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**Marc Langille** · 07-31-2008, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by nulla

Fantastic... all of them

Originally Posted by Stratman

awesome stuff !!!

Thank you both for the kind words - I am glad you enjoyed them! BTW, the images in this post are all with Canon. Again, the image quality is my ultimate benchmark (as stated in past posts). Sometimes the system came through, sometimes not. Sometimes I experienced frustration with either system, and sometimes Pentax delivered the goods over Canon.... there is no best solution in what I used. The Sigma 500/4.5 is a fine, fine lens - wonderful clarity. I'll post some Pentax images soon!

It's been a big experience for me, both from the extreme environmental conditions, the highs/lows of managing trips/equipment/delays (and yet more delays), to the challenge of photographing animals that rarely see a human being or even a vehicle. Heck, the only birds I've ever photographed with any sense of conviction were hummingbirds... I'm a newbie compared to most bird photographers...

I almost considered quitting the competition at one point...

Thank goodness I like a challenge, and it didn't hurt that my better half gave me grief for even thinking about calling it quits!!

Regards,
Marc

07-31-2008, 04:51 PM	#13
Marc Langille Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 2,211	Sigma 500/4.5 used in these shots Originally Posted by nulla Fantastic... all of them Originally Posted by Stratman awesome stuff !!! Thank you both for the kind words - I am glad you enjoyed them! BTW, the images in this post are all with Canon. Again, the image quality is my ultimate benchmark (as stated in past posts). Sometimes the system came through, sometimes not. Sometimes I experienced frustration with either system, and sometimes Pentax delivered the goods over Canon.... there is no best solution in what I used. The Sigma 500/4.5 is a fine, fine lens - wonderful clarity. I'll post some Pentax images soon! It's been a big experience for me, both from the extreme environmental conditions, the highs/lows of managing trips/equipment/delays (and yet more delays), to the challenge of photographing animals that rarely see a human being or even a vehicle. Heck, the only birds I've ever photographed with any sense of conviction were hummingbirds... I'm a newbie compared to most bird photographers... I almost considered quitting the competition at one point... Thank goodness I like a challenge, and it didn't hurt that my better half gave me grief for even thinking about calling it quits!! Regards, Marc __________________ Marc Langille http://www.marclangille.com "The camera is only a tool: the image is the product of your mind and vision."