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Ft. Desoto, FL

I took about 500 pictures in two days so i'll be updating this gallery as I edit them, what a great place for shore birds. All pics taken June 2005.
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Guest 31-Dec-2005 19:26
Paul, what an incredible gallery!
just "Googled" and found your website came up! and on Fred Miranda What a great site/gallery. WOWSER!
I'm flying down to Florida end of January till Feb 8th. I'll be staying south of Sarasota, near Venice. I've heard of a place called Fort De Sota Beach, which is supposed to be great for bird-shooting. then I see your gallery and you've been there! Is this time of the year OK for shots?
I will also try the Venice beach rookery, once I find it!. Also, I'll drive down to Ding Darling many suggestions.
I have a Canon 5D. With a: 70-200mm IS 2.8: 70-300mm DO IS f/4.5; a Canon 400mm 5.6; Canon 24-105 IS f/4.0 a 1.4 ext and 2.0 ext. And several WIDE angle and primes, if needed.. Can't bring them all. What would be ideal?
As far as Canon Custom functions for bird shooting: What do you suggest for
C.Fn-04?(Shutter/AE lock)
C.Fn-09?(Bracket sequence)..if needed
C.Fn-18?(LCD display--> return to shoot)
C.Fn-19?(Lens AF stop button)
I assume, I'll be in M mode, or aperture priority at ISO=400(depending on light), panning mode if the lens has it(70-200 & 70-300),
The ISO "400", panning/ af/ai-servo set up...aperture priority..shutter
speed(1/500th or 1/800 or 1/1000)..and lots of practice. Does this set-up
sound about right? Please help me customize. Tripod? Monopod? Better Beamer? Times?

Could you help me with the Canon 5D set-up so I don't have to lose a 100 shots before I get it about right and can set up before the shoot?

Thanks a million for your website, Paul
I'm really impressed!
Wayne T. Fisk
Candacae Pfau 17-Jun-2005 16:09
I love the reflection on the "pinkeye" photograph. And I love the wings raised on the Royal Tern.
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