300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**Canada_Rockies** · 12-12-2013, 09:50 AM

Your mourning dove looks like he's mourning warm weather. Nice shot.

RobG · 12-12-2013, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by fotogaffer

Some quick shots from this am - very quick as the temperature is -12 C here this am. Very excellent shots in this thread of late - I hope you don't mind a look at some more mundane birds like these! Taken with the K3 and DA 300. Robin and freeze-dried berry Dove warming in a small ray of sunlight. Robin Portrait in Sidelight (late addition!!) I thought these guys were the first sign of spring!

They're only mundane to you - II don't see these species in my part of the world, and besides which they're good photos! Thanks for posting!

Ducatigaz · 12-12-2013, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by fotogaffer

Some quick shots from this am - very quick as the temperature is -12 C here this am. Very excellent shots in this thread of late - I hope you don't mind a look at some more mundane birds like these! Taken with the K3 and DA 300.

Robin and freeze-dried berry

Dove warming in a small ray of sunlight.

Robin Portrait in Sidelight (late addition!!) I thought these guys were the first sign of spring!

Great shots, the Dove looks too fat to take off

Ducatigaz · 12-12-2013, 03:00 PM - **4 Likes**

A few from today.

RobG · 12-12-2013, 03:42 PM

Gary - wow.

sbyrne · 12-12-2013, 05:29 PM

Nice pics Gary, I am originally from Covingham Swindon, I moved to windsor Canada 10yrs ago I still miss the English countryside and bird life those really are some beautiful shots. It is -19 with windchill here so not much bird life in the yard today.
Steve

normhead · 12-12-2013, 05:39 PM

Very nice Gary.

I lived from the time I moved to Canada until the time I was 16 in WIndsor, when I left and moved to Toronto, I swore I'd never go back. Then of course, graduating form Teachers COllege, my only job offer came from WIndsor and i was there another 18 months. Such is life.

Ducatigaz · 12-12-2013, 05:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

Gary - wow.

Cheers Rob

Originally posted by sbyrne

Nice pics Gary, I am originally from Covingham Swindon, I moved to windsor Canada 10yrs ago I still miss the English countryside and bird life those really are some beautiful shots. It is -19 with windchill here so not much bird life in the yard today.
Steve

Steve, when you lived in Covingham did you ever visit Blundon auto supplies? now a house that is where I live.

Originally posted by normhead

Very nice Gary.

I lived from the time I moved to Canada until the time I was 16 in WIndsor, when I left and moved to Toronto, I swore I'd never go back. Then of course, graduating form Teachers COllege, my only job offer came from WIndsor and i was there another 18 months. Such is life.

Cheers Norm

sbyrne · 12-12-2013, 06:10 PM

I did many years ago, I think it was the late 70s or early 80s I assume they are you Ducati bikes! nice looking machines are you a rider or a collector.
Steve

fotogaffer · 12-12-2013, 07:40 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Your mourning dove looks like he's mourning warm weather. Nice shot.

Thanks Canada_Rockies!

Originally posted by RobG

They're only mundane to you - II don't see these species in my part of the world, and besides which they're good photos! Thanks for posting!

Thanks RobG. It is nice to see all the various species from around the world in this thread!

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Great shots, the Dove looks too fat to take off

Thanks Gary. Super shots from yourself! So true about the Dove getting too fat to take off - indeed this is what awaits them when they get to that state!
The local Sharp-shinned cleans up the neighbourhood!

littledrawe · 12-13-2013, 01:55 AM - **1 Like**

Nothing amazing here and I think the sun was beyond the horizon so the light was lacking but I'm just trying to keep posting so I don't get into too much of a rut.

tim60 · 12-13-2013, 02:38 AM

Originally posted by littledrawe

Nothing amazing here and I think the sun was beyond the horizon so the light was lacking but I'm just trying to keep posting so I don't get into too much of a rut.

The first is a better picture of the powerline hardware but the second is more interesting of the bird because of the eyes. I like the texture of the surface of the casting in the first.

daytona9 · 12-13-2013, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Steve, when you lived in Covingham did you ever visit Blundon auto supplies? now a house that is where I live.

Bloody hell, Gary, now that's just showing off!

Not only are you a fine photographer, you also have a great bike collection - let me guess - 851, 851 SP, 888, and MV Agusta 750? Do you ride them all on the road, or take them to track days as well?

RobG · 12-13-2013, 04:56 AM

I just posted a thread elsewhere with a few photos I took today with the DA*300. I love this lens!

**dadipentak** · 12-13-2013, 06:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Blundon auto supplies

Hmm, I think I'll let my wife dissuade me from collecting high performance bikes and just get a K-3 instead. Very sensible don't you think?

