos from a

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-11 Thread paul stenquist
Great catch. I've never even seen a bald eagle in the wild, let along photographed one. Congratulations! Paul On Jul 11, 2010, at 4:46 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: I spent a long weekend up on Lake Vermilion here in Minnesota. Lots of wildlife and water. I managed to see quite a few

RE: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-11 Thread Bob W
I spent a long weekend up on Lake Vermilion here in Minnesota. Lots of wildlife and water. I managed to see quite a few loons and bald eagles - including watching one eagle swoop down and snatch a fish out of the water just 30 feet from me. Very cool. I must say that taking photos from

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I think that is a lot more than mildly acceptable. Great catch and nice detail. The look in his eye and the slight up-turn of the right wing are quite interesting. I like the other two eagle images as well, but this is clearly the best of the set, IMO. Dan On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 4:46 PM,

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-11 Thread Bruce Dayton
pretty cool shot. Now it's time to cough up the big boy lens! Good work thee. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I spent a long weekend up on Lake Vermilion here in Minnesota. Lots of wildlife and water. I managed to see quite a few

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-11 Thread Walter G.
I have to say I'm more than a little envious! I managed to get a shot of a bald eagle perched in a tree on July 4th, but I wasn't able to get anywhere near this close! Luckily, the big bird perches there every evening, and the location is within ten miles of home, so I have the luxury of going

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-11 Thread P. J. Alling
It looks a little over-sharpened, but I still hate you. On 7/11/2010 4:46 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: I spent a long weekend up on Lake Vermilion here in Minnesota. Lots of wildlife and water. I managed to see quite a few loons and bald eagles - including watching one eagle swoop down and

Re: PESO: Bald Eagle

2010-07-11 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 11, 2010, at 20:18, P. J. Alling wrote: It looks a little over-sharpened, but I still hate you. :-) Considering it was taken with the el-cheapo 80-200 lens I bought for $40 a couple years ago, I just kept sharpening until it didn't look like it was shot with a Lensbaby...