[RockvilleBob]

Had spotted this Northern Flicker's nest next to a beaver pond 2 weeks ago, the chicks hadn't emerged yet and didn't have enough lens. Made the trek this morning with my new K-1 and a DA*300. Was glad to see the chicks had grown so fast, stayed through two feeding sessions even though the mosquitos were eating me alive - worth it.

nice shooting

[derekkite]

Had spotted this Northern Flicker's nest next to a beaver pond 2 weeks ago, the chicks hadn't emerged yet and didn't have enough lens. Made the trek this morning with my new K-1 and a DA*300. Was glad to see the chicks had grown so fast, stayed through two feeding sessions even though the mosquitos were eating me alive - worth it.

You were close! How is the K1 with the DA*300? It almost becomes a longish portrait lens on that body.

[wtlwdwgn]

Cinnamon teal, K-1, Sigma 150-500 Bigmos @ 500mm.

[longbow]

nice shooting

Thanks

You were close! How is the K1 with the DA*300? It almost becomes a longish portrait lens on that body

About 40yrds, as close as could get standing on a small patch of mud, chest high in grass & salmonberry bushes with a small window through the trees - not a easy place to get to, but that's what makes it fun.

The K-3II might have been a better choice because of the distance, but got to try out the new toy. Though even with the crop, still seem to come out pretty good with not much PP.

Here's a few more as I'm slowly wading through the 77 photos that were taken:

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[AubreyCs]

Here are a couple photos I got of an Iguana in the wild. Used the Tair-3S 300mm and K-3.

[luftfluss]

Here are a couple photos I got of an Iguana in the wild. Used the Tair-3S 300mm and K-3.

Super!!!

[riseform]

A busy shot, but I rarely get a couple to pose for me... K3 DA560



A bird's gotta eat

[UserAccessDenied]

A busy shot, but I rarely get a couple to pose for me... K3 DA560



A bird's gotta eat

wow,
great Kestrel shot!

I rarely get to see them up close, not to mention with dinner on display!

[BigDave]

And nice shot of the quail! These are skittish birds (you would be too if you were a food source for, like anything!). Even with the 560, you had to be close!

Regards,
BD

[marquis1955]

A busy shot, but I rarely get a couple to pose for me... K3 DA560



A bird's gotta eat

Splendid shooting !

[Canada_Rockies]

A busy shot, but I rarely get a couple to pose for me... K3 DA560

A bird's gotta eat

Really good catches. Congratulations.

[UserAccessDenied]

Meeting up the very uncommon visitor in the month of June. There is an ID-tag at the leg of the female Blue-eared KF, I believe it's the resident at the newly opening Kranji Marshes for the public.

I would love to see one of these in person...
Have not yet had the pleasure!

Great shots!

[longbow]

One last photo of the Flicker's nest

K-1 & DA*300

[Ducatigaz]

3 Corn Bunting close ups from the car with my K-5/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF] on a Kirk window mount. I kill the engine and coast to a stop usually in the right position, this time I was nearly too close.

A busy shot, but I rarely get a couple to pose for me... K3 DA560



A bird's gotta eat

Love the Kestrel shot

[zzeitg]

DA*300 @ 420mm