CRITTER DAY THURSDAYS -- Eagle
posted by micki at 9/21/2006 08:32:00 AM
Thursday, September 21, 2006
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No digital photography here folks. Only film, all the time. No post processing. I shoot it, I have it developed, I scan the print, I post it. It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted, despite the ease with which you could copy them. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one. Weapons of Choice: * Minolta 7000 * Minolta 9000 *Minolta Dynax 9 * Konica Minolta 70 *Minolta x-700 * Minolta AL-F Rangefinder *1958 Minolta Autocord *Holga *holgamod Holga *PIX Panorama Toy Camera *Polaroid One Step Close Up Lenses: Too many too list, just read the stats for each shot I post Scanner: Epson 4990 Perfection Photo Favorite Films: * Kodak Tri-X * Fuji Superia * Ilford HP5+ -- Goal: To make the best exposure possible, on film. A Theme a Day *Sunday – Take A Guess *Macro Mondays *A Glimpse of My Town Tuesdays *Wednesday's Colors *Thursday's Critter *Unique Film and/or Camera Fridays *Saturday – Anything goes
22 Comments:
chris asked what happened to the grasshopper that was being watched so closely by the toad and frog. Well, when my daughter cleaned out the aquariums the other day, the grasshopper accidentally got away when her sister tried to help out. So it’s out in the yard somewhere.
Took today’s shot at Busch Gardens. I had brought one camera, two lenses and two rolls of film. The second roll I brought was ISO 800 and that’s what I had to shoot the eagles with. I had already finished the ISO 400. I used the fence that kept us from the eagles as a steady for my lens. It seemed like every time I clicked the shutter, some kid (or adult) threw themselves against the fence. Thinking I’d missed the shot, I ended up shooting almost the whole roll. Turns out, I didn’t miss any of them. I’ve got one or two more I’ll post some time in the future.
These eagles have all been injured and are unable to fly, so they are free to move about here in their area at Busch Gardens.
Camera - Minolta Maxxum 7000
Film - Kodak Max ISO 800
Shutter Speed - Not recorded
Aperture Setting - Program Mode
Lens - Sigma 70-300mm zoom lens
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
That beak is scary. I would have been happy to have a fence between beaky and I.
Love the composition in this photo, very nice image.
great shot...really up closed and nice detail:-))
nice one...just seems a bit weird to see an eagle grounded like that.....8.25/10
cr=8/10
Lovely shot!!!!!!!!
Don't you just love those around you when you are trying to shoot!
My favorite is when you are setting up a shot, not a person around, and poof just as you snap someone walks right in front of the lens! grrrrr
Too sad that they cannot fly, a superb shot nonetheless. Very crisp shot, well done!
powerful !
is it a wild eagle ?
Proud looking bird even if he can’t fly and that’s a good portrait you have of him there. And good news on the grasshopper, disappointment for the amphibians. All happening over there!
I like this, he's regal but openly glaring. I wouldn't want a peck from that beak....
This is such a good shot! The side profile really shows the massive beak (and point!). These birds are incredible; I was just at a similar place that rescues animals that can't go back into their natural habitats. It is sad and yet it allows us to see these creatures up close and personal and reminds us why we need to take care of our environment!
Such a majestic and regal bird. I love this shot Micki!
Man he is a beauty!
He is a noble looking bird. Great shot Micki. It's great that there is such a place for recuperating/incapacitated birds.
Eagles are such an amazing bird to look at. Great shot.
Nice shot ! Great details !
Indeed a very handsome and proud bird. Look almost like he's posing for you :-)
It impresses the clearness and the proximity of this photo. Very good. Greetings!
excellent shot Micki, and so wonderful to see such a magnificent creature.
I am king of my domain, who dares take a picture of my regal self without my permission? Guards get that person :)
Suby
nice capture but what is the line running across the middle?
Definitely an unexpected locale for such a majestic creature - all the better to call attention to the magnificence of this bird, even when grounded. What piercing eyes!
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