>>4149207Yeah, I still like it. I'm usually carrying minimal gear these days. I used to carry 3 bodies and 3 lenses (to minimize dirt) but it was kind of ridiculous. The weight was fine but I just didn't come across enough scenarios to justify it. That was taken with my macro (105).
>>4149221Thanks. They are kind of hard to expose for sometimes, don't you find? I like gulls too. Both are fun for interaction with other birds as they are bullies in their own unique ways. Crows and ravens dive and hover while gulls tend to throw their weight around on the ground. I've seen all of them pestering birds of prey.
>>4149262Nice shot.
It's true that it's a valid question and also that it's autistic... depends on who you're asking. Birding club types are hyper social and travel in packs around the city and want to tell you everything. I'm on the very standoffish end of the spectrum. It's made for some awkward moments with local individuals and groups who have reached out over the years. One deaf member approached my wife and I while we were getting a coffee a few years ago. She was asking about a Eurasian Kestrel I shot. I kind of dismissed her while walking away and she said "I'm neaf" because she couldn't see my mouth. I just turned around and said "I know". Not even to be rude, just... yeah. I know. And I don't want to talk. My wife just burst out laughing so of course I laughed. And that was the last time the bird society mailed me anything, kek.
I'm also a purist in regards to how I get shots; I've rehabbed several birds but never shot them beyond family snapshit level. I just don't like it. For the most part I cover very large areas so don't really have "spots" but the general rule of thumb is to be tens or hundreds of km away from other people. I just enjoy being alone or with my wife. /p/ is the only place remotely fun to interact with people regarding photography because antisocial behavior is the norm.
