300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

RobG · 03-01-2014, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by littledrawe

After an unfortunate winter in Utah where the usual shooting subjects were in short supply then a relocation to the desert southwest that has provided far fewer things to shoot I've spent some time at Nellis AFB to catch the planes coming and going. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are based out of Nellis and apparently they train once a week so I put my camera to work.

Very nice! Please consider posting these in the "Aviation" group!

kengoh · 03-02-2014, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Two shots of the same exotic kingfisher. Amazing. Nicely done, both of you!

Originally posted by FW Birds

Great Kingfisher shots Ken and iittoo!

Thanks Canada_Rockies and FW Birds.

iittoo · 03-02-2014, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by Greyser

Outstanding!

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Two shots of the same exotic kingfisher. Amazing. Nicely done, both of you!

Originally posted by FW Birds

Great Kingfisher shots Ken and iittoo!

Thanks for the Compliments

littledrawe · 03-02-2014, 10:27 AM

Thanks @RobG I'll check out the aviation group! I may have to relocate since my subjects lack feathers and interesting birds are few and fat between around me.

stormtech · 03-02-2014, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by littledrawe

I may have to relocate since my subjects lack feathers and interesting birds are few and fat between around me.

I didn't realize this was a birds and feathers only thread.........

**woodywesty** · 03-02-2014, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by littledrawe

Thanks @RobG I'll check out the aviation group! I may have to relocate since my subjects lack feathers and interesting birds are few and fat between around me.

I don't think you need to relocate..... I think that the earlier post was just asking you to "also" post the plane shots on the aviation thread (which I didn't know existed!)... so by all means keep posting. Anything using the long lenses is fair game as far as I am concerned.

RobG · 03-02-2014, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by littledrawe

Thanks @RobG I'll check out the aviation group! I may have to relocate since my subjects lack feathers and interesting birds are few and fat between around me.

Any subject taken with a long lens is welcome here - in fact a few people have complained that the bird photos have taken over!

I guess the thing is that one of the most common reasons for a long lens is to photograph birds, but personally I really like the heavier "birds" too.

I haven't had the chance to photograph any planes recently, though.

littledrawe · 03-02-2014, 03:20 PM

I was being a little sarcastic but forgot to throw in the smiley face afterward. I shot a few gigs worth of photos that I need to look more closely at but I'll post some here when I get through them.

normhead · 03-02-2014, 03:38 PM - **6 Likes**

My latest Grey Jay session...

DA* 60-250 plus FA 1.7 TC
ƒ8 1/350/ ISO 400

kengoh · 03-02-2014, 04:00 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

My latest Grey Jay session...

DA* 60-250 plus FA 1.7 TC
ƒ8 1/350/ ISO 400

Nice cute bird normhead.

---------- Post added 3rd Mar 2014 at 07:04 ----------

2 migratory birds shot yesterday.
This week has been quite happening, from what I know there are a total of 8 migratory birds landed in Singapore.

1. Red Legged Crake

2. managed to shoot thru when the bird is hidden inside the bushes, at iso 6400

3. Mangroove Pitta - my 1st time shooting, so it's a lifer to me.

4. the back view to reveal the red color backside

all shot with DA*300

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-02-2014, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

I didn't realize this was a birds and feathers only thread.........

It isn't but we do have some really avid birders with lenses of 300mm and more. I love their posts, but there are some other things in here. Not even necessarily flying stuff.

TonyTurley · 03-02-2014, 05:28 PM

Excellent photos, Norm and Ken. Shows what a high quality lens can do in the right hands.

normhead · 03-02-2014, 06:31 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by stormtech

I didn't realize this was a birds and feathers only thread.........

Today with the DA* 60-250 and FA 1.7 TC

Previously with the A-400

Feathers? We don't need no stinkin feathers.

Rupert · 03-02-2014, 09:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kengoh

Mangroove Pitta - my 1st time shooting, so it's a lifer to me.

What a neat little birdie! Great shots!

Norm...Thanks for that handsome little squirrel!

Cleaning out some old files I ran across this one I shot with the Bigma on the K10D several years ago. My best ever Black Vulture shot. These guys are not like Turkey Buzzards, if they can't find something dead to eat, they will attack small animals.....even baby sheep or calves.

Regards!

pearcemi · 03-03-2014, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

What a neat little birdie! Great shots!

Norm...Thanks for that handsome little squirrel!

Cleaning out some old files I ran across this one I shot with the Bigma on the K10D several years ago. My best ever Black Vulture shot. These guys are not like Turkey Buzzards, if they can't find something dead to eat, they will attack small animals.....even baby sheep or calves.

Regards!

Really nice exposure for an all-black bird. You caught the highlights in the eyes well.

