Nature Tufted Titmouse and Bluejay

Tufted Titmouse and Bluejay · **1 Like**

Tufted Titmouse:

Na Horuk · 02-12-2014, 05:53 PM

Wow, nice photos! Did you use a TC with these, or just the 135mm? Because you had to be pretty close to these skittish little birds for such closeups, even with 135mm
Focus seems spot on, nice and sharp, and I really like how the lens renders them. The photos are not unsharp, but they have a softness to them, making the birds actually feel soft
Hope to see some more of this combo

**MSL** · 02-12-2014, 07:19 PM

I thought the focus was off on the first one, but when I looked at the full sized image, the bird was in focus, just a little soft as Na Horuk indicated, but which I believe is expected for this lens. Second image has a sweetness about it.

OnTheWeb · 02-12-2014, 07:42 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Wow, nice photos! Did you use a TC with these, or just the 135mm? Because you had to be pretty close to these skittish little birds for such closeups, even with 135mm
Focus seems spot on, nice and sharp, and I really like how the lens renders them. The photos are not unsharp, but they have a softness to them, making the birds actually feel soft
Hope to see some more of this combo

Hi thanks, no TC, just the 135mm and cropped to 16:9. Yes, pretty close to them. I'm good at hiding and have lots of bird seed to tempt them

Yes, I like the results from this lens so far... just got it today.

Originally posted by MSL

I thought the focus was off on the first one, but when I looked at the full sized image, the bird was in focus, just a little soft as Na Horuk indicated, but which I believe is expected for this lens. Second image has a sweetness about it.

The Jay sort of looks out of focus, but there is part of an out-of-focus pine branch in front of him that is causing some blur in his mid-section, but then you look at his feathers and they seem pretty good.

My first time shooting this lens which I just got from a forum member. Seems like it has potential.

**MSL** · 02-12-2014, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by OnTheWeb

The Jay sort of looks out of focus, but there is part of an out-of-focus pine branch in front of him that is causing some blur in his mid-section, but then you look at his feathers and they seem pretty good. My first time shooting this lens which I just got from a forum member. Seems like it has potential.

Ok, that explains it. The effect here is quite subtle, and like I said, it mostly vanished when you look at the full size image and it seems like everything but a small section of the bird is in sharp focus. If you didn't catch this thread from a different member you might find it of interest https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/115-pentax-k-5/250151-beautiful-mistake.html - the pine branches are a lot less subtle, but create a very interesting effect.

TonyTurley · 02-12-2014, 09:04 PM

Very nice captures. I'll have to try your method.

Tony

zztopd · 02-12-2014, 10:41 PM

well done!
I like this technique and images

slowpez · 02-13-2014, 08:14 AM

Love the tufted titmouse. He is a beauty.

ChristianRock · 02-13-2014, 11:02 AM

Those are very good pictures. I love the 135mm range, it can be a challenge to get close but when you manage to, it's very rewarding.

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02-12-2014, 05:53 PM	#2
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Wow, nice photos! Did you use a TC with these, or just the 135mm? Because you had to be pretty close to these skittish little birds for such closeups, even with 135mm Focus seems spot on, nice and sharp, and I really like how the lens renders them. The photos are not unsharp, but they have a softness to them, making the birds actually feel soft Hope to see some more of this combo

02-12-2014, 07:19 PM	#3
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,751	I thought the focus was off on the first one, but when I looked at the full sized image, the bird was in focus, just a little soft as Na Horuk indicated, but which I believe is expected for this lens. Second image has a sweetness about it.

02-12-2014, 07:42 PM	#4
OnTheWeb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 791 Original Poster	Originally posted by Na Horuk Wow, nice photos! Did you use a TC with these, or just the 135mm? Because you had to be pretty close to these skittish little birds for such closeups, even with 135mm Focus seems spot on, nice and sharp, and I really like how the lens renders them. The photos are not unsharp, but they have a softness to them, making the birds actually feel soft Hope to see some more of this combo Hi thanks, no TC, just the 135mm and cropped to 16:9. Yes, pretty close to them. I'm good at hiding and have lots of bird seed to tempt them Yes, I like the results from this lens so far... just got it today. Originally posted by MSL I thought the focus was off on the first one, but when I looked at the full sized image, the bird was in focus, just a little soft as Na Horuk indicated, but which I believe is expected for this lens. Second image has a sweetness about it. The Jay sort of looks out of focus, but there is part of an out-of-focus pine branch in front of him that is causing some blur in his mid-section, but then you look at his feathers and they seem pretty good. My first time shooting this lens which I just got from a forum member. Seems like it has potential.

02-12-2014, 08:48 PM	#5
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,751	Originally posted by OnTheWeb The Jay sort of looks out of focus, but there is part of an out-of-focus pine branch in front of him that is causing some blur in his mid-section, but then you look at his feathers and they seem pretty good. My first time shooting this lens which I just got from a forum member. Seems like it has potential. Ok, that explains it. The effect here is quite subtle, and like I said, it mostly vanished when you look at the full size image and it seems like everything but a small section of the bird is in sharp focus. If you didn't catch this thread from a different member you might find it of interest https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/115-pentax-k-5/250151-beautiful-mistake.html - the pine branches are a lot less subtle, but create a very interesting effect.

02-12-2014, 09:04 PM	#6
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Very nice captures. I'll have to try your method. Tony

02-12-2014, 10:41 PM	#7
zztopd Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 956	well done! I like this technique and images

02-13-2014, 08:14 AM	#8
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Love the tufted titmouse. He is a beauty.

02-13-2014, 11:02 AM	#9
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Those are very good pictures. I love the 135mm range, it can be a challenge to get close but when you manage to, it's very rewarding.