300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**tduell** · 02-15-2021, 02:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by termy

Fantastic snap!

Is this background blur as it is by the lens (ie no pp on "smoothening" the blur)?

Thanks.
The background hasn't been doctored.
[edit] Oops, forgot that I did remove a bit of background above the bird, but that was only a small area.
Cheers,
Terry

**tduell** · 02-15-2021, 03:44 PM - **9 Likes**

Another view of the young Magpie, happily chortling away.
K-3 II, DA*300, handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

Aaron28 · 02-15-2021, 06:52 PM - **6 Likes**

back on new years day when the sun was shining...a rarity these days......wheeler wildlife refuge, decatur, alabama......pentax K-3ii....sigma 150-500os

**K2 to K50** · 02-15-2021, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by Aaron28

back on new years day when the sun was shining...a rarity these days......wheeler wildlife refuge, decatur, alabama......pentax K-3ii....sigma 150-500os

Great BIFs, Aaron! The group formation shot is excellent.

Aaron28 · 02-15-2021, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Great BIFs, Aaron! The group formation shot is excellent.

thank you!

**WPRESTO** · 02-16-2021, 04:37 AM - **4 Likes**

Most would regard these birds as not as elegant, graceful and pretty as those in the previous post.

**ivanvernon** · 02-16-2021, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Most would regard these birds as not as elegant, graceful and pretty as those in the previous post.

Reminds me of driving some of the back roads of India where they have offal yards where people bring their dead animals. There are always flocks of several different kinds of vultures hard at work, not at all frightened of humans when they approach.

**WPRESTO** · 02-16-2021, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Reminds me of driving some of the back roads of India where they have offal yards where people bring their dead animals. There are always flocks of several different kinds of vultures hard at work, not at all frightened of humans when they approach.

That reminds me of the serialized TV version of Jewel in the Crown when the old lady was looking out at a tower atop which human remains were deposited for the vultures and ravens to recycle.

kengoh · 02-16-2021, 12:22 PM - **18 Likes**

1. Spectacled Spiderhunter

2. Chestnut Capped Laughingthrush

3. 2 species of Hornbills chatting

4. Baya Weaver - one of the best bird nest builder

**ivanvernon** · 02-16-2021, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

That reminds me of the serialized TV version of Jewel in the Crown when the old lady was looking out at a tower atop which human remains were deposited for the vultures and ravens to recycle.

I saw one of those in Bombay, India, as well where the Parsis/Zorastrians place their dead to be consumed by vultures. There are problems now because the vultures almost disappeared from consuming cattle flesh containing some sort of deadly chemical, and are only now being slowly brought back after the outlawing of the cattle chemical.

Aaron28 · 02-16-2021, 05:23 PM - **2 Likes**

taking to flight in * fantastic * light.....guntersville lake, alabama.....k-3ii....sigma 150-500os

Pentaxians · 02-16-2021, 07:05 PM - **24 Likes**

Sharing a sad tragic drama about the Banded Woodpecker nesting invaded (on Feb 15th) by the Common Myna few days ago. The elder chick successfully fledged and now accompany by the parent. But the younger chick fell into the pond and eaten up by the monitor lizard

. The Banded woody nesting at the local wetland park has been attracting a lot of wildlife photographer over the last two weeks. Before that, I was capturing the feeding moments in an earlier day (Feb 14) and already seeing the myna harassing the chicks, the mum came and fight with the myna.

Feeding moment after the long wait.

Mike: Mum...the bad guy is coming!!!!

Mum: Don't worry Mike....wait a minute...

kengoh · 02-16-2021, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Sharing a sad tragic drama about the Banded Woodpecker nesting invaded (on Feb 15th) by the Common Myna few days ago. The elder chick successfully fledged and now accompany by the parent. But the younger chick fell into the pond and eaten up by the monitor lizard

. The Banded woody nesting at the local wetland park has been attracting a lot of wildlife photographer over the last two weeks. Before that, I was capturing the feeding moments in an earlier day (Feb 14) and already seeing the myna harassing the chicks, the mum came and fight with the myna.

Feeding moment after the long wait.

Mike: Mum...the bad guy is coming!!!!

Mum: Don't worry Mike....wait a minute...

Nice series Luis, sad to know the younger chick being eaten up by the monitor lizard. 😥

Pentaxians · 02-16-2021, 07:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kengoh

Nice series Luis, sad to know the younger chick being eaten up by the monitor lizard. 😥

Sad and I believe this is what a nature calls Ken

Great that the elder chick escaped and hope it can stay stronger.

**K2 to K50** · 02-16-2021, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by kengoh

Another set of great shots, Ken - beautiful.

---------- Post added 02-16-21 at 09:18 PM ----------

---------- Post added 02-16-21 at 09:20 PM ----------

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Sharing a sad tragic drama about the Banded Woodpecker nesting invaded (on Feb 15th) by the Common Myna few days ago. The elder chick successfully fledged and now accompany by the parent. But the younger chick fell into the pond and eaten up by the monitor lizard

Very sad story, Luis - but some spectacular photography work here by you. Excellent images, really catching the story and the drama.

