300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**dadipentak** · 06-15-2014, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by Greyser

Western Bluebird Mom feeding a chick

Nice find!

Originally posted by derekkite

This crow has a nest about 40 yards from our home and didn't like me looking.

Yeah, looks pissed.

Originally posted by calculator01

it confuses the brain

Just what I need.

normhead · 06-15-2014, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

A few from my first real outing with the lil'Bigma

Nice shooting... great images...

imtheguy · 06-15-2014, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

I have the advantage of being able to set up on the porch and go about my business (or just sit back with a cup of coffee) waiting for them to show up in that dead white oak. Kinda cheating, I know, but no way I'm going to try and chase them with that rig ;~) They've been very active lately--fledging I suspect.

Dave that's just a flat out beautiful setup. Feel free to adopt me.

Greyser · 06-15-2014, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by TonyTurley

Outstanding shots of your own, Greyser.

Thanks

Driline · 06-15-2014, 09:45 AM - **1 Like**

F* 300 turkey vulture

dane.dawg · 06-15-2014, 01:46 PM - **7 Likes**

A few from today, I know more friggin Hummers.

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Greyser · 06-15-2014, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

A few from today, I know more friggin Hummers.

Outstanding shots, Travis. You have really mastered this. Would you please shed some light on your setup and use of flashes?

kengoh · 06-15-2014, 04:19 PM - **5 Likes**

Food delivery to door steps!
Coppersmith Barbet feeding her chicks.

dane.dawg · 06-15-2014, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Greyser

Outstanding shots, Travis. You have really mastered this. Would you please shed some light on your setup and use of flashes?

Thank you, this is definitely a work in progress and I need to create a better back ground.
I use a tripod with Gimbal for the camera and four Flashes set to 1/8th power. Three tripods are used for flash stands (need to order another cheap tripod).
RF-603C II on camera connected to metz af-50 which triggers the rest of the flashes.
Finding the perfect spot for the flashes changes every time do to ambient light,and focusing and these little bastards is very frustrating.
This is costing extra money this year in gear, but hopefully I can use it in macro photography.
Cheers Travis

---------- Post added 06-15-14 at 05:18 PM ----------

The wife and I are going to Costa Rica this winter,so this is practice.
I dont know how I will be able to bring all this gear

Greyser · 06-15-2014, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Thank you, this is definitely a work in progress and I need to create a better back ground.
I use a tripod with Gimbal for the camera and four Flashes set to 1/8th power. Three tripods are used for flash stands (need to order another cheap tripod).
RF-603C II on camera connected to metz af-50 which triggers the rest of the flashes.
Finding the perfect spot for the flashes changes every time do to ambient light,and focusing and these little bastards is very frustrating.
This is costing extra money this year in gear, but hopefully I can use it in macro photography.
Cheers Travis

Did you built it around bird feeder or "hummers" plants/flowers?

dane.dawg · 06-15-2014, 05:28 PM

Feeders but when the Monks Hood and Honeysuckle bloom my set up will change to flowers.

Greyser · 06-15-2014, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Feeders but when the Monks Hood and Honeysuckle bloom my set up will change to flowers.

Monks Hood is quite poisonous, as I know.

Greyser · 06-15-2014, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by kengoh

Food delivery to door steps!
Coppersmith Barbet feeding her chicks.

Very nice, Ken.

**dadipentak** · 06-15-2014, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by Greyser

Very nice, Ken.

Yep, you've inspired me to try for in-flight shots along similar lines but without success so far.

**swip** · 06-15-2014, 08:26 PM - **5 Likes**

Have not posted for a little while. Here are a few from last week and this weekend.

06-15-2014, 01:46 PM - 7 Likes	#12681
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	A few from today, I know more friggin Hummers. . .

06-15-2014, 05:04 PM	#12684
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Originally posted by Greyser Outstanding shots, Travis. You have really mastered this. Would you please shed some light on your setup and use of flashes? Thank you, this is definitely a work in progress and I need to create a better back ground. I use a tripod with Gimbal for the camera and four Flashes set to 1/8th power. Three tripods are used for flash stands (need to order another cheap tripod). RF-603C II on camera connected to metz af-50 which triggers the rest of the flashes. Finding the perfect spot for the flashes changes every time do to ambient light,and focusing and these little bastards is very frustrating. This is costing extra money this year in gear, but hopefully I can use it in macro photography. Cheers Travis ---------- Post added 06-15-14 at 05:18 PM ---------- The wife and I are going to Costa Rica this winter,so this is practice. I dont know how I will be able to bring all this gear Last edited by dane.dawg; 06-15-2014 at 05:26 PM.

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06-15-2014, 05:29 AM	#12676
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Greyser Western Bluebird Mom feeding a chick Nice find! Originally posted by derekkite This crow has a nest about 40 yards from our home and didn't like me looking. Yeah, looks pissed. Originally posted by calculator01 it confuses the brain Just what I need.

06-15-2014, 05:36 AM	#12677
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,450	Originally posted by boriscleto A few from my first real outing with the lil'Bigma Nice shooting... great images...

06-15-2014, 07:35 AM	#12678
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Originally posted by dadipentak I have the advantage of being able to set up on the porch and go about my business (or just sit back with a cup of coffee) waiting for them to show up in that dead white oak. Kinda cheating, I know, but no way I'm going to try and chase them with that rig ;~) They've been very active lately--fledging I suspect. Dave that's just a flat out beautiful setup. Feel free to adopt me.

06-15-2014, 08:00 AM	#12679
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by TonyTurley Outstanding shots of your own, Greyser. Thanks

06-15-2014, 09:45 AM - 1 Like	#12680
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,692	F* 300 turkey vulture

06-15-2014, 04:09 PM	#12682
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by dane.dawg A few from today, I know more friggin Hummers. Outstanding shots, Travis. You have really mastered this. Would you please shed some light on your setup and use of flashes?

06-15-2014, 04:19 PM - 5 Likes	#12683
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	Food delivery to door steps! Coppersmith Barbet feeding her chicks.

06-15-2014, 05:19 PM	#12685
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by dane.dawg Thank you, this is definitely a work in progress and I need to create a better back ground. I use a tripod with Gimbal for the camera and four Flashes set to 1/8th power. Three tripods are used for flash stands (need to order another cheap tripod). RF-603C II on camera connected to metz af-50 which triggers the rest of the flashes. Finding the perfect spot for the flashes changes every time do to ambient light,and focusing and these little bastards is very frustrating. This is costing extra money this year in gear, but hopefully I can use it in macro photography. Cheers Travis Did you built it around bird feeder or "hummers" plants/flowers?

06-15-2014, 05:28 PM	#12686
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Feeders but when the Monks Hood and Honeysuckle bloom my set up will change to flowers.

06-15-2014, 05:37 PM	#12687
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by dane.dawg Feeders but when the Monks Hood and Honeysuckle bloom my set up will change to flowers. Monks Hood is quite poisonous, as I know.

06-15-2014, 07:08 PM	#12688
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by kengoh Food delivery to door steps! Coppersmith Barbet feeding her chicks. Very nice, Ken.

06-15-2014, 07:30 PM	#12689
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Greyser Very nice, Ken. Yep, you've inspired me to try for in-flight shots along similar lines but without success so far.

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