Inspiring Photo: Isn't It Ironic? #523785

Isn't It Ironic?

Uploaded: September 05, 2004 09:30:52

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The symbol of freedom in leg chains.
376mm, f/5.6, 1/50sec, iso 100. Shot with a Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS lens + 2X TC, handheld.

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Casey A. Hanson September 05, 2004

Wonderful image Ron.
So true... the irony. #165751

Darren Smith September 05, 2004

Great image Ron, and as you say, a shame that this fine animal has been 'clapped in irons'.

Good job! #757301

Robin L. Wehrman September 05, 2004

WOW!! Outstanding close-up, Ron! Super detail. I also agree #757371

Allan L. Whitehead September 05, 2004

Sad but true, unfortunately, Ron. However it is a magnificent 'capture' and photograph, as only one with your talent can produce. Very well done, my dear friend - your good friend, Allan #757431

lyn winans September 05, 2004

Beautiful photograph Ron ..... maybe he was a spy ;>) #757556

William C. Raco September 05, 2004

This is so sharp, so clean!
Amazing that you handheld at 1/50 with this power.
What a regal and majestic bird!
Beautiful work, Ron

bill #757594

Ron Goldman September 05, 2004

Thank you everyone! My wife and I spent the day at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle yesterday. Too crowded for the tripod so the IS really saved me. I think the Eagles were my favorite.
It was sad to see this noble animal in captivity but I was glad to have the opportunity to get so close. Supposedly, he will be released back into the wild after rehabilitation. Although, it did make me think of the current world situation. #757621

Wilson H. Valentin September 05, 2004

Great job, Ron! so true. that lens is my favorite, super sharp! I would never sell it...lol. #757721

Dan Holm September 05, 2004

Excellent shot and imagery, Ron!! Your shot and statement sums it all up in a visually eloquent way! #757723

Wayne Brasch September 06, 2004

Stunning photography Ron. I would dearly love to see one of these magnificent birds for real. Such a shame this noble bird is manacled, but unfortunately we all are to one degree or another. By chance I came close(about 15') to one of our native New Zealand Hawks yesterday feeding on a dead animal and you guessed it missed the shot but who cares, it was just beautiful to see. #758091

Ron Goldman September 06, 2004

Thank you Wilson, Dan, and Wayne. #758575

Karen Engelbreth September 06, 2004

Wonderful image Ron! #758807

Ron Goldman September 06, 2004

Thank you Karen! #759051

Beverley Lu Steeves September 07, 2004

Great shot, Ron!! It is sad to see such a regal animal in leg chains. You really captured that feeling here. All I can say is Wow!!

How do you like the 70-200 IS lens? I was thinking of investing in the 100-400 IS lens, so was wondering how you liked yours. Have you tried it for action? I was wondering how fast it is for auto focusing? #761024

Ron Goldman September 07, 2004

Hi Beverly. Thank you for the comment on my image!
As far as the lens goes.... I love it. I use it all the time. I chose this over the 100-400 only because I felt it was a little more versatile being f/2.8 and with the 2X TC, you end up at 400 f/5.6 anyway. I have heard that the 100-400 is a little sharper at 400mm than my combo, but I am so happy with the results, I can't imagine a sharper lens.
I just got home from shooting a HS soccer game and I used the lens alone and with the 2X TC. Even at dusk, the focus is fast and accurate and the IS is really amazing. I am constantly getting sharp images at 400mm, 1/30sec, hand held. Another benefit of this focal length is that it make an incredible portrait lens! Let me know if you have any other questions about it. #761184

Carol Engstrom October 09, 2004

Good point, Ron, and an excellent image to go with it.
#832638

William C. Raco October 15, 2004

Congratulations on this fine image, Ron.
Best wishes for continued success.

bill #844874

Robin L. Wehrman October 15, 2004

Congratulations on this magnificent finalist, Ron! Good luck in the next round! #845243

Allan L. Whitehead October 15, 2004

Congratulations and best of luck on the next step - Allan #845393

Jeff Lovinger October 15, 2004

Ron,
Great capture, well done. I just finished the Vermont workshop with Bryan Peterson, which was great, and we discussed your wonderful work, with Kathleen and Jim. Always good to be inspired by your work.
Jeff #845690

Wayne Brasch October 15, 2004

Congratulations Ron. #846284

Murry Grigsby October 16, 2004

Congrats Ron! #848355

Ron Goldman October 16, 2004

Thank you everyone! #848454

Leonard Pierce October 16, 2004

Congratulations Ron! #848821

Beverley Lu Steeves October 16, 2004

Congrats Ron!! Well deserved! #849624

Carol Engstrom October 17, 2004

Congrats! #851705

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