first moose with new lens

[forestgnome]

Just got a new lens to replace my good ol' workhorse, RIP.

New lens is a Sigma 17mm-70mm. I was worried about it, but I think I'm going to love it. Here's my first pic, from last night, with onboard flash...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/068aaa.jpg




She has at least one newborn, who was waiting impatiently in the woods while mama feasted on roadside grass. It sounded like the little hooves of a deer but stayed in one place. Occasionally mama would snort in that direction. I was hoping to see baby but after an hour I gave up.


happy trails :)

[CHRIS]

Great shot. Seeing the baby would have been way cool. Good luck with your new lens. I love getting new lenses :D.

[forestgnome]

BTW, that's not really tall grass; she's laying in it. ;)

[mtruman]

She seems to love the new lens ;)

Looking forward to even more great shots as you continue to try it out.

[Steve M]

It still amazes me that you get that close to them and they are fine with it.

[Brad]

Gee, I thought the moose had the new lens! turns out Patrick has it. based on how this came out he is not going to be giving it up either. Nice shot.