300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

dane.dawg · 05-17-2015, 07:39 AM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by Weevil

The yellow head blackbird is just perfect ! Love it ! just wondering if you did any shadows enhancements in PP?

Thank you, I raised shadows +30 in LR.

stormtech · 05-17-2015, 07:41 AM - **3 Likes**

Finally getting the ambition to take some pics -

A new one for us - after looking it up we think it is a Brown Thrasher. He acted a lot like a Towhee scratching in the leaves along the boarder of the woods:

And a little Rose-breasted Grosbeak fun:

**boriscleto** · 05-17-2015, 08:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stormtech

Finally getting the ambition to take some pics -

A new one for us - after looking it up we think it is a Brown Thrasher. He acted a lot like a Towhee scratching in the leaves along the boarder of the woods:

A Brown Thrasher indeed.

Quote:

Brown Thrashers spend most of their time near or on the ground, walking, running, or hopping. When disturbed at the nest, they drop to the ground and dart into dense cover. They feed by sweeping their long bills through leaf litter to uncover insects and other invertebrates. They are slow, short-distance fliers with a distinctive jerky, fluttering flight style. Brown Thrashers are monogamous during a breeding season, but it isn’t known whether pairs stay together from year to year. They breed in such dense vegetation that little is known of their courtship; the few observations that exist suggest that a courting pair presents each other with twigs or dead leaves, after which the male may briefly chase the female before mating. They defend territories of variable size, and they are very aggressive toward intruding Brown Thrashers and toward potential nest predators, which include snakes (racers as well as garter, king, rat, bull, and milk snakes) and dogs. Sometimes Brown Thrashers strike predators with their bills hard enough to draw blood.

derekkite · 05-17-2015, 08:45 AM - **3 Likes**

For some reason I've been cursed with wildlife showing up unexpectedly far too close for them to fit into the 500mm field of view. This is a grouse, possibly a Dusky female. I saw a male just previous to this; I was walking, came over a rise and he was there 10 feet away. We stared at each other for a few seconds, I moved to lift the camera and he flew off.

Here a bit further away but partially hidden.

Ducatigaz · 05-17-2015, 12:09 PM - **5 Likes**

Here are a couple of recent shots taken with mt K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG/Kirk window mount

Also I have just got this .I'm going to use it mostly with my Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG for foxes,birds in flight and aircraft. I have fitted an Arca Swiss clamp now I just need to wire up the trigger somehow.

-wikstrom- · 05-17-2015, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Here are a couple of recent shots taken with mt K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG/Kirk window mount

Also I have just got this .I'm going to use it mostly with my Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG for foxes,birds in flight and aircraft. I have fitted an Arca Swiss clamp now I just need to wire up the trigger somehow.

Sniping those birds!

Driline · 05-17-2015, 02:01 PM

F*300...switched to manual mode. In Av the highlights were overblown. Much better now. Those goldfinches can be mean little bastards

---------- Post added 05-17-15 at 04:03 PM ----------

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Here are a couple of recent shots taken with mt K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG/Kirk window mount

Also I have just got this .I'm going to use it mostly with my Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG for foxes,birds in flight and aircraft. I have fitted an Arca Swiss clamp now I just need to wire up the trigger somehow.

Cool fotosnaiper. Looks like a rubber band gun.

dane.dawg · 05-17-2015, 02:22 PM - **16 Likes**

I sent my Sigma 300-800mm in for a firmware upgrade a month and a half ago and Sigma decided to give it a complete overhaul including a new focus motor at no cost to me.
They tell me its a BNIB inside, and I should get it back by Thursday.
A few from today.

.

zzeitg · 05-17-2015, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

A few from today.

Great shots, like always!

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-17-2015, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Here are a couple of recent shots taken with mt K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG/Kirk window mount

Also I have just got this .I'm going to use it mostly with my Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG for foxes,birds in flight and aircraft. I have fitted an Arca Swiss clamp now I just need to wire up the trigger somehow.

You just need to buy a Chinese (C$2.57 including shipping last year) remote and wire it to the trigger. I bought one and it is still working fine. Even if you botch the work, it wouldn't be much of a loss.

**dadipentak** · 05-17-2015, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by Driline

Much better now.

Yes, very nice.

**swip** · 05-17-2015, 06:13 PM - **6 Likes**

A few from today.

r0ckstarr · 05-17-2015, 06:58 PM - **4 Likes**

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-17-2015, 07:37 PM

Nice shots, Swip.

---------- Post added 2015-05-17 at 20:39 ----------

I love your cardinal, r0ck!

RobG · 05-17-2015, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by derekkite

We were walking up a mountain road, there was a yellow flower up the bank. I set the tripod with camera on a flat spot, took my second body and was looking for the easiest access to where the flower was. A commotion started behind me, and here were three cubs up three trees staring at me. I took a few quick shots of each one, bundled up my gear and started backing away. Didn't see the mom.

