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Bluebird flying up to the dinner ~~table~~ cage.

**Tonytee** · 02-09-2020, 06:24 PM

A very pretty image. Thanks a million for sharing.

TT

**Apet-Sure** · 02-09-2020, 06:52 PM

Thanks TT. I think I got really lucky to capture a BIF at 1/160 sec. and have anything in sharp focus.

**Tonytee** · 02-10-2020, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by Apet-Sure

Thanks TT. I think I got really lucky to capture a BIF at 1/160 sec. and have anything in sharp focus.

You are welcome. I do have that same lens and it is one Sharp, S.O.Gun.

Again, nice work.

TT

Bengan · 02-10-2020, 02:07 AM

Great capture

**pichaser** · 02-10-2020, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by Apet-Sure

Bluebird flying up to the dinner ~~table~~ cage.

Yes this is a sharp image . You had to be there and were ready .

**Apet-Sure** · 02-10-2020, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by Tonytee

I do have that same lens and it is one Sharp, S.O.Gun.

Maybe the best $32 I ever spent. Mine came in mint condition.

Originally posted by pichaser

You had to be there and were ready

My daughter says I look like a creepy old guy spying on my neighbors with my camera and telephoto lens.

Thank you Bengan.

**foxandcrow** · 02-10-2020, 02:41 PM

A truly amazing shot and great title.

**Apet-Sure** · 02-10-2020, 02:45 PM

Thank you f&c.

brewmaster15 · 02-10-2020, 02:48 PM

Great capture! That was just pertect timing. Head and chest in focus, wings and tail show motion..NICE!!!!

I'm hoping my pair come back to their boxes this year.

al

**Apet-Sure** · 02-10-2020, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by brewmaster15

That was just pertect timing.

Actually it was pure dumb luck, but thank you. I was surprised that some bluebirds stayed through the winter this year, but we've had a very mild winter. I never get tired of seeing them.
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**Lmcfarrin** · 02-11-2020, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by Apet-Sure

Actually it was pure dumb luck, but thank you. I was surprised that some bluebirds stayed through the winter this year, but we've had a very mild winter. I never get tired of seeing them.
IMGP6123 1024x768 - Apet-Sure's Album: Nature-K10D - PentaxForums.com

Nice shot. Regarding luck, only way to win a lottery is to play. Luck or not, pays the same.

Photogoof · 11-30-2023, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by Apet-Sure

Bluebird flying up to the dinner ~~table~~ cage.

Wonderful action shot!

**Apet-Sure** · 11-30-2023, 01:01 PM

Thanks Photogoof, much appreciated. Unfortunately, that lens has now developed some fog. I'm not sure if I want to try to clean it myself. The lens only cost $32, so it's not worth sending in for professional cleaning. I have since bought a used DA*60-250mm from a PF member, which is way better than the Tokina, but much bigger and heavier.

pquirk · 11-30-2023, 01:17 PM

Beautiful image; looks like 1/160th was a sweet spot for capturing just the right amount of motion blur in the wing tips and the tips of the tail feathers.

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02-09-2020, 06:24 PM	#2
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,544	A very pretty image. Thanks a million for sharing. TT

02-09-2020, 06:52 PM	#3
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,872 Original Poster	Thanks TT. I think I got really lucky to capture a BIF at 1/160 sec. and have anything in sharp focus.

02-10-2020, 01:40 AM	#4
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,544	Originally posted by Apet-Sure Thanks TT. I think I got really lucky to capture a BIF at 1/160 sec. and have anything in sharp focus. You are welcome. I do have that same lens and it is one Sharp, S.O.Gun. Again, nice work. TT

02-10-2020, 02:07 AM	#5
Bengan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,767	Great capture

02-10-2020, 07:42 AM	#6
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,787	Originally posted by Apet-Sure Bluebird flying up to the dinner ~~table~~ cage. Yes this is a sharp image . You had to be there and were ready .

02-10-2020, 02:40 PM	#7
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,872 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee I do have that same lens and it is one Sharp, S.O.Gun. Maybe the best $32 I ever spent. Mine came in mint condition. Originally posted by pichaser You had to be there and were ready My daughter says I look like a creepy old guy spying on my neighbors with my camera and telephoto lens. Thank you Bengan.

02-10-2020, 02:41 PM	#8
foxandcrow Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,995	A truly amazing shot and great title.

02-10-2020, 02:45 PM	#9
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,872 Original Poster	Thank you f&c.

02-10-2020, 02:48 PM	#10
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Great capture! That was just pertect timing. Head and chest in focus, wings and tail show motion..NICE!!!! I'm hoping my pair come back to their boxes this year. al

02-10-2020, 02:56 PM	#11
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,872 Original Poster	Originally posted by brewmaster15 That was just pertect timing. Actually it was pure dumb luck, but thank you. I was surprised that some bluebirds stayed through the winter this year, but we've had a very mild winter. I never get tired of seeing them. IMGP6123 1024x768 - Apet-Sure's Album: Nature-K10D - PentaxForums.com

02-11-2020, 03:50 PM	#12
Lmcfarrin Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 775	Originally posted by Apet-Sure Actually it was pure dumb luck, but thank you. I was surprised that some bluebirds stayed through the winter this year, but we've had a very mild winter. I never get tired of seeing them. IMGP6123 1024x768 - Apet-Sure's Album: Nature-K10D - PentaxForums.com Nice shot. Regarding luck, only way to win a lottery is to play. Luck or not, pays the same.

11-30-2023, 08:57 AM	#13
Photogoof Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by Apet-Sure Bluebird flying up to the dinner ~~table~~ cage. Wonderful action shot!

11-30-2023, 01:01 PM	#14
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,872 Original Poster	Thanks Photogoof, much appreciated. Unfortunately, that lens has now developed some fog. I'm not sure if I want to try to clean it myself. The lens only cost $32, so it's not worth sending in for professional cleaning. I have since bought a used DA*60-250mm from a PF member, which is way better than the Tokina, but much bigger and heavier.

11-30-2023, 01:17 PM	#15
pquirk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 231	Beautiful image; looks like 1/160th was a sweet spot for capturing just the right amount of motion blur in the wing tips and the tips of the tail feathers.

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