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Forum: Photography Today, 08:01 AM
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Posted By Bill M
Appreciate it.

Appreciate it.
Forum: Photography Today, 08:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,912
Posted By Bill M
Thanks again.

Thanks again.
Forum: Photography Today, 08:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 314
Posted By Bill M
Excellent photos, Tyler. Looks like a good trip.

Excellent photos, Tyler. Looks like a good trip.
Forum: Photography 01-17-2021, 04:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 483
Posted By Bill M
We went with Kevin in one of the smaller boats...

We went with Kevin in one of the smaller boats with only 4 of us. It was great, been wanting to do it for years, but had to put it on hold for 8 years while we were in Illinois. Now that we are back...
Forum: Photography 01-17-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 483
Posted By Bill M
Thanks again for the comments everyone....

Thanks again for the comments everyone. Appreciated.






5 ft tall bird with a 7 ft wingspan burns alot of energy I suppose. They are constantly moving.
Forum: Photography 01-17-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 483
Posted By Bill M
It really is, hope it continues. They have a...

It really is, hope it continues. They have a decent population currently on the Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR. They are being seen on a regular basis this past year. I got these back in May....
Forum: Photography 01-17-2021, 07:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,069
Posted By Bill M
Nice shots, Tyler. This event cut short our stay...

Nice shots, Tyler. This event cut short our stay at Goose Island SP but was worth it.
Forum: Photography 01-17-2021, 07:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 860
Posted By Bill M
These are near Granger Lake. ...

These are near Granger Lake.





Thanks! They don't need a lot for a burrow. They are pretty small critters. I think these stay among rocks at a culvert under the roadway. Up near Lubbock,...
Forum: Photography 01-17-2021, 07:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,912
Posted By Bill M
I appreciate you guys looking and commenting,...

I appreciate you guys looking and commenting, thanks.
Forum: Photography 01-17-2021, 07:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By Bill M
Very nice! That area of the state is on our radar...

Very nice! That area of the state is on our radar for an RV trip this year.
Forum: Photography 01-17-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 483
Posted By Bill M
Last morning there, I caught these two out on a...

Last morning there, I caught these two out on a sand flat in St. Charles Bay. Early morning as you tell by the light. I have never seen any on the bay side along Lamar Beach Rd. Had to cut our trip...
Forum: Photography 01-17-2021, 07:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 483
Posted By Bill M
They eat about 80 blue crab a day. ...

They eat about 80 blue crab a day.

...
Forum: Photography 01-17-2021, 07:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 483
Posted By Bill M
Annual Whooping Crane boat tour

I normally take a boat tour along the intercoastal waterway at the Aransas NWR to photograph the endangered whooping cranes. A few shots from this years trip. Full gallery is here....
Forum: Photography 01-03-2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 860
Posted By Bill M
Burrowing owls in Williamson Co.

They return every year.


https://photos.smugmug.com/Beautyinthetreesandintheair/Burrowing-owls/i-JRJMJPM/0/6f0aed23/X2/Burrowing%20owl_9_12-28-2020-166-X2.jpg

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Forum: Photography 01-03-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By Bill M
You can also try Photo on the net. You might look...

You can also try Photo on the net. You might look at groups for your camera brand on Flickr also.
Forum: Photography 01-03-2021, 02:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,912
Posted By Bill M
Thanks guys. enewman, not a problem. Enjoy the...

Thanks guys. enewman, not a problem. Enjoy the Sony.
Forum: Photography 01-03-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By Bill M
Enjoy the Sony. It looks like it agrees with you....

Enjoy the Sony. It looks like it agrees with you. That was my first Sony camera.
Forum: Photography 01-03-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By Bill M
Doesn't look bad but cropping enough to see the...

Doesn't look bad but cropping enough to see the bird will kill any resolution. A new body isn't going to improve this photo, longer glass is needed.


I was about 20 yds. for this shot, if that...
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-27-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,460
Posted By Bill M
We always enjoyed the jazz near Mad Dogs. ...

We always enjoyed the jazz near Mad Dogs.



Little Rhein is great but $$, Boudro's, ****'s Last Resort is enjoyable for BBQ, Casa Rios is ok. Memory of others escapes me but we have eaten many...
Forum: Photography 12-27-2020, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 957
Posted By Bill M
I agree with this. I was invested in a brand that...

I agree with this. I was invested in a brand that went totally the other way from DSLRs and after a while parts weren't available for the equipment I had. Totally mirrorless now with Sony.
Forum: Photography 12-24-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,531
Posted By Bill M
Excellent, Tyler.

Excellent, Tyler.
Forum: Photography 12-24-2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 713
Posted By Bill M
Agree with Casey. I read the book he recommended...

Agree with Casey. I read the book he recommended many years ago with camera in hand. Also had the camera manual. This helped me learn both the photo taking process and the camera itself. This was...
Forum: Photography 12-21-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,912
Posted By Bill M
Thanks for commenting folks.

Thanks for commenting folks.
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-21-2020, 08:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,073
Posted By Bill M
East Brazos Co. I was able to see them both next...

East Brazos Co. I was able to see them both next to each other with my eyes, no binos. I did have sky binos setup to look that way as well



...
Forum: Photography 12-19-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,912
Posted By Bill M
Thanks guys.

Thanks guys.
Forum: Photography 12-19-2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,463
Posted By Bill M
I call them "Gods rainbow bird". Here is a link...

