Nature Goldfinch

Goldfinch · 11:59 AM

Caught this fellow preening himself in the sun today - either that or he was shy.

I think he was a little startled by the wasp fly-by in image three.

**Sailor** · 08-26-2014, 06:28 PM

Cool stuff, Tom. I've never produced a bird pic anything like this good. You 'da man.

Jer

**dadipentak** · 08-26-2014, 06:41 PM

Finch photo-bombed by a wasp--bravo!

8540tomg · 08-26-2014, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Cool stuff, Tom. I've never produced a bird pic anything like this good. You 'da man.

Jer

Thanks Jer, most kind.

You're too modest. I do seem to recall you posted a pretty nice heron or egret shot a while back.

Tom G

---------- Post added 08-26-2014 at 11:43 PM ----------

Originally posted by dadipentak

Finch photo-bombed by a wasp--bravo!

Hi Dave,

I didn't notice the wasp at the time I took the shot.

I was as surprised as the Goldfinch when I saw it in processing.

Tom G

Last edited by 8540tomg; 08-27-2014 at 04:25 AM. Reason: typo

**wtlwdwgn** · 08-27-2014, 02:06 PM

Great series of shots Tom. #3 is a classic! I have the K version. Nice to see what it can do.

8540tomg · 08-27-2014, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Great series of shots Tom. #3 is a classic! I have the K version. Nice to see what it can do.

Thanks Steve,

As for #3 it was pure luck. As a rule I'm happy just to get the bird in focus.

Too bad the depth of field is so shallow on these long lenses. It would have been a killer shot if the wasp was in focus as well.

In the next frame after this one, a badly out of focus frame, the Goldfinch snaps at the wasp and just about catches it. I really like this focal length and carry it with me whenever I go out for a walk. I'd be interested i seeing some of your 400mm efforts. This focal length takes a lot of time and effort but I think it is worth it.

Tom G

**wtlwdwgn** · 08-27-2014, 02:54 PM

I agree about the DOF Tom. Maybe that's why the minimum f stop is f/45. I'm going to try some at f/16 and f/22 but I'll have to bump the ISO! Here are some I took at f/11.

8540tomg · 08-27-2014, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

I agree about the DOF Tom. Maybe that's why the minimum f stop is f/45. I'm going to try some at f/16 and f/22 but I'll have to bump the ISO! Here are some I took at f/11.

Nice work Steve.

I think I have seen these before.

These old lenses still have some chops. With a litle time, effort and luck they can produce some great images. I'll be the first to admit they are not for everbody though.

Tom G

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08-27-2014, 03:02 PM	#8
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn I agree about the DOF Tom. Maybe that's why the minimum f stop is f/45. I'm going to try some at f/16 and f/22 but I'll have to bump the ISO! Here are some I took at f/11. Nice work Steve. I think I have seen these before. These old lenses still have some chops. With a litle time, effort and luck they can produce some great images. I'll be the first to admit they are not for everbody though. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 08-28-2014 at 05:38 AM. Reason: typo

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Cool stuff, Tom. I've never produced a bird pic anything like this good. You 'da man. Jer

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08-26-2014, 08:39 PM	#4
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Cool stuff, Tom. I've never produced a bird pic anything like this good. You 'da man. Jer Thanks Jer, most kind. You're too modest. I do seem to recall you posted a pretty nice heron or egret shot a while back. Tom G ---------- Post added 08-26-2014 at 11:43 PM ---------- Originally posted by dadipentak Finch photo-bombed by a wasp--bravo! Hi Dave, I didn't notice the wasp at the time I took the shot. I was as surprised as the Goldfinch when I saw it in processing. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 08-27-2014 at 04:25 AM. Reason: typo

08-27-2014, 02:06 PM	#5
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,845	Great series of shots Tom. #3 is a classic! I have the K version. Nice to see what it can do.

08-27-2014, 02:37 PM	#6
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Great series of shots Tom. #3 is a classic! I have the K version. Nice to see what it can do. Thanks Steve, As for #3 it was pure luck. As a rule I'm happy just to get the bird in focus. Too bad the depth of field is so shallow on these long lenses. It would have been a killer shot if the wasp was in focus as well. In the next frame after this one, a badly out of focus frame, the Goldfinch snaps at the wasp and just about catches it. I really like this focal length and carry it with me whenever I go out for a walk. I'd be interested i seeing some of your 400mm efforts. This focal length takes a lot of time and effort but I think it is worth it. Tom G

08-27-2014, 02:54 PM	#7
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,845	I agree about the DOF Tom. Maybe that's why the minimum f stop is f/45. I'm going to try some at f/16 and f/22 but I'll have to bump the ISO! Here are some I took at f/11.