300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

sheld · 02-09-2014, 05:24 PM - **1 Like**

Bewick's Wren, (I think), Sigma 150-500mm @500mm, 2:1 crop. From this morning's bird walk in Austin. The Sigma/K30 combo works really well.

TonyTurley · 02-09-2014, 05:33 PM

That is excellent. Good light really makes such a difference in a photo. We've had almost constant grey skies lately.

Tony

**pearsaab** · 02-09-2014, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by TonyTurley

That is excellent. Good light really makes such a difference in a photo. We've had almost constant grey skies lately.

Tony

tony I highly recommend the af 540 flash...I used to be really limited on the grey days but now I can shoot with low light and get pictures I am happy with..

TonyTurley · 02-09-2014, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

tony I highly recommend the af 540 flash...I used to be really limited on the grey days but now I can shoot with low light and get pictures I am happy with..

Thanks for that suggestion. I rarely use a flash, but it may be worth considering.

Tony

dane.dawg · 02-09-2014, 05:50 PM - **3 Likes**

My kitten got caught in a tree today and my wife asked me to help it, so I did what any man would do and grabbed my camera.
DA*300mm

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**pearsaab** · 02-09-2014, 05:52 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by TonyTurley

Thanks for that suggestion. I rarely use a flash, but it may be worth considering.

Tony

tony had never used one myself but it has changed my photography immensely...couldn't have done this without the flash...I just bought the Pentax AF540FGZ II which is WR..i also have the non WR but it is so nice to be able to go out in the rain and take pictures

manntax · 02-09-2014, 06:02 PM

Those shots are fantastic !! I can imagine going with such a monster like 1200mm lens is a whole lot of effort!! Thanks for sharing those fantastic captures - I love the atmospheric effect on telephoto shot and panorama has great composition with lines of clear distinction between a sea and the sky.. both shots are great and surely worth sharing !!--manntax

Originally posted by SteveM

Great colour and sharpness Ken!

I rarely have a chance to get out with the 1200 anymore, but did this morning. Probably due to the time of year, but there was very little wildlife around and the lighting was horrible, but it was nice to get out.

I noticed a band of light with a two freighters on the horizon. The atmospheric conditions made them move around and seem to float on the water which was very cool to watch. While it doesn't capture the effect of what I was seeing, here is a shot....

The only other lens I had with me was 28mm.....so here is the same shot with it to show how distant the freighter actually was. The freighter in the pic above is the smaller one shown here on the left.....

**crewl1** · 02-09-2014, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

tony had never used one myself but it has changed my photography immensely...couldn't have done this without the flash...I just bought the Pentax AF540FGZ II which is WR..i also have the non WR but it is so nice to be able to go out in the rain and take pictures

Great shots Amy, the flash is very effective. I need to practice more with mine.

---------- Post added 02-09-14 at 05:40 PM ----------

Originally posted by dane.dawg

My kitten got caught in a tree today and my wife asked me to help it, so I did what any man would do and grabbed my camera. DA*300mm

I would have done the same, cool shots! Kitty don't look too happy.

Great eagle shots prior too!

---------- Post added 02-09-14 at 05:41 PM ----------

Originally posted by kengoh

Shot yesterday morning.

Excellent as usual, love the buttery smooth backgrounds too.

Greyser · 02-09-2014, 07:51 PM - **9 Likes**

Originally posted by pearsaab

awesome brodie!!

---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 06:14 PM ----------

pileated woodpecker from today with k3 and 500mm

Very nice!

---------- Post added 02-09-14 at 06:55 PM ----------

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Nicely done Amy!
A few more, the first is just to show the k-3 resolution @ 100% crop...

The crop is really impressive! What SW do you use for PP?

---------- Post added 02-09-14 at 06:58 PM ----------

We both got lucky yesterday, I guess

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-09-2014, 08:46 PM

Greyser, that is an absolutely stunning capture. Marvellous!

Reptilezz · 02-10-2014, 01:44 AM

Hey guys, these are some shots i took on the weekend of rainbow lorikeets and king fishers. All taken on a K-3 and 55-300 wr

Reptilezz · 02-10-2014, 01:46 AM

King fisher

Reptilezz · 02-10-2014, 01:51 AM - **5 Likes**

Rainbow lorikeet again

RobG · 02-10-2014, 02:22 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Rob, you left out the money to get to where those gorgeous bids are. That's my biggest drawback. Too many places to go and no money to get there.

Well, if I didn't have the money, I wouldn't have the opportunity! I have the money, but I don't have the time.

I'll just have to enjoy the work of those who do have the opportunity.

---------- Post added 10-02-14 at 08:23 PM ----------

Originally posted by Greyser

We both got lucky yesterday, I guess

Wow! Stunning catch by you and the Cormorant!

---------- Post added 10-02-14 at 08:24 PM ----------

Originally posted by Reptilezz

Rainbow lorikeet again

Very nice - you must have been very close, too!

Reptilezz · 02-10-2014, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Very nice - you must have been very close, too!

