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**paulh** · 12-16-2015, 03:43 PM - **7 Likes**

A couple of older shots with the DA18-55 kit lens:

timb64 · 12-17-2015, 07:12 AM - **3 Likes**

Rupert · 12-17-2015, 08:08 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by kjphilippona

Here in the deep south nothing sits still long enough to take a picture off, fearing they will end up as dinner

I can count over a hundred Whitewing doves on my fence this morning....or any morning or afternoon. I could eat like a king for a long time!

Originally posted by paulh

A couple of older shots with the DA18-55 kit lens:

Nice shots Paul....for the 18-55, which we don't normally think of for nice bokeh, they are very good!

Nice Shot Tim!.

.....However, it did scare the little blind orphan squirrels.....do you guys do that on purpose?

Shot in the cold this morning......it has bokeh, but not all that inviting.

Regards!

debakarma · 12-17-2015, 08:16 AM - **1 Like**

another keeper from my FA*85

periwinkle in gossamer Flickr

**paulh** · 12-17-2015, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Nice shots Paul....for the 18-55, which we don't normally think of for nice bokeh, they are very good!

Thanks Rupert. The kit lens might not be ideal for these types of shots, but it can produce some nice results in the right circumstances. Nice jay, too!

kjphilippona · 12-17-2015, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

I can count over a hundred Whitewing doves on my fence this morning....or any morning or afternoon. I could eat like a king for a long time!

Nice shots Paul....for the 18-55, which we don't normally think of for nice bokeh, they are very good!

Nice Shot Tim!.

.....However, it did scare the little blind orphan squirrels.....do you guys do that on purpose?

Shot in the cold this morning......it has bokeh, but not all that inviting.

Regards!

All you need is a little rice and gravy

Qwntm · 12-17-2015, 12:01 PM - **3 Likes**

Cross posted in the 15mm LTD thread. This was at f5.6. Kinda makes you wonder what all the fuss is about with people saying only FF can do shallow DOF. With a 15mm on APS-c at f5.6 the zone of focus here is about 8 inches. The bokeh and lack of CA are what impresses me though. Magic!

normhead · 12-17-2015, 12:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rupert

I'm more than a little tired of shooting these doves...but they keep landing and I keep shooting....Otis says I am manic/compulsive and need treatment.

He is probably right, after all, he always is. He says he can cure me....for a fee, of course!

Regards!

Ya, I know what you're saying, but, you can only do what you can do... no sense on wasting time on stuff you can't do.

Rupert · 12-17-2015, 02:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

Ya, I know what you're saying, but, you can only do what you can do... no sense on wasting time on stuff you can't do.

Yep, you're right. I could do more if I was not behind this desk......but then I'd have to give up my coffee cup and warm office, get out in the cold wind and wait for something to show up. In here I just put out the feed, sit and sip coffee and shoot what shows up at feeding time twice a day! It's the "Otis Way" of getting things done......path of least resistance, I believe!

Your Jay is better than mine, I like the natural surrounding better than an old wooden fence....but......I was nice and warm when I shot mine!

Mine improves, a little, if the color is corrected just a tab, and lightened up some. Still can't do away with that old fence!

Something below ISO 3200 would have been a benefit too.

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I keep thinkin' I'm gonna' get out there in the wild and shoot......but with all those damn squirrels, it's sort of scary.

Regards!

**Scorpio71GR** · 12-17-2015, 03:39 PM - **1 Like**

Nice Blue Jays Norm and Rupert. I wish I would see something other that a sparrow.

This one is a bit different, DA*50-135 135mm f3.2.

Rupert · 12-17-2015, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

This one is a bit different,

Different is good!

I'd love to get something different for a change, but my laziness keeps getting in the way. Maybe I will get a burst of energy? Otis says I am the original "low energy" shooter.......and you know Otis is always right!

Regards!

StephenHampshire · 12-18-2015, 02:54 AM - **2 Likes**

One with the 18-135mm DA WR

mannyquinto · 12-18-2015, 04:10 AM - **2 Likes**

Water color bokeh from Cosina 55mm f1.2 at f2

Rupert · 12-18-2015, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by mannyquinto

Water color bokeh from Cosina 55mm f1.2 at f2

What a little beauty she is! Great shot!

If you like doves.....I always have plenty here!

Early morning on the Cheater Branch....the Bigma bokeh was pretty bright this morning! Otis claims birds are worthless critters only good for making gravy......these would make some nice gravy!

Regards!

kjphilippona · 12-18-2015, 10:03 AM

Love them

have you named them yet ?

