300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

fotogaffer · 03-10-2014, 04:10 PM - **2 Likes**

Had some sun recently again - rare lately. Not much to see other than this Junco. This may be my last shot with the K5 IIs which I have sold now that I am using the K3.

Last edited by fotogaffer; 03-10-2014 at 07:21 PM.

**pearsaab** · 03-10-2014, 04:41 PM - **2 Likes**

nice junco!!!

here's a woody with the 500mm and the tamron 1.4 pzaf adapter

stormtech · 03-10-2014, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by fotogaffer

Had some sun recently again - rare lately. Not much to see other than this Junco. This may be my last shot with the K5 IIs which I think have sold now that I am using the K3.

You nailed that Junco shot - just beautiful!

**swip** · 03-10-2014, 06:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by fotogaffer

Had some sun recently again - rare lately. Not much to see other than this Junco. This may be my last shot with the K5 IIs which I think have sold now that I am using the K3.

Nice. Here is my Junco on snow.

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normhead · 03-10-2014, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by fotogaffer

Had some sun recently again - rare lately. Not much to see other than this Junco. This may be my last shot with the K5 IIs which I think have sold now that I am using the K3.

This one has the pine tree, I like it.

Originally posted by pearsaab

nice junco!!!

here's a woody with the 500mm and the tamron 1.4 pzaf adapter

Very nice...

Originally posted by swip

Nice. Here is my Junco on snow.

We haven't seen a Junko yet this year, it's about time they made it up here.

fotogaffer · 03-10-2014, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

nice junco!!!

Thanks Amy - nice woodpecker!

Originally posted by stormtech

You nailed that Junco shot - just beautiful!

Thanks Stan - you still have the gold standard Junco shot here though!!

Originally posted by swip

Nice. Here is my Junco on snow.

Thanks swip - nice shot - they are tough to get a good exposure especially in the snow like you did here.

Originally posted by normhead

This one has the pine tree, I like it.

Thanks Norm - I would gladly trade the Juncos for some finches, grosbeaks, grey jays, or some of those eagles from out west, etc - you get the idea - we all get tired of looking at the same old, same old in our respective locales!

**Weevil** · 03-11-2014, 04:21 AM - **11 Likes**

Long time did not came here... nice recent shots everyone! I especially like the Marten from Normhead !

some Snowly Owls and other recent shots...

kengoh · 03-11-2014, 04:46 AM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Stupendous shots of a 'dream' bird Ken !

I've been reading a bit about this Mangrove Pitta down there in Sing. Some people think he is 'too' friendly and maybe an escapee ? I've got to say I'm not seeing the feather damage if that is the case. He seems to be in fine fettle and enjoying your meal-worms !

Thanks Frogfish, surprised you know of the Mangrove Pitta in SG. It is indeed a very friendly bird, some people even use mobile phone cam to shoot.

**dadipentak** · 03-11-2014, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by Weevil

Snowy Owls

NIce portraits!

kengoh · 03-11-2014, 06:07 AM - **4 Likes**

Superb Starling shot with DA*300

iittoo · 03-11-2014, 06:46 AM - **3 Likes**

Spotted Wood Owl Shot with Sigma 100-300 F4

**swip** · 03-11-2014, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by Weevil

Long time did not came here... nice recent shots everyone! I especially like the Marten from Normhead !

some Snowly Owls and other recent shots...

Nice shots. Great shot of the snowy in flight which is still eluding me so far.

traderdrew · 03-11-2014, 10:10 AM

This anhinga couldn't get this rope off. Apparently the bill of an anhinga has a lot of little sharp teeth. Good for predation but bad for certain man made objects.

K-3 with Sigma 500mm F/4.5

**crewl1** · 03-11-2014, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by traderdrew

This anhinga couldn't get this rope off. Apparently the bill of an anhinga has a lot of little sharp teeth. Good for predation but bad for certain man made objects.

SO sad. Hope someone effects a rescue effort.

littledrawe · 03-11-2014, 01:38 PM - **3 Likes**

Here are a few more from watching the USAF Thunderbirds practice. They fly low just over the base so some of the buildings and such get in the way of the photos. Half the fun is hearing the roar of the engines as they scream across the sky so I apologize for not providing that part of the experience. These may not be the best technically but I think they showcase the capabilities of the planes.

---------- Post added 03-11-14 at 02:49 PM ----------

Some more from hanging out near the end of the runway where the planes land.

03-10-2014, 04:10 PM - 2 Likes	#11536
fotogaffer Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 716	Another Junco Had some sun recently again - rare lately. Not much to see other than this Junco. This may be my last shot with the K5 IIs which I have sold now that I am using the K3. Last edited by fotogaffer; 03-10-2014 at 07:21 PM.

03-11-2014, 10:10 AM	#11548
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 640	Don't Discard Trash This anhinga couldn't get this rope off. Apparently the bill of an anhinga has a lot of little sharp teeth. Good for predation but bad for certain man made objects. K-3 with Sigma 500mm F/4.5

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03-10-2014, 04:41 PM - 2 Likes	#11537
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	nice junco!!! here's a woody with the 500mm and the tamron 1.4 pzaf adapter

03-10-2014, 05:17 PM	#11538
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by fotogaffer Had some sun recently again - rare lately. Not much to see other than this Junco. This may be my last shot with the K5 IIs which I think have sold now that I am using the K3. You nailed that Junco shot - just beautiful!

03-10-2014, 07:08 PM	#11540
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by fotogaffer Had some sun recently again - rare lately. Not much to see other than this Junco. This may be my last shot with the K5 IIs which I think have sold now that I am using the K3. This one has the pine tree, I like it. Originally posted by pearsaab nice junco!!! here's a woody with the 500mm and the tamron 1.4 pzaf adapter Very nice... Originally posted by swip Nice. Here is my Junco on snow. We haven't seen a Junko yet this year, it's about time they made it up here.

03-10-2014, 07:21 PM	#11541
fotogaffer Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 716	Originally posted by pearsaab nice junco!!! Thanks Amy - nice woodpecker! Originally posted by stormtech You nailed that Junco shot - just beautiful! Thanks Stan - you still have the gold standard Junco shot here though!! Originally posted by swip Nice. Here is my Junco on snow. Thanks swip - nice shot - they are tough to get a good exposure especially in the snow like you did here. Originally posted by normhead This one has the pine tree, I like it. Thanks Norm - I would gladly trade the Juncos for some finches, grosbeaks, grey jays, or some of those eagles from out west, etc - you get the idea - we all get tired of looking at the same old, same old in our respective locales!

03-11-2014, 04:21 AM - 11 Likes	#11542
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,446	Long time did not came here... nice recent shots everyone! I especially like the Marten from Normhead ! some Snowly Owls and other recent shots...

03-11-2014, 04:46 AM	#11543
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790	Originally posted by Frogfish Stupendous shots of a 'dream' bird Ken ! I've been reading a bit about this Mangrove Pitta down there in Sing. Some people think he is 'too' friendly and maybe an escapee ? I've got to say I'm not seeing the feather damage if that is the case. He seems to be in fine fettle and enjoying your meal-worms ! Thanks Frogfish, surprised you know of the Mangrove Pitta in SG. It is indeed a very friendly bird, some people even use mobile phone cam to shoot.

03-11-2014, 06:04 AM	#11544
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Weevil Snowy Owls NIce portraits!

03-11-2014, 06:07 AM - 4 Likes	#11545
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790	Superb Starling shot with DA*300

03-11-2014, 06:46 AM - 3 Likes	#11546
iittoo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 208	Spotted Wood Owl Shot with Sigma 100-300 F4

03-11-2014, 07:19 AM	#11547
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,827	Originally posted by Weevil Long time did not came here... nice recent shots everyone! I especially like the Marten from Normhead ! some Snowly Owls and other recent shots... Nice shots. Great shot of the snowy in flight which is still eluding me so far.

03-11-2014, 10:23 AM	#11549
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by traderdrew This anhinga couldn't get this rope off. Apparently the bill of an anhinga has a lot of little sharp teeth. Good for predation but bad for certain man made objects. SO sad. Hope someone effects a rescue effort.

03-11-2014, 01:38 PM - 3 Likes	#11550
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	Here are a few more from watching the USAF Thunderbirds practice. They fly low just over the base so some of the buildings and such get in the way of the photos. Half the fun is hearing the roar of the engines as they scream across the sky so I apologize for not providing that part of the experience. These may not be the best technically but I think they showcase the capabilities of the planes. ---------- Post added 03-11-14 at 02:49 PM ---------- Some more from hanging out near the end of the runway where the planes land.