Nature Signs of Spring

Signs of Spring · 09:49 AM

A nice afternoon walk with our dog. I was surprised the Grackle let me get as close as I got. I had a chance to get a small woodpecker on a tree near the Robin, but I didn't notice it was there until I was right on it, and it spooked. Bummer.

**ROBEFFY** · 04-09-2014, 06:39 PM

Some nice shots! Bet you are happy spring is finally coming.
I tramped around in the bush today with camera, no great shots to share, just a squirrel and very elusive chickadees that kept moving before I could shoot.

TonyTurley · 04-10-2014, 07:09 AM

Thanks Rob. I do enjoy the arrival of Spring, and the daily explosion of new life. However, I also enjoy Winter. Rather than huddle inside, I get out as much as possible. A 5-10 mile hike in bone-chilling cold, howling winds, and 6+ inches of snow is something I very much enjoy.

nomadkng · 04-10-2014, 12:00 PM

just a note tony,

you might want to do a lens calibration check on your 55-300.
from what I can tell, nearly every one of your images posted in this thread is front focused.
whether it's a focusing error because of the branches/objects in front of your subject, or a calibration issue, I can't tell.
but at least eliminate one variable by using the micro-adjustment menu if needed.

TonyTurley · 04-10-2014, 06:13 PM

I appreciate that suggestion, because I've been thinking I was getting better results shooting manually with my old K-mount Vivitar 75-210. I'll check it out tomorrow in some good light.

hnikesch · 04-10-2014, 07:37 PM

I have to agree looks like front focus, nice shots, looks like we in MI are a week or so behind you

**Sailor** · 04-11-2014, 05:44 AM

Hey Tony - looks like things are coming alive in your neck of the woods - nice series.

Jer

Michael Piziak · 04-11-2014, 06:40 AM

Nice batch of photos!
I think I like the Raven the best !

TonyTurley · 04-11-2014, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by hnikesch

I have to agree looks like front focus, nice shots, looks like we in MI are a week or so behind you

Thanks Hans.

Originally posted by Sailor

Hey Tony - looks like things are coming alive in your neck of the woods - nice series.

Jer

Thanks Jer. Things are indeed Spring-ing forth!

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

Nice batch of photos!
I think I like the Raven the best !

Thanks Michael.

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04-09-2014, 06:39 PM	#2
ROBEFFY Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 248	Some nice shots! Bet you are happy spring is finally coming. I tramped around in the bush today with camera, no great shots to share, just a squirrel and very elusive chickadees that kept moving before I could shoot.

04-10-2014, 07:09 AM	#3
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240 Original Poster	Thanks Rob. I do enjoy the arrival of Spring, and the daily explosion of new life. However, I also enjoy Winter. Rather than huddle inside, I get out as much as possible. A 5-10 mile hike in bone-chilling cold, howling winds, and 6+ inches of snow is something I very much enjoy.

04-10-2014, 12:00 PM	#4
nomadkng Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,448	just a note tony, you might want to do a lens calibration check on your 55-300. from what I can tell, nearly every one of your images posted in this thread is front focused. whether it's a focusing error because of the branches/objects in front of your subject, or a calibration issue, I can't tell. but at least eliminate one variable by using the micro-adjustment menu if needed.

04-10-2014, 06:13 PM	#5
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240 Original Poster	I appreciate that suggestion, because I've been thinking I was getting better results shooting manually with my old K-mount Vivitar 75-210. I'll check it out tomorrow in some good light.

04-10-2014, 07:37 PM	#6
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	I have to agree looks like front focus, nice shots, looks like we in MI are a week or so behind you

04-11-2014, 05:44 AM	#7
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Hey Tony - looks like things are coming alive in your neck of the woods - nice series. Jer

04-11-2014, 06:40 AM	#8
Michael Piziak Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,815	Nice batch of photos! I think I like the Raven the best !

04-11-2014, 07:39 AM	#9
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240 Original Poster	Originally posted by hnikesch I have to agree looks like front focus, nice shots, looks like we in MI are a week or so behind you Thanks Hans. Originally posted by Sailor Hey Tony - looks like things are coming alive in your neck of the woods - nice series. Jer Thanks Jer. Things are indeed Spring-ing forth! Originally posted by Michael Piziak Nice batch of photos! I think I like the Raven the best ! Thanks Michael.