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Posts Made By: Cal Sandfort

September 2, 2006 02:17 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Short-eared Owl

Posted By Cal Sandfort

Sweet bird in nice light.

Great shot, Cal

September 2, 2006 02:20 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Sandhill Crane

Posted By Cal Sandfort

Great shot! Sharp and the plumage with that great eye sets this one off.

Cal

September 2, 2006 02:23 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Another from the Refuge

Posted By Cal Sandfort

Very nice series, Tyler. It's a lot of fun when you have a bunch of birds and the refuge looks packed. Our first fall migrants are coming through with a few cool days were having. It's time to be outside!

Cal

September 21, 2006 12:34 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk in Flight

Posted By Cal Sandfort

Your daughter is absolutely correct! They are bird thumbs. They're actually called alulas and extend or retract and act like airplane slats for slow speed flying to prevent stalls.

It's a cool photo too!!

Cal

September 21, 2006 12:38 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

My best owl pics yet!

Posted By Cal Sandfort

Nice series, Tyler. It's fun when they pose. The close-up really shows the details.

Great shots, Cal


November 9, 2006 10:58 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

My new website

Posted By Cal Sandfort

Wonderful site, Tyler! The images are all excellent. For some reason I expected a link to your astronomy shots. They are nature too smile All kidding aside, your site is great!

Cal

March 13, 2007 12:40 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Remote Shutter for Nikon D70s Question

Posted By Cal Sandfort

Mike,

I'm not sure what your budget is but PocketWizard is worth a look. Also look at Dot Line Wireless RF Remote. It's much cheaper but I'm not sure they will work on the D70.

Both can be found through Google.

Cal

March 20, 2008 06:54 PM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Big Bug Challenge!

Posted By Cal Sandfort

The bug itself was not that big but when you include the dreadlock (buglocks smile ) it was about six inches long. This is definitely one of the weirdest bug I have ever seen.

We found these in the Maya Mountains of western Belize last year. The locals called them "chicken bugs" and I have not had the time to find more information. Someone told me they are related to aphids. Maybe aphids on steroids!

Cal

May 3, 2008 02:18 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Upside Down Thistle Feeder

Posted By Cal Sandfort

Cute picture, Ron. My wife loves to watch the Goldfinches hang upside down on our feeder.

Pine Siskins will also use these feeders.

Cal

July 10, 2008 02:24 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

First Light with AP155EDF in Oz

Posted By Cal Sandfort

Beautiful shot, Tom! You always produce wonderful images.

Cal