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normhead · 12-21-2021, 07:06 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by CBM

Hard to capture little birds, they really don't like to stay put - snowy background adds to the warmth of his red (and grey) colors - this thread has been great for bird watching!

The big reason for shooting in the snow, is the light reflected up from the ground to highlight the underside of the bird. Image taken without snow , just aren't the same.

**CBM** · 12-21-2021, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by normhead

The big reason for shooting in the snow, is the light reflected up from the ground to highlight the underside of the bird. Image taken without snow , just aren't the same.

Thank you for that - I will remember it!

normhead · 12-23-2021, 10:38 AM - **6 Likes**

K-3 and DA 55-300 with the HD DA 1.4 TC

Bright sun, lots of birds -22ºC. Lots of hungry critters.

**Mbaez** · 12-23-2021, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by normhead

K-3 and DA 55-300 with the HD DA 1.4 TC

Bright sun, lots of birds -22ºC. Lots of hungry critters.

Really good pictures!

normhead · 12-23-2021, 06:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mbaez

Really good pictures!

Thanks for commenting.

**jersey** · 12-25-2021, 10:23 AM - **1 Like**

Took 55-300 for cat hunting, but without much luck

With -12 most were hidden so i got some bird shots. Not the best ever, and I am not a brider so played with catching motion

And a normal one:

And sort of landscape :d

simsburyphoto · 12-26-2021, 12:55 AM

Originally posted by jersey

Took 55-300 for cat hunting, but without much luck

With -12 most were hidden so i got some bird shots. Not the best ever, and I am not a brider so played with catching motion

And a normal one:

And sort of landscape :d

As they say this lens always punches above its weight.

normhead · 01-07-2022, 01:30 PM - **3 Likes**

Out briefly today with the DA 55-300 PLM and K-3.

Happy Canon shooters

From the Visitors Centre deck.

**CBM** · 01-12-2022, 09:13 PM - **5 Likes**

Meanwhile, in Florida, no exciting changes in the weather, just the usual sunbathers!

**acoufap** · 01-13-2022, 10:30 AM - **3 Likes**

A couple from today afternoon ... (x-post)

Made with KP and DA55-300PLM.

**CBM** · 01-13-2022, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by acoufap

A couple from today afternoon ... (x-post)

Made with KP and DA55-300PLM.

I love the detail in the swan's neck (and face) - little water droplets on the neck - nicely done!

**CBM** · 01-13-2022, 09:14 PM - **1 Like**

Not so exciting, but I think it shows the strength of this lens - the second image is 100% crop and the details are all there - I take no credit for this, all KP and 55 - 300 PLM!

normhead · 01-16-2022, 01:34 PM - **3 Likes**

From a few years ago. I'm working through my years best from 2019
K-3 DA 55-300 PLM

**acoufap** · 01-21-2022, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by CBM

I love the detail in the swan's neck (and face) - little water droplets on the neck - nicely done!

A bit late, but thank you very much for the kind words! This swan was in no way shy. So I could make a couple shots.

normhead · 01-25-2022, 07:29 PM - **4 Likes**

K-3 and DA 55-300 PLM and HD DA 1.4 TC at 364mm

I was out in the shop, planing some wood when I noticed this guy on a tree nearby. So, run in the house grab the camera, try and sneak out for some images. He was very wary, but he let me have a few. -10ºC

at 400mm

Looking up @ 294mm

12-25-2021, 10:23 AM - 1 Like	#1116
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,063	Took 55-300 for cat hunting, but without much luck With -12 most were hidden so i got some bird shots. Not the best ever, and I am not a brider so played with catching motion And a normal one: And sort of landscape :d Last edited by jersey; 12-25-2021 at 10:43 AM.

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12-21-2021, 07:06 PM - 2 Likes	#1111
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by CBM Hard to capture little birds, they really don't like to stay put - snowy background adds to the warmth of his red (and grey) colors - this thread has been great for bird watching! The big reason for shooting in the snow, is the light reflected up from the ground to highlight the underside of the bird. Image taken without snow , just aren't the same.

12-21-2021, 07:11 PM	#1112
CBM Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2021 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 378	Originally posted by normhead The big reason for shooting in the snow, is the light reflected up from the ground to highlight the underside of the bird. Image taken without snow , just aren't the same. Thank you for that - I will remember it!

12-23-2021, 10:38 AM - 6 Likes	#1113
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	K-3 and DA 55-300 with the HD DA 1.4 TC Bright sun, lots of birds -22ºC. Lots of hungry critters.

12-23-2021, 04:10 PM	#1114
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by normhead K-3 and DA 55-300 with the HD DA 1.4 TC Bright sun, lots of birds -22ºC. Lots of hungry critters. Really good pictures!

12-23-2021, 06:57 PM - 1 Like	#1115
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Mbaez Really good pictures! Thanks for commenting.

12-26-2021, 12:55 AM	#1117
simsburyphoto Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 244	Originally posted by jersey Took 55-300 for cat hunting, but without much luck With -12 most were hidden so i got some bird shots. Not the best ever, and I am not a brider so played with catching motion And a normal one: And sort of landscape :d As they say this lens always punches above its weight.

01-07-2022, 01:30 PM - 3 Likes	#1118
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Out briefly today with the DA 55-300 PLM and K-3. Happy Canon shooters From the Visitors Centre deck.

01-13-2022, 10:30 AM - 3 Likes	#1120
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,191	A couple from today afternoon ... (x-post) Made with KP and DA55-300PLM.

01-13-2022, 09:09 PM	#1121
CBM Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2021 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 378	Originally posted by acoufap A couple from today afternoon ... (x-post) Made with KP and DA55-300PLM. I love the detail in the swan's neck (and face) - little water droplets on the neck - nicely done!

01-16-2022, 01:34 PM - 3 Likes	#1123
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	From a few years ago. I'm working through my years best from 2019 K-3 DA 55-300 PLM

01-21-2022, 09:48 AM	#1124
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,191	Originally posted by CBM I love the detail in the swan's neck (and face) - little water droplets on the neck - nicely done! A bit late, but thank you very much for the kind words! This swan was in no way shy. So I could make a couple shots.

01-25-2022, 07:29 PM - 4 Likes	#1125
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	K-3 and DA 55-300 PLM and HD DA 1.4 TC at 364mm I was out in the shop, planing some wood when I noticed this guy on a tree nearby. So, run in the house grab the camera, try and sneak out for some images. He was very wary, but he let me have a few. -10ºC at 400mm Looking up @ 294mm

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