Variegated Meadowhawk

Taken along the Molalla River.

around:	Molalla	camera:	NIKON D50
posted:	Sep 24th, 2007	taken:	Sep 21st, 2007 12:10 AM
		settings:	1/400th sec, f/9, 60 mm


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Nice! How do you get these guys to hold still for their photo?

posted by Banana on Sep 25th, 2007

Glad you like the photos. These guys are a real challenge for me. With the 60mm lens that I have, I have to get inside 8" to get these close up shots. It makes things difficult, but the key is to move very slowly and take your time approaching. This shot took 15 to 20 minutes to get into position for as I had to crawl over river rock to get to his perch. While I do enjoy the challenge, I wish I was able to afford a longer macro lens so I could have a little more working room. I'm sure it would mean fewer missed shots.

posted by rmorgan on Sep 27th, 2007

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