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**marcusBMG** · 04-01-2015, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by csa

illusive

elusive

**swip** · 04-01-2015, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by c.a.m

While on a hike several days ago, we spotted a small animal at the edge of ice-covered water, slinking along a few rocks - a mink in its natural habitat. Mink are not overly rare in the Ottawa valley region, but they are wary animals and tend to avoid humans. This guy poked its head out of the den to keep an eye on me.

Where in Ottawa did you find this guy? I may try and see if I have any luck seeing it.

**csa** · 04-01-2015, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by marcusBMG

elusive

Very sorry for using the wrong definition.

**marcusBMG** · 04-01-2015, 09:31 AM

No need to apologise. We all get words like these (homonyms) mixed up: effect/affect; aural/oral; compliment/complement; etc

Alan Cooper's Homonym List

PS for your amusement:

http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/tests/homonyms-test.htm

Last edited by marcusBMG; 04-01-2015 at 09:59 AM.

**csa** · 04-01-2015, 09:38 AM

Yes, spelling also. Apologize vs apologise; depending on the Country.

Now back to those great 300+ photos!

Jean Poitiers · 04-01-2015, 09:41 AM

April 1st news flash for my favorite French photo mag ...

Chasseur d'Images - L'édito de Guy-Michel

Le ridicule ne tue pas: suite à la publication de "photos volées", dans la cour de l'Elysée, un député vient de déposer un projet de Loi visant à réglementer l'usage des longues focales en les soumettant à une autorisation de détention, au même titre que les armes à feu!

Translation: Ridicule does not kill : Following the publication of "stolen photos" in the courtyard of the Elysee,
a deputy has filed a draft law regulating the use of long lenses by subjecting them to a holding authorization,
just like firearms !

**csa** · 04-01-2015, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

draft law regulating the use of long lenses by subjecting them to a holding authorization, just like firearms !

Wow! Never thought a lens would be considered the same as a firearm!

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-01-2015, 10:12 AM

Well, I guess you could bash someone's head in with a 400/2.8 easily enough. Pretty expensive club, though.

**boriscleto** · 04-01-2015, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Well, I guess you could bash someone's head in with a 400/2.8 easily enough. Pretty expensive club, though.

I thought that's what all those long T-mount pre-set lenses were for.

Driline · 04-01-2015, 11:01 AM - **4 Likes**

F*300

kengoh · 04-01-2015, 11:23 AM - **8 Likes**

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher aka Black Backed Kingfisher shot at Thailand Kaeng Krachan National Park, planning to go again next month.

K3 + Sigma 500 F4.5, 1/6s, iso 100

r0ckstarr · 04-01-2015, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

Just missed the shot but those guys are so darn fast.

It looks like you nailed the shot to me.

Originally posted by csa

Wow! rOckstarr, that last photo is stunning!!

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

My opinion exactly! Superb.

Thank you.

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Translation: Ridicule does not kill : Following the publication of "stolen photos" in the courtyard of the Elysee,
a deputy has filed a draft law regulating the use of long lenses by subjecting them to a holding authorization,
just like firearms !

Don't you have that gun stock that attaches to your camera? Might be a good time to start carrying it.

zzeitg · 04-01-2015, 12:42 PM - **3 Likes**

Some water birds (Sigma 150-500 obviously too short...)

Driline · 04-01-2015, 04:44 PM - **2 Likes**

I'm finding that manual focus with the F*300 gives me better control on sharpness when shooting into branches.

dane.dawg · 04-01-2015, 04:57 PM

1/6 second Ken, very impressive.

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04-01-2015, 09:24 AM	#16246
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,870	Originally posted by csa illusive elusive

04-01-2015, 09:24 AM	#16247
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,827	Originally posted by c.a.m While on a hike several days ago, we spotted a small animal at the edge of ice-covered water, slinking along a few rocks - a mink in its natural habitat. Mink are not overly rare in the Ottawa valley region, but they are wary animals and tend to avoid humans. This guy poked its head out of the den to keep an eye on me. Where in Ottawa did you find this guy? I may try and see if I have any luck seeing it.

04-01-2015, 09:27 AM	#16248
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by marcusBMG elusive Very sorry for using the wrong definition.

04-01-2015, 09:31 AM	#16249
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,870	No need to apologise. We all get words like these (homonyms) mixed up: effect/affect; aural/oral; compliment/complement; etc Alan Cooper's Homonym List PS for your amusement: http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/tests/homonyms-test.htm Last edited by marcusBMG; 04-01-2015 at 09:59 AM.

04-01-2015, 09:38 AM	#16250
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Yes, spelling also. Apologize vs apologise; depending on the Country. Now back to those great 300+ photos!

04-01-2015, 09:41 AM	#16251
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	April 1st news flash for my favorite French photo mag ... Chasseur d'Images - L'édito de Guy-Michel Le ridicule ne tue pas: suite à la publication de "photos volées", dans la cour de l'Elysée, un député vient de déposer un projet de Loi visant à réglementer l'usage des longues focales en les soumettant à une autorisation de détention, au même titre que les armes à feu! Translation: Ridicule does not kill : Following the publication of "stolen photos" in the courtyard of the Elysee, a deputy has filed a draft law regulating the use of long lenses by subjecting them to a holding authorization, just like firearms !

04-01-2015, 10:01 AM	#16252
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers draft law regulating the use of long lenses by subjecting them to a holding authorization, just like firearms ! Wow! Never thought a lens would be considered the same as a firearm!

04-01-2015, 10:12 AM	#16253
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Well, I guess you could bash someone's head in with a 400/2.8 easily enough. Pretty expensive club, though.

04-01-2015, 10:13 AM	#16254
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Well, I guess you could bash someone's head in with a 400/2.8 easily enough. Pretty expensive club, though. I thought that's what all those long T-mount pre-set lenses were for.

04-01-2015, 11:01 AM - 4 Likes	#16255
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,706	F*300

04-01-2015, 11:23 AM - 8 Likes	#16256
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790	Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher aka Black Backed Kingfisher shot at Thailand Kaeng Krachan National Park, planning to go again next month. K3 + Sigma 500 F4.5, 1/6s, iso 100

04-01-2015, 11:23 AM	#16257
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by slowpez Just missed the shot but those guys are so darn fast. It looks like you nailed the shot to me. Originally posted by csa Wow! rOckstarr, that last photo is stunning!! Originally posted by Canada_Rockies My opinion exactly! Superb. Thank you. Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Translation: Ridicule does not kill : Following the publication of "stolen photos" in the courtyard of the Elysee, a deputy has filed a draft law regulating the use of long lenses by subjecting them to a holding authorization, just like firearms ! Don't you have that gun stock that attaches to your camera? Might be a good time to start carrying it.

04-01-2015, 12:42 PM - 3 Likes	#16258
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Some water birds (Sigma 150-500 obviously too short...)

04-01-2015, 04:44 PM - 2 Likes	#16259
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,706	I'm finding that manual focus with the F*300 gives me better control on sharpness when shooting into branches.

04-01-2015, 04:57 PM	#16260
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	1/6 second Ken, very impressive.

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