03-02-2014, 04:00 PM - 5 Likes	#11440
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	Originally posted by normhead My latest Grey Jay session... DA* 60-250 plus FA 1.7 TC ƒ8 1/350/ ISO 400 Nice cute bird normhead. ---------- Post added 3rd Mar 2014 at 07:04 ---------- 2 migratory birds shot yesterday. This week has been quite happening, from what I know there are a total of 8 migratory birds landed in Singapore. 1. Red Legged Crake 2. managed to shoot thru when the bird is hidden inside the bushes, at iso 6400 3. Mangroove Pitta - my 1st time shooting, so it's a lifer to me. 4. the back view to reveal the red color backside all shot with DA300 Last edited by kengoh; 03-02-2014 at 04:31 PM.*

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03-01-2014, 08:31 PM	#11431
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,879	Originally posted by littledrawe After an unfortunate winter in Utah where the usual shooting subjects were in short supply then a relocation to the desert southwest that has provided far fewer things to shoot I've spent some time at Nellis AFB to catch the planes coming and going. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are based out of Nellis and apparently they train once a week so I put my camera to work. Very nice! Please consider posting these in the "Aviation" group!

03-02-2014, 06:54 AM	#11432
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Two shots of the same exotic kingfisher. Amazing. Nicely done, both of you! Originally posted by FW Birds Great Kingfisher shots Ken and iittoo! Thanks Canada_Rockies and FW Birds.

03-02-2014, 08:05 AM	#11433
iittoo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 208	Originally posted by Greyser Outstanding! Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Two shots of the same exotic kingfisher. Amazing. Nicely done, both of you! Originally posted by FW Birds Great Kingfisher shots Ken and iittoo! Thanks for the Compliments

03-02-2014, 10:27 AM	#11434
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	Thanks @RobG I'll check out the aviation group! I may have to relocate since my subjects lack feathers and interesting birds are few and fat between around me.

03-02-2014, 11:51 AM	#11435
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by littledrawe I may have to relocate since my subjects lack feathers and interesting birds are few and fat between around me. I didn't realize this was a birds and feathers only thread.........

03-02-2014, 12:06 PM	#11436
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by littledrawe Thanks @RobG I'll check out the aviation group! I may have to relocate since my subjects lack feathers and interesting birds are few and fat between around me. I don't think you need to relocate..... I think that the earlier post was just asking you to "also" post the plane shots on the aviation thread (which I didn't know existed!)... so by all means keep posting. Anything using the long lenses is fair game as far as I am concerned.

03-02-2014, 02:21 PM	#11437
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,879	Originally posted by littledrawe Thanks @RobG I'll check out the aviation group! I may have to relocate since my subjects lack feathers and interesting birds are few and fat between around me. Any subject taken with a long lens is welcome here - in fact a few people have complained that the bird photos have taken over! I guess the thing is that one of the most common reasons for a long lens is to photograph birds, but personally I really like the heavier "birds" too. I haven't had the chance to photograph any planes recently, though.

03-02-2014, 03:20 PM	#11438
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	I was being a little sarcastic but forgot to throw in the smiley face afterward. I shot a few gigs worth of photos that I need to look more closely at but I'll post some here when I get through them.

03-02-2014, 03:38 PM - 6 Likes	#11439
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	My latest Grey Jay session... DA* 60-250 plus FA 1.7 TC ƒ8 1/350/ ISO 400

03-02-2014, 04:53 PM	#11441
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by stormtech I didn't realize this was a birds and feathers only thread......... It isn't but we do have some really avid birders with lenses of 300mm and more. I love their posts, but there are some other things in here. Not even necessarily flying stuff.

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03-02-2014, 05:28 PM	#11442
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Excellent photos, Norm and Ken. Shows what a high quality lens can do in the right hands.

03-02-2014, 06:31 PM - 3 Likes	#11443
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by stormtech I didn't realize this was a birds and feathers only thread......... Today with the DA* 60-250 and FA 1.7 TC Previously with the A-400 Feathers? We don't need no stinkin feathers.

03-02-2014, 09:01 PM - 1 Like	#11444
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by kengoh Mangroove Pitta - my 1st time shooting, so it's a lifer to me. What a neat little birdie! Great shots! Norm...Thanks for that handsome little squirrel! Cleaning out some old files I ran across this one I shot with the Bigma on the K10D several years ago. My best ever Black Vulture shot. These guys are not like Turkey Buzzards, if they can't find something dead to eat, they will attack small animals.....even baby sheep or calves. Regards!

03-03-2014, 10:59 AM	#11445
pearcemi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 147	Originally posted by Rupert What a neat little birdie! Great shots! Norm...Thanks for that handsome little squirrel! Cleaning out some old files I ran across this one I shot with the Bigma on the K10D several years ago. My best ever Black Vulture shot. These guys are not like Turkey Buzzards, if they can't find something dead to eat, they will attack small animals.....even baby sheep or calves. Regards! Really nice exposure for an all-black bird. You caught the highlights in the eyes well.