300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

Kameko · 02-26-2015, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Great Great Grey! "Fear of birds"? How 'bout that. I hope getting up close & personal with that owl was helpful.

Hah, I wish! I was taking shots of it while it was sitting in a field, then left before I spooked it. Not even 10 minutes later a few photogs ran into the field, scared it from it's spot and it flew to a tree MUCH closer to me. As they came running up, it flew... right at me and like a foot from hitting me. Scared doesn't even begin to describe how I was feeling in that moment.

Originally posted by Stavri

Is that the FA* 400mm f5.6...

Yes it is! I put all my eggs in one basket and traded my 60-250, so I've only got the 400 for wildlife now.

Originally posted by derekkite

Gary and Kameko those are great shots. The owl is striking.

Thanks Derek!

**swip** · 02-26-2015, 09:27 PM - **6 Likes**

My first encounter with the Boreal Owl. It doesn't seem too happy to see me though.

Stavri · 02-26-2015, 09:51 PM - **11 Likes**

Cocktail sauce anyone?

Cold Iron · 02-26-2015, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by Stavri

Wow, amazing video, now all there's left to do is layer the voice of David Attenborough and you're good to go.

My girl friend and I watch a lot of PBS and nature shows. As soon as David comes on it only takes about 5 minutes before she goes off into a deep sleep from the sound of his voice. Even her daughters give her a hard time about it. Now the Honey Badger... I think of that everyday with my new puppy LOL. What do you expect from a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever though!

stormtech · 02-27-2015, 05:32 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

Went back to where I took the shots of the GBH nests to grab a little bit of video of the nesting activities.

I also saw the Cormorants are starting to move in, this shot is with Q7 and DA*300.

The video is with the Q7 and Sigma 70-200 so doesn't natively qualify here but equivalent is 322 - 920mm so maybe we can let it slide as I thought it might be interesting?

Very nice video Larry - sure looks like you have a stable rig - not a hint of vibration or movement.

And my favorite Cormorant - I still find it so weird that they nest in the trees.

derekkite · 02-27-2015, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by Stavri

Cocktail sauce anyone?

Very nice!

kengoh · 02-27-2015, 06:48 AM - **14 Likes**

Was aiming to shoot the sandpiper on the ground then suddenly this Buffy Fish Owl landed and chased the sandpiper away.
A lucky catch for me as owl to me is hard to find, not to mention exposed in the open with wings spread wide open.

Shot with K3 + Sigma 500 F4.5 + HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter, 90% cropped (for composition)

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Last edited by kengoh; 03-01-2015 at 10:59 AM.

cmohr · 02-27-2015, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by kengoh

Was aiming to shoot the sandpiper on the ground then suddenly this Puffy Fish Owl landed and chased the sandpiper away.
A lucky catch for me as owl to me is hard to find, not to mention exposed in the open with wings spread wide open.

Shot with K3 + Sigma 500 F4.5 + HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter, 90% cropped (for composition)

Crumpets!!!!!!

That's an excellent capture, Beautiful as always Ken.

thanks for sharing

cmohr

derekkite · 02-27-2015, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by kengoh

Was aiming to shoot the sandpiper on the ground then suddenly this Puffy Fish Owl landed and chased the sandpiper away.
A lucky catch for me as owl to me is hard to find, not to mention exposed in the open with wings spread wide open.

Shot with K3 + Sigma 500 F4.5 + HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter, 90% cropped (for composition)

Very nice. To have one land close like that is special.

Ducatigaz · 02-27-2015, 10:13 AM - **4 Likes**

Here are another 3 shots from the car. This is the first time I have seen a Redpoll in the garden All taken with my Pentax K-5/Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG/Kirk window mount

Stavri · 02-27-2015, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Here are another 3 shots from the car. This is the first time I have seen a Redpoll in the garden All taken with my Pentax K-5/Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG/Kirk window mount

Indeed...It's nice to have the 500mm+ reach..

**dadipentak** · 02-27-2015, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by kengoh

A lucky catch for me as owl to me is hard to find

I've never encountered one (yet)

Originally posted by kengoh

not to mention exposed in the open with wings spread wide open.

Now that's super luck--and you certainly took full advantage of the opportunity.

pixiac · 02-27-2015, 01:32 PM - **1 Like**

In some cities with a comparatively mild clima in winter, such as Düsseldorf, there are some real "jailbreakers"!

Ring-necked parakeets, living in high old plane trees of the city parks. Since the early eighties there lives a growing population of them.

Camera
PENTAX K-3

Focal Length
560mm

Aperture
f/5.6

Exposure
1/800s

ISO
1600

**dadipentak** · 02-27-2015, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by pixiac

Since the early eighties there lives a growing population of them.

Fascinating how those birds can survive in an environment so different from their home territory.

lukulele · 02-27-2015, 04:51 PM - **1 Like**

Fading light this evening.

02-26-2015, 09:27 PM - 6 Likes	#15647
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Boreal Owl My first encounter with the Boreal Owl. It doesn't seem too happy to see me though.

