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Mousetoescamper

(4,941 posts)
Sun Jun 9, 2024, 11:45 AM Jun 2024

Raven caused a ruckus at neighbor's party

I was sitting on the back deck yesterday afternoon when a hue and cry came from one of the neighboring back yards. Some neighbors had been partying for hours, but this wasn't the sound of ordinary frivolity. Milliseconds later a large bird landed in the crown of another neighbor's Norway spruce. At first, I thought it was a vulture. I pointed my lens at the crown and waited for the bird to emerge. When the raven finally flew, biscuit in beak, I knew what all the ruckus was about. That's one brazen raven!

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Raven caused a ruckus at neighbor's party (Original Post) Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 OP
They are that! I have seen crows land on MOMFUDSKI Jun 2024 #1
I've had seagulls snag everything from French fries to lobsters from picnic tables, but... Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 #3
Wow! He was there and you were ready! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #2
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 #4
What camera do you carry? 3Hotdogs Jun 2024 #5
An inexpensive "beginner" camera... Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 #7
I wondered what you were using Bayard Jun 2024 #10
An interesting coincidence... Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 #12
I know what you mean. 3Hotdogs Jun 2024 #11
What, No Gravy!? A BIL's favorite quote at family meals. IA8IT Jun 2024 #6
Hahaha! Love those classic Looney Tunes! Thanks for the laughs! Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 #8
And Thanks for the Great Pics!! IA8IT Jun 2024 #14
Perfect timing for a beautiful picture. Seems like some of your subjects pose for you.. Deuxcents Jun 2024 #9
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 #13
You were in the right place at the right time brer cat Jun 2024 #15
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 #16
 

MOMFUDSKI

(7,080 posts)
1. They are that! I have seen crows land on
Sun Jun 9, 2024, 11:56 AM
Jun 2024

the tables at the pool cabana and browse for food. Had my small pool key on a fob laying on the table. Prayed the crow didn’t snag it and fly off! Love birds

Mousetoescamper

(4,941 posts)
3. I've had seagulls snag everything from French fries to lobsters from picnic tables, but...
Sun Jun 9, 2024, 12:05 PM
Jun 2024

ravens are huge and I'd imagine they're quite intimidating when up close and personal.

Mousetoescamper

(4,941 posts)
7. An inexpensive "beginner" camera...
Sun Jun 9, 2024, 12:54 PM
Jun 2024

a Canon EOS Rebel T5i. Most of the time it's mounted with a used Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG Contemporary, which I bought last month. The Sigma is cumbersome but worth lugging around. My other main lens is a used Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6.

Bayard

(24,078 posts)
10. I wondered what you were using
Sun Jun 9, 2024, 01:32 PM
Jun 2024

I've been thinking about getting another digital camera. Years ago I had a decent Minolta 35mm, and used it a lot for race pics when I was an amateur stringer for a regional running magazine.

I see this Canon is pretty highly rated. New ones are pretty pricey (for me anyway,) but used ones on ebay seem reasonable. Is that advisable?

Cell phone just doesn't cut it!.

Mousetoescamper

(4,941 posts)
12. An interesting coincidence...
Sun Jun 9, 2024, 03:03 PM
Jun 2024

I used a Minolta X-7A 35mm SLR during most of my years in community journalism as an editor/reporter/column writer/paginator/photographer (did everything but run the presses).

My T5i was my daughter's for 10 years until she handed it down to me last year. Before that, my camera was a Canon Rebel T3. I'm satisfied with the T5i and might buy another used one to avoid changing lenses. Most new camera gear is way too pricey for me. My main lenses are used and work well.


My son gave me his used iPhone 12 last year (I love getting the hand-me-downs!). It has a pretty decent camera, but there are many things it can't do well.

I hope you can find an affordable used camera and get back into shooting!

Deuxcents

(19,401 posts)
9. Perfect timing for a beautiful picture. Seems like some of your subjects pose for you..
Sun Jun 9, 2024, 01:27 PM
Jun 2024

They are that on the mark 👍

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