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The Request

Rancho Penesquitos

While eating at an outdoor restaurant in Rancho Penesquitos, this little fellow smiled and begged me to feed him. “On one condition,” I said. ;-) …

Moral: It pays to carry your big lens around with you.

Week #25

Canon EOS 10D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/350s f/4.0 at 200.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Graham Whitehead26-Aug-2004 23:48
great shot robin, lovely detail. I hope you gave him a nice juicy titbit, he earned it.
Anne Young26-Aug-2004 12:04
Nice detail! Even with my 200mm, I can never seem to get this close. Great shot!
Karen Leaf26-Aug-2004 06:07
Yep, feather detail is great and the lighting on the right side is cool.
I feel a severe case of lens envy coming on.
Gayle P. Clement26-Aug-2004 05:47
Great shot, Robin. I scrolled up twice to check the detail in his feathers. Quite a lens and good job.
snootydog26-Aug-2004 03:56
very nice Robin... I like the way the bird fills the frame and takes on an enormous look.
mikiruaq26-Aug-2004 03:45
He looks very impressive in his portrait. Hope he liked his treat :)
Gary Winters26-Aug-2004 02:54
Good capture, Robin. When I'm rich and famous (or at least rich) I plan to have someone with me to carry all my big L lenses for me. heh heh.

Good show!
Robin Reid26-Aug-2004 02:00
Yes it was handheld. Note the shutter speed and remember this lens is image-stabilized.
Guest 26-Aug-2004 01:56
Great shot! Did you hand hold that? Wow, I love that lens!!
Guest 26-Aug-2004 01:54
Did you give him a big bite ? nice catch
Cindy26-Aug-2004 01:46
LOL, how nice of you to feed this cooperative birdie, although, it really looks like it don't need anymore, he is quite plump. :-)
Jude Marion25-Aug-2004 23:28
What a great catch Robin ...
I'd say you did pretty good on this deal! LOL
Guest 25-Aug-2004 18:38
Cute birdie!! It pays to carry your camera too!! Now why did I leave mine at home today!?? The sun actually came out!!
Guest 25-Aug-2004 17:33
Beautiful capture!! Lovely details of this
sweet little bird.
Cliff25-Aug-2004 17:20
Nice shot Robin! Birds beware!! :o)
Herb 25-Aug-2004 16:55
Great shot, see what you can do with a big lens!!
PS I am taking Stewart's warnig to heart..;o)
Guest 25-Aug-2004 16:02
Wonderful shot, Robin. Well done!
Guest 25-Aug-2004 16:01
LOL at your commentary! Love the detailed plumage!
Lou Giroud25-Aug-2004 15:49
It allways pays to carry material around, that is what it's made for, I have the 105 at the belt all time as well.
Good capture here, nice and sharp shot.
Stu25-Aug-2004 15:10
Outstanding capture, Robin. Watch out Herb!