Post your HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW pictures!

**aslyfox** · 08-01-2022, 04:07 PM - **1 Like**

brown pelicans Pelecanus occidentalis formation flying

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**dirwood** · 08-05-2022, 05:55 AM - **5 Likes**

A few from earlier this week when my wife and I finally got a chance to walk most of a 1 trail at Iroquois Wilflife Refuge for our anniversary day off. I was trying to stay in TaV mode to get more practice and I shot in RAW but every image I cropped on the camera before uploading.

**K2 to K50** · 08-05-2022, 04:44 PM - **2 Likes**

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**dirwood** · 08-06-2022, 07:30 PM - **2 Likes**

The sky was clear so I tried some.shots of the moon in raw format then cropped in on the camera...not sure which one I like best yet...I'm drawn to the darker ones but they don't print very well without lightening them up.

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**K2 to K50** · 08-06-2022, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by dirwood

The sky was clear so I tried some.shots of the moon in raw format then cropped in on the camera...not sure which one I like best yet...I'm drawn to the darker ones but they don't print very well without lightening them up.

All great shots with excellent detail. To be honest, I prefer the lighter shots, just like your printer!!!!

**K2 to K50** · 08-10-2022, 06:59 PM - **12 Likes**

Cross-Post.
This is probably the fourth image of this bird I have posted over the last 2-3 yrs, but I think it is a slightly better image than any of previous shots.

I spotted it through my kitchen window as it landed in the Grevillea. I had to slide open, as quietly as I could, a main sliding glass door, then a sliding security screen door, only 5 or 6 metres from the bird, before I could take the shots. My K3 iii was already sitting just inside the doors, on my tripod, with the 150-450mm mounted.

It allowed me only 5 shots before taking off.

aki · 08-13-2022, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by vcollerp

Ok JP as requested, did not see this tread.(Cross posted from the news and rumors section)

amaging pics

**K2 to K50** · 08-23-2022, 12:07 AM - **4 Likes**

Cross-Post.

Juvenile Gray Butcher BIrd playing.

**Erictator** · 08-23-2022, 10:26 AM - **9 Likes**

Xposted from K-1 thread:

Some days, you just have to take what comes...

I went out looking for this

Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/2000 iso250

But was more than happy to end up with this in addition to that

Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/5.6 450.0 mm 1/800 iso100

**chuck_c** · 08-24-2022, 09:10 AM - **9 Likes**

On the K-3 Mark III with the HD 1.4x TC

**Erictator** · 08-24-2022, 09:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by chuck_c

On the K-3 Mark III with the HD 1.4x TC

Nice double catch! Glad I'm not the only one who's got proof that bees are greedy, heh heh.

I'm always amazed that with all the flowers to choose from, a bee will dive bomb a feeding butterfly, but I have only captured it a few times.
Eric

**Erictator** · 08-25-2022, 11:36 AM - **14 Likes**

Xposted from K-1 thread:

I always get a kick out of how these Osprey hover right before they dive, go headfirst, then rotate to feet first. The next set will show the aftermath, and the hard slog getting back out of the water, heh.

Hovering seems to ruffle their feathers...

Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/5.6 450.0 mm 1/800 iso100

Is that what I think it is?

Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso200

Pivot! Pivot! (Ross, from Friends, the couch in the stairwell scene comes to mind. Sorry, I'm just whacky that way)

Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160

Those claws look sharp...

Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160

cmohr · 08-25-2022, 04:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Erictator

Xposted from K-1 thread:

I always get a kick out of how these Osprey hover right before they dive, go headfirst, then rotate to feet first. The next set will show the aftermath, and the hard slog getting back out of the water, heh.

Hovering seems to ruffle their feathers...

Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/5.6 450.0 mm 1/800 iso100

Is that what I think it is?

Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso200

Pivot! Pivot! (Ross, from Friends, the couch in the stairwell scene comes to mind. Sorry, I'm just whacky that way)

Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160

Those claws look sharp...

Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160

BRILLIANT!!!

Congrats on such exceptional caputres.