02-16-2021, 07:05 PM - 24 Likes	#35082
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Sharing a sad tragic drama about the Banded Woodpecker nesting invaded (on Feb 15th) by the Common Myna few days ago. The elder chick successfully fledged and now accompany by the parent. But the younger chick fell into the pond and eaten up by the monitor lizard. The Banded woody nesting at the local wetland park has been attracting a lot of wildlife photographer over the last two weeks. Before that, I was capturing the feeding moments in an earlier day (Feb 14) and already seeing the myna harassing the chicks, the mum came and fight with the myna. Feeding moment after the long wait. Mike: Mum...the bad guy is coming!!!! Mum: Don't worry Mike....wait a minute...

02-16-2021, 07:31 PM	#35083
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	Originally posted by Pentaxians Sharing a sad tragic drama about the Banded Woodpecker nesting invaded (on Feb 15th) by the Common Myna few days ago. The elder chick successfully fledged and now accompany by the parent. But the younger chick fell into the pond and eaten up by the monitor lizard. The Banded woody nesting at the local wetland park has been attracting a lot of wildlife photographer over the last two weeks. Before that, I was capturing the feeding moments in an earlier day (Feb 14) and already seeing the myna harassing the chicks, the mum came and fight with the myna. Feeding moment after the long wait. Mike: Mum...the bad guy is coming!!!! Mum: Don't worry Mike....wait a minute... Nice series Luis, sad to know the younger chick being eaten up by the monitor lizard. 😥

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02-15-2021, 02:53 PM - 1 Like	#35071
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,514	Originally posted by termy Fantastic snap! Is this background blur as it is by the lens (ie no pp on "smoothening" the blur)? Thanks. The background hasn't been doctored. [edit] Oops, forgot that I did remove a bit of background above the bird, but that was only a small area. Cheers, Terry

02-15-2021, 06:52 PM - 6 Likes	#35073
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	back on new years day when the sun was shining...a rarity these days......wheeler wildlife refuge, decatur, alabama......pentax K-3ii....sigma 150-500os

02-15-2021, 07:25 PM	#35074
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,793	Originally posted by Aaron28 back on new years day when the sun was shining...a rarity these days......wheeler wildlife refuge, decatur, alabama......pentax K-3ii....sigma 150-500os Great BIFs, Aaron! The group formation shot is excellent.

02-15-2021, 09:29 PM	#35075
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by K2 to K50 Great BIFs, Aaron! The group formation shot is excellent. thank you!

02-16-2021, 06:52 AM	#35077
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by WPRESTO Most would regard these birds as not as elegant, graceful and pretty as those in the previous post. Reminds me of driving some of the back roads of India where they have offal yards where people bring their dead animals. There are always flocks of several different kinds of vultures hard at work, not at all frightened of humans when they approach.

02-16-2021, 11:23 AM	#35078
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by ivanvernon Reminds me of driving some of the back roads of India where they have offal yards where people bring their dead animals. There are always flocks of several different kinds of vultures hard at work, not at all frightened of humans when they approach. That reminds me of the serialized TV version of Jewel in the Crown when the old lady was looking out at a tower atop which human remains were deposited for the vultures and ravens to recycle.

02-16-2021, 12:22 PM - 18 Likes	#35079
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	1. Spectacled Spiderhunter 2. Chestnut Capped Laughingthrush 3. 2 species of Hornbills chatting 4. Baya Weaver - one of the best bird nest builder

02-16-2021, 02:29 PM	#35080
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by WPRESTO That reminds me of the serialized TV version of Jewel in the Crown when the old lady was looking out at a tower atop which human remains were deposited for the vultures and ravens to recycle. I saw one of those in Bombay, India, as well where the Parsis/Zorastrians place their dead to be consumed by vultures. There are problems now because the vultures almost disappeared from consuming cattle flesh containing some sort of deadly chemical, and are only now being slowly brought back after the outlawing of the cattle chemical.

02-16-2021, 05:23 PM - 2 Likes	#35081
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	taking to flight in * fantastic * light.....guntersville lake, alabama.....k-3ii....sigma 150-500os

02-16-2021, 07:47 PM - 1 Like	#35084
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Originally posted by kengoh Nice series Luis, sad to know the younger chick being eaten up by the monitor lizard. 😥 Sad and I believe this is what a nature calls Ken Great that the elder chick escaped and hope it can stay stronger.

02-16-2021, 09:15 PM	#35085
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,793	Originally posted by kengoh Another set of great shots, Ken - beautiful. ---------- Post added 02-16-21 at 09:18 PM ---------- ---------- Post added 02-16-21 at 09:20 PM ---------- Originally posted by Pentaxians Sharing a sad tragic drama about the Banded Woodpecker nesting invaded (on Feb 15th) by the Common Myna few days ago. The elder chick successfully fledged and now accompany by the parent. But the younger chick fell into the pond and eaten up by the monitor lizard Very sad story, Luis - but some spectacular photography work here by you. Excellent images, really catching the story and the drama.