12-17-2015, 08:08 AM - 3 Likes	#4848
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by kjphilippona Here in the deep south nothing sits still long enough to take a picture off, fearing they will end up as dinner I can count over a hundred Whitewing doves on my fence this morning....or any morning or afternoon. I could eat like a king for a long time! Originally posted by paulh A couple of older shots with the DA18-55 kit lens: Nice shots Paul....for the 18-55, which we don't normally think of for nice bokeh, they are very good! Nice Shot Tim!......However, it did scare the little blind orphan squirrels.....do you guys do that on purpose? Shot in the cold this morning......it has bokeh, but not all that inviting. Regards!

12-17-2015, 10:44 AM	#4851
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Originally posted by Rupert I can count over a hundred Whitewing doves on my fence this morning....or any morning or afternoon. I could eat like a king for a long time! Nice shots Paul....for the 18-55, which we don't normally think of for nice bokeh, they are very good! Nice Shot Tim!......However, it did scare the little blind orphan squirrels.....do you guys do that on purpose? Shot in the cold this morning......it has bokeh, but not all that inviting. Regards! All you need is a little rice and gravy

12-17-2015, 02:10 PM - 1 Like	#4854
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by normhead Ya, I know what you're saying, but, you can only do what you can do... no sense on wasting time on stuff you can't do. Yep, you're right. I could do more if I was not behind this desk......but then I'd have to give up my coffee cup and warm office, get out in the cold wind and wait for something to show up. In here I just put out the feed, sit and sip coffee and shoot what shows up at feeding time twice a day! It's the "Otis Way" of getting things done......path of least resistance, I believe! Your Jay is better than mine, I like the natural surrounding better than an old wooden fence....but......I was nice and warm when I shot mine! Mine improves, a little, if the color is corrected just a tab, and lightened up some. Still can't do away with that old fence! Something below ISO 3200 would have been a benefit too. I keep thinkin' I'm gonna' get out there in the wild and shoot......but with all those damn squirrels, it's sort of scary. Regards!

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12-16-2015, 03:43 PM - 7 Likes	#4846
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	A couple of older shots with the DA18-55 kit lens:

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12-17-2015, 08:16 AM - 1 Like	#4849
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12-17-2015, 10:09 AM	#4850
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Originally posted by Rupert Nice shots Paul....for the 18-55, which we don't normally think of for nice bokeh, they are very good! Thanks Rupert. The kit lens might not be ideal for these types of shots, but it can produce some nice results in the right circumstances. Nice jay, too!

12-17-2015, 12:01 PM - 3 Likes	#4852
Qwntm Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 856	Cross posted in the 15mm LTD thread. This was at f5.6. Kinda makes you wonder what all the fuss is about with people saying only FF can do shallow DOF. With a 15mm on APS-c at f5.6 the zone of focus here is about 8 inches. The bokeh and lack of CA are what impresses me though. Magic!

12-17-2015, 12:05 PM - 1 Like	#4853
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Rupert I'm more than a little tired of shooting these doves...but they keep landing and I keep shooting....Otis says I am manic/compulsive and need treatment. He is probably right, after all, he always is. He says he can cure me....for a fee, of course! Regards! Ya, I know what you're saying, but, you can only do what you can do... no sense on wasting time on stuff you can't do.

12-17-2015, 03:39 PM - 1 Like	#4855
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,014	Nice Blue Jays Norm and Rupert. I wish I would see something other that a sparrow. This one is a bit different, DA*50-135 135mm f3.2.

12-17-2015, 08:09 PM	#4856
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR This one is a bit different, Different is good! I'd love to get something different for a change, but my laziness keeps getting in the way. Maybe I will get a burst of energy? Otis says I am the original "low energy" shooter.......and you know Otis is always right! Regards!

12-18-2015, 02:54 AM - 2 Likes	#4857
StephenHampshire Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Winchester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,523	One with the 18-135mm DA WR

12-18-2015, 04:10 AM - 2 Likes	#4858
mannyquinto Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: manila Posts: 152	Water color bokeh from Cosina 55mm f1.2 at f2

12-18-2015, 09:16 AM	#4859
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by mannyquinto Water color bokeh from Cosina 55mm f1.2 at f2 What a little beauty she is! Great shot! If you like doves.....I always have plenty here! Early morning on the Cheater Branch....the Bigma bokeh was pretty bright this morning! Otis claims birds are worthless critters only good for making gravy......these would make some nice gravy! Regards!

12-18-2015, 10:03 AM	#4860
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Love them have you named them yet ?