Nature Adventures_with_Mike

Adventures_with_Mike · **2 Likes**

Cross posted from the 300mm Plus Club

I went over tot he park today, I thought it was time to check up on the Grey Jays....

In the parking lot of Opeongo Road, I met this guy Mike. Mike was shooting with a 500mm Canon FF.

Who ever shoots eagles with a Pentax 600mm lens at Conowingo Dam, Mike has talked to you.

He hauled a table, a tripod with a clamp attached and proceeded to set up the following scene.

Well the thing is , with so much equipment, sometimes the equipment gets in the way. The birds seemed very curious about it.

And of course the only image you get of a jumping bird has the feed in the picture. I think he was jumping for joy at the site of that peanut.

But often enough to make it worth your while, you do get the nice "pristine" image you wanted.
It was especially worth my while as all I contributed was a bit of seed I was just going to spread around anyway.

Earlier the same day..

It's nice to get out, a change is as good as a rest.

bertwert · 01-18-2016, 02:44 PM - **1 Like**

That's a great idea!
Oh yea, great photos as well

normhead · 01-18-2016, 05:11 PM

Thanks bertwert.... I've noticed all these guy use either minivans or SUVs because they have ro carry so much stuff.

**Kerrowdown** · 01-19-2016, 01:03 AM

Originally posted by First Poster

I met this guy Mike

Interesting... matching clothing for breeks and lenses, just what the well coordinated fashionable photog should have on for picnics with his table in public.

That said... looks like you've got this birding malarky well covered.

**eaglem** · 01-19-2016, 01:05 AM

Well that is a great series of detailed shots.

**Sailor** · 01-19-2016, 07:03 AM

And to think I complain about carrying a K-3 and a couple of lenses!

Terrific photos, Norm. A real pleasure to look at.

Jer

bscott · 01-19-2016, 07:41 AM

Very nice thanks for posting.

normhead · 01-19-2016, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Interesting... matching clothing for breeks and lenses, just what the well coordinated fashionable photog should have on for picnics with his table in public.

That said... looks like you've got this birding malarky well covered.

This guy was comfortable out there in -20º C. I ended up wishing I'd brought my bib pants and warmer gloves. The best stuff is made for hunters and is came, it just doesn't come in anything else. "Outdoor"s stuff just isn't as rugged, or warm.

Originally posted by eaglem

Well that is a great series of detailed shots.

Thanks eaglem

Originally posted by Sailor

And to think I complain about carrying a K-3 and a couple of lenses!

Terrific photos, Norm. A real pleasure to look at.

Jer

His second body, that's clipped onto his pants next to his waste was bigger than my DA*60-250 and TC.

Originally posted by bscott

Very nice thanks for posting.

You are welcome.

slowpez · 01-19-2016, 08:13 AM

Great shots as always Norm. Enjoyed meeting Mike.

normhead · 01-19-2016, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

Great shots as always Norm. Enjoyed meeting Mike.

Thanks slowpez, and he was a nice guy to spend time with.

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01-18-2016, 02:44 PM - 1 Like	#2
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	That's a great idea! Oh yea, great photos as well

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Thanks bertwert.... I've noticed all these guy use either minivans or SUVs because they have ro carry so much stuff.

01-19-2016, 01:03 AM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by First Poster I met this guy Mike Interesting... matching clothing for breeks and lenses, just what the well coordinated fashionable photog should have on for picnics with his table in public. That said... looks like you've got this birding malarky well covered.

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,160	Well that is a great series of detailed shots.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	And to think I complain about carrying a K-3 and a couple of lenses! Terrific photos, Norm. A real pleasure to look at. Jer

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bscott Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 483	Very nice thanks for posting.

01-19-2016, 08:03 AM	#8
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Interesting... matching clothing for breeks and lenses, just what the well coordinated fashionable photog should have on for picnics with his table in public. That said... looks like you've got this birding malarky well covered. This guy was comfortable out there in -20º C. I ended up wishing I'd brought my bib pants and warmer gloves. The best stuff is made for hunters and is came, it just doesn't come in anything else. "Outdoor"s stuff just isn't as rugged, or warm. Originally posted by eaglem Well that is a great series of detailed shots. Thanks eaglem Originally posted by Sailor And to think I complain about carrying a K-3 and a couple of lenses! Terrific photos, Norm. A real pleasure to look at. Jer His second body, that's clipped onto his pants next to his waste was bigger than my DA*60-250 and TC. Originally posted by bscott Very nice thanks for posting. You are welcome.

01-19-2016, 08:13 AM	#9
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Great shots as always Norm. Enjoyed meeting Mike.

01-19-2016, 08:55 AM	#10
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Great shots as always Norm. Enjoyed meeting Mike. Thanks slowpez, and he was a nice guy to spend time with.