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This is a discussion on For the Birds... within the Nature and Wildlife forums, part of the Showcase category; Here is a shot I took a few days back on the Boliver Ferry. Lens used was the trusty old ...

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For the Birds... - 01-26-2012, 12:36 PM

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Here is a shot I took a few days back on the Boliver Ferry. Lens used was the trusty old Carl Zeiss 135/f1.8

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01-26-2012, 12:40 PM


That is a very cool picture. I can't put my finger exactly on what it is, but there is something about that picture that is almost surreal.

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01-26-2012, 03:36 PM


Great activity shot Andrew!
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01-26-2012, 03:38 PM


Cool photo. Looks like an Alfred Hitchcock movie promo. :)
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01-26-2012, 05:21 PM


"Alfred Hitchcock" does come to mind. Sharp capture as they jockey for the treat. Looks like the one on the lower right side got the prize.

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01-26-2012, 07:36 PM


I agree with the others. This is a neat shot.
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01-26-2012, 08:54 PM


Thanks Everyone!
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01-26-2012, 09:04 PM


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That is a very cool picture. I can't put my finger exactly on what it is, but there is something about that picture that is almost surreal.
It's the Carl Zeiss glass: it's out of this world.

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01-31-2012, 05:39 AM


Tack sharp. : )

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01-31-2012, 12:30 PM


WOW, Very sharp focus that lens has.

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