300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

Piotrek K · 10-02-2019, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by MossyRocks

I can probably fulfill that need but I do like critter shots, especially since I can't ever seem to get them to cooperate.

Yes, this is great birding (bears, ...) thread, but if you get some clear skies I'm sure everybody would be happy to see your astro images here (much more interesting than my campfire photo).

**MossyRocks** · 10-02-2019, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by Piotrek K

but if you get some clear skies I'm sure everybody would be happy to see your astro images here

If the forecast holds I can head out some Friday night to the darkest area in the Twin cites (Minneapolis/St. Paul) metro area and shoot till about 1AM Saturday morning in the park. I finally got my after hours permit so I don't have to get kicked out at 10PM anymore.

siva.ss.kumar · 10-02-2019, 09:41 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Piotrek K

SMC Takumar 300/4 at f 11.
I feel this Club needs some non-animal images from time to time (I posted this one before in the Takumar Club).

Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving?

Piotrek K · 10-02-2019, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving?

Could be, but without your suggestion I would never saw it!

Pentikonian · 10-02-2019, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Thanks, this is another shot of the dragonfly, I posted it in the K-1 section but I think it is the better of the two. BTW very jealous of your hummingbird shots, we get nothing like those in the UK and I would love the chance to have a go at photographing them.

Migrant Hawker by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr

Thanks! I feel the same with the dragonflys - see them around, but have never been quick enough to get a shot anywhere as sharp and clear as what you are showing.

**MossyRocks** · 10-02-2019, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving?

I do now.

**luftfluss** · 10-02-2019, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving?

Now that you mentioned it, I do.

Unfortunately now I'm thinking about the Tibetan monks who self-immolated.

**alfa75ts** · 10-02-2019, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving?

Or maybe Princess Leia recording the message on R2D2.

littledrawe · 10-02-2019, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

a road runner hopped into the tree chasing something. Never seen that before.

They are wily creatures for sure! I followed one multiple times at a relatives house over the course of several months and their attempts to evade me put all their skills on display. Much more capable then their usually ostrich like behavior would lead you to believe.

Pentikonian · 10-02-2019, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by littledrawe

They are wily creatures for sure! I followed one multiple times at a relatives house over the course of several months and their attempts to evade me put all their skills on display. Much more capable then their usually ostrich like behavior would lead you to believe.

Definitely interesting birds. I need to try more at catching them in photos.

Something I noticed this last week, there are some small lizards in the tree, colored same tone as the bark. I wouldn't doubt if it was chasing one of those.

**alfa75ts** · 10-02-2019, 06:14 PM - **12 Likes**

Originally posted by Pentikonian

there are some small lizards

Little spider with big ambitions:

**goatsNdonkey** · 10-02-2019, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

A Cardinal having a bad feather day.

K-3, DA*300mm

It looks to me like an immature male, just coming into its adult plumage. It doesn't happen all at once. It's bill has already turned bright orange, from the more dusky color it had during most of its first year.

Grippy · 10-02-2019, 06:59 PM - **2 Likes**

With the Bigma

dbs · 10-02-2019, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving?

Now you mention it......yes

Dave

**alfa75ts** · 10-02-2019, 11:49 PM - **5 Likes**

Well, today I had to be content with a Seagull.

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10-02-2019, 06:14 AM	#31726
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	Originally posted by MossyRocks I can probably fulfill that need but I do like critter shots, especially since I can't ever seem to get them to cooperate. Yes, this is great birding (bears, ...) thread, but if you get some clear skies I'm sure everybody would be happy to see your astro images here (much more interesting than my campfire photo).

10-02-2019, 09:13 AM	#31727
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Originally posted by Piotrek K but if you get some clear skies I'm sure everybody would be happy to see your astro images here If the forecast holds I can head out some Friday night to the darkest area in the Twin cites (Minneapolis/St. Paul) metro area and shoot till about 1AM Saturday morning in the park. I finally got my after hours permit so I don't have to get kicked out at 10PM anymore.

10-02-2019, 09:41 AM - 2 Likes	#31728
siva.ss.kumar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai, India Photos: Albums Posts: 534	Originally posted by Piotrek K SMC Takumar 300/4 at f 11. I feel this Club needs some non-animal images from time to time (I posted this one before in the Takumar Club). Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving?

10-02-2019, 09:56 AM	#31729
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving? Could be, but without your suggestion I would never saw it!

10-02-2019, 10:22 AM	#31730
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by Mike.P® Thanks, this is another shot of the dragonfly, I posted it in the K-1 section but I think it is the better of the two. BTW very jealous of your hummingbird shots, we get nothing like those in the UK and I would love the chance to have a go at photographing them. Migrant Hawker by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr Thanks! I feel the same with the dragonflys - see them around, but have never been quick enough to get a shot anywhere as sharp and clear as what you are showing.

10-02-2019, 10:28 AM	#31731
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving? I do now.

10-02-2019, 11:47 AM	#31732
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving? Now that you mentioned it, I do. Unfortunately now I'm thinking about the Tibetan monks who self-immolated.

10-02-2019, 01:13 PM	#31733
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving? Or maybe Princess Leia recording the message on R2D2.

10-02-2019, 02:44 PM	#31734
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	Originally posted by Pentikonian a road runner hopped into the tree chasing something. Never seen that before. They are wily creatures for sure! I followed one multiple times at a relatives house over the course of several months and their attempts to evade me put all their skills on display. Much more capable then their usually ostrich like behavior would lead you to believe.

10-02-2019, 04:35 PM	#31735
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by littledrawe They are wily creatures for sure! I followed one multiple times at a relatives house over the course of several months and their attempts to evade me put all their skills on display. Much more capable then their usually ostrich like behavior would lead you to believe. Definitely interesting birds. I need to try more at catching them in photos. Something I noticed this last week, there are some small lizards in the tree, colored same tone as the bark. I wouldn't doubt if it was chasing one of those.

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10-02-2019, 06:55 PM	#31737
goatsNdonkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fulton County, Illinois Posts: 3,727	Originally posted by jacamar A Cardinal having a bad feather day. K-3, DA*300mm It looks to me like an immature male, just coming into its adult plumage. It doesn't happen all at once. It's bill has already turned bright orange, from the more dusky color it had during most of its first year.

10-02-2019, 06:59 PM - 2 Likes	#31738
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816	With the Bigma

10-02-2019, 11:47 PM	#31739
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,560	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar Any one else think that the top portion of the flame looks like a monk in robes blessing/waving? Now you mention it......yes Dave