300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

Pentikonian · 12-28-2019, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by Aaron28

sigma 150-500os...k-3ii...geese for a change

I missed this earlier - oops. Another well-done shot.

**tduell** · 12-28-2019, 09:57 PM - **8 Likes**

Brown Falcon.
K-3 II, DFA 150-450 handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

Aaron28 · 12-28-2019, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

I missed this earlier - oops. Another well-done shot.

thanks! they came in right over top of me with little to no warning! it was fantastic

Pentikonian · 12-28-2019, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by Aaron28

thanks! they came in right over top of me with little to no warning! it was fantastic

This area (SE AZ) has a lot of birds and some spots to go to for watching and photos. So frustrated at not being able to lug around the gear and walk very far. That's why all my bird shots are limited to the feeder and tree outside the apartment. At least I can still do that, and sometimes take lighter gear for some landscape stuff when I have the energy.

Pentikonian · 12-28-2019, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by tduell

Brown Falcon.
K-3 II, DFA 150-450 handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

Nice - he's doing a good job hiding one leg.

Aaron28 · 12-28-2019, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

This area (SE AZ) has a lot of birds and some spots to go to for watching and photos. So frustrated at not being able to lug around the gear and walk very far. That's why all my bird shots are limited to the feeder and tree outside the apartment. At least I can still do that, and sometimes take lighter gear for some landscape stuff when I have the energy.

man I bet they are some nice places too with a good variety of critters around as well !! that stinks having physical limitations that make it difficult....I have been trying to incorporate tripod use with a gimbal head and usually live by one spot but not always.......as frustrating as birding can be at times it's also like a type of meditation or something for me as it's mostly peaceful and relaxing

Pentikonian · 12-28-2019, 11:25 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by Aaron28

man I bet they are some nice places too with a good variety of critters around as well !! that stinks having physical limitations that make it difficult....I have been trying to incorporate tripod use with a gimbal head and usually live by one spot but not always.......as frustrating as birding can be at times it's also like a type of meditation or something for me as it's mostly peaceful and relaxing

As an (almost) eternal optimist, I keep working towards "better".

Hadn't thought of photography as a form of meditation, but it has always been a source of relaxation and stress relief for me. My main outlet these days.

Pic thread - from the other day. K-1 + DA*300, heavy crop.

Aaron28 · 12-28-2019, 11:33 PM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

Hadn't thought of photography as a form of meditation, but it has always been a source of relaxation and stress relief for me. My main outlet these days.

meditation is a lack of a better term which I am failing to find......photography is a great outlet for sure but there is something a bit different and soothing for me when birding versus other subjects or types of photography

Pentikonian · 12-28-2019, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by Aaron28

meditation is a lack of a better term which I am failing to find......photography is a great outlet for sure but there is something a bit different and soothing for me when birding versus other subjects or types of photography

Cathartic, maybe?

Aaron28 · 12-28-2019, 11:58 PM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

Cathartic, maybe?

maybe not as it's more taking in / being a part of the nature around me than a release but is a relief of daily life.....reckon it's one of those feelings ya can't explain but are well aware of

HoutHans · 12-29-2019, 01:58 AM

Originally posted by MossyRocks

A processed stack of the Great Orion Nebula and Running Man from the same session last week where I posted the first, throwaway, shot.
This is the best 123 of 205 images stacked and processed to my ability to bring out the detail. Each shot was 20 seconds using astrotracer:

Lens: SMC A* 400mm f/2.8
Camera: K-3
ISO: 1600
f-stop: 3.5
Shutter: 20s with astrotracer
the best 123 of 205 shots

Wow, that is a really good show of the astrotracer's ability. Not sure about the reds in the image. They seem a bit too saturated, but there's an amazing amount of detail in the image.

Jome · 12-29-2019, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by MossyRocks

Deep Sky Stacker

Thanks!

**Kerrowdown** · 12-29-2019, 04:23 AM - **4 Likes**

Brings a whole new meaning to "heads down" and charge in.

**WPRESTO** · 12-29-2019, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

Colorful little bird (finch of some sort?). Nice capture.

House finch. I always confuse these with purple finches which should also come to our feeders, but don't. The purple finch has a lot more of the nominal color on the back part of its body.

Aaron28 · 12-29-2019, 07:50 AM - **1 Like**

sigma 150-500os..k-3ii....2 frames

12-29-2019, 04:23 AM - 4 Likes	#32563
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818	On A Mission Brings a whole new meaning to "heads down" and charge in.

