300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

8540tomg · 06-07-2012, 06:56 PM

Nice capture Dave.

I think it is a Cooper's Hawk as well.

Tom G

**dadipentak** · 06-07-2012, 07:05 PM

Thanks Stan & Tom! On closer look, I'm really not sure it's the same bird--perhaps siblings.

Frogfish · 06-07-2012, 07:45 PM

Lovely action sequence Little Drawe.

Excellent shot of the hawk Dave - chest doesn't look blown out to me !

Lowell - I'm sorry I hadn't got around to commenting on your excellent post (which I digested in full) on DoF.

**dadipentak** · 06-09-2012, 02:01 PM

He was close enough that I had to go downstairs to get a longer (36mm) extension tube for the 1000mm Black Dragon & he was nice enough to stay put 'til I got back.

I was able to take care of the PF without any serious impact on the iridescence (as far as I could tell) but decided not to even attempt any pp fix for the green fringe on the background branch.

littledrawe · 06-09-2012, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Nice set, littledrawe!

That Cooper's Hawk is great!!

Originally posted by stormtech

littledrawe - absolutely awesome action set you captured!

Thanks!!

littledrawe · 06-09-2012, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Lovely action sequence Little Drawe.

Thank you!

derekkite · 06-09-2012, 04:59 PM - **1 Like**

Red Shafted Flicker. iso 320 f8 1/60. Using a tripod.

For the series. I was set up to try for the Kestrels, but she showed up and stole the show.

https://plus.google.com/u/1/photos/101688500536284805756/albums/5752188881716843265

panoguy · 06-09-2012, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by littledrawe

I went back to the nest and the Mama Hawk flew up in a hurry to see what was going on!? These other birds (no idea what kind) that look like what Kengoh usually shoots, wouldn't let the hawk fly a couple feet without teaming up and chasing it then swooping when it landed and this was right by the hawks nest so I was kind of surprised to see the other birds so insistant about not letting the hawk fly

Hmmm... that action sequence with the Mama Hawk being harassed is so underexposed (or just lacking contrast?) that I can barely tell what's going on in the shots. Seems like the last shot with the baby is the only one exposed for the birds, so it must not be your monitor. Any way in the software you use to "recenter" your brightness/contrast to the subjects? Just a suggestion...

8540tomg · 06-09-2012, 08:18 PM

Derekkite,

One of the best Flicker shots I've ever seen.

Tom G

kengoh · 06-09-2012, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Love this SUnbird Ken. Well done.

Tom G

THanks Tom.

Originally posted by Frogfish

Absolutely gorgeous shot/bird Ken !

Just another 10 days before I get to see them in the feathers again

Thanks Frogfish.
10 days? Where are you going?

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

I wasn't sure anyone picked up on the explanation, as it went a few pages without comment, but glad you liked the response. The whole DOF issue is a complete mess at present only because almost all the calculators assume you print 8"x10" from a full frame. It makes me laugh, as I type this looking at my 22 inch monitor (13" x 19") as to how far off the mark a depth of field calculation can get, let alone the issue with respect to a tight crop on the subject.

I need to get me some better birds.

Thanks Lowell for the explanation, actually I didn't really understand the dof calculation, I just move on and continue to post birdie pics here.

If you want better birds, go Thailand, just the Kaeng Krachan National Park already got 900+ species of birds.

Originally posted by littledrawe

I went back to the nest and the Mama Hawk flew up in a hurry to see what was going on!? These other birds (no idea what kind) that look like what Kengoh usually shoots, wouldn't let the hawk fly a couple feet without teaming up and chasing it then swooping when it landed and this was right by the hawks nest so I was kind of surprised to see the other birds so insistant about not letting the hawk fly.

That bird looks like a female Grey Chinned Minivet.
You have a series of great captures.

kengoh · 06-09-2012, 10:05 PM

Nice birdie shot Dave and Derekkite.

Frogfish · 06-10-2012, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by kengoh

Thanks Frogfish.
10 days? Where are you going?

If you want better birds, go Thailand, just the Kaeng Krachan National Park already got 900+ species of birds.

Sanya.

That NP sounds amazing ! We often go to Thailand (family hols in Phuket) so I'll have to look that up and see if it's an area what would suit us all !

Designosophy · 06-10-2012, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

He was close enough that I had to go downstairs to get a longer (36mm) extension tube for the 1000mm Black Dragon & he was nice enough to stay put 'til I got back.

I was able to take care of the PF without any serious impact on the iridescence (as far as I could tell) but decided not to even attempt any pp fix for the green fringe on the background branch.

Nice! I hope to meet a lazy hummingbird someday.

**dadipentak** · 06-10-2012, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Sanya.

Are you planning to do any bird photography there--like up in the hills? I wish I'd been able to do that when we were there last year (but then I didn't have a real bird lens with me--only the Sigma 100-300/4.)

kengoh · 06-10-2012, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Sanya.

That NP sounds amazing ! We often go to Thailand (family hols in Phuket) so I'll have to look that up and see if it's an area what would suit us all !

Yes, that NP is amazing, here are some of my captures from that park.
I'll be going again next month.

