Up close
Handholding the 600mm is not my ideal way to shoot wildlife, but when the opportunity arises you need to go for it. Even though the jeep and I were at least 200 yards away from the youngsters (they showed up as tiny little specks in the viewfinder after I zoomed in), this American Avocet decided I was too close and proceeded to display its fighting poses and squawked incessantly, daring me to tangle with it. It got so close I could not frame it without cutting off its long legs. Knowing it would kick my butt, I retreated leaving it to bask in its victory.
Thanks for your views and comments!
Up close
Handholding the 600mm is not my ideal way to shoot wildlife, but when the opportunity arises you need to go for it. Even though the jeep and I were at least 200 yards away from the youngsters (they showed up as tiny little specks in the viewfinder after I zoomed in), this American Avocet decided I was too close and proceeded to display its fighting poses and squawked incessantly, daring me to tangle with it. It got so close I could not frame it without cutting off its long legs. Knowing it would kick my butt, I retreated leaving it to bask in its victory.
Thanks for your views and comments!