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12-28-2019, 09:49 PM	#32551
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by Aaron28 sigma 150-500os...k-3ii...geese for a change I missed this earlier - oops. Another well-done shot.

12-28-2019, 10:22 PM	#32553
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by Pentikonian I missed this earlier - oops. Another well-done shot. thanks! they came in right over top of me with little to no warning! it was fantastic

12-28-2019, 10:42 PM	#32554
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by Aaron28 thanks! they came in right over top of me with little to no warning! it was fantastic This area (SE AZ) has a lot of birds and some spots to go to for watching and photos. So frustrated at not being able to lug around the gear and walk very far. That's why all my bird shots are limited to the feeder and tree outside the apartment. At least I can still do that, and sometimes take lighter gear for some landscape stuff when I have the energy.

12-28-2019, 10:44 PM	#32555
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by tduell Brown Falcon. K-3 II, DFA 150-450 handheld. See exif for shot details. Cheers, Terry Nice - he's doing a good job hiding one leg.

12-28-2019, 11:11 PM	#32556
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by Pentikonian This area (SE AZ) has a lot of birds and some spots to go to for watching and photos. So frustrated at not being able to lug around the gear and walk very far. That's why all my bird shots are limited to the feeder and tree outside the apartment. At least I can still do that, and sometimes take lighter gear for some landscape stuff when I have the energy. man I bet they are some nice places too with a good variety of critters around as well !! that stinks having physical limitations that make it difficult....I have been trying to incorporate tripod use with a gimbal head and usually live by one spot but not always.......as frustrating as birding can be at times it's also like a type of meditation or something for me as it's mostly peaceful and relaxing

12-28-2019, 11:25 PM - 6 Likes	#32557
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by Aaron28 man I bet they are some nice places too with a good variety of critters around as well !! that stinks having physical limitations that make it difficult....I have been trying to incorporate tripod use with a gimbal head and usually live by one spot but not always.......as frustrating as birding can be at times it's also like a type of meditation or something for me as it's mostly peaceful and relaxing As an (almost) eternal optimist, I keep working towards "better". Hadn't thought of photography as a form of meditation, but it has always been a source of relaxation and stress relief for me. My main outlet these days. Pic thread - from the other day. K-1 + DA*300, heavy crop.

12-28-2019, 11:33 PM	#32558
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by Pentikonian Hadn't thought of photography as a form of meditation, but it has always been a source of relaxation and stress relief for me. My main outlet these days. meditation is a lack of a better term which I am failing to find......photography is a great outlet for sure but there is something a bit different and soothing for me when birding versus other subjects or types of photography

12-28-2019, 11:44 PM	#32559
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by Aaron28 meditation is a lack of a better term which I am failing to find......photography is a great outlet for sure but there is something a bit different and soothing for me when birding versus other subjects or types of photography Cathartic, maybe?

12-28-2019, 11:58 PM	#32560
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by Pentikonian Cathartic, maybe? maybe not as it's more taking in / being a part of the nature around me than a release but is a relief of daily life.....reckon it's one of those feelings ya can't explain but are well aware of

12-29-2019, 01:58 AM	#32561
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	Originally posted by MossyRocks A processed stack of the Great Orion Nebula and Running Man from the same session last week where I posted the first, throwaway, shot. This is the best 123 of 205 images stacked and processed to my ability to bring out the detail. Each shot was 20 seconds using astrotracer: Lens: SMC A* 400mm f/2.8 Camera: K-3 ISO: 1600 f-stop: 3.5 Shutter: 20s with astrotracer the best 123 of 205 shots Wow, that is a really good show of the astrotracer's ability. Not sure about the reds in the image. They seem a bit too saturated, but there's an amazing amount of detail in the image.

12-29-2019, 04:20 AM	#32562
Jome Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Originally posted by MossyRocks Deep Sky Stacker Thanks!

12-29-2019, 06:50 AM	#32564
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	Originally posted by Pentikonian Colorful little bird (finch of some sort?). Nice capture. House finch. I always confuse these with purple finches which should also come to our feeders, but don't. The purple finch has a lot more of the nominal color on the back part of its body.

12-29-2019, 07:50 AM - 1 Like	#32565
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	sigma 150-500os..k-3ii....2 frames