Avocet with Good Ol' D500

[Woodyg3]

I can't really afford a Z8, but it doesn't bother me too much. My trusty D500s (I have 2 bodies) do a great job for me. Today, an Avocet was nearby and looked like he was going to continue to walk along the shore while dipping his beak for all the good stuff to eat Iin the water. Without warning he took off, and I raised my camera as fast as I could and fired off four or five shots. I thought there was absolutely no way the camera and lens had time to focus and so I assumed they would be throw-aways. Much to my surprise, the D500 coupled with the 500 f/5.6 PF can perform miracles at times, and I got this shot.

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[Lance B]

Wonderful shot!

 

[Winston Churchill (Sir)]

Woody that is gorgeous. I must tell you - I have a LOT of success with BIFs when I shot with the D500. Great little thing that

 

[Ralph]

I can't really afford a Z8, but it doesn't bother me too much. My trusty D500s (I have 2 bodies) do a great job for me. Today, an Avocet was nearby and looked like he was going to continue to walk along the shore while dipping his beak for all the good stuff to eat Iin the water. Without warning he took off, and I raised my camera as fast as I could and fired off four or five shots. I thought there was absolutely no way the camera and lens had time to focus and so I assumed they would be throw-aways. Much to my surprise, the D500 coupled with the 500 f/5.6 PF can perform miracles at times, and I got this shot.

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Beautiful Woody. It’s a great camera.