Philip
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I am working on the equipment I want, and feel I am getting close, with a Nikon D500, 200-500mm zoom, 1.4x teleconverter, and a solid tripod with gimbal. I really want to work on composition, field technique, and being more thoughtful with my settings. -
I thought I would start with Red-Winged Blackbirds. As a beginner, it was nice to photograph a bird that isn't shy, and displays impressively in the spring when establishing or on territory. The males arrive first, and stake out their spots. This particular habitat, in the Minnesota River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, hosts dozens of nesting pairs, and is less than a mile from the Mall of America!
I am working on the equipment I want, and feel I am getting close, with a Nikon D500, 200-500mm zoom, 1.4x teleconverter, and a solid tripod with gimbal. I really want to work on composition, field technique, and being more thoughtful with my settings. 
I thought I would start with Red-Winged Blackbirds. As a beginner, it was nice to photograph a bird that isn't shy, and displays impressively in the spring when establishing or on territory. The males arrive first, and stake out their spots. This particular habitat, in the Minnesota River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, hosts dozens of nesting pairs, and is less than a mile from the Mall of America! Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)