Results are in: My first telephoto wildlife shoot...

Jack you are making me drool with envy... 400/2.8 wow. v1 or v2?

Matt - one thing you can try for stability is a shoulder brace. A relatively cheap one from Manfrotto. Though advertised for a monopod, it can be attached directly to the tripod ring or camera. Since it also moves at the hinge you can kneel and put the thing onto your thigh. I have one though it has never been used... :)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Brace_for.html

Thanks again Bobo. I will look into that thing. I am also thinking about making my own DIY contraption. More bird shots coming soon...

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... More bird shots coming soon...

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Cool...

Hi Matt.

To make it simple: Great subjects, great compositions and, regard your new toy (400mm), very sharp!
To make it simplest: Great series!

Thank you very much, Otavio! Glad you like them. :)