02-26-2015, 09:51 PM - 11 Likes	#15648
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Pentax K-3 + -F 300mm f4.5 Cocktail sauce anyone?

02-27-2015, 10:18 AM	#15656
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Here are another 3 shots from the car. This is the first time I have seen a Redpoll in the garden All taken with my Pentax K-5/Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG/Kirk window mount Indeed...It's nice to have the 500mm+ reach.. Last edited by Stavri; 03-03-2015 at 11:33 AM.

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02-26-2015, 09:25 PM	#15646
Kameko Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: White Rock Photos: Albums Posts: 450	Originally posted by dadipentak Great Great Grey! "Fear of birds"? How 'bout that. I hope getting up close & personal with that owl was helpful. Hah, I wish! I was taking shots of it while it was sitting in a field, then left before I spooked it. Not even 10 minutes later a few photogs ran into the field, scared it from it's spot and it flew to a tree MUCH closer to me. As they came running up, it flew... right at me and like a foot from hitting me. Scared doesn't even begin to describe how I was feeling in that moment. Originally posted by Stavri Is that the FA* 400mm f5.6... Yes it is! I put all my eggs in one basket and traded my 60-250, so I've only got the 400 for wildlife now. Originally posted by derekkite Gary and Kameko those are great shots. The owl is striking. Thanks Derek!

02-26-2015, 10:59 PM	#15649
Cold Iron Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mn. Posts: 111	Originally posted by Stavri Wow, amazing video, now all there's left to do is layer the voice of David Attenborough and you're good to go. My girl friend and I watch a lot of PBS and nature shows. As soon as David comes on it only takes about 5 minutes before she goes off into a deep sleep from the sound of his voice. Even her daughters give her a hard time about it. Now the Honey Badger... I think of that everyday with my new puppy LOL. What do you expect from a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever though!

02-27-2015, 05:32 AM	#15650
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by crewl1 Went back to where I took the shots of the GBH nests to grab a little bit of video of the nesting activities. I also saw the Cormorants are starting to move in, this shot is with Q7 and DA*300. The video is with the Q7 and Sigma 70-200 so doesn't natively qualify here but equivalent is 322 - 920mm so maybe we can let it slide as I thought it might be interesting? Very nice video Larry - sure looks like you have a stable rig - not a hint of vibration or movement. And my favorite Cormorant - I still find it so weird that they nest in the trees.

02-27-2015, 06:41 AM	#15651
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by Stavri Cocktail sauce anyone? Very nice!

02-27-2015, 06:48 AM - 14 Likes	#15652
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	Was aiming to shoot the sandpiper on the ground then suddenly this Buffy Fish Owl landed and chased the sandpiper away. A lucky catch for me as owl to me is hard to find, not to mention exposed in the open with wings spread wide open. Shot with K3 + Sigma 500 F4.5 + HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter, 90% cropped (for composition) B Last edited by kengoh; 03-01-2015 at 10:59 AM.

02-27-2015, 07:31 AM	#15653
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	Originally posted by kengoh Was aiming to shoot the sandpiper on the ground then suddenly this Puffy Fish Owl landed and chased the sandpiper away. A lucky catch for me as owl to me is hard to find, not to mention exposed in the open with wings spread wide open. Shot with K3 + Sigma 500 F4.5 + HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter, 90% cropped (for composition) Crumpets!!!!!! That's an excellent capture, Beautiful as always Ken. thanks for sharing cmohr

02-27-2015, 07:55 AM	#15654
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by kengoh Was aiming to shoot the sandpiper on the ground then suddenly this Puffy Fish Owl landed and chased the sandpiper away. A lucky catch for me as owl to me is hard to find, not to mention exposed in the open with wings spread wide open. Shot with K3 + Sigma 500 F4.5 + HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter, 90% cropped (for composition) Very nice. To have one land close like that is special.

02-27-2015, 10:13 AM - 4 Likes	#15655
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,502	Here are another 3 shots from the car. This is the first time I have seen a Redpoll in the garden All taken with my Pentax K-5/Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG/Kirk window mount

02-27-2015, 10:55 AM	#15657
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by kengoh A lucky catch for me as owl to me is hard to find I've never encountered one (yet) Originally posted by kengoh not to mention exposed in the open with wings spread wide open. Now that's super luck--and you certainly took full advantage of the opportunity.

02-27-2015, 01:32 PM - 1 Like	#15658
pixiac Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nordrhein Westfalen Posts: 47	In some cities with a comparatively mild clima in winter, such as Düsseldorf, there are some real "jailbreakers"! Ring-necked parakeets, living in high old plane trees of the city parks. Since the early eighties there lives a growing population of them. Camera PENTAX K-3 Focal Length 560mm Aperture f/5.6 Exposure 1/800s ISO 1600

02-27-2015, 04:02 PM	#15659
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by pixiac Since the early eighties there lives a growing population of them. Fascinating how those birds can survive in an environment so different from their home territory.