300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

cleaverx · 08-01-2016, 06:25 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

The first image is very pleasing. I would clone out the stick that intrudes along the bottom.

Good idea. It should looks better now :-)

**WPRESTO** · 08-01-2016, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by cleaverx

Good idea. It should looks better now :-)

Yup. I like that better. My eye was drawn to the stick periodically but It wasn't a significant contributing element in the original image. Want more suggestions for this image (which I like)?

cleaverx · 08-01-2016, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Yup. I like that better. My eye was drawn to the stick periodically but It wasn't a significant contributing element in the original image. Want more suggestions for this image (which I like)?

Absolutely, I am always openminded to suggestions.

Thanks

**WPRESTO** · 08-01-2016, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by cleaverx

Absolutely, I am always openminded to suggestions.

Thanks

OK: Three small improvements (IMHO) 1) the floating feather in the background is not part of the "story" of the image, I would clone it out; 2) I think you have a sensor stain showing as a faint dark spot above the bird on the left; 3) I would crop down to about the level of that feather. and in from the right up to the submerged branch which I would keep as a subtle framer along the right (don't crop far enough to touch the branch - leave a little sliver to the right of it.).

traderdrew · 08-01-2016, 03:54 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by jacamar

A couple from today - Eastern Kingbird and American Goldfinch. DA*300mm - light was dull so did without the TC.

Beautiful Goldfinch image!

---------- Post added 08-01-2016 at 06:56 PM ----------

K-3 with the Sigma 500mm F/4.5

Cropped from the above photo:

cleaverx · 08-01-2016, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by traderdrew

Beautiful Goldfinch image!

---------- Post added 08-01-2016 at 06:56 PM ----------

K-3 with the Sigma 500mm F/4.5

Cropped from the above photo:

Nice pictures. I love the last picture of Flamingo on the bottom leaning over the wave.

cleaverx · 08-01-2016, 06:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

OK: Three small improvements (IMHO) 1) the floating feather in the background is not part of the "story" of the image, I would clone it out; 2) I think you have a sensor stain showing as a faint dark spot above the bird on the left; 3) I would crop down to about the level of that feather. and in from the right up to the submerged branch which I would keep as a subtle framer along the right (don't crop far enough to touch the branch - leave a little sliver to the right of it.).

WPRESTO here it is :-) Thanks for the suggestions.

**WPRESTO** · 08-01-2016, 07:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cleaverx

WPRESTO here it is :-) Thanks for the suggestions.

To my eye that is the picture you saw and captured. Hope you like modifications as well.

rvannatta · 08-01-2016, 08:29 PM - **1 Like**

Do you suppose there is a reason these birds are called "Grosbeaks". Don't think I'll win
any prize for a pretty picture here.

cleaverx · 08-01-2016, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

To my eye that is the picture you saw and captured. Hope you like modifications as well.

WPRESTO
I like it much better, it looks cleaner without too much distraction. Thanks again.

**Weevil** · 08-02-2016, 12:26 AM

Originally posted by cleaverx

WPRESTO
I like it much better, it looks cleaner without too much distraction. Thanks again.

Much better indeed !
If I can add my 2 cents, next time, try to be on a lower level ... at the water level as much as possible...

cleaverx · 08-02-2016, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by Weevil

Much better indeed !
If I can add my 2 cents, next time, try to be on a lower level ... at the water level as much as possible...

Thanks for the tip. I will try it next time I am shooting, hopefully with the K-1 if I get it by then :-))

**marquis1955** · 08-02-2016, 06:51 AM - **7 Likes**

I got out to the lake yesterday morning another harsh summer day here at the lake in Central Texas. All shots DA* 300mm DA 1.4 TC handheld. I also had the DA* 60-250 with me but it was having AF issues on the K5IIs unusually I had no keepers Hopefully there is just a problem with the contacts ?

cleaverx · 08-02-2016, 03:20 PM - **5 Likes**

I took these Steller's Jay pics in April-2016. Jays were munching on the suet.
Pics were taken with K-50 and Pentax SMC 500mm f/4.5. Shots are very little cropped. I haven't see them for a while since I am not putting out any suet.
Why these birds don't come just for a little visit. Take some pictures of them, and then they can fly away. Why we have to bribe them with the food

RockvilleBob · 08-02-2016, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by cleaverx

I took these Steller's Jay pics in April-2016. Jays were munching on the suet.
Pics were taken with K-50 and Pentax SMC 500mm f/4.5. Shots are very little cropped. I haven't see them for a while since I am not putting out any suet.
Why these birds don't come just for a little visit. Take some pictures of them, and then they can fly away. Why we have to bribe them with the food

Nice shooting - very beautiful bird

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08-01-2016, 06:25 AM	#22726
cleaverx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 267	Originally posted by WPRESTO The first image is very pleasing. I would clone out the stick that intrudes along the bottom. Good idea. It should looks better now :-)

08-01-2016, 06:29 AM	#22727
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by cleaverx Good idea. It should looks better now :-) Yup. I like that better. My eye was drawn to the stick periodically but It wasn't a significant contributing element in the original image. Want more suggestions for this image (which I like)?

08-01-2016, 06:45 AM	#22728
cleaverx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 267	Originally posted by WPRESTO Yup. I like that better. My eye was drawn to the stick periodically but It wasn't a significant contributing element in the original image. Want more suggestions for this image (which I like)? Absolutely, I am always openminded to suggestions. Thanks

08-01-2016, 10:00 AM	#22729
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by cleaverx Absolutely, I am always openminded to suggestions. Thanks OK: Three small improvements (IMHO) 1) the floating feather in the background is not part of the "story" of the image, I would clone it out; 2) I think you have a sensor stain showing as a faint dark spot above the bird on the left; 3) I would crop down to about the level of that feather. and in from the right up to the submerged branch which I would keep as a subtle framer along the right (don't crop far enough to touch the branch - leave a little sliver to the right of it.).

08-01-2016, 03:54 PM - 5 Likes	#22730
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 639	Originally posted by jacamar A couple from today - Eastern Kingbird and American Goldfinch. DA*300mm - light was dull so did without the TC. Beautiful Goldfinch image! ---------- Post added 08-01-2016 at 06:56 PM ---------- K-3 with the Sigma 500mm F/4.5 Cropped from the above photo:

08-01-2016, 04:33 PM	#22731
cleaverx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 267	Originally posted by traderdrew Beautiful Goldfinch image! ---------- Post added 08-01-2016 at 06:56 PM ---------- K-3 with the Sigma 500mm F/4.5 Cropped from the above photo: Nice pictures. I love the last picture of Flamingo on the bottom leaning over the wave.

08-01-2016, 06:31 PM - 1 Like	#22732
cleaverx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 267	Originally posted by WPRESTO OK: Three small improvements (IMHO) 1) the floating feather in the background is not part of the "story" of the image, I would clone it out; 2) I think you have a sensor stain showing as