300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

Brooke Meyer · 09-03-2015, 12:24 AM

High Key, Low Key. K5IIs + Sigma 100-300/4 + Kenko 1.5TC. Slight crop, 450mm, f22, & handheld. Should've been on some kind of pod.

noelpolar · 09-03-2015, 06:11 AM - **4 Likes**

Haven't had my F*300/4.5 out for a while......

Evening meal.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

Ducatigaz · 09-03-2015, 06:27 AM - **3 Likes**

Great shooting people.
Here are 3 pictures taken from a car using my K-5/FA*600mm f4 ED [IF]/Kirk window mount

ISO250,f6.3,1/320

ISO250,f6.3,1/400

daytona9 · 09-03-2015, 06:44 AM - **1 Like**

A few from last weekend, K3 + Sigma 50-500 EX DG ........

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pete-tarmigan · 09-03-2015, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by derekkite

Not sure what this is.

It appears to be a dark, juvenile Red-tailed Hawk, i.e., either the dark phase of the western Red-tail (Buteo jamaicensis calurus) or a Harlan's Red-tail (B. j. harlani). The pale speckling on the median coverts, pale banding on the primaries, and the equal width of the tail bands make it a Red-tail. The banded tail and pale iris indicate juvenile.

**jacamar** · 09-03-2015, 07:23 AM - **3 Likes**

Gary - the Goldfinches on this side of the pond are starting to look a bit bedraggled as well! (DA* 300mm, 1.4x TC)

derekkite · 09-03-2015, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by pete-tarmigan

It appears to be a dark, juvenile Red-tailed Hawk, i.e., either the dark phase of the western Red-tail (Buteo jamaicensis calurus) or a Harlan's Red-tail (B. j. harlani). The pale speckling on the median coverts, pale banding on the primaries, and the equal width of the tail bands make it a Red-tail. The banded tail and pale iris indicate juvenile.

Thanks. I looked later and didn't update my post, and the photo was identical to one in my hawk book. Hawks in Flight, second edition. I was also able to identify the Coopers hawk as well as a juvenile.

On two days, Saturday and Tuesday, at two different locations separated by 12 miles at least, two kingfishers were being harassed by a young Coopers hawk. Quite striking.

---------- Post added 09-03-15 at 10:08 AM ----------

Originally posted by Michaelina2

K-3+HD 1.4TC+DA*300/4, handheld, native lighting...

Cheers... M

Your butterfly and insects shots have been very nice. There are lots of great shots here, some contributors I watch for. I watch for yours, they are excellent. Not only good technically but they do what we all attempt, elicit a reaction.

**jacamar** · 09-03-2015, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by derekkite

Thanks. I looked later and didn't update my post, and the photo was identical to one in my hawk book. Hawks in Flight, second edition. I was also able to identify the Coopers hawk as well as a juvenile.

On two days, Saturday and Tuesday, at two different locations separated by 12 miles at least, two kingfishers were being harassed by a young Coopers hawk. Quite striking.

---------- Post added 09-03-15 at 10:08 AM ----------

Interesting - the Kingfisher I posted at #17876 above was one of two that were chased around by a Merlin from time to time.

RobG · 09-03-2015, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by Michaelina2

K-3+HD 1.4TC+DA*300/4, handheld, native lighting...

Very nice! Closeups with the combination are challenging.

**rkappleby** · 09-03-2015, 05:06 PM - **10 Likes**

Couple from today - I got a male Kestral who was willing to work with me (for about 10 seconds) and a Swainson's - I thought this would make a great pose for a hood ornament

**Weevil** · 09-04-2015, 03:47 AM

Heading south to Plum Island , MA for the long week-end, any pentaxian overthere ? PM me !
have a nice long w-e all!

Pentaxians · 09-04-2015, 05:12 AM - **5 Likes**

Sharing some shots with food/prey in mouth.

Little squirrel:

Grey heron with fish in mouth:

Monitor lizard with fish in mouth:

RockvilleBob · 09-04-2015, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Sharing some shots with food/prey in mouth.

Little squirrel:

Grey heron with fish in mouth:

Monitor lizard with fish in mouth:

Did you get a picture of the heron swallowing that fish?

halfspin · 09-04-2015, 11:10 AM

I bet he's still trying to get it down!

**swip** · 09-04-2015, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by rkappleby

Couple from today - I got a male Kestral who was willing to work with me (for about 10 seconds) and a Swainson's - I thought this would make a great pose for a hood ornament

I agree. Great shots.

---------- Post added 09-04-15 at 04:38 PM ----------

Originally posted by Weevil

Heading south to Plum Island , MA for the long week-end, any pentaxian overthere ? PM me !
have a nice long w-e all!

Birding I presume? Bring back some nice pictures.

---------- Post added 09-04-15 at 04:39 PM ----------

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Sharing some shots with food/prey in mouth.

