How did I do that !

[volks]

As I keep looking at the awesome professional photographic skills shown here in the nature and wildlife section of the forum I often wonder how did he / she do that?
For those of you who do not mind sharing some details, it would be nice to know and beneficial for novices like myself what camera, more importantly which lens, handheld, tripod etc was used to create all these incredible beautiful photos posted here.

[Loupey]

You have to be more specific. Ask within those threads (and for which particular shot) in which you have those questions.

Because even within a specific subject class and even down to the specific subject, there are so many small nuances which we can all do to improve an image. The final frame then undergoes personal post-processing techniques. So the ultimate image you see has been through multiple layers of experience, expertise, and execution.

Please feel free to ask whenever and where-ever you have such questions.

[volks]

Thanks Loupey... makes more sense.

[Grandpaw]

You may want to spend some time in the galleries. Under most pictures it will give you the type of cameras and the settings used for the shot you are looking at, Jeff

To find the gallery, look under the tab above marked SHARE and then click on Photo Gallery under that.

[AgingEyes]

As pointed out, a more specific question could be helpful in helping other here to help you

For those of you who do not mind sharing some details, it would be nice to know and beneficial for novices like myself what camera, more importantly which lens, handheld, tripod etc was used to create all these incredible beautiful photos posted here.

In terms of bird photography, you can start with your D7000 and 70-300 shooting hand-held. Take a walk at Ambleside Park or even Maplewood Flats and start shooting. If you want to practise shooting bird-in-flight, try the seagulls.

Mind you, bird photography could take your a lot of time (good that you're retired) and give you nothing but frustration, not to mention the money that you may be spending to upgrade your cameras and lenses.

[volks]

To all of who replied to my post, thanks again. I have already learned that glass is usually more important than the camera, and that glass can be very expensive.
However practice and practice is what is most important, and that I will do, and some day I may come closer to the skills of the pros here that post their incredible beautiful photos.