Thanks for sharing

**K2 to K50** · 08-25-2022, 06:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Erictator

Xposted from K-1 thread:

I always get a kick out of how these Osprey hover right before they dive, go headfirst, then rotate to feet first. The next set will show the aftermath, and the hard slog getting back out of the water, heh.

Hovering seems to ruffle their feathers...

Sensational Captures!

**Erictator** · 08-26-2022, 07:29 AM - **5 Likes**

Osprey dive picks up from yesterday's sequence...

Osprey? What Osprey, just a big splash...

Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160

Oh, that Osprey! The American judge gave him only 4.0 because of the giant splash.

Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160

He's not happy, bad score and no fish.

Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160

Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160

I've got another sequence almost ready to post from later in that day, a little closer and not cropped to death quite as bad as these which are nearly 100% crops... I really need a 600mm or to get a K3-III...
Eric

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Sensational Captures!

Thanks very much!

Eric

Originally posted by cmohr

BRILLIANT!!!

Congrats on such exceptional caputres.

Thanks for sharing

Too kind, thanks!
Eric

08-10-2022, 06:59 PM - 12 Likes	#3171
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,815	Pale-headed Rosella Cross-Post. This is probably the fourth image of this bird I have posted over the last 2-3 yrs, but I think it is a slightly better image than any of previous shots. I spotted it through my kitchen window as it landed in the Grevillea. I had to slide open, as quietly as I could, a main sliding glass door, then a sliding security screen door, only 5 or 6 metres from the bird, before I could take the shots. My K3 iii was already sitting just inside the doors, on my tripod, with the 150-450mm mounted. It allowed me only 5 shots before taking off.

08-26-2022, 07:29 AM - 5 Likes	#3180
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,347	Osprey dive picks up from yesterday's sequence... Osprey? What Osprey, just a big splash... Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160 Oh, that Osprey! The American judge gave him only 4.0 because of the giant splash. Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160 He's not happy, bad score and no fish. Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160 Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160 Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160 I've got another sequence almost ready to post from later in that day, a little closer and not cropped to death quite as bad as these which are nearly 100% crops... I really need a 600mm or to get a K3-III... Eric Originally posted by K2 to K50 Sensational Captures! Thanks very much! Eric Originally posted by cmohr BRILLIANT!!! Congrats on such exceptional caputres. Thanks for sharing Too kind, thanks! Eric

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Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,347	Originally posted by chuck_c On the K-3 Mark III with the HD 1.4x TC Nice double catch! Glad I'm not the only one who's got proof that bees are greedy, heh heh. I'm always amazed that with all the flowers to choose from, a bee will dive bomb a feeding butterfly, but I have only captured it a few times. Eric

08-25-2022, 11:36 AM - 14 Likes	#3177
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,347	Xposted from K-1 thread: I always get a kick out of how these Osprey hover right before they dive, go headfirst, then rotate to feet first. The next set will show the aftermath, and the hard slog getting back out of the water, heh. Hovering seems to ruffle their feathers... Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/5.6 450.0 mm 1/800 iso100 Is that what I think it is? Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso200 Pivot! Pivot! (Ross, from Friends, the couch in the stairwell scene comes to mind. Sorry, I'm just whacky that way) Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160 Those claws look sharp... Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160

08-25-2022, 04:33 PM - 1 Like	#3178
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	Originally posted by Erictator Xposted from K-1 thread: I always get a kick out of how these Osprey hover right before they dive, go headfirst, then rotate to feet first. The next set will show the aftermath, and the hard slog getting back out of the water, heh. Hovering seems to ruffle their feathers... Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/5.6 450.0 mm 1/800 iso100 Is that what I think it is? Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso200 Pivot! Pivot! (Ross, from Friends, the couch in the stairwell scene comes to mind. Sorry, I'm just whacky that way) Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160 Those claws look sharp... Pentax K-1 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1600 iso160 BRILLIANT!!! Congrats on such exceptional caputres. Thanks for sharing

08-25-2022, 06:30 PM - 1 Like	#3179
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,815	Originally posted by Erictator Xposted from K-1 thread: I always get a kick out of how these Osprey hover right before they dive, go headfirst, then rotate to feet first. The next set will show the aftermath, and the hard slog getting back out of the water, heh. Hovering seems to ruffle their feathers... Sensational Captures!