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Hello, darling! · **3 Likes**

The way this Crimson Rosella held the piece of tree fern made me think of a 1930's actress holding a cigarette.

Hello, darling! by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

This one was a bit more practical.

Afternoon salad by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

The second shot is sharper, but the first is cuter.

**eaglem** · 04-14-2019, 03:52 AM

Both are very nice indeed

**RobG** · 04-14-2019, 04:44 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

Both are very nice indeed

Thank you! I need to either spend a lot more time using the DFA 150-450 or start working out! I spent a lot of time holding the lens today, and it was a challenge - surprisingly, the Rosella shots were right at the end, and they're pretty steady, although there was more light so the higher shutter speed helps!

**aslyfox** · 04-14-2019, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by RobG

. . . I spent a lot of time holding the lens today, and it was a challenge . . .

you may want to review this article for some tips:

Making the Most of Long Exposure Handhelds - Introduction - In-Depth Articles

very nice photos

**Sailor** · 04-14-2019, 06:08 AM

Really nice, Rob. Colorful - I just woke up and a beautiful red bird is a good way to start Palm Sunday!

Jer

**RobG** · 04-14-2019, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

you may want to review this article for some tips:Making the Most of Long Exposure Handhelds - Introduction - In-Depth Articles
very nice photos

Thanks! I've got to the point where I tend to hold my breath while taking photos without thinking about it. The main issue for me with the combination of the DFA 150-450 and the K3 is the weight and the length of the lens, bearing in mind that the equivalent focal length is 630mm. So I either need to spend a lot more time taking photos with the lens, or work out to improve my upper body strength, or both. But I will read the article in depth when I get the chance. I often take photos at shorter focal lengths with slow shutter speeds, so I've had plenty of practice with hand-held photography. I am seldom in a situation where I can use a tripod.

---------- Post added 15-04-19 at 11:51 AM ----------

Originally posted by Sailor

Really nice, Rob. Colorful - I just woke up and a beautiful red bird is a good way to start Palm Sunday!

Thanks Jer! It's great that we have so many colourful birds. Most of the birds in North America are rather drab, I'm sorry to say.

**Outlander** · 04-15-2019, 09:56 PM - **1 Like**

beautiful colour

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04-14-2019, 03:52 AM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 33,334	Both are very nice indeed

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RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,455 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem Both are very nice indeed Thank you! I need to either spend a lot more time using the DFA 150-450 or start working out! I spent a lot of time holding the lens today, and it was a challenge - surprisingly, the Rosella shots were right at the end, and they're pretty steady, although there was more light so the higher shutter speed helps!

04-14-2019, 04:51 AM	#4
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 15,960	Originally posted by RobG . . . I spent a lot of time holding the lens today, and it was a challenge . . . you may want to review this article for some tips: Making the Most of Long Exposure Handhelds - Introduction - In-Depth Articles very nice photos

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Sailor Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 21,293	Really nice, Rob. Colorful - I just woke up and a beautiful red bird is a good way to start Palm Sunday! Jer

04-14-2019, 06:50 PM	#6
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,455 Original Poster	Originally posted by aslyfox you may want to review this article for some tips:Making the Most of Long Exposure Handhelds - Introduction - In-Depth Articles very nice photos Thanks! I've got to the point where I tend to hold my breath while taking photos without thinking about it. The main issue for me with the combination of the DFA 150-450 and the K3 is the weight and the length of the lens, bearing in mind that the equivalent focal length is 630mm. So I either need to spend a lot more time taking photos with the lens, or work out to improve my upper body strength, or both. But I will read the article in depth when I get the chance. I often take photos at shorter focal lengths with slow shutter speeds, so I've had plenty of practice with hand-held photography. I am seldom in a situation where I can use a tripod. ---------- Post added 15-04-19 at 11:51 AM ---------- Originally posted by Sailor Really nice, Rob. Colorful - I just woke up and a beautiful red bird is a good way to start Palm Sunday! Thanks Jer! It's great that we have so many colourful birds. Most of the birds in North America are rather drab, I'm sorry to say.

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Outlander Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Easten Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,027	beautiful colour

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