Thanks, yes it was only about 2 metres away

02-09-2014, 05:24 PM - 1 Like	#11131
sheld Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Austin, TX Photos: Albums Posts: 164	Bewick's Wren, Sigma 150-500mm Bewick's Wren, (I think), Sigma 150-500mm @500mm, 2:1 crop. From this morning's bird walk in Austin. The Sigma/K30 combo works really well.

02-10-2014, 01:44 AM	#11141
Reptilezz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 206	Hey guys, these are some shots i took on the weekend of rainbow lorikeets and king fishers. All taken on a K-3 and 55-300 wr Attached Images

02-10-2014, 01:46 AM	#11142
Reptilezz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 206	King fisher Attached Images

02-10-2014, 01:51 AM - 5 Likes	#11143
Reptilezz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 206	Rainbow lorikeet again Attached Images

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02-09-2014, 05:33 PM	#11132
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	That is excellent. Good light really makes such a difference in a photo. We've had almost constant grey skies lately. Tony

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pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by TonyTurley That is excellent. Good light really makes such a difference in a photo. We've had almost constant grey skies lately. Tony tony I highly recommend the af 540 flash...I used to be really limited on the grey days but now I can shoot with low light and get pictures I am happy with..

02-09-2014, 05:38 PM	#11134
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Originally posted by pearsaab tony I highly recommend the af 540 flash...I used to be really limited on the grey days but now I can shoot with low light and get pictures I am happy with.. Thanks for that suggestion. I rarely use a flash, but it may be worth considering. Tony

02-09-2014, 05:50 PM - 3 Likes	#11135
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	My kitten got caught in a tree today and my wife asked me to help it, so I did what any man would do and grabbed my camera. DA*300mm .

02-09-2014, 05:52 PM - 3 Likes	#11136
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by TonyTurley Thanks for that suggestion. I rarely use a flash, but it may be worth considering. Tony tony had never used one myself but it has changed my photography immensely...couldn't have done this without the flash...I just bought the Pentax AF540FGZ II which is WR..i also have the non WR but it is so nice to be able to go out in the rain and take pictures

02-09-2014, 06:02 PM	#11137
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Those shots are fantastic !! I can imagine going with such a monster like 1200mm lens is a whole lot of effort!! Thanks for sharing those fantastic captures - I love the atmospheric effect on telephoto shot and panorama has great composition with lines of clear distinction between a sea and the sky.. both shots are great and surely worth sharing !!--manntax Originally posted by SteveM Great colour and sharpness Ken! I rarely have a chance to get out with the 1200 anymore, but did this morning. Probably due to the time of year, but there was very little wildlife around and the lighting was horrible, but it was nice to get out. I noticed a band of light with a two freighters on the horizon. The atmospheric conditions made them move around and seem to float on the water which was very cool to watch. While it doesn't capture the effect of what I was seeing, here is a shot.... The only other lens I had with me was 28mm.....so here is the same shot with it to show how distant the freighter actually was. The freighter in the pic above is the smaller one shown here on the left.....

02-09-2014, 06:38 PM	#11138
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by pearsaab tony had never used one myself but it has changed my photography immensely...couldn't have done this without the flash...I just bought the Pentax AF540FGZ II which is WR..i also have the non WR but it is so nice to be able to go out in the rain and take pictures Great shots Amy, the flash is very effective. I need to practice more with mine. ---------- Post added 02-09-14 at 05:40 PM ---------- Originally posted by dane.dawg My kitten got caught in a tree today and my wife asked me to help it, so I did what any man would do and grabbed my camera. DA*300mm I would have done the same, cool shots! Kitty don't look too happy. Great eagle shots prior too! ---------- Post added 02-09-14 at 05:41 PM ---------- Originally posted by kengoh Shot yesterday morning. Excellent as usual, love the buttery smooth backgrounds too.

02-09-2014, 07:51 PM - 9 Likes	#11139
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by pearsaab awesome brodie!! ---------- Post added 02-08-14 at 06:14 PM ---------- pileated woodpecker from today with k3 and 500mm Very nice! ---------- Post added 02-09-14 at 06:55 PM ---------- Originally posted by dane.dawg Nicely done Amy! A few more, the first is just to show the k-3 resolution @ 100% crop... The crop is really impressive! What SW do you use for PP? ---------- Post added 02-09-14 at 06:58 PM ---------- We both got lucky yesterday, I guess

02-09-2014, 08:46 PM	#11140
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Greyser, that is an absolutely stunning capture. Marvellous!

02-10-2014, 02:22 AM	#11144
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Rob, you left out the money to get to where those gorgeous bids are. That's my biggest drawback. Too many places to go and no money to get there. Well, if I didn't have the money, I wouldn't have the opportunity! I have the money, but I don't have the time. I'll just have to enjoy the work of those who do have the opportunity. ---------- Post added 10-02-14 at 08:23 PM ---------- Originally posted by Greyser We both got lucky yesterday, I guess Wow! Stunning catch by you and the Cormorant! ---------- Post added 10-02-14 at 08:24 PM ---------- Originally posted by Reptilezz Rainbow lorikeet again Very nice - you must have been very close, too!

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02-10-2014, 02:55 AM	#11145
Reptilezz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 206	Quote: Very nice - you must have been very close, too! Thanks, yes it was only about 2 metres away