Mixed Bag.....

[teul2]

One thing I have noticed, though, is that the closer to the water you get the better the picture looks on sitting birds for some reason.

Perspective! It will make or break a picture I agree.

[canadacaller]

That's what I figured on the distance. Had a fella tell me one time he has to get them inside 40 to get full frame with his 500mm.

My next ? is, are you in a blind, in a boat, in a ghillie, in the weeds or what? I've been using a chair blind to get my best shots (which aren't that often). Tried layout blinds some but it's just so dang hard to hold a steady hand while crunching forward from a laying down position.

One thing I have noticed, though, is that the closer to the water you get the better the picture looks on sitting birds for some reason.

Over the years, I've shot from pretty much everything you can imagine. I usually shoot from the truck, or set up on them in a gillie suit, which I've found to be extreamly effective. At times, usually after the limit is done, I will sit in the boat and shoot them over the decoys. The portable blinds didn't really work well for me tho, although I've had some luck with finisher blinds, but it can be awkward sometimes. And yes, the low angle is what I ususally try and shoot for ....

[slatecollier]

Do you have a web site where I can check out some of your pics or do you just do it for fun. You have some awesome pictures.

[teul2]

http://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com/gallery.htm