Bird Shots From Florida

[Bob Ayers]

These are some bird shots, most taken at Ft. DeSoto Park, near St. Petersburg, Fl.:

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Check out this link for more photos:

http://bob-ayers.smugmug.com/gallery/4073608#237274489

[organic]

Wow, those shots look great. During the winter season it's nice to see pics like these, really lifts the spirit! On vacation to florida last winter I went to Ft. DeSoto, such a nice beach and not to crowded.

[CJREX]

I love the Ft DeSoto Park.

My 2 boys (10 and 7) absolutely loved the old cannons.

We also got behind a goth looking girl and I thankfully read the back of her shirt before my boys did (Just Swallow It!)

Didn't want to answer those questions just yet :shok:

There is also a bird sanctuary in Clearwater near the pier.

Great pics!

[Southern3.0]

Fort Desoto is pretty cool, havent been there in awhile but walking into all the diffrent rooms is always kinda weird. Real fun place though.


Btw nice pics.

[Ditchdr]

What kind of camera were you using? and you willing to give some pointers on taking good pics?

[Bob Ayers]

What kind of camera were you using? and you willing to give some pointers on taking good pics?

Thanks to all of you for your replies, I really appreciate it!

I'm using a Nikon D70, which I have had for about 3 years now. One pointer
I can give you, I have found that the lens is what determines the sharpness
and clarity of the pics. For these pictures, I was using a Nikon 70 200mm f/2.8 VR lens, which is known for it's sharpness, and bokeh.

[dogboy]

Dang, your pictures are awsome!! Cools bird too.