Nature Backyard Visitor

Backyard Visitor · 10:10 AM

Had a visitor in the yard today, first time I have seen him in the daytime

Good chance to try out my Takumar 200mm F3.5 Preset. JPEG right ouot of the camera, default K10D settings

photolady95 · 01-16-2010, 11:03 AM

Nice one Lowell. I've got a b/w of one when I threw some watermelon rinds outside into a ditch by my house. So, throw them some watermelon and they'll be more frequently in your yard.

**Rense** · 01-16-2010, 12:39 PM

Nice shot Lowell! What is it?

**Ash** · 01-16-2010, 12:51 PM

Interesting creature hiding in the shrubbery.
Tough one to capture with his fair coat.
Good one Lowell.

jimH · 01-16-2010, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Nice shot Lowell! What is it?

Looks like an Opossum

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-16-2010, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by jimH

Looks like an Opossom

good call Jim

we had a baby in the yard last fall. they are becoming more common in toronto.

Shot is actually quite easy with the lens I used. The Takumar 200 F3.5 has a 350 degree focus rotation. Precision is what makes this lens so good.

Suprisingly, in PP I notise some longitudinal CA (green behind focus purple in front of focus) but no real lateral CA.

Today is the first chance I have really had to try it out. It represents the long end of a work in process, an M42 kit.

I have a split image in my K10 and with MF it is easy to focus on what you want through the branches

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-16-2010, 02:59 PM

here's another shot, latter in the day, same gear.

Attached Images

forensicscientist · 01-16-2010, 03:04 PM

They are all over the place here in Texas......not very good eatin either.....a bit too greasy

PentX Girl · 01-16-2010, 04:42 PM

Can't stand these critters...great shots though!

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-16-2010, 05:10 PM

Pentx girl

they do ave a face only a mother could love, don't they?

8540tomg · 01-16-2010, 05:18 PM

Nice capture Lowell.

Tom G

jimH · 01-16-2010, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by PentX Girl

Can't stand these critters...great shots though!

Even thought they look like a rat, they are actually a marsupial, (like a kangaroo) no relation to a rat. Even at that, they aren't really an attractive little critter, I'll have to say.

the swede · 01-16-2010, 05:28 PM

Very interesting creature!

**dcmsox2004** · 01-16-2010, 05:34 PM

only a face a momma 'possum could love... thanks for sharing...

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-16-2010, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Nice capture Lowell.

Tom G

Tom, thanks

I know it's not your SMC 200F2.5, but although I have only spent a day or so with this lens, I have to admire the quality and ease of use.

If he is back tomorrow, I will take some shots with mu vivitar series 1 70-200F3.5 to compare.

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01-16-2010, 02:13 PM	#5
jimH Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Central Nebraska - USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,771	Quote: Nice shot Lowell! What is it? Looks like an Opossum Last edited by jimH; 01-16-2010 at 02:34 PM.

01-16-2010, 02:34 PM	#6
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by jimH Looks like an Opossom good call Jim we had a baby in the yard last fall. they are becoming more common in toronto. Shot is actually quite easy with the lens I used. The Takumar 200 F3.5 has a 350 degree focus rotation. Precision is what makes this lens so good. Suprisingly, in PP I notise some longitudinal CA (green behind focus purple in front of focus) but no real lateral CA. Today is the first chance I have really had to try it out. It represents the long end of a work in process, an M42 kit. I have a split image in my K10 and with MF it is easy to focus on what you want through the branches Last edited by Lowell Goudge; 01-16-2010 at 02:42 PM.

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01-16-2010, 02:59 PM	#7
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888 Original Poster	here's another shot, latter in the day, same gear. Attached Images

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01-16-2010, 05:10 PM	#10
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888 Original Poster	Pentx girl they do ave a face only a mother could love, don't they?

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8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Nice capture Lowell. Tom G

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jimH Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Central Nebraska - USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,771	Originally posted by PentX Girl Can't stand these critters...great shots though! Even thought they look like a rat, they are actually a marsupial, (like a kangaroo) no relation to a rat. Even at that, they aren't really an attractive little critter, I'll have to say.

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the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Very interesting creature!

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01-16-2010, 06:45 PM	#15
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by 8540tomg Nice capture Lowell. Tom G Tom, thanks I know it's not your SMC 200F2.5, but although I have only spent a day or so with this lens, I have to admire the quality and ease of use. If he is back tomorrow, I will take some shots with mu vivitar series 1 70-200F3.5 to compare.