[Boostslut]

A birding photomeet! (if the weather works out)

Just throwing it out there if anyone Revscene photographers would wana meet up and "bird" a little bit. I've been gone over sea's for a while and haven't seen any of the photographers on Revscene since of course. I'd really enjoy seeing some old, and new faces! Here's my thoughts.

Saturday Jan 21, 2011 - 9am
Reifel Bird Sanctuary and Boundary Bay - The cost of $5 to get into Reifel.
Meet at 9am at Reifel and walk around there for a bit then hit up some lunch, and then Boundary Bay after if there is still some light out.

Birding is more fun that it may seem, even my 15 year old (cool guy) nephew had a great time trying it out! It's not everyday that people get to use a 500mm + lens so it would be a great opportunity for people to learn how to use longer class, and empty their wallets.

I would have no problem bringing out and letting people use my Canon 500mm F4L (I also have a 1.4x too). I'm sure some of Revscene members have some longer'ish glass they can bring too!

Thoughts? Anyone interested?

[Matsuda]

you're back in town? photowalk time!

[Boostslut]

Yes, back in town! Let's walk!

[Dangerphoto]

Bring the big guns!

[Senna4ever]

I can't make it in January...I'll be free in February. :(

[gars]

I'd be down, only have a 70-200mm f2.8 IS, but would love to try your tc or 500mm.

[XplicitLuder]

none of my lenses would work :lawl: i guess ill wait til there's a meet stroll around town

[Mashimaro]

welcome back dood!

i'm a maybe at the moment. :)

[reds]

I would love to make it, but I only got a 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS (a very standard lens)
You are generous to borrow your 500mm F4L for other use.

[freesole]

I guess a 35mm wouldn't work ... :(

[Boostslut]

I would love to make it, but I only got a 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS (a very standard lens)
You are generous to borrow your 500mm F4L for other use.

The 55-250mm lens is a good lens, even tho its not big $$$, and high on performance for the price, don't knock what it can do.

Also, i dunno maybe its the way you worded your sentence, but no one is "borrowing" my lens, it's just to be used here and there for people that want to use it on the photomeet. Other people that don't use Canon, are more than welcome to come as well. You don't always need a super-mega-ultra-zoom to get good shots. I used to go there all the time with just my 70-200 and had a great time there.

Remember, the best lens is the one that you have on your camera.

[Senna4ever]

We should have another one in February - I can bring some long Nikon glass for the Nikon users.

[Matsuda]

oooh nikon glass =)

[Senna4ever]

oooh nikon glass =)

I took this shot just for you, Bill!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Senna4ever/Forum%20crap/IMG_7435_1.jpg

I didn't want to leave out the Canon shooters among us:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Senna4ever/Forum%20crap/IMG_7428_1.jpg

[Senna4ever]

Looks like I may be able to come! :)

[Mananetwork]

BOOO.. not here :(

[LiquidTurbo]

I was wondering of the Nikon 1 would be a sick birding setup if paired with a tele. It's got a 2.7x crop factor!

[Boostslut]

Sweet Jason and too bad mana! So who's up it for sure?

Me!
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[Matsuda]

I'll come, even tho I only have a 200mm =(. Bring snow pants lol

[Senna4ever]

I was wondering of the Nikon 1 would be a sick birding setup if paired with a tele. It's got a 2.7x crop factor!
I think it would be awesome for long shots!

[Senna4ever]

If it's snowing, I'm probably going to skip Reifel and go directly to Boundary Bay.

[Boostslut]

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Dbl post sorry

[Boostslut]

That's a good idea senna!
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[Senna4ever]

Snowy Owl photos taken on a snowy day would be awesome. I'll take a look at the tide tables, and see when the best times will be.

Shit, the only shoes I have are mesh runners.....

[Boostslut]

Who's in guys? We can make this a later date as well. I'll be going out on Saturday anyway around it.

I'm bringing this!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6713193439_d8c245258c_b.jpg
(Rebel not included)

[Matsuda]

hrm that lens...would be good for downtown photowalk!

[Senna4ever]

I use it for my passport photo business. :p

[Senna4ever]

Looks like it's going to rain on Saturday (90% POP), but often if it's raining in Vancouver, it's not raining out in Ladner. I'm still planning on heading out though.

High tide on Saturday will be at 6am & 2:15, so the best time to see the Snowys will be around those times as that's when they will be sitting closest to the dykes.

[Boostslut]

I'll be going out to Boundary Bay if it's not too bad. 9am'ish. If anyone wants to play with some exotic glass, this is your chance!

[Senna4ever]

Boost, when are you heading out? ...and where are you going?

Is the plan still 9am at Reifel?

[Boostslut]

If the weather isn't too bad (i can handle a bit of rain), i'll be heading out to BB and get there at about 830 or earlier if i can. Yourself?

[Senna4ever]

As my religion forbids me to wake up early on weekends, I may head out around 10am. I'm heading out now to go to a late night meet at Tim Hortons on Marine Drive by the Burnaby Automall.

Nikon lent me a V1 with the 10-100mm lens today, so I may bring that along and attach it to the 400mm f2.8 VR. :p

[Boostslut]

Just heading out now, seems kinda dry if anyone wants to join. Will post about bird conditions at boundry bay when I get there.
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[Senna4ever]

Anyone else out there now?

[Boostslut]

I went out as you know, and it was a good day! Will post pictures when i get a chance to edit n stuff!

edit: Posted one in the bird thread. Used Auto Tone in Lightroom, that's it!

[Senna4ever]

Three species of owls today!
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[Boostslut]

Pic's of all three, or it didn't happen!

Thanks!

[Senna4ever]

Only got the Snowy and Short Eared. There was a Screecher apparently, but I didn't see it. I'm just leaving BB now.
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