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07-23-2016, 05:44 AM - 15 Likes   #22606
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Kudos to all who have posted in this thread - the variety and quality of photos never ceases to amaze me!

Some shots with the K3 and Sigma 50-500 EX DG:

1. Apostlebird
2. Azure Kingfisher
3. Welcome Swallow
4. Australasian Grebe

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07-23-2016, 07:30 AM   #22607
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That was exactly what I thought as well Carol, thanks for commenting
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Pygmy Owl from last weekend K1, DA 560
I've always had to photograph these aiming at the tops of trees. This was the first time I've ever seen one close to eye level

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QuoteOriginally posted by dadipentak Quote
Yep, maybe like a striking snake--good insight into the possible usefulness of the design.
My understanding of evolution suggests that nearly every feature of critters either serves or has served some purpose, and when looking as cosmetic appearance
it seems likely that coloring has to do with increasing reproductive opportunity or obtaining food, or avoiding being food.

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QuoteOriginally posted by daytona9 Quote
Kudos to all who have posted in this thread - the variety and quality of photos never ceases to amaze me!

Some shots with the K3 and Sigma 50-500 EX DG:

1. Apostlebird
2. Azure Kingfisher
3. Welcome Swallow
4. Australasian Grebe
Nice set !
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Common pheasant in vineyard. Pentax K3, DFA150-450 + TC @ 630mm
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Greylag goose couple, K3 + DFA150450.

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Common pheasant in vineyard. Pentax K3, DFA150-450 + TC @ 630mm
Sweet !
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QuoteOriginally posted by daytona9 Quote
Kudos to all who have posted in this thread - the variety and quality of photos never ceases to amaze me!

Some shots with the K3 and Sigma 50-500 EX DG:

1. Apostlebird
2. Azure Kingfisher
3. Welcome Swallow
4. Australasian Grebe

Fantastic shots, especially the swallow!
07-24-2016, 04:09 AM   #22615
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QuoteOriginally posted by marquis1955 Quote
Nice set !
Thanks Bob.

QuoteOriginally posted by Dieseler Quote
Fantastic shots, especially the swallow!
Thanks Dieseler. Swallows in flight are really tough to capture - this was the best of 40 or 50 frames, most of which were not in focus.
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QuoteOriginally posted by daytona9 Quote
Swallows in flight are really tough to capture - this was the best of 40 or 50 frames, most of which were not in focus.
That swallow is a fine capture, and I can attest to the one-out-of fifty capture rate from my own attempts with swallows. Their flight is soooo fast. For all they are gliders, and a much bigger target, shear-waters skimming over the ocean present a similar challenge. Until you try to track them in the viewfinder, you don't realize how fast they are sailing with essentially no wing movements. Of course it's logical for them to be moving fast, otherwise they couldn't generate sufficient lift to stay in the air.
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Excitement at the RSPB - only the second time a great white egret has been seen here. Couldn't get a close shot, here's your "where's waldo" pic amongst the little egrets (K5 + DAL 55-300mm):



This heron was more cooperative (K5 + tamron 31A 200-500mm).



yaahay gotcha! 100% crop. Clunky ol 31A did ok actually. 450mm F10, 1/1250th, 800ASA, bean bag on sill.


Yum yum.


The great egret again, not quite 100% crop. You can see the tendency of the 31A to haloing, even though I have tried to correct it.

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QuoteOriginally posted by vcollerp Quote
DA 560 + TC with the K1
Awesome pictures. Great detail and colors. Nice to see birds from the other side of the planet.
I really like the colors of the Southern masked weaver.
Thanks for sharing.

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K-50 with SMC A 400mm f/5.6





K-50 with SMC 500mm f/4.5

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QuoteOriginally posted by cleaverx Quote
Awesome pictures. Great detail and colors. Nice to see birds from the other side of the planet.
I really like the colors of the Southern masked weaver.
Thanks for sharing.

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K-50 with SMC A 400mm f/5.6





K-50 with SMC 500mm f/4.5

Superb photos. Great job on focusing with these manual lens.
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