cappoldt 0 Posted June 20, 2005 Nice shot of a young fledgeling! I really must get my gear out and hunt for some little ones stretching their wings. How upset were this youngster's folks that you were this close? Link to comment
notvalid 0 Posted June 20, 2005 They stayed pretty close, but never attempted to attack me. I am sure my camera on a tripod looked pretty funny to them! Link to comment
cappoldt 0 Posted June 20, 2005 "Funny" would more likely have been interpreted as "intimidating" and threatening:) I was delighting in a pair of red-bellied woodpeckers this weekend, watching as they taught their fledgling the ropes. No sooner had the young one flown around the yard a few times, when out of NOWHERE a hawk came in and took the young guy right in the air - leaving just a few feathers floating down for the parents to stare at. It was sad. I guess on the other hand, the baby hawks were fed Sunday morning... Link to comment
notvalid 0 Posted June 22, 2005 Wow, I have to say that is the saddest thing I have ever heard! Too bad you didn't get that on film though-;) Would have made a good shot, Tragic but good! Link to comment
cappoldt 0 Posted June 22, 2005 There was absolutely no way anyone could have seen it coming. Even if I had the fastest camera body/lens combo available to mankind? The chances that I'd have gotten that were next to zero - those hawks are FAST. It was like a National Lampoon movie..."Look honey, it's nature - so beautiful!" BAM. Link to comment
notvalid 0 Posted June 22, 2005 How funny! In a sad sort of way. I happened to check out your portfolio, you have some beautiful photographs! Especially of birds! Makes me feel like a total amatuer! But you have inspired me. Thanks! Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted July 2, 2005 Great contrast and color balance here, maybe a little more air would give some intersting space, i think! Link to comment
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