Nature Sulphur Crested Cockatoo - K-5iis

Sulphur Crested Cockatoo - K-5iis · 12:30 AM

I didn't have to go far for these - the Cockatoos were feeding on plums and (I think) apricots in the back yard. I love the combination of the K-5iis and the DA55-300.

**eaglem** · 12-01-2012, 01:05 AM

They've come up exceptionally sharp and detailed so looks like that new camera of yours is certainly living up to it's reputation.

RobG · 12-01-2012, 02:42 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

They've come up exceptionally sharp and detailed so looks like that new camera of yours is certainly living up to it's reputation.

It sure is! I'm kind of kicking myself for not buying a DA*300 with the black friday sale, but I had a bunch of other expenses at the time.

Still, I'm very happy with the results using the DA16-45, DA35 limited and DA55-300.

I should try the mirror lens again, especially with something like the moon. I'd love to see what detail it shows up using the K-5iis.

cmohr · 12-01-2012, 02:46 AM

These are Great, Nice work Rob.

Thanks For Sharing
cmohr

RobG · 12-01-2012, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by cmohr

These are Great, Nice work Rob.

Thanks! I hope the weather tomorrow is better, so I can go out and find some more subjects.

JohnBee · 12-01-2012, 04:15 AM

Originally posted by RobG

I didn't have to go far for these - the Cockatoos were feeding on plums and (I think) apricots in the back yard. I love the combination of the K-5iis and the DA55-300.

Very nice!
And its great to see the 55-300 holding it's own as well
Great job

RobG · 12-01-2012, 04:34 AM

Originally posted by JohnBee

Very nice! And its great to see the 55-300 holding it's own as well Great job

Thanks John! IMO the DA55-300 is the best value Pentax lens. It's light and impressively sharp for the price. With the DA16-45 it gives me 16-300 in only two lenses which is great for travelling.

p38arover · 12-01-2012, 05:55 AM

A very nice pic, Rob. We have a lot of cockies and galahs around here and I've been intending to get out to try shooting them.

Originally posted by RobG

Thanks! I hope the weather tomorrow is better, so I can go out and find some more subjects.

I hope it's cooler tomorrow - 37 deg C here in Penrith.

**jac** · 12-01-2012, 07:03 AM

I've got a blizzard here with wind-chill of -32C. Haven't seen one cockatoo all morning but it's keeping the mosquitoes at bay. Nice pics!

slowpez · 12-01-2012, 08:23 AM

Very nice and I love the first one. Quite a good combo you have going there.

**Bruce Clark** · 12-01-2012, 02:34 PM

Wonderful photos of a wonderful bird.

p38arover · 12-01-2012, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by jac

I've got a blizzard here with wind-chill of -32C. Haven't seen one cockatoo all morning but it's keeping the mosquitoes at bay. Nice pics!

They're white, you won't see them in the snow!

**jac** · 12-01-2012, 03:18 PM

RobG · 12-01-2012, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by p38arover

A very nice pic, Rob.

Thanks!

Quote:

We have a lot of cockies and galahs around here and I've been intending to get out to try shooting them.

With a camera, I hope!

Quote:

I hope it's cooler tomorrow - 37 deg C here in Penrith.

Happily it hasn't got over 37C yet this summer in Canberra but I believe you've already had 40C in Penrith. Today I see it's much cooler in Sydney. Not bad here - although I note we've already exceeded the expected maximum of 27C.

Originally posted by jac

I've got a blizzard here with wind-chill of -32C. Haven't seen one cockatoo all morning but it's keeping the mosquitoes at bay. Nice pics!

Thanks! I imagine the mozzies are all neatly frozen now?

Originally posted by slowpez

Very nice and I love the first one. Quite a good combo you have going there.

Thanks Susan! I'm really happy with it too!

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

Wonderful photos of a wonderful bird.

Thanks Bruce! I just wish they didn't amuse themselves by pulling the rubber linings out of street lights and chewing through TV antenna cables.

I'd rather have Ozzie native birds than starlings, sparrows and Indian Mynahs any day.

Originally posted by p38arover

They're white, you won't see them in the snow!

