One More Eagle

**Ask The Geezer** · 01-20-2007, 01:47 AM

Got this guy today. I'm really starting to like the Bald Eagle because of shots like this. We got one more day of sun coming up tomorrow, then a week of snow and cloudy days that I won't want to be out in, so I figured I'd better get some shooting in now. Don't mean to bore anyone.

frex · 01-20-2007, 01:56 AM

As I said before...I am not getting bored at all...I wish we had the buggers here!!
Another wonderful shot!!

**Ask The Geezer** · 01-20-2007, 02:02 AM

Thanks Frex.

In the last couple days, I have made a big discovery in how to shoot the action shots. Not so much the camera settings, I think I have that figured out now. It's more about knowing the eagle and what he's going to do next. Which is easier than it sounds. They are creatures of habit and will do the same thing over and over, so getting these high G turning shots is just a matter of seeing it coming and having the camera up to the eye when it does. Plus, I used the tripod today.

d4o2 · 01-20-2007, 05:05 AM

WOW.. stunning pics

.. very very nice.. i am also shooting at moving objects but i suppose that that bird was going fast enaught to make me problems

**Ask The Geezer** · 01-20-2007, 11:08 AM

Not really. The eagle was far enough away that it was easy to pan on him. this is about a 1/3 crop of the original. But it does take practice to pan and shoot, which I have been doing.

d4o2 · 01-20-2007, 11:35 AM

as you say, easy.. but the result it's amazing !

***EVPohovich*** · 01-22-2007, 02:14 PM

Stellar shot ATG, you are truly doing our National Icon some wonderful justice.

**Ask The Geezer** · 01-22-2007, 02:23 PM

After seeing this shot the day after that other nice one, I ordered the 1.4 TC. That ought to bring them in just that little bit more for frame fillers with that 400L Prime.

Now, for a few more sunny days.

**WannaBe_80z** · 01-22-2007, 02:46 PM

So is that 1.4 of the 400 then the sensor is 1.6 of that number? how does that all work out to end up being?

Why not just go all out and get the 2x

**Ask The Geezer** · 01-22-2007, 03:14 PM

The 1.4 will up the focal length to 540mm. I already have the 2x, but AF doesn't work with it on the 30D. You need the 1D or 5D to keep AF with that one. Something about going over f/8. The 30D loses it with those lenses and the 2x, while the 1 and 5 series cameras keep it. The 1.4x will up the f/5.6 400l to 8 and it's supposed to keep the autofocus. It's a bag of worms though. Some work some don't.

01-20-2007, 01:47 AM	#1
Ask The Geezer FK's Geezer Mod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Out In The Pasture Posts: 20,490	One More Eagle Got this guy today. I'm really starting to like the Bald Eagle because of shots like this. We got one more day of sun coming up tomorrow, then a week of snow and cloudy days that I won't want to be out in, so I figured I'd better get some shooting in now. Don't mean to bore anyone. __________________ Somewhere in Texas, a village is missing its idiot. I'm Having MORE Flashbax, 3D Flash Designs, Photo Blog Hey People, Take A Flash Break And Visit The Photography Forum.

01-20-2007, 01:56 AM	#2
frex Nikonist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Emden, Germany Posts: 1,960	As I said before...I am not getting bored at all...I wish we had the buggers here!! Another wonderful shot!! __________________ Experience is a wonderful thing, it enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again! www.ajs-design.de www.cullmannfoto.de

01-20-2007, 02:02 AM	#3
Ask The Geezer FK's Geezer Mod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Out In The Pasture Posts: 20,490	Thanks Frex. In the last couple days, I have made a big discovery in how to shoot the action shots. Not so much the camera settings, I think I have that figured out now. It's more about knowing the eagle and what he's going to do next. Which is easier than it sounds. They are creatures of habit and will do the same thing over and over, so getting these high G turning shots is just a matter of seeing it coming and having the camera up to the eye when it does. Plus, I used the tripod today. __________________ Somewhere in Texas, a village is missing its idiot. I'm Having MORE Flashbax, 3D Flash Designs, Photo Blog Hey People, Take A Flash Break And Visit The Photography Forum.

01-20-2007, 11:08 AM	#5
Ask The Geezer FK's Geezer Mod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Out In The Pasture Posts: 20,490	Not really. The eagle was far enough away that it was easy to pan on him. this is about a 1/3 crop of the original. But it does take practice to pan and shoot, which I have been doing. __________________ Somewhere in Texas, a village is missing its idiot. I'm Having MORE Flashbax, 3D Flash Designs, Photo Blog Hey People, Take A Flash Break And Visit The Photography Forum.

01-22-2007, 02:14 PM	#7
*EVPohovich* FK'n Elitist Super Mod Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: About to BAN you! Posts: 3,021	Stellar shot ATG, you are truly doing our National Icon some wonderful justice. __________________ EzLife PhotoBlog :: EpicMob... SOON! Flash Kit FAQ :: FK Photography Forum Rules :: FK Arena Rules :: FK Footer Rules

01-20-2007, 05:05 AM	#4
d4o2 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13	WOW.. stunning pics .. very very nice.. i am also shooting at moving objects but i suppose that that bird was going fast enaught to make me problems

01-20-2007, 11:35 AM	#6
d4o2 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13	as you say, easy.. but the result it's amazing !

01-22-2007, 02:23 PM	#8
Ask The Geezer FK's Geezer Mod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Out In The Pasture Posts: 20,490	After seeing this shot the day after that other nice one, I ordered the 1.4 TC. That ought to bring them in just that little bit more for frame fillers with that 400L Prime. Now, for a few more sunny days. __________________ Somewhere in Texas, a village is missing its idiot. I'm Having MORE Flashbax, 3D Flash Designs, Photo Blog Hey People, Take A Flash Break And Visit The Photography Forum.

01-22-2007, 02:46 PM	#9
WannaBe_80z Official Vermont Photo Mod Join Date: May 2001 Location: over my shoes and under my hat Posts: 3,384	So is that 1.4 of the 400 then the sensor is 1.6 of that number? how does that all work out to end up being? Why not just go all out and get the 2x __________________ There's no math in beer other than "one more"... -Gerbick

01-22-2007, 03:14 PM	#10
Ask The Geezer FK's Geezer Mod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Out In The Pasture Posts: 20,490	The 1.4 will up the focal length to 540mm. I already have the 2x, but AF doesn't work with it on the 30D. You need the 1D or 5D to keep AF with that one. Something about going over f/8. The 30D loses it with those lenses and the 2x, while the 1 and 5 series cameras keep it. The 1.4x will up the f/5.6 400l to 8 and it's supposed to keep the autofocus. It's a bag of worms though. Some work some don't. __________________ Somewhere in Texas, a village is missing its idiot. I'm Having MORE Flashbax, 3D Flash Designs, Photo Blog Hey People, Take A Flash Break And Visit The Photography Forum.

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