300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**tduell** · 04-28-2020, 05:24 PM - **17 Likes**

A good day yesterday.
Laughing Kookaburra.
K-3 II, DA*300 handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

Attached Images

MKohoutek · 04-28-2020, 05:54 PM - **3 Likes**

M*300mm

These cardinals lost their home when my neighbor removed the shrub they had been nesting in. The female would not stop flitting and fluttering to the spot they once lived. Not sure if they lost eggs/babies too.

This shot captured her looking back - again - while the male never left her side during her frenzied activity. They were agitated for hours, carrying on long after dark.

Ironically, it was just 30 minutes prior to the shrub removal that I learned of the location of this nest. My other neighbor had excitedly informed me that he had discovered the nest that very afternoon. Knowing I’m always on the lookout for my “cardinal shots”, he wanted me to know where to set up the next shot.

**MossyRocks** · 04-28-2020, 07:36 PM - **9 Likes**

A drake out in the park behind my house. Because of a quirk of the topology there is a berm between me and this duck so with my 300mm I was able to get his head in focus and not the berm or the field behind him.

K-3ii
Sigma 300mm f/4 APO Macro
f/5.6
ISO 400
1.250s

**Des** · 04-28-2020, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Barn Owl

Lovely images Luis. I once came across a Barn Owl that had just been hit by a car. It was dead, unfortunately, but as I picked it up to move it off the road it seemed to me the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. The plumage is incredibly soft, the spots are subtle and gorgeous and the face seemed to show their proverbial wisdom.

**monochrome** · 04-28-2020, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

But look at the all papers on the windscreen under the wiper. WAY overstayed the 1hr parking limit. They better move it soon or it will be towed and impounded

Nah - they’ll just boot it and leave it there. Eventually NASA will call and pay to have the boot removed..

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-28-2020, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by MossyRocks

A drake out in the park behind my house. Because of a quirk of the topology there is a berm between me and this duck so with my 300mm I was able to get his head in focus and not the berm or the field behind him.

K-3ii
Sigma 300mm f/4 APO Macro
f/5.6
ISO 400
1.250s

Lovely shot and rather unusual for ducks!

**luftfluss** · 04-28-2020, 10:24 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MKohoutek

M*300mm

These cardinals lost their home when my neighbor removed the shrub they had been nesting in. The female would not stop flitting and fluttering to the spot they once lived. Not sure if they lost eggs/babies too.

This shot captured her looking back - again - while the male never left her side during her frenzied activity. They were agitated for hours, carrying on long after dark.

Ironically, it was just 30 minutes prior to the shrub removal that I learned of the location of this nest. My other neighbor had excitedly informed me that he had discovered the nest that very afternoon. Knowing I’m always on the lookout for my “cardinal shots”, he wanted me to know where to set up the next shot.

This tale is tugging at my heart strings... mated cardinals seem more affectionate than most other birds I've observed.

**luftfluss** · 04-28-2020, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by tduell

A good day yesterday.
Laughing Kookaburra.
K-3 II, DA*300 handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

Any thoughts on image quality comparison between the DA* 300/4 vs DFA 150-450?

zzeitg · 04-28-2020, 11:41 PM - **12 Likes**

DFA 150-450

**Kerrowdown** · 04-29-2020, 12:52 AM - **6 Likes**

Or just looking at me... cos I'm broad of beam.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-29-2020, 02:47 AM - **5 Likes**

Looking forward to these again this year...

**MossyRocks** · 04-29-2020, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Lovely shot and rather unusual for ducks!

There is usually one pair of ducks that nests in the neighborhood. People put enough food out for the birds that they can easily survive and there are some spots of water they hang out it expecially after the rain. So a sight like this isn't that uncommon in my neighborhood. However the grass isn't as tall as it appears it is just a trick of the topology.

**Mbaez** · 04-29-2020, 07:08 AM - **13 Likes**

Originally posted by swip

Welcome to the club.

Addictive isn't it?

In no time you are going to want to buy a longer lens.

You're a prophet, I just ordered a Bigma.

------------

From one of my quarantine evening walks.
Yellow-crowned night heron

KP + 55-300LM at 300mm and ISO 12K

**dadipentak** · 04-29-2020, 08:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

This tale is tugging at my heart strings... mated cardinals seem more affectionate than most other birds I've observed.

Saw a pair 'making out' just yesterday.

Pentaxians · 04-29-2020, 09:28 AM - **13 Likes**

Originally posted by Des

Lovely images Luis. I once came across a Barn Owl that had just been hit by a car. It was dead, unfortunately, but as I picked it up to move it off the road it seemed to me the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. The plumage is incredibly soft, the spots are subtle and gorgeous and the face seemed to show their proverbial wisdom.