06-09-2012, 02:01 PM	#3589
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	A Very Cooperative Hummingbird He was close enough that I had to go downstairs to get a longer (36mm) extension tube for the 1000mm Black Dragon & he was nice enough to stay put 'til I got back. I was able to take care of the PF without any serious impact on the iridescence (as far as I could tell) but decided not to even attempt any pp fix for the green fringe on the background branch.

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06-07-2012, 06:56 PM	#3586
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Nice capture Dave. I think it is a Cooper's Hawk as well. Tom G

06-07-2012, 07:05 PM	#3587
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Thanks Stan & Tom! On closer look, I'm really not sure it's the same bird--perhaps siblings.

06-07-2012, 07:45 PM	#3588
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Lovely action sequence Little Drawe. Excellent shot of the hawk Dave - chest doesn't look blown out to me ! Lowell - I'm sorry I hadn't got around to commenting on your excellent post (which I digested in full) on DoF.

06-09-2012, 02:24 PM	#3590
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	Originally posted by dadipentak Nice set, littledrawe! That Cooper's Hawk is great!! Originally posted by stormtech littledrawe - absolutely awesome action set you captured! Thanks!!

06-09-2012, 02:26 PM	#3591
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	Originally posted by Frogfish Lovely action sequence Little Drawe. Thank you!

06-09-2012, 04:59 PM - 1 Like	#3592
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Red Shafted Flicker. iso 320 f8 1/60. Using a tripod. For the series. I was set up to try for the Kestrels, but she showed up and stole the show. https://plus.google.com/u/1/photos/101688500536284805756/albums/5752188881716843265

06-09-2012, 05:26 PM	#3593
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by littledrawe I went back to the nest and the Mama Hawk flew up in a hurry to see what was going on!? These other birds (no idea what kind) that look like what Kengoh usually shoots, wouldn't let the hawk fly a couple feet without teaming up and chasing it then swooping when it landed and this was right by the hawks nest so I was kind of surprised to see the other birds so insistant about not letting the hawk fly Hmmm... that action sequence with the Mama Hawk being harassed is so underexposed (or just lacking contrast?) that I can barely tell what's going on in the shots. Seems like the last shot with the baby is the only one exposed for the birds, so it must not be your monitor. Any way in the software you use to "recenter" your brightness/contrast to the subjects? Just a suggestion...

06-09-2012, 08:18 PM	#3594
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Derekkite, One of the best Flicker shots I've ever seen. Tom G

06-09-2012, 09:59 PM	#3595
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	Originally posted by 8540tomg Love this SUnbird Ken. Well done. Tom G THanks Tom. Originally posted by Frogfish Absolutely gorgeous shot/bird Ken ! Just another 10 days before I get to see them in the feathers again Thanks Frogfish. 10 days? Where are you going? Originally posted by Lowell Goudge I wasn't sure anyone picked up on the explanation, as it went a few pages without comment, but glad you liked the response. The whole DOF issue is a complete mess at present only because almost all the calculators assume you print 8"x10" from a full frame. It makes me laugh, as I type this looking at my 22 inch monitor (13" x 19") as to how far off the mark a depth of field calculation can get, let alone the issue with respect to a tight crop on the subject. I need to get me some better birds. Thanks Lowell for the explanation, actually I didn't really understand the dof calculation, I just move on and continue to post birdie pics here. If you want better birds, go Thailand, just the Kaeng Krachan National Park already got 900+ species of birds. Originally posted by littledrawe I went back to the nest and the Mama Hawk flew up in a hurry to see what was going on!? These other birds (no idea what kind) that look like what Kengoh usually shoots, wouldn't let the hawk fly a couple feet without teaming up and chasing it then swooping when it landed and this was right by the hawks nest so I was kind of surprised to see the other birds so insistant about not letting the hawk fly. That bird looks like a female Grey Chinned Minivet. You have a series of great captures.

06-09-2012, 10:05 PM	#3596
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	Nice birdie shot Dave and Derekkite.

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06-10-2012, 01:44 AM	#3597
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by kengoh Thanks Frogfish. 10 days? Where are you going? If you want better birds, go Thailand, just the Kaeng Krachan National Park already got 900+ species of birds. Sanya. That NP sounds amazing ! We often go to Thailand (family hols in Phuket) so I'll have to look that up and see if it's an area what would suit us all !

06-10-2012, 09:05 AM	#3598
Designosophy Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northeast Philadelphia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,137	Originally posted by dadipentak He was close enough that I had to go downstairs to get a longer (36mm) extension tube for the 1000mm Black Dragon & he was nice enough to stay put 'til I got back. I was able to take care of the PF without any serious impact on the iridescence (as far as I could tell) but decided not to even attempt any pp fix for the green fringe on the background branch. Nice! I hope to meet a lazy hummingbird someday.

06-10-2012, 09:56 AM	#3599
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Frogfish Sanya. Are you planning to do any bird photography there--like up in the hills? I wish I'd been able to do that when we were there last year (but then I didn't have a real bird lens with me--only the Sigma 100-300/4.)

06-10-2012, 09:58 AM	#3600
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	Originally posted by Frogfish Sanya. That NP sounds amazing ! We often go to Thailand (family hols in Phuket) so I'll have to look that up and see if it's an area what would suit us all ! Yes, that NP is amazing, here are some of my captures from that park. I'll be going again next month.