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**Scorpio71GR** · 08-14-2015, 06:01 PM - **8 Likes**

Out for a walk along the North County Scenic Trail here in Michigan and came upon these, K3 +Bigma.

**dadipentak** · 08-14-2015, 06:58 PM - **4 Likes**

Wow, a whole lot of shooting goin' on! Great work, guys!

It's been slow here--for some reason, birds (especially raptors) are scarce right now. I figure things will pick up when the early fall fruit becomes available.

I had to go downtown to get these urban ospreys:

halfspin · 08-15-2015, 07:13 AM - **7 Likes**

300mm without the TC for a change.

**pepperberry farm** · 08-15-2015, 07:28 AM

I purchased an SMC K 300mm f/4 lense, and while it isn't here yet, one of the common remarks is a lack of tripod collar...

any suggestions on one? I've read that a 65mm (or is it 72mm?) collar will work, but want to verify...

Last edited by pepperberry farm; 08-15-2015 at 08:30 AM. Reason: clarification

RockvilleBob · 08-15-2015, 08:04 AM - **2 Likes**

A day for reflections

RockvilleBob · 08-15-2015, 10:53 AM

Two bugs in a flower K3 Sigma 500

dane.dawg · 08-15-2015, 02:15 PM - **6 Likes**

Kingbird.

**wtlwdwgn** · 08-15-2015, 02:24 PM

Very nice Travis. I suppose the AF might be better but otherwise how do like the D7100 vs the K-3? I find my hand cramps after awhile when holding it.

dane.dawg · 08-15-2015, 02:43 PM

The d7100 is a nice camera but the K-3 trumps it in everything except AF-C.
I hope Nikon makes the D-400 this year.

Designosophy · 08-15-2015, 06:36 PM - **1 Like**

I never have the time to get good photos, but I snapped a few yesterday. I was on the wrong side of the light with a lot of these, but it's better to get photos without the best light than to scare the bird away by moving around, I suppose.

The first three are with the Tamron SP 300 f/2.8 + 1.4X teleconverter. The last two are the same lens with the standard 2X TC that comes with the 300. It's really difficult to get good photos with the 2X — aside from issues of focus & stability, the loss of contrast is significant. All K-5. Most on a monopod.

Pentaxians · 08-15-2015, 07:27 PM - **3 Likes**

The least concern White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus), a waterbird of the rail and crake family Rallidae that is widely distributed across Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. They are dark slaty birds with a clean white face, breast and belly.

**wtlwdwgn** · 08-15-2015, 07:34 PM - **7 Likes**

This evening's view of the sun dipping into clouds and smoke. K20D and K 400 f/5.6 + Kenko 1.5x TC.

Ian Stuart Forsyth · 08-15-2015, 08:25 PM - **6 Likes**

Hiding in the birch

Designosophy · 08-16-2015, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxians

The least concern White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus), a waterbird of the rail and crake family Rallidae that is widely distributed across Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. They are dark slaty birds with a clean white face, breast and belly.

Nice shots. It seems interesting that the bird is standing cross-legged.

Greyser · 08-16-2015, 01:14 PM - **8 Likes**

Hi guys,

Looking at the recent posts here I see tons of great shots. It is also a definite step up in IQ in the tread. Good job, really!

I had some family business to deal with in early 2015 (nothing bad though). I totally missed this spring migration season. My last birding session before disengagement from my hobby is dated by mid-February.

I hope I'm back. There are a few shots from two recent birding sessions. Nothing special, though. However, I accidently got American bittern in flight (thought it was a green heron at the moment). The shot is not perfect, but it is my very first shot ever of this profoundly sounded but very shy bird.

The American bittern in flight

Geese aerobatics

California style? Happy Egyptian gees family: chicks in August (can you believe it?)

Belted kingfisher in flight

"Green" on green

Proud to be vegetarian!

Common Tern: very rare guest at our local lake

Poor Woody: not pretty but still colorful. I guess that is how males molt into breeding (or alternate) plumage in the fall

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RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	A day for reflections Attached Images

08-15-2015, 10:53 AM	#17721
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Two bugs in a flower K3 Sigma 500 Attached Images

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	I purchased an SMC K 300mm f/4 lense, and while it isn't here yet, one of the common remarks is a lack of tripod collar... any suggestions on one? I've read that a 65mm (or is it 72mm?) collar will work, but want to verify... Last edited by pepperberry farm; 08-15-2015 at 08:30 AM. Reason: clarification

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wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Very nice Travis. I suppose the AF might be better but otherwise how do like the D7100 vs the K-3? I find my hand cramps after awhile when holding it.

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dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	The d7100 is a nice camera but the K-3 trumps it in everything except AF-C. I hope Nikon makes the D-400 this year.

08-15-2015, 06:36 PM - 1 Like	#17725
Designosophy Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northeast Philadelphia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,137	I never have the time to get good photos, but I snapped a few yesterday. I was on the wrong side of the light with a lot of these, but it's better to get photos without the best light than to scare the bird away by moving around, I suppose. The first three are with the Tamron SP 300 f/2.8 + 1.4X teleconverter. The last two are the same lens with the standard 2X TC that comes with the 300. It's really difficult to get good photos with the 2X — aside from issues of focus & stability, the loss of contrast is significant. All K-5. Most on a monopod.

08-15-2015, 07:27 PM - 3 Likes	#17726
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	The least concern White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus), a waterbird of the rail and crake family Rallidae that is widely distributed across Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. They are dark slaty birds with a clean white face, breast and belly.

08-15-2015, 07:34 PM - 7 Likes	#17727
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	This evening's view of the sun dipping into clouds and smoke. K20D and K 400 f/5.6 + Kenko 1.5x TC.

08-15-2015, 08:25 PM - 6 Likes	#17728
Ian Stuart Forsyth Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,531	Hiding in the birch

08-16-2015, 09:04 AM	#17729
Designosophy Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northeast Philadelphia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,137	Originally posted by Pentaxians The least concern White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus), a waterbird of the rail and crake family Rallidae that is widely distributed across Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. They are dark slaty birds with a clean white face, breast and belly. Nice shots. It seems interesting that the bird is standing cross-legged.

08-16-2015, 01:14 PM - 8 Likes	#17730
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Hi guys, Looking at the recent posts here I see tons of great shots. It is also a definite step up in IQ in the tread. Good job, really! I had some family business to deal with in early 2015 (nothing bad though). I totally missed this spring migration season. My last birding session before disengagement from my hobby is dated by mid-February. I hope I'm back. There are a few shots from two recent birding sessions. Nothing special, though. However, I accidently got American bittern in flight (thought it was a green heron at the moment). The shot is not perfect, but it is my very first shot ever of this profoundly sounded but very shy bird. The American bittern in flight Geese aerobatics California style? Happy Egyptian gees family: chicks in August (can you believe it?) Belted kingfisher in flight "Green" on green Proud to be vegetarian! Common Tern: very rare guest at our local lake Poor Woody: not pretty but still colorful. I guess that is how males molt into breeding (or alternate) plumage in the fall

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