Such a sad tragedy that you had encountered with the Barn Owl Des

Over here, this is our local bird but it's not easily to be spotted. My first encountered was at the beach nearby my place in June - 2018.

04-28-2020, 05:54 PM - 3 Likes	#33362
MKohoutek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 244	Homeless Cardinals M300mm These cardinals lost their home when my neighbor removed the shrub they had been nesting in. The female would not stop flitting and fluttering to the spot they once lived. Not sure if they lost eggs/babies too. This shot captured her looking back - again - while the male never left her side during her frenzied activity. They were agitated for hours, carrying on long after dark. Ironically, it was just 30 minutes prior to the shrub removal that I learned of the location of this nest. My other neighbor had excitedly informed me that he had discovered the nest that very afternoon. Knowing I’m always on the lookout for my “cardinal shots”, he wanted me to know where to set up the next shot. Attached Images Last edited by MKohoutek; 04-28-2020 at 06:01 PM.*

04-29-2020, 12:52 AM - 6 Likes	#33370
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	"You talkin' to me?" Or just looking at me... cos I'm broad of beam.

04-29-2020, 02:47 AM - 5 Likes	#33371
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	Peony Glow Looking forward to these again this year...

04-29-2020, 07:08 AM - 13 Likes	#33373
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Yellow-crowned night heron Originally posted by swip Welcome to the club. Addictive isn't it? In no time you are going to want to buy a longer lens. You're a prophet, I just ordered a Bigma. ------------ From one of my quarantine evening walks. Yellow-crowned night heron KP + 55-300LM at 300mm and ISO 12K

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MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	A drake out in the park behind my house. Because of a quirk of the topology there is a berm between me and this duck so with my 300mm I was able to get his head in focus and not the berm or the field behind him. K-3ii Sigma 300mm f/4 APO Macro f/5.6 ISO 400 1.250s

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Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by Pentaxians Barn Owl Lovely images Luis. I once came across a Barn Owl that had just been hit by a car. It was dead, unfortunately, but as I picked it up to move it off the road it seemed to me the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. The plumage is incredibly soft, the spots are subtle and gorgeous and the face seemed to show their proverbial wisdom.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by WPRESTO But look at the all papers on the windscreen under the wiper. WAY overstayed the 1hr parking limit. They better move it soon or it will be towed and impounded Nah - they’ll just boot it and leave it there. Eventually NASA will call and pay to have the boot removed..

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Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by MossyRocks A drake out in the park behind my house. Because of a quirk of the topology there is a berm between me and this duck so with my 300mm I was able to get his head in focus and not the berm or the field behind him. K-3ii Sigma 300mm f/4 APO Macro f/5.6 ISO 400 1.250s Lovely shot and rather unusual for ducks!

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luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	Originally posted by MKohoutek M*300mm These cardinals lost their home when my neighbor removed the shrub they had been nesting in. The female would not stop flitting and fluttering to the spot they once lived. Not sure if they lost eggs/babies too. This shot captured her looking back - again - while the male never left her side during her frenzied activity. They were agitated for hours, carrying on long after dark. Ironically, it was just 30 minutes prior to the shrub removal that I learned of the location of this nest. My other neighbor had excitedly informed me that he had discovered the nest that very afternoon. Knowing I’m always on the lookout for my “cardinal shots”, he wanted me to know where to set up the next shot. This tale is tugging at my heart strings... mated cardinals seem more affectionate than most other birds I've observed.

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luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	Originally posted by tduell A good day yesterday. Laughing Kookaburra. K-3 II, DA300 handheld. See exif for shot details. Cheers, Terry Any thoughts on image quality comparison between the DA 300/4 vs DFA 150-450?

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zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	DFA 150-450

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MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Lovely shot and rather unusual for ducks! There is usually one pair of ducks that nests in the neighborhood. People put enough food out for the birds that they can easily survive and there are some spots of water they hang out it expecially after the rain. So a sight like this isn't that uncommon in my neighborhood. However the grass isn't as tall as it appears it is just a trick of the topology.

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dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by luftfluss This tale is tugging at my heart strings... mated cardinals seem more affectionate than most other birds I've observed. Saw a pair 'making out' just yesterday.

04-29-2020, 09:28 AM - 13 Likes	#33375
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Originally posted by Des Lovely images Luis. I once came across a Barn Owl that had just been hit by a car. It was dead, unfortunately, but as I picked it up to move it off the road it seemed to me the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. The plumage is incredibly soft, the spots are subtle and gorgeous and the face seemed to show their proverbial wisdom. Such a sad tragedy that you had encountered with the Barn Owl Des Over here, this is our local bird but it's not easily to be spotted. My first encountered was at the beach nearby my place in June - 2018.