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Thread: My first BIF!!!

  1. 09-12-2009, 03:49 PM #1
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    My first BIF!!!

    Finally got one that I am willing to claim! Out back trying out a new lens (Minolta 200 f/2.8 - WOW) and this vulture flashes by. Lift, fire two shots and the AF caught him on the second one (actually, he wasn't even in the viewfinder on the first). The AF on this lens is lightning. - TF


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  2. 09-12-2009, 05:30 PM #2
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    Re: My first BIF!!!

    Nice Inflight!!
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  3. 09-12-2009, 10:25 PM #3
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    Re: My first BIF!!!

    Really nice. His wings are great, especially how delicate the tips look
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  4. 09-13-2009, 12:33 PM #4
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    Re: My first BIF!!!

    Nice shot and I would be happy to claim it too, jeff
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    Re: My first BIF!!!

    Nice and sharp!
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    Re: My first BIF!!!

    The good: nice and sharp.

    The bad: wrong heading

    Should be easy the next one
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  7. 09-13-2009, 08:37 PM #7
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    Re: My first BIF!!!

    Great in flight shot!
    Any comments or suggestions gladly welcomed.

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  8. 09-14-2009, 06:43 AM #8
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    Re: My first BIF!!!

    Thanks all.

    AE - Considering it's a vulture, I'm happy with the heading.

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    Re: My first BIF!!!

    Nice job on your first BIF.

    Looking forward to seeing what you can do with that 200mm.
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    Re: My first BIF!!!

    Great start.
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    Re: My first BIF!!!

    Wonderful capture and you make a good point on the direction it's heading......
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    Re: My first BIF!!!

    Really nice considering you didn't have much time to prepare! Congrats.
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    Re: My first BIF!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by OldClicker
    Finally got one that I am willing to claim! Out back trying out a new lens (Minolta 200 f/2.8 - WOW) and this vulture flashes by. Lift, fire two shots and the AF caught him on the second one (actually, he wasn't even in the viewfinder on the first). The AF on this lens is lightning. - TF


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  14. 09-18-2009, 05:30 AM #14
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    Re: My first BIF!!!

    Thanks for looking and commenting.

    Almo - I see the Minolta glass on a Sony body as the best of both worlds.

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