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Yellowthroat pair
Posted By: AlexD, 04-23-2009, 08:02 PM

Shot two days ago.

It was really tough, since warblers don't like to stay still -- especially at this time of year (courting). I had a hard time with MF and a "jiggly" viewfinder.

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Camera: PENTAX *ist D
Lens: SMC PENTAX-A* 300mm F4 lens. (MF-only).
Other equipment: TAMRON 2x TC, Canon Monopod 100
Shutter-speed: 1/1600 second
Aperture: F2.2 (Real F-number approx F9. TC messes numbers.)
ISO: 800
Focal length (optical): 600mm

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Camera: PENTAX *ist D
Lens: SMC PENTAX-A* 300mm F4 lens. (MF-only).
Other equipment: TAMRON 2x TC, Canon Monopod 100
Shutter-speed: 1/800 second
Aperture: F2.2 (Real F-number approx F9. TC messes numbers.)
ISO: 800
Focal length (optical): 600mm


Thanks for looking.

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04-23-2009, 10:08 PM   #2
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So tiny and cute looking.

Great that you captured them well!
04-24-2009, 12:33 AM   #3
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Really well done there.
04-24-2009, 12:37 PM   #4
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Re: Yellowthroat pair

Many thanks for the comments, much appreciated!

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Good shots! I like the first one most!
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Thanks, Georg.
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Thanks the credit you get when you have a go with the MF lens and it shines, good job and well done


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Indeed I think you froze the moment well on both shots.
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Thanks, cupic and Dave.
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Well done and I know ho whard it is to take good pictures of these little guys. Really like #2. JIM
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Splendid shots, well done!
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Jimbo and Eaglerapids, thank you for the comments.
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