Good point! You could have a massive White Cockatoo invasion going on and be unaware of it!

**Sailor** · 12-01-2012, 07:04 PM

Amazing - great job. I know nothing about the new K-5iis, but it's clear the photographer has got chops.

Jer

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12-01-2012, 01:05 AM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144	They've come up exceptionally sharp and detailed so looks like that new camera of yours is certainly living up to it's reputation.

12-01-2012, 02:42 AM	#3
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem They've come up exceptionally sharp and detailed so looks like that new camera of yours is certainly living up to it's reputation. It sure is! I'm kind of kicking myself for not buying a DA*300 with the black friday sale, but I had a bunch of other expenses at the time. Still, I'm very happy with the results using the DA16-45, DA35 limited and DA55-300. I should try the mirror lens again, especially with something like the moon. I'd love to see what detail it shows up using the K-5iis.

12-01-2012, 02:46 AM	#4
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	These are Great, Nice work Rob. Thanks For Sharing cmohr

12-01-2012, 03:28 AM	#5
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by cmohr These are Great, Nice work Rob. Thanks! I hope the weather tomorrow is better, so I can go out and find some more subjects.

12-01-2012, 04:15 AM	#6
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by RobG I didn't have to go far for these - the Cockatoos were feeding on plums and (I think) apricots in the back yard. I love the combination of the K-5iis and the DA55-300. Very nice! And its great to see the 55-300 holding it's own as well Great job

12-01-2012, 04:34 AM	#7
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by JohnBee Very nice! And its great to see the 55-300 holding it's own as well Great job Thanks John! IMO the DA55-300 is the best value Pentax lens. It's light and impressively sharp for the price. With the DA16-45 it gives me 16-300 in only two lenses which is great for travelling.

12-01-2012, 05:55 AM	#8
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	A very nice pic, Rob. We have a lot of cockies and galahs around here and I've been intending to get out to try shooting them. Originally posted by RobG Thanks! I hope the weather tomorrow is better, so I can go out and find some more subjects. I hope it's cooler tomorrow - 37 deg C here in Penrith.

12-01-2012, 07:03 AM	#9
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	I've got a blizzard here with wind-chill of -32C. Haven't seen one cockatoo all morning but it's keeping the mosquitoes at bay. Nice pics!

12-01-2012, 08:23 AM	#10
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Very nice and I love the first one. Quite a good combo you have going there.

12-01-2012, 02:34 PM	#11
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Wonderful photos of a wonderful bird.

12-01-2012, 02:54 PM	#12
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by jac I've got a blizzard here with wind-chill of -32C. Haven't seen one cockatoo all morning but it's keeping the mosquitoes at bay. Nice pics! They're white, you won't see them in the snow!

12-01-2012, 03:18 PM	#13
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364

12-01-2012, 07:00 PM	#14
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by p38arover A very nice pic, Rob. Thanks! Quote: We have a lot of cockies and galahs around here and I've been intending to get out to try shooting them. With a camera, I hope! Quote: I hope it's cooler tomorrow - 37 deg C here in Penrith. Happily it hasn't got over 37C yet this summer in Canberra but I believe you've already had 40C in Penrith. Today I see it's much cooler in Sydney. Not bad here - although I note we've already exceeded the expected maximum of 27C. Originally posted by jac I've got a blizzard here with wind-chill of -32C. Haven't seen one cockatoo all morning but it's keeping the mosquitoes at bay. Nice pics! Thanks! I imagine the mozzies are all neatly frozen now? Originally posted by slowpez Very nice and I love the first one. Quite a good combo you have going there. Thanks Susan! I'm really happy with it too! Originally posted by Bruce Clark Wonderful photos of a wonderful bird. Thanks Bruce! I just wish they didn't amuse themselves by pulling the rubber linings out of street lights and chewing through TV antenna cables. I'd rather have Ozzie native birds than starlings, sparrows and Indian Mynahs any day. Originally posted by p38arover They're white, you won't see them in the snow! Good point! You could have a massive White Cockatoo invasion going on and be unaware of it!

12-01-2012, 07:04 PM	#15
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Amazing - great job. I know nothing about the new K-5iis, but it's clear the photographer has got chops. Jer