First time out.

[Heero]

Bill (GONEHAWKN) and Dave (Red-tail71) were gracious enough to take me out today. Needless to say, I had a great time.

I shot a roll of B&W film on one of my old cameras, then rushed home to develop and scan it. I always have difficulty shooting film in the snow, but this roll came out better than my normal snowy pics.

Here are a couple pics of Bill's redtail:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/Heero04/Falconry/Untitled-3.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/Heero04/Falconry/Untitled-5.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/Heero04/Falconry/Untitled-7.jpg

I was able to see a nice flight by Bill's merlin, but none of my flight pics came out as Id have liked. Here is one of the bird hooded:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/Heero04/Falconry/Untitled-4.jpg

That merlin is an awesome little bird.

Thanks, guys, I had a great time. I am going to start making calls this week. Ill email you guys the remainder of the pics from the roll (only 13 or so from the 36 exposures turned out acceptable - Ill get better pics next time!).

Mike

[GONEHAWKN]

Mike we were glad to have ya. I am also glad that things went well today. That second pic there turned out pretty darn good! I sure wish i could have bagged that big ole squirrel she hit right out of the box! That was a WHOPPER! we'll get 'em another day......

[sandman]

Congrats Mike!clapp
I'm sure you had a blast, great pics btw.

[everetkhorton]

Bill:
Some nice pictures, you don't see much B&W anymore. Thanks for posting.

[AdamS]

With the promise of more of those great pics, I'm sure you'll get lots of invites! I really like the B & W

[Heero]

Thanks, guys. I like the whole process of shooting, then developing film using 35 year old technology and cameras (or 55+ year old in the case of my rangefinders).


With the promise of more of those great pics, I'm sure you'll get lots of invites! I really like the B & W

Well my awesome avatar portrait doesnt seem to be helping so I am looking for another way to drum up some suckers...err...volunteers, I meant volunteers! ;) ...to take me out hawking (or, even better, sponsor me as an apprentice). toungeout :D

Mike

[AdamS]

Well my awesome avatar portrait doesnt seem to be helping so I am looking for another way to drum up some suckers...err...volunteers, I meant volunteers! ;) ...to take me out hawking (or, even better, sponsor me as an apprentice). toungeout :D


Just look for a falconer who is into Springsteen! :D

[Heero]

Just look for a falconer who is into Springsteen! :D

Well thats a given. Id have to ask whether its possible to trust a falconer (or anyone for that matter) that doesnt like Springsteen. Its Un-American, almost Communist, to dislike The Boss! :D

I kid, I dont discriminate based upon musical preferences.








Or do I... ;)

Mike

[GONEHAWKN]

i hope not....you rode over to the shore and back with one the other day if so.....lol.....just cant get into his stuff.

[Red-tail71]

Mike it was pleasure to have you over here on the shore. I had a blast as usual. Just watching Bill and C.B. work together is an awesome experience in itself. Good luck with the sponsor search and I hope next year you are in full swing. I hope we can get together in the near future. Take care man!

[Red-tail71]

Nice pics Mike! I love the black and whites! Here are a few Tracy took the other day. I will burn them to a CD for you, sorry I ran out the other day. Take care man!

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y307/Redtail71/IMG_9314.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y307/Redtail71/IMG_9250.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y307/Redtail71/IMG_9251.jpg
Tom Petty said it best..."I'm freeeee, free fallin!"



http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y307/Redtail71/IMG_9252.jpg

[Heero]

Dave, yer hospitality was second to none. Tracy got some great pics. Thanks again!

Bill,

I feel a little dirty, betrayed even, that I was unawares I was spending the day with a Springsteen hating communist!

Mike





PS I actually never liked Springsteen's music either. ha ha

[Red-tail71]

It was my pleasure Mike! I look forward to seeing you again! Take care and I will talk to you soon.

[everetkhorton]

Dave:
Some nice pictures, thanks for posting.

[Red-tail71]

Thank you Mr. Everett. It's our pleasure. I like you enjoy seeing other's pictures.

[GONEHAWKN]

Yeah, i think we really stoked Mikes fire this day!! and yes, really good pics too!