I photographed Copernicus in my backyard last night.
I gave Saturn a go as well.
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June 08, 2014, 02:53 PM
Rolan_Kraps
This. Fortunately, not mine.
Rolan Kraps SASS Regulator Gainesville, Georgia. NRA Range Safety Officer NRA Certified Instructor - Pistol / Personal Protection Inside the Home
June 09, 2014, 08:52 AM
vemon
Moscow after the heat
June 09, 2014, 12:03 PM
Chem Geek
Just a cellphone pic, but I like it.
When life closes a door, open it. It's a door. That's how they work.
June 09, 2014, 12:25 PM
dkv
The view from our hotel:
My bride of 11 years:
Our youngest:
June 09, 2014, 04:41 PM
Jimbo54
Took the camera out this morning and got a couple of good shots. I hate Photobucket because it degrades the detail. Oh well.
Jim
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June 11, 2014, 02:52 PM
Z06
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June 11, 2014, 10:41 PM
David Lee
I love the Osprey pic Jimbo. We don't see them very often.
That's some N frame there Z06. Full target trigger and hammer and its not mimmed. The nickel and dark smooth square butts are just beautiful sir. I lubs the checkered top strap and sight plane. You've been posting up some beauties all through this photo topic. Really enjoy seeing them.
June 12, 2014, 12:54 AM
Z06
Thank you David Lee.
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June 12, 2014, 09:57 AM
Jimbo54
quote:
Originally posted by David Lee: I love the Osprey pic Jimbo. We don't see them very often.
That's some N frame there Z06. Full target trigger and hammer and its not mimmed. The nickel and dark smooth square butts are just beautiful sir. I lubs the checkered top strap and sight plane. You've been posting up some beauties all through this photo topic. Really enjoy seeing them.
David, there are a few Osprey nests in the area here but its tough to get decent shots of them because of the height of the nests. I'm going to go back this morning and try for more pics.
Z06, that is a gorgeous M29. I had one just like it except that it had the stock checkered target grips. Regretfully it got stolen in '84' and I never replaced it.
David, do you have new pics of the Robin babies?
Jim
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June 12, 2014, 01:50 PM
Z06
The 1967 Utah Highway Patrol M27-2 3.5” blued companion to the nickel ’71 M27-2 above:
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June 12, 2014, 01:56 PM
Jimbo54
Well, I hit the jackpot at the Osprey nest this morning. They were busy doing maintenance and I got some great shots of them adding sticks.
The first 3 are of the male and the last is the female.
Jim
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June 12, 2014, 02:02 PM
Z06
Great shots of the SEAHAWKS Jim.
(former WA resident & current Seattle fan)
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June 12, 2014, 02:23 PM
David Lee
quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo54:
quote:
Originally posted by David Lee: I love the Osprey pic Jimbo. We don't see them very often.
That's some N frame there Z06. Full target trigger and hammer and its not mimmed. The nickel and dark smooth square butts are just beautiful sir. I lubs the checkered top strap and sight plane. You've been posting up some beauties all through this photo topic. Really enjoy seeing them.
David, there are a few Osprey nests in the area here but its tough to get decent shots of them because of the height of the nests. I'm going to go back this morning and try for more pics.
Z06, that is a gorgeous M29. I had one just like it except that it had the stock checkered target grips. Regretfully it got stolen in '84' and I never replaced it.
David, do you have new pics of the Robin babies?
Jim
I didn't get more shots of them. It is the first time I have ever seen them leave the nest. They flew pretty good. One bird was hit out in the road by a car a few days later. The hen is still feeding one of them and its almost a full size bird.
June 12, 2014, 02:27 PM
David Lee
quote:
Originally posted by Z06: The 1967 Utah Highway Patrol M27-2 3.5” blued companion to the nickel ’71 M27-2 above:
It's perfect Z06. Even got the Baughman front blade. I doubt S&W will ever make them that nice again.
June 12, 2014, 02:31 PM
David Lee
Very nice pictures Jimbo54. We have nests about 80 miles north west of here. They are very large. I have not seen a single bird in them but am told they are there. Curious how you get up high enough to photo them?
June 12, 2014, 04:17 PM
Jimbo54
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Originally posted by David Lee: Very nice pictures Jimbo54. We have nests about 80 miles north west of here. They are very large. I have not seen a single bird in them but am told they are there. Curious how you get up high enough to photo them?
There is a slight rise about 80-90 yards from the nest that allows me to get a little flatter shot. I'm using a Nikkor 70-300mm lens on a D5300 Nikon that has a 24.2 MP cropped sensor. That equates to a 375mm max focal length. The combination allows me to really crop in tight. The only post shot editing I did was to crop them. Next time I'm there I'll take a shot that represents the true distance for you to compare. I'm really loving this new camera!
Z06, I see that I mistakenly thought that the first shots you posted is a M29. That is a super looking M27.
Jim
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June 12, 2014, 10:53 PM
coloradohunter44
Western Nebraska at 5am.
"Someday I hope to be half the man my bird-dog thinks I am." FBLM LGB!
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