12-12-2013, 07:40 PM - 3 Likes	#10225
fotogaffer Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 716	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Your mourning dove looks like he's mourning warm weather. Nice shot. Thanks Canada_Rockies! Originally posted by RobG They're only mundane to you - II don't see these species in my part of the world, and besides which they're good photos! Thanks for posting! Thanks RobG. It is nice to see all the various species from around the world in this thread! Originally posted by Ducatigaz Great shots, the Dove looks too fat to take off Thanks Gary. Super shots from yourself! So true about the Dove getting too fat to take off - indeed this is what awaits them when they get to that state! The local Sharp-shinned cleans up the neighbourhood! Last edited by fotogaffer; 12-12-2013 at 07:55 PM.

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12-12-2013, 09:50 AM	#10216
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Your mourning dove looks like he's mourning warm weather. Nice shot.

12-12-2013, 02:45 PM	#10217
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Originally posted by fotogaffer Some quick shots from this am - very quick as the temperature is -12 C here this am. Very excellent shots in this thread of late - I hope you don't mind a look at some more mundane birds like these! Taken with the K3 and DA 300. Robin and freeze-dried berry Dove warming in a small ray of sunlight. Robin Portrait in Sidelight (late addition!!) I thought these guys were the first sign of spring! They're only mundane to you - II don't see these species in my part of the world, and besides which they're good photos! Thanks for posting!

12-12-2013, 02:56 PM	#10218
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,504	Originally posted by fotogaffer Some quick shots from this am - very quick as the temperature is -12 C here this am. Very excellent shots in this thread of late - I hope you don't mind a look at some more mundane birds like these! Taken with the K3 and DA 300. Robin and freeze-dried berry Dove warming in a small ray of sunlight. Robin Portrait in Sidelight (late addition!!) I thought these guys were the first sign of spring! Great shots, the Dove looks too fat to take off

12-12-2013, 03:00 PM - 4 Likes	#10219
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,504	A few from today.

12-12-2013, 03:42 PM	#10220
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Gary - wow.

12-12-2013, 05:29 PM	#10221
sbyrne Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Windsor Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 55	Nice pics Gary, I am originally from Covingham Swindon, I moved to windsor Canada 10yrs ago I still miss the English countryside and bird life those really are some beautiful shots. It is -19 with windchill here so not much bird life in the yard today. Steve

12-12-2013, 05:39 PM	#10222
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Very nice Gary. I lived from the time I moved to Canada until the time I was 16 in WIndsor, when I left and moved to Toronto, I swore I'd never go back. Then of course, graduating form Teachers COllege, my only job offer came from WIndsor and i was there another 18 months. Such is life.

12-12-2013, 05:48 PM - 1 Like	#10223
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,504	Originally posted by RobG Gary - wow. Cheers Rob Originally posted by sbyrne Nice pics Gary, I am originally from Covingham Swindon, I moved to windsor Canada 10yrs ago I still miss the English countryside and bird life those really are some beautiful shots. It is -19 with windchill here so not much bird life in the yard today. Steve Steve, when you lived in Covingham did you ever visit Blundon auto supplies? now a house that is where I live. Originally posted by normhead Very nice Gary. I lived from the time I moved to Canada until the time I was 16 in WIndsor, when I left and moved to Toronto, I swore I'd never go back. Then of course, graduating form Teachers COllege, my only job offer came from WIndsor and i was there another 18 months. Such is life. Cheers Norm

12-12-2013, 06:10 PM	#10224
sbyrne Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Windsor Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 55	I did many years ago, I think it was the late 70s or early 80s I assume they are you Ducati bikes! nice looking machines are you a rider or a collector. Steve

12-13-2013, 01:55 AM - 1 Like	#10226
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	Nothing amazing here and I think the sun was beyond the horizon so the light was lacking but I'm just trying to keep posting so I don't get into too much of a rut.

12-13-2013, 02:38 AM	#10227
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,755	Originally posted by littledrawe Nothing amazing here and I think the sun was beyond the horizon so the light was lacking but I'm just trying to keep posting so I don't get into too much of a rut. The first is a better picture of the powerline hardware but the second is more interesting of the bird because of the eyes. I like the texture of the surface of the casting in the first.

12-13-2013, 04:29 AM	#10228
daytona9 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 259	Quote: Steve, when you lived in Covingham did you ever visit Blundon auto supplies? now a house that is where I live. Bloody hell, Gary, now that's just showing off! Not only are you a fine photographer, you also have a great bike collection - let me guess - 851, 851 SP, 888, and MV Agusta 750? Do you ride them all on the road, or take them to track days as well?

12-13-2013, 04:56 AM	#10229
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	I just posted a thread elsewhere with a few photos I took today with the DA*300. I love this lens!

12-13-2013, 06:23 AM - 1 Like	#10230
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Blundon auto supplies Hmm, I think I'll let my wife dissuade me from collecting high performance bikes and just get a K-3 instead. Very sensible don't you think?