Little squirrel:

Grey heron with fish in mouth:

Monitor lizard with fish in mouth:

Nice set.

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09-03-2015, 12:24 AM	#17896
Brooke Meyer Guest	High Key, Low Key. K5IIs + Sigma 100-300/4 + Kenko 1.5TC. Slight crop, 450mm, f22, & handheld. Should've been on some kind of pod.

09-03-2015, 06:11 AM - 4 Likes	#17897
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Haven't had my F*300/4.5 out for a while...... Evening meal.jpg by Noel Leahy, on Flickr

09-03-2015, 06:27 AM - 3 Likes	#17898
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,504	Great shooting people. Here are 3 pictures taken from a car using my K-5/FA*600mm f4 ED [IF]/Kirk window mount ISO250,f6.3,1/320 ISO250,f6.3,1/400

09-03-2015, 07:21 AM	#17900
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by derekkite Not sure what this is. It appears to be a dark, juvenile Red-tailed Hawk, i.e., either the dark phase of the western Red-tail (Buteo jamaicensis calurus) or a Harlan's Red-tail (B. j. harlani). The pale speckling on the median coverts, pale banding on the primaries, and the equal width of the tail bands make it a Red-tail. The banded tail and pale iris indicate juvenile.

09-03-2015, 07:23 AM - 3 Likes	#17901
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Gary - the Goldfinches on this side of the pond are starting to look a bit bedraggled as well! (DA* 300mm, 1.4x TC)

09-03-2015, 10:05 AM	#17902
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by pete-tarmigan It appears to be a dark, juvenile Red-tailed Hawk, i.e., either the dark phase of the western Red-tail (Buteo jamaicensis calurus) or a Harlan's Red-tail (B. j. harlani). The pale speckling on the median coverts, pale banding on the primaries, and the equal width of the tail bands make it a Red-tail. The banded tail and pale iris indicate juvenile. Thanks. I looked later and didn't update my post, and the photo was identical to one in my hawk book. Hawks in Flight, second edition. I was also able to identify the Coopers hawk as well as a juvenile. On two days, Saturday and Tuesday, at two different locations separated by 12 miles at least, two kingfishers were being harassed by a young Coopers hawk. Quite striking. ---------- Post added 09-03-15 at 10:08 AM ---------- Originally posted by Michaelina2 K-3+HD 1.4TC+DA*300/4, handheld, native lighting... Cheers... M Your butterfly and insects shots have been very nice. There are lots of great shots here, some contributors I watch for. I watch for yours, they are excellent. Not only good technically but they do what we all attempt, elicit a reaction.

09-03-2015, 11:52 AM	#17903
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by derekkite Thanks. I looked later and didn't update my post, and the photo was identical to one in my hawk book. Hawks in Flight, second edition. I was also able to identify the Coopers hawk as well as a juvenile. On two days, Saturday and Tuesday, at two different locations separated by 12 miles at least, two kingfishers were being harassed by a young Coopers hawk. Quite striking. ---------- Post added 09-03-15 at 10:08 AM ---------- Interesting - the Kingfisher I posted at #17876 above was one of two that were chased around by a Merlin from time to time.

09-03-2015, 03:47 PM	#17904
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by Michaelina2 K-3+HD 1.4TC+DA*300/4, handheld, native lighting... Very nice! Closeups with the combination are challenging.

09-04-2015, 03:47 AM	#17906
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Heading south to Plum Island , MA for the long week-end, any pentaxian overthere ? PM me ! have a nice long w-e all!

09-04-2015, 05:12 AM - 5 Likes	#17907
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Sharing some shots with food/prey in mouth. Little squirrel: Grey heron with fish in mouth: Monitor lizard with fish in mouth:

09-04-2015, 10:54 AM	#17908
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by Pentaxians Sharing some shots with food/prey in mouth. Little squirrel: Grey heron with fish in mouth: Monitor lizard with fish in mouth: Did you get a picture of the heron swallowing that fish?

09-04-2015, 11:10 AM	#17909
halfspin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 258	I bet he's still trying to get it down!

09-04-2015, 01:37 PM	#17910
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by rkappleby Couple from today - I got a male Kestral who was willing to work with me (for about 10 seconds) and a Swainson's - I thought this would make a great pose for a hood ornament I agree. Great shots. ---------- Post added 09-04-15 at 04:38 PM ---------- Originally posted by Weevil Heading south to Plum Island , MA for the long week-end, any pentaxian overthere ? PM me ! have a nice long w-e all! Birding I presume? Bring back some nice pictures. ---------- Post added 09-04-15 at 04:39 PM ---------- Originally posted by Pentaxians Sharing some shots with food/prey in mouth. Little squirrel: Grey heron with fish in mouth: Monitor lizard with fish in mouth: Nice set.