I call them "Gods rainbow bird". Here is a link that shows their range. They especially like white millet seed.


https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Painted_Bunting/maps-range
Forum: Photography 12-19-2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,912
Posted By Bill M
Some Washington Co. bucks

https://photos.smugmug.com/Nature-and-wildlife/Wildlife-and-nature/i-9zJc8FX/0/307d8279/X2/White-tailed%20deer_9_12-2020-243-X2.jpg

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Forum: Photography 12-19-2020, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By Bill M
Thanks for looking commenting everyone.

Thanks for looking commenting everyone.
Forum: Photography 12-19-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,463
Posted By Bill M
Appreciate the comments.

Appreciate the comments.
Forum: Photography 12-14-2020, 06:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,463
Posted By Bill M
Thanks again, everybody. Photo from a neighbors...

Thanks again, everybody. Photo from a neighbors house.


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50116952766_bb970e5102_h.jpg
Forum: Photography 12-14-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By Bill M
Raptor photos - late fall 2020

Been catching a few in different places.


Juvenile Swainson's hawk @ Anahuac NWR
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Forum: Photography 12-07-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By Bill M
:D:D:D;)b This particular gallery has a...

:D:D:D;)b


This particular gallery has a number of shots taken at almost dark which would compare to early light. Look at some of the photos (3 horizontal lines on the left) to see the settings I...
Forum: Photography 12-07-2020, 07:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By Bill M
I have to tell you as the owner of an a7RIII...

I have to tell you as the owner of an a7RIII myself, you will not like the miss rate of attempted duck in flight photos. I know the firmware has been greatly improved but it still doesn't match the...
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-06-2020, 05:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 923
Posted By Bill M
Immature Cooper's hawk

Immature Cooper's hawk
Forum: Photography 12-05-2020, 07:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By Bill M
Duck hunting photos likely wouldn't require this...

Duck hunting photos likely wouldn't require this but I would go Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS, don't be afraid of the 6.3. Also if you shoot at lower length it will open wider. Remind me which...
Forum: Photography 11-21-2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,067
Posted By Bill M
Thanks everyone. This has been a heck of a...

Thanks everyone. This has been a heck of a hummingbird year for me. More later.
Forum: Photography 11-21-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 826
Posted By Bill M
Red-shouldered hawk at Palmetto SP

It landed directly behind our camper.




https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50601834078_e7531bab3b_b.jpg


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50602692367_2ee0a75ec1_b.jpg
Forum: Photography 11-21-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,097
Posted By Bill M
These will give you the equivalent of 525mm. New...

These will give you the equivalent of 525mm. New they are $1800 combined however. You might be able to find them on sale or used. I have used mine to take in flight shots of birds a number of times....
Forum: Photography 10-31-2020, 06:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,067
Posted By Bill M
Decent hummingbird year

Ruby-throats and Rufous hummingbirds


https://billmorris.smugmug.com/Beautyinthetreesandintheair/Humminngbirds-2020/


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Forum: Photography 10-31-2020, 06:19 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 116,724
Posted By Bill M
Thanks, Michael. Several folks had an influence...

Thanks, Michael. Several folks had an influence on me gravitating toward Sony and you were one of those.
Forum: Photography 10-30-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 116,724
Posted By Bill M
Sony bodies a7 a7RIII a9 a6400 ...

Sony bodies
a7
a7RIII
a9
a6400

Sony 24-70 kit
Sony FE 16-35 f4
Tamron 28-75, f2.8 Di III RXD
Tamron 70-180, f2.8 Di III VXD
Forum: Photography 09-10-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,509
Posted By Bill M
Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Photography 09-10-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,464
Posted By Bill M
Cooper's hawk ...

Cooper's hawk


https://photos.smugmug.com/Beautyinthetreesandintheair/Raptors/i-t2b6KfW/0/e923c206/X3/Cooper%27s%20hawk%209%202-6-2020-71-X3.jpg
Forum: Photography 09-10-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,468
Posted By Bill M
Excellent shots, Tyler. I look forward to my next...

Excellent shots, Tyler. I look forward to my next adventure there.
Forum: Photography 09-10-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,509
Posted By Bill M
Thanks again for looking and commenting. ...

Thanks again for looking and commenting.



knighttime, you likely saw a grouse in the panhandle as these birds are limited to the SE Texas coastal prairies and only a very small portion anymore.
Forum: Photography 09-10-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,463
Posted By Bill M
Thanks for looking everybody, glad y'all enjoyed...

Thanks for looking everybody, glad y'all enjoyed them. I look forward to their return in the spring.
Forum: Around the Campfire 09-10-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,325
Posted By Bill M
It's been mentioned but I'll say again. A feeder...

It's been mentioned but I'll say again. A feeder doesn't stop the migration. I don't take any of the hummingbird plants in.


They are active now. I've had upward of 40-50 around feeders so far....
Forum: Photography 07-13-2020, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,096
Posted By Bill M
Thanks. I know what you mean but they are tough.

Thanks. I know what you mean but they are tough.
Forum: Photography 07-13-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,509
Posted By Bill M
Thanks, Bobby. No, when I had them for dinner...

Thanks, Bobby. No, when I had them for dinner with the manager of the refuge, he said not to take any. :D Use to go by Limbwalker around here if you remember him. ;)
Forum: Photography 07-13-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,114
Posted By Bill M
Thanks. ...

Thanks.


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