Great shots! I'd have been really worried about not knowing where the mother was.

05-17-2015, 02:22 PM - 16 Likes	#16793
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	I sent my Sigma 300-800mm in for a firmware upgrade a month and a half ago and Sigma decided to give it a complete overhaul including a new focus motor at no cost to me. They tell me its a BNIB inside, and I should get it back by Thursday. A few from today. . .

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05-17-2015, 07:39 AM - 8 Likes	#16786
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Originally posted by Weevil The yellow head blackbird is just perfect ! Love it ! just wondering if you did any shadows enhancements in PP? Thank you, I raised shadows +30 in LR.

05-17-2015, 07:41 AM - 3 Likes	#16787
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Finally getting the ambition to take some pics - A new one for us - after looking it up we think it is a Brown Thrasher. He acted a lot like a Towhee scratching in the leaves along the boarder of the woods: And a little Rose-breasted Grosbeak fun:

05-17-2015, 08:39 AM - 1 Like	#16788
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by stormtech Finally getting the ambition to take some pics - A new one for us - after looking it up we think it is a Brown Thrasher. He acted a lot like a Towhee scratching in the leaves along the boarder of the woods: A Brown Thrasher indeed. Quote: Brown Thrashers spend most of their time near or on the ground, walking, running, or hopping. When disturbed at the nest, they drop to the ground and dart into dense cover. They feed by sweeping their long bills through leaf litter to uncover insects and other invertebrates. They are slow, short-distance fliers with a distinctive jerky, fluttering flight style. Brown Thrashers are monogamous during a breeding season, but it isn’t known whether pairs stay together from year to year. They breed in such dense vegetation that little is known of their courtship; the few observations that exist suggest that a courting pair presents each other with twigs or dead leaves, after which the male may briefly chase the female before mating. They defend territories of variable size, and they are very aggressive toward intruding Brown Thrashers and toward potential nest predators, which include snakes (racers as well as garter, king, rat, bull, and milk snakes) and dogs. Sometimes Brown Thrashers strike predators with their bills hard enough to draw blood.

05-17-2015, 08:45 AM - 3 Likes	#16789
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	For some reason I've been cursed with wildlife showing up unexpectedly far too close for them to fit into the 500mm field of view. This is a grouse, possibly a Dusky female. I saw a male just previous to this; I was walking, came over a rise and he was there 10 feet away. We stared at each other for a few seconds, I moved to lift the camera and he flew off. Here a bit further away but partially hidden.

05-17-2015, 12:13 PM	#16791
-wikstrom- Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 51	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Here are a couple of recent shots taken with mt K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG/Kirk window mount Also I have just got this .I'm going to use it mostly with my Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG for foxes,birds in flight and aircraft. I have fitted an Arca Swiss clamp now I just need to wire up the trigger somehow. Sniping those birds!

05-17-2015, 02:01 PM	#16792
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	F*300...switched to manual mode. In Av the highlights were overblown. Much better now. Those goldfinches can be mean little bastards ---------- Post added 05-17-15 at 04:03 PM ---------- Originally posted by Ducatigaz Here are a couple of recent shots taken with mt K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG/Kirk window mount Also I have just got this .I'm going to use it mostly with my Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG for foxes,birds in flight and aircraft. I have fitted an Arca Swiss clamp now I just need to wire up the trigger somehow. Cool fotosnaiper. Looks like a rubber band gun.

05-17-2015, 02:55 PM	#16794
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by dane.dawg A few from today. Great shots, like always!

05-17-2015, 05:22 PM	#16795
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Here are a couple of recent shots taken with mt K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG/Kirk window mount Also I have just got this .I'm going to use it mostly with my Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG for foxes,birds in flight and aircraft. I have fitted an Arca Swiss clamp now I just need to wire up the trigger somehow. You just need to buy a Chinese (C$2.57 including shipping last year) remote and wire it to the trigger. I bought one and it is still working fine. Even if you botch the work, it wouldn't be much of a loss.

05-17-2015, 05:25 PM	#16796
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Driline Much better now. Yes, very nice.

05-17-2015, 06:58 PM - 4 Likes	#16798
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05-17-2015, 07:37 PM	#16799
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Nice shots, Swip. ---------- Post added 2015-05-17 at 20:39 ---------- I love your cardinal, r0ck!

05-17-2015, 07:55 PM	#16800
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by derekkite We were walking up a mountain road, there was a yellow flower up the bank. I set the tripod with camera on a flat spot, took my second body and was looking for the easiest access to where the flower was. A commotion started behind me, and here were three cubs up three trees staring at me. I took a few quick shots of each one, bundled up my gear and started backing away. Didn't see the mom. Great shots! I'd have been really worried about not knowing where the mother was.