Bird Watching: Daily Pictures Volume 281, 1 by Mrs_Ed

Mrs_Ed wrote:
Those bluebirds are too darn cute.

Okay, here's a shot that is not so great. But let me tell you, I feel pretty good about it considering…

This Ring-billed Gull (I think) is taken with a new lens for me, a 400mm prime. However, it is manual aperture and focus. I have it on my monopod because it is almost 3 pounds. I have had a tough time with in just in terms of exposure. I'm getting the hang of it. Was stoked that I actually got something in focus while it was flying! LOL.

I love watching these gulls soar over our small little river dam. Sometimes we see the eagles in this same location, but gulls are frequently there.

Plus, love to share with you the gorgeous scenery and architecture here. This area was once known as the hardware capital of… the world? the nation? can't remember. There were tons of different companies who took steel and scrap metal and made all kinds of small hardware. Of course since the 70s, everything has nearly gone away. Buildings are just now getting torn down. It will be nice when they are gone.