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Rob Burgoyne
{K:-1207} 12/19/2004
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Hi Den . I would say that your new tripod setup will be a definite cut above what I have , so I'm sure you will be very happy with it .
The grouse shot ? Well , I actually like both versions . I am somewhat partial to my original version simply because that is how the scene actually looked out in the bush . It also tends to reinforce the quality of the bird's camouflage . It is simply not easy to see at a quick glance . But the cropped version gives a much better view , so I guess it comes down to personal preference . Thanks a lot for your input! I am a rookie so the comments do help .
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Den Thompson
{K:30432} 12/19/2004
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Thanks for that info Rob. Camera info is always interesting but it's the non camera stuff that you rarely hear about and can be so useful. I will soon become the proud owner of a Gitzo Explorer range tripod with a Benbo 306 Pro head with revolving base so it'll be very similar to your set up. I chose the Gitzo for the flexibility. The centre column can rotate 180 deg in the vertical.
BTW what was your opinion of the crop for your Ruffed Grouse?
Den
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Brian Rueger
{K:7341} 12/19/2004
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Nice capture.
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Rob Burgoyne
{K:-1207} 12/19/2004
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Thanks Michael .
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Michael M.
{K:1194} 12/19/2004
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Wow! This one is just stunning.
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Rob Burgoyne
{K:-1207} 12/18/2004
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Thanks for your support Dave .
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Rob Burgoyne
{K:-1207} 12/18/2004
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Thanks Den . I was able to sneak up to under 15 feet or so . The D70 was mounted on a Manfrotto 190Pro tripod , using a 486 ball head , that was not tightened ( slack ) , so I could move the camera freely . No remote release was used . I set up to be slightly below the bird so I could be looking up at him , to get the blue patches in the sky for added color .
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 12/18/2004
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Excellent shot of the woodpecker, Rob! Great detail, as usual!
Dave.
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Rob Burgoyne
{K:-1207} 12/18/2004
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Thanks Peter . Merry Christmas to your family as well . Take care .
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Peter Daniel
{K:33866} 12/18/2004
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Wonderful Photograph Rob, Great colors, clarity and Composition.
Thanks for sharing? and A Merry Christmas to you and yours?
Peter Daniel
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Den Thompson
{K:30432} 12/18/2004
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Truly magnificent Rob. The clarity,DOF - all perfect. How close were you to him and did you use a tripod. Whatever, you produced a SUPERB image. Extremely well done.
Den
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