300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**dadipentak** · 10-21-2017, 06:41 AM - **4 Likes**

This guy showed up this morning and all the other birds are avoiding the tree like the plague.

**rkappleby** · 10-21-2017, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

This guy showed up this morning and all the other birds are avoiding the tree like the plague.

Nice photo Dave, unfortunately these guys rank rather low on the "photogenic" scale they have a face even a mother is going to struggle with

**WPRESTO** · 10-21-2017, 10:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rkappleby

these guys rank rather low on the "photogenic" scale they have a face even a mother is going to struggle with

Even with vultures - "beauty is in the eye" although it's hard to ignore the rest of its face.

Ducatigaz · 10-21-2017, 02:14 PM - **9 Likes**

A shot of a juvenile Kingfisher taken a while ago with my K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG

**tduell** · 10-21-2017, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by marcusBMG

Aye the egrets are the same. I just routinely drop the exposure at least a stop, bring back up in PP as necessary. Softer light with a bit of cloud can help.
Your pic looks a bit under on my monitor Terry.

Yes, it is a bit under exposed, the result of me pulling it back a bit in PP.
I have revisited this image a few times since posting, and now agree it probably looks better with the original camera exposure.

Cheers,
Terry

**ChipB** · 10-21-2017, 02:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

A shot of a juvenile Kingfisher taken a while ago with my K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG

Nice shot - well done!

**tduell** · 10-21-2017, 04:14 PM - **9 Likes**

A couple from the Murray River.
The first, a Sacred Kingfisher. K-1, 150-450, handheld. A big crop.
The second, a Superb Fairy-wren. K-3 II, 150-450 + 1.4xTC, handheld. This bloke had no fear at all, almost too close to focus.

Cheers,
Terry

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**twilhelm** · 10-21-2017, 04:17 PM - **1 Like**

This club has some amazing photography! Just received a K 300 f/4 from a forum member today. I’ll post a test shot or two soon, hopefully they hold muster to what I’ve seen browsing this thread!

**Tas** · 10-21-2017, 04:36 PM - **7 Likes**

One of those things you see by chance, thought it worth capturing. K1 and D-FA 150-450.

Tas

lukulele · 10-21-2017, 06:51 PM

Staging for a beak first dive in Chestnut Creek, Galax,VA. This KF and a GBH work up and down the creek daily. K-5-A/400 from a distance.

RockvilleBob · 10-22-2017, 08:14 AM - **2 Likes**

Sun Salutation at Bombay Hook. Very quiet outing this morning. This guy and two other shots.

**twilhelm** · 10-22-2017, 01:33 PM - **1 Like**

The K 300 f/4
My first shots with the lens. It has a very creamy bokeh. Shot at minimum distance (13 ft) and f/4.

**tduell** · 10-22-2017, 03:12 PM - **4 Likes**

Welcome Swallow, on the Murray River.
K-3 II, 150-450 + 1.4xTC, handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

**jacamar** · 10-23-2017, 06:41 AM - **7 Likes**

Shots from a flock of half a dozen Horned Larks (Shore Larks in UK). When birds are busy feeding and the flock seems to be moving in your direction, it often works if you just settle down and wait for them to come to you.

K-3, DA*300mm, 1.4x Pentax DA TC

Artesian · 10-23-2017, 04:29 PM - **5 Likes**

Shot this in Hawaii in August. Pretty little lizard.

Me having a Gold Dust Day Gecko for breakfast.

Steve

10-22-2017, 08:14 AM - 2 Likes	#26681
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Sun Salutation at Bombay Hook. Very quiet outing this morning. This guy and two other shots. Attached Images

10-23-2017, 04:29 PM - 5 Likes	#26685
Artesian Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 365	*Lego Ninja ready to slay Gold Dust Day Gecko K-3 with Pentax FA 300mm 4.5** Shot this in Hawaii in August. Pretty little lizard. Me having a Gold Dust Day Gecko for breakfast. Steve

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rkappleby Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Crowsnest Pass Alberta Posts: 648	Originally posted by dadipentak This guy showed up this morning and all the other birds are avoiding the tree like the plague. Nice photo Dave, unfortunately these guys rank rather low on the "photogenic" scale they have a face even a mother is going to struggle with

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WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Originally posted by rkappleby these guys rank rather low on the "photogenic" scale they have a face even a mother is going to struggle with Even with vultures - "beauty is in the eye" although it's hard to ignore the rest of its face.

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Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,504	A shot of a juvenile Kingfisher taken a while ago with my K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG

10-21-2017, 02:29 PM	#26675
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,515	Originally posted by marcusBMG Aye the egrets are the same. I just routinely drop the exposure at least a stop, bring back up in PP as necessary. Softer light with a bit of cloud can help. Your pic looks a bit under on my monitor Terry. Yes, it is a bit under exposed, the result of me pulling it back a bit in PP. I have revisited this image a few times since posting, and now agree it probably looks better with the original camera exposure. Cheers, Terry

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ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,717	Originally posted by Ducatigaz A shot of a juvenile Kingfisher taken a while ago with my K-5/Sigma 500mm f4.5 EX DG Nice shot - well done!

10-21-2017, 04:17 PM - 1 Like	#26678
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	This club has some amazing photography! Just received a K 300 f/4 from a forum member today. I’ll post a test shot or two soon, hopefully they hold muster to what I’ve seen browsing this thread!

10-21-2017, 04:36 PM - 7 Likes	#26679
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	One of those things you see by chance, thought it worth capturing. K1 and D-FA 150-450. Tas

10-22-2017, 01:33 PM - 1 Like	#26682
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	The K 300 f/4 My first shots with the lens. It has a very creamy bokeh. Shot at minimum distance (13 ft) and f/4.

10-23-2017, 06:41 AM - 7 Likes	#26684
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Shots from a flock of half a dozen Horned Larks (Shore Larks in UK). When birds are busy feeding and the flock seems to be moving in your direction, it often works if you just settle down and wait for them to come to you. K-3, DA*300mm, 1.4x Pentax DA TC