The owl was ready for his closeup. We were walking along the trail looking for a black bear to take pictures of and we couldn't help but take a picture of this beautiful barred owl that seem to have been waiting for this exact moment. Looking to get clearer photos of him in the future.
Location: Hopewell Marina Equipment: Nikon D80 Body Lens: Sigma 70-300mm F Mount
I was walking along the Riverwalk and I found this little beauty. I had a hard time distinguishing its species because the Downy and the Hairy Woodpecker looks so much alike. I was able to see the tail and realize it had spots, a feature only the Downy species has. It's a common bird in most states. Can be found in parks if you look close for it.
I just picked up my Sigma 70-300mm. I heard a knock on the door, while I was brushing my teeth upstairs. I immediately remembered the email for my delivery stated a signature is required. I slide down the rails and down the stairs, viciously opening the door bare bottom only, just boxers and white foam stains on my tee-shirt. The delivery-man surprised, informed me he already signed for me and it was just protocol, otherwise he would have to take it back to the post office. I immediately thanked him with a mouth full of toothpaste and grabbed the package. I couldn't wait to rip off the tape and pop the bubble wrap, but first I had to make sure my Nikon D80 battery charged through the night. I haven't used my camera in over a year. This feeling of having a compatible lens overtook me. I was overcome with joy and adrenaline. After opening my package, it was revealed to me the used camera lenses (3 in total) I ordered for pennies of the dollar were nothing like the description. Apparently photographers can be a little prestigious with their equipment. The description read "ugly and worn" but the equipment I was physically viewing was immaculate and dust free, not even a scratch. I bolted out the door to the nearest bird watching site in my city. I forgot to check the temperature and ran out the door with my college hoodie and my PGA Golf hat with the back cut out for my "man-bun". As my hands froze up like a block of ice I attempted to take pictures of the local Geese and Seagulls by the water. I was a newbie to their ecosystem. They barely budged or saw me as a threat to their survival, mostly because of my "man-bun".
The Nikon D80 picks up vibrant colors with natural lighting. Making it the perfect camera for landscape artists.