[missbirdphotos] Re: Trying again

Beautiful!

Kristen



On May 21, 2012, at 10:21 AM, "J. K. Cliburn" <jcliburn@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I agree with Danny.  If it were me, I'd take the biggest lens I could
> haul and I'd take a tripod.
> 
> I just got back from a week out west, and I took my gear with me.  I
> didn't have to take my tripod because I could borrow one from a family
> member.  I used it to take the waterfall pictures below, which
> wouldn't have been possible without it.
> 
> I'm curious if maybe you could rent a tripod in Alaska...
> 
> I'm still processing pictures, and unfortunately my bird shots weren't
> all that great, but I'll post a few later this week if I have time.
> 
> Jay
> 
> On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 9:21 AM, djohns110@xxxxxxx <djohns110@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Personally, I would rather have the extra 200mm that the Sigma lens
>> provides.  It would give you more options, especially for shooting large
>> mammals and raptors.
>> 
>> Danny
>> 
>> Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T
>> 
>> ----- Reply message -----
>> From: "Dance, Gayla" <dancegf@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: "missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Cc: "missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: [missbirdphotos] Re: Trying again
>> Date: Mon, May 21, 2012 9:13 am
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks for replying!  Would you take the Bigma (zoom that goes to 500 mm)
>>  ?I also have a zoom lens that goes to 300mm.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On May 21, 2012, at 8:58 AM, "djohns110@xxxxxxx" <djohns110@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hey Gayla,
>>> 
>>> I always shoot from a tripod or monopod, regardless of which lens I use.
>>> 
>>> Since I've never used the Sigma lens that you'll be taking, I can't
>>> determine how easily it can be handheld at the longer focal lengths.
>>> 
>>> I would take a tripod or a monopod.  It's cheap insurance for a trip like
>>> the one you're taking.
>>> 
>>> I can't think of anything more disappointing than having the opportunity
>>> to get the images of a lifetime, only to have them turn out blurry because
>>> of camera movement.
>>> 
>>> Just my thoughts.
>>> 
>>> Danny
>>> 
>>> Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T
>>> 
>>> ----- Reply message -----
>>> From: "Dance, Gayla" <dancegf@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: "missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: [missbirdphotos] Trying again
>>> Date: Mon, May 21, 2012 8:47 am
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I decided that perhaps my email wasn't clear or desperate enough.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I was looking for advice on if I should take the Bigma, tripod, etc. with
>>> me to Alaska.  Any one have any ideas about this?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> gayla
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I'm attaching my other email:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Frank asked a timely question for me.  We are leaving in June for 2 weeks
>>> in Alaska.  We'll have 5 days on land (Denali), and a week on the inside
>>> passage.  I am wondering what camera equipment to take which is not as
>>> simple a question as it might first appear.  Whenever you are on one of
>>> these tours I assume you are at the mercy of the tour schedule.  Also, while
>>> on land, you are on a bus, train, etc. and they say carry on luggage is not
>>> allowed.  I have the Bigma also, but I'm worried about lugging it around for
>>> hours at a time.  Also, I usually shoot with a tripod which would be
>>> something else to keep up with.  Not to mention my good bincos which are
>>> definitely going.
>>> 
>>> I would welcome any advice you have to offer, especially from you world
>>> travelers or folks who have done land/sea tours.  BTW I am not nearly as
>>> accomplished a photographer as many of you, if that makes a difference.
>>> 
>>> gayla
>>> 
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