Bald eagle

[chito beach]

very nice. not many eagles around here

Thanks! I never see any at my other house in Arizona either

 

[JerrfyLube]

I think sigmas QC is basically in their past. I have had several newer versions of sigma lenses and have all been stellar performers for the $$$$$

Very well could be. I havent used them in a few years now for the above stated reason. There was a few Sigma lenses that I went rounds with not only the stores that sold them but Sigma themselves trying to get a good copy or get one calibrated properly. After the fiasco they put me through having to send a 70-200 2.8 back to them 3 separate times(and still didnt get it right), all on my dime, I gave up on Sigma totally.

When you get a good one, they're great...and hang on to it with both hands like its frickin gold!:mrgreen:

 

[chito beach]

I think sigmas QC is basically in their past. I have had several newer versions of sigma lenses and have all been stellar performers for the $$$$$

Very well could be. I havent used them in a few years now for the above stated reason. There was a few Sigma lenses that I went rounds with not only the stores that sold them but Sigma themselves trying to get a good copy or get one calibrated properly. After the fiasco they put me through having to send a 70-200 2.8 back to them 3 separate times(and still didnt get it right), all on my dime, I gave up on Sigma totally.

When you get a good one, they're great...and hang on to it with both hands like its frickin gold!:mrgreen:

LOL :thumbup:

 

[JWellman]

So jealous of your eagle shots! I've been searching for months for eagles. I live in Indiana and there are many that have populated our lakes. Sadly I've never seen one in the wild.

 

[chito beach]

So jealous of your eagle shots! I've been searching for months for eagles. I live in Indiana and there are many that have populated our lakes. Sadly I've never seen one in the wild.

I can relate, Luckily here we have a breading pair real close by

 

[pbelarge]

Chito
Eric D looks like he now has some competition, check out some of his photos. The sky does look very blue...which means I am jealous of both your wonderful eagle and blue skies.


I live a short distance north of NYC...very short distance. During the winter, along the Hudson River the Bald Eagles will feed during the winter. It is extremely difficult to get too close to the birds, they are very shy. I sometimes see them on the ice in the river feeding, or more commonly flying away from me as I unwittingly find them in a tree. I am seriously thinking of getting the proper glass and developing some patience to try and get a shot of an eagle in the 'wilds' of Westchester.:mrgreen:

 

[chito beach]

Chito
Eric D looks like he now has some competition, check out some of his photos. The sky does look very blue...which means I am jealous of both your wonderful eagle and blue skies.


I live a short distance north of NYC...very short distance. During the winter, along the Hudson River the Bald Eagles will feed during the winter. It is extremely difficult to get too close to the birds, they are very shy. I sometimes see them on the ice in the river feeding, or more commonly flying away from me as I unwittingly find them in a tree. I am seriously thinking of getting the proper glass and developing some patience to try and get a shot of an eagle in the 'wilds' of Westchester.:mrgreen:

Thanks for the kind words.

My Sigma 50-500mm lens is very good for birding. Im actually looking for a 2X teleconvertor to add extra reach for the lenses I have now

It always amazes me how a bird that size can hide in the trees.

EricD has an amazing portfolio of wildlife shots. :thumbup: