Variegated Meadowhawk "face"

[jfoureyes]

Originally Posted by lextalionis

Nice Jim...can't wait for the DF's to start buzzing around.

-Roy

Thanks Roy! I saw a few eastern pondhawks yesterday but it was too late in the morning to get any good shots off, but they are back!

Originally Posted by lhdvies

Geez, you tick me off LOLOL-
Seriously, Jim that is amazing-WowJust GREAT!!!

Hey Leon! I just get lucky now and then.

Originally Posted by jasonp

I like it sir..the face of a killer for sure.

Thanks Jason! They are the flying beast of the bug world...except when a Robber fly is around and then they're gone!

[D80]

Originally Posted by jfoureyes

Thanks Bill! I have loved the 105 since the day I bought it. Nikkor has this one perfect! I have an AF 24/2.8D and AF 80-200/2.8D that I use for landscapes that is just as sharp as the 105. They are my three favorite lenses to use. If my memory is right I used the Plamp on this shot with remote cable release and of course the tripod. Proper technique does help a little.

Jim, meant to ask what model Gitzo do you use? Thanks

[tml]

The details, the hair on the legs, etc. Wow! Tri.

[jfoureyes]

Originally Posted by D80

Jim, meant to ask what model Gitzo do you use? Thanks

Hey Bill, I have an extremely light tripod setup... I bought the Gitzo 1227 CF back in 2003 and got the Kirk BH-3 ball head... the entire setup weights about 4 pounds. I also replaced the standard Gitzo center column with a Kirk short post so I can go all the way to ground level with it. I use simple pipe insulation on the top portion of the legs so it doesn't hurt my shoulder when carrying it around in the field. I wanted something that I wouldn't mind carrying/using and this was the best system I could come up with. I don't leave home without it.

Originally Posted by tml

The details, the hair on the legs, etc. Wow! Tri.

Thanks Tri! Those little hairs are actually little spikes they use to capture their food.

[popawalker]

Great job on this Jim.
Steve

[jfoureyes]

Originally Posted by popawalker

Great job on this Jim.
Steve

Thanks Steve! This one was pretty easy shootin'...it was too cold and wet to fly away.