tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post7562791063555113313..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: Today reminded me…Travels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-5901457170839670002021-06-23T03:51:00.277-05:002021-06-23T03:51:00.277-05:00Zanurz się w atmosferze żywych kolorowych gier z n...Zanurz się w atmosferze żywych kolorowych gier z najlepszych kasyn online! <a href="https://top10casinoexpert.pl" rel="nofollow">top10casinoexpert.pl</a>Valentinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04445885342123448514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-50273780391238017852015-10-26T02:22:23.065-05:002015-10-26T02:22:23.065-05:00Your volunteering service have you a golden opport...Your volunteering service have you a golden opportunity to see and capture the beautiful creations under your lenses. Thanks for sharing these amazing photos with us. Got to see the wildlife so closely with the help of your realistic photographs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15765159080907928972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-24684011071103192282015-10-22T15:27:55.637-05:002015-10-22T15:27:55.637-05:00All photos are amazing, but the last one is insane...All photos are amazing, but the last one is insane! Incredible shot!Joannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380535457821185367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-2026186737277989292015-10-11T13:44:03.911-05:002015-10-11T13:44:03.911-05:00Get the lens...
JanGet the lens...<br />JanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04748939270800322052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-91517990977205089902015-10-11T08:56:50.760-05:002015-10-11T08:56:50.760-05:00Super pics with that 600 mm lens, I would be tempt...Super pics with that 600 mm lens, I would be tempted too! Loved the Golden Eagle shots, you can see that hook in his yellow beak! I think he's smiling!! Glad you are having a better time !! Enjoy!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00106749919609721913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-49983445818738374652015-10-10T13:43:44.290-05:002015-10-10T13:43:44.290-05:00Love the pictures no matter what you chose.Love the pictures no matter what you chose.Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-60445555939461981442015-10-09T21:23:38.301-05:002015-10-09T21:23:38.301-05:00Somebody else had the same idea I have. Look at i...Somebody else had the same idea I have. Look at it like this: you are doing mankind a favor by buying that lens. At least the part of mankind that follows your blog and loves your pictures. Also, the refuges will be the poorer if you are absent from them. Thank you, Bird Lady. RunNRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610154229648677906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-17977154504218208062015-10-09T21:00:31.210-05:002015-10-09T21:00:31.210-05:00Yep, I think that might be a good refuge for you--...Yep, I think that might be a good refuge for you--love your header shot and the buck's tongue. Buy the lens.Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-21761621011775703872015-10-09T15:49:32.788-05:002015-10-09T15:49:32.788-05:00I'm with some of the folks. Buy the lens. Th...I'm with some of the folks. Buy the lens. Think about Erin's photos using her big lens. There is nothing like it. I am so glad that you are having good days at the refuge. I so love the Klamath Basin, I had hoped that the magic would find you. We are home from Ireland, recuperating, with more company coming for Melody's show this weekend, but maybe next week we can get down to see the migration. Here on Upper Klamath Lake the ducks are thick and yesterday I saw a gazillion geese, specs I guess they were. I hope to go slowly and enjoy soon instead of having to run to town for groceries and just waving at the birds as I pass by. Take care, JudySue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-63389019045356073382015-10-09T15:37:54.421-05:002015-10-09T15:37:54.421-05:00Go for the big lens. You're right in that you...Go for the big lens. You're right in that you can't take it with you. I don't think you should ever retire. The refuges need people like you who are devoted, enthusiastic, and appreciative. I doubt there are many as good as you are! If you come back next season I'm sure I can get up that way for a visit.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-10574976724236503402015-10-08T23:09:56.363-05:002015-10-08T23:09:56.363-05:00Wow, what a day! A Golden Eagle to boot!!! Well,...Wow, what a day! A Golden Eagle to boot!!! Well, as much as that swanky new California RV pad will delight you, I'm certain you will need to keep volunteering at NWRs at least a few months a year to keep the fires stoked! I just agreed to extend my time at Bosque until February. I know I'll be freezing my buns off, but I'm paired up with their senior naturalist who is teaching me volumes each day, and I'll get the chance to lead some naturalist events this winter too -- just can't get that kind of opportunity at very many places!<br /><br />As for the lens--- that's one that pro photogs dream about for a lifetime! If you've got the spare cash, and don't find it too cumbersome to haul around, might as well treat yourself. Canon pro lenses hold their value exceptionally well-- especially the big guns in the 500mm & up range. But, on the other hand, you might want to try renting the new Canon 100-400 II lens first (or buy it from Amazon who will allow a return if you don't like it). I've got the 1st gen lens (as does the other volunteer at Bosque, John Olson, whose work is featured often on their FB page), but the version II lens is much sharper and easier to use from the reviews I've read. While, it's true that you'll give up a bit at the longer end, that really is only an issue if you intend to make large prints and need all the megapixels you can get. If you'll mainly just be shooting for JPG/online and/or up to about 13 x 19" prints, then cropping your images to make them equivalent to the 600 will work just as well, and you'll save yourself $5K! While out West, you'll likely always shoot at the longest length due to larger distances between you and the wildlife, the beauty of the 100-400 is that when you get back to the East and wish to capture birds much closer, you won't be stuck with a lens that is too long. While you might not think the 100-400 is much different than the 75-300 you have now, believe me, there is no comparison--sharpness, color saturation, and auto-focus are all way better! That goes for Tamron vs. Canon L series too. I bought a handful of cheap lenses before finally realizing I got what I paid for! The only possible contender to Canon L in terms of quality might be the Sigma Sport 150-600mm, but it's a bigger, heavier lens compared to the 100-400. Good luck with your decision!Lynne (WinnieViews)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17043666828785051719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-16061173718861310902015-10-08T22:26:55.285-05:002015-10-08T22:26:55.285-05:00Excellent photos againExcellent photos againBob and Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128674200250063454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-62700287301891316512015-10-08T22:11:50.572-05:002015-10-08T22:11:50.572-05:00All the pictues were so great but the last one lef...All the pictues were so great but the last one left my mouth hanging open. You had quite a dayJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05658713978278693047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-21082533679105643432015-10-08T21:20:18.835-05:002015-10-08T21:20:18.835-05:00I live for moments like that!I live for moments like that!dennisdonna.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665410710855722543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-15240027585625853102015-10-08T19:00:45.785-05:002015-10-08T19:00:45.785-05:00I have never seen a golden eagle in the wild. Gorg...I have never seen a golden eagle in the wild. Gorgeous!<br />All your photos are terrific today! Buy that lens...you will never forget!Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-31699213534244588122015-10-08T18:12:21.564-05:002015-10-08T18:12:21.564-05:00Beautiful! I can certainly see why you don't ...Beautiful! I can certainly see why you don't want to retire!Emjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082133928312864426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-57304853683284635852015-10-08T18:06:01.253-05:002015-10-08T18:06:01.253-05:00I'm glad you had a special day. I spent the d...I'm glad you had a special day. I spent the day painting picnic tables. Please remind me why I volunteer... :cD<br /><br />Go and buy that lens, you'll never regret it with all those amazing pictures you've taken with the borrowed one. Loved the Golden Eagle shot, never seen one up close like that.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-51334556310667207962015-10-08T13:28:00.419-05:002015-10-08T13:28:00.419-05:00Go for it - definitely get the lens. I don't ...Go for it - definitely get the lens. I don't buy much for myself, but if I really want something, I get it. We worked hard for our retirement, and what's the point if we can't have some fun? Besides, if we die, the kids will get the "stuff" and maybe enjoy using the things that meant so much to us. Right? :)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-23811504021992793572015-10-08T13:11:03.072-05:002015-10-08T13:11:03.072-05:00What a beautiful buck! I say buy the lens...which...What a beautiful buck! I say buy the lens...which one is it the one for a thousand? or the one for five thousand? Check ebay Tamron makes a nice 600mm for about 900 $ http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamron-SP-150-600mm-f-5-6-3-Di-VC-USD-Lens-for-Canon-EF-Lens-Mounts-Brand-NEW-/111631408237?hash=item19fdc01c6d<br />Yes you are worth it:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-12375522168921524392015-10-08T11:15:36.103-05:002015-10-08T11:15:36.103-05:00Some amazing head gear on those bucks. For many y...Some amazing head gear on those bucks. For many years that would have gotten my blood pressure up:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-378765126868817872015-10-08T10:40:25.646-05:002015-10-08T10:40:25.646-05:00Oh man, your outta here picture is just amazing! ...Oh man, your outta here picture is just amazing! For sure, you can't take it with you. Go for the lens. Enjoy your winter rest but I'm definitely betting you'll be restless by then and ready to get back to our NWRs who are so happy to have you.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-70923888578092539762015-10-08T09:54:32.131-05:002015-10-08T09:54:32.131-05:00Get the camera. Do it now. That golden eagle is so...Get the camera. Do it now. That golden eagle is so beautiful. I sure don't want you to retire. What would I do without your pictures?Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-63266726989797986882015-10-08T09:42:03.103-05:002015-10-08T09:42:03.103-05:00Spectacular. I can't see you 100% retired. I...Spectacular. I can't see you 100% retired. I hope you come back to this refuge...it seems perfect.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824027366993286152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-85130425086886935252015-10-08T09:23:00.101-05:002015-10-08T09:23:00.101-05:00Buy the lens. The worse thing that can happen is t...Buy the lens. The worse thing that can happen is that you find that it was a mistake and can then sell it at not a huge loss of money.edlfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16859730659143852274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-91987799829799376292015-10-08T08:46:22.985-05:002015-10-08T08:46:22.985-05:00What a day!What a day!Kimbopolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05702789278570839179noreply@blogger.com