Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/07/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm working through my photos from Alaska from last to first (saving the best for last). The photos from the last couple of days are: At Potter Marsh on the southern edge of the Anchorage metropolitan area, the wind was strong, the birds were scarce save for this Lesser Yellowlegs: http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/scolopacidae/leye00.html A heavy overcast and the bird's constant fidgeting mandated an effective ISO of 1600 (400 plus two stops under-exposure). I used the DMR and 280 APO. This particular bird knew he was the only show in town so he made it worth my time: http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/scolopacidae/leye02.html Same tools as above, plus an extension tube. I even had to back up at regular intervals: http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/scolopacidae/leye06.html Same tools, at minimum focus distance. A simple record shot of the American Tree Sparrow, made with the DMR & 560 f/6.8: http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/emberizidae/atsp00.html In Denali National Park, Golden Eagles are far more common than Bald Eagles because of the birds' dietary preferences: Golden Eagles prefer mammals while Bald Eagles like fish & carrion, and the park's rivers have too much glacial silt for fish to live in. However this is a peak year for Snowshoe Hare, many of which are hit by traffic on the park's road creating a carrion feast. Bald Eagles have been seen in the park in higher numbers than usual, including this ragged immature eagle being driven away from a Mew Gull nest site (DMR/560): http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/accipitridae/baea01.jpg More to come. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com