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11-03-2014, 06:51 PM   #14071
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A couple from the weekend. K3 DA 560





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A couple from the weekend. K3 DA 560


Love the hawk in action ! which species is it ? Red tailed Hawk ?
11-03-2014, 09:03 PM   #14073
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What lens did you used ?
Sigma 400mm F5.6 (AF) Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database
My copy isn't the best example of this lens, it has some visible distortions on the internal elements that likely reduce contrast.
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he was in the undergrowth, with a small sun ray to highlight the scene...


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11-03-2014, 09:18 PM   #14075
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QuoteOriginally posted by Weevil Quote
Love the hawk in action ! which species is it ? Red tailed Hawk ?
Yes, juvenile red tailed hawk. I'm still waiting for the rough-legged's to arrive.

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he was in the undergrowth, with a small sun ray to highlight the scene...
WOW! That's a dream shot.
11-03-2014, 09:36 PM   #14076
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WOW! That's a dream shot.
It is!
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Wow that's hot !
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what happened to the gear ?
Nothing from what I understand. The bear sniffed a bit then moved on. Amazing shot.

Great woodpecker!

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Nothing from what I understand. The bear sniffed a bit then moved on. Amazing shot.

Great woodpecker!
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It is!
QuoteOriginally posted by riseform Quote
Yes, juvenile red tailed hawk. I'm still waiting for the rough-legged's to arrive.



WOW! That's a dream shot.
Thanks you guys !
Jim must have freaked a bit isn't ?
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he was in the undergrowth, with a small sun ray to highlight the scene...
Outstanding!
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this is with HD PENTAX-DA 55-300 WR:



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this is with HD PENTAX-DA 55-300 WR:



Pretty good IQ !
i'am impressed by this lens !


Ok, now last set for tonight: Warlblers... a bit too noisy, highly cropped
it was again undergrowth environment, with the DA* 300mm + HDTC 1.4x


This one, High ISO (6400), without flash



Paruline des ruisseaux / Northern Waterthrush [Parkesia noveboracensis]
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Next ones with flash



Paruline des ruisseaux / Northern Waterthrush [Parkesia noveboracensis]
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Good night !






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QuoteOriginally posted by Weevil Quote
he was in the undergrowth, with a small sun ray to highlight the scene...
Amazing capture.
Very nice.
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Pretty good IQ !
i'am impressed by this lens !


Ok, now last set for tonight: Warlblers... a bit too noisy, highly cropped
it was again undergrowth environment, with the DA* 300mm + HDTC 1.4x


This one, High ISO (6400), without flash



Paruline des ruisseaux / Northern Waterthrush [Parkesia noveboracensis]
by Curculion, on Flickr

Next ones with flash



Paruline des ruisseaux / Northern Waterthrush [Parkesia noveboracensis]
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Good night !






fantastic shot, signing bird
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fantastic shot, signing bird
Agreed ... quite nice. J
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F* 300 4.5...using an extention tube to get closer focusing (2x TC with glass removed)


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