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Same Cardinal - different pose · 06:39 AM

Exif data included. What I thought interesting...look at her eyeball. If you know what you are looking for, you might think, as I,
that you are seeing the reflection of my window, which is covered with newspaper, and the cutout hole in the paper for the camera lens.

I have read in some forum where the Tamron 70-300 lens isn't good for birding. I could ask for no better! There is no PP sharpening,
but camera is set on "Hard".

J.Scott · 11-24-2007, 06:54 AM

No probs convincing me, Bill. That is one sharp lens.

JCSullivan · 11-24-2007, 07:00 AM

Me neither - and I have that lens.

My usual question: How far between you and the bird.

An absolutely magnificent shot - a magnificent WELL DONE.

Buddha Jones · 11-24-2007, 07:41 AM

Well I think you just convinced me Bill. I was looking to pair that lens up with my Tamron 28-75mm but started to have doubts if I really needed it. Well need was just thrown right out the window, now I just flat out want it.

sumrall · 11-24-2007, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by JCSullivan

Me neither - and I have that lens.

My usual question: How far between you and the bird.

An absolutely magnificent shot - a magnificent WELL DONE.

The bird is close - maybe 8 to 10 feet. The zoom was only at 160mm out of the 300mm, so he was close. I've found from my S2 & S3 days, that lighting makes all the difference. If you happen to get the sun at the optimum angle to show definition of the feathers, well and good.

Ole · 11-24-2007, 08:55 AM

Great shot! Interesting how your setup is reflected in the eyeball!

sumrall · 11-24-2007, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by Ole

Great shot! Interesting how your setup is reflected in the eyeball!

Thanks. I believe what happened - nothing planned, of course, is that the sun reflected off our white vinyl siding which provided the reflective lighting...???
Bill

daacon · 11-24-2007, 12:20 PM

Beautiful capture good job !

Bramela · 11-24-2007, 12:35 PM

Great shot, Bill. The sharpness iss extraordinary. I own that lens as well, and must say, for the very affordable price it is, indeed, a very recommendable purchase.
Very well done!

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 11-24-2007, 01:51 PM

That is a really nice bird picture, thanks for posting it.

Heinrich

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11-24-2007, 06:54 AM	#2
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	No probs convincing me, Bill. That is one sharp lens.

11-24-2007, 07:00 AM	#3
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	Me neither - and I have that lens. My usual question: How far between you and the bird. An absolutely magnificent shot - a magnificent WELL DONE.

11-24-2007, 07:41 AM	#4
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Well I think you just convinced me Bill. I was looking to pair that lens up with my Tamron 28-75mm but started to have doubts if I really needed it. Well need was just thrown right out the window, now I just flat out want it.

11-24-2007, 08:47 AM	#5
sumrall Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherman Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 96 Original Poster	Originally posted by JCSullivan Me neither - and I have that lens. My usual question: How far between you and the bird. An absolutely magnificent shot - a magnificent WELL DONE. The bird is close - maybe 8 to 10 feet. The zoom was only at 160mm out of the 300mm, so he was close. I've found from my S2 & S3 days, that lighting makes all the difference. If you happen to get the sun at the optimum angle to show definition of the feathers, well and good.

11-24-2007, 08:55 AM	#6
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,409	Great shot! Interesting how your setup is reflected in the eyeball!

11-24-2007, 12:15 PM	#7
sumrall Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherman Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 96 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ole Great shot! Interesting how your setup is reflected in the eyeball! Thanks. I believe what happened - nothing planned, of course, is that the sun reflected off our white vinyl siding which provided the reflective lighting...??? Bill

11-24-2007, 12:20 PM	#8
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Beautiful capture good job !

11-24-2007, 12:35 PM	#9
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Great shot, Bill. The sharpness iss extraordinary. I own that lens as well, and must say, for the very affordable price it is, indeed, a very recommendable purchase. Very well done!

11-24-2007, 01:51 PM	#10
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	That is a really nice bird picture, thanks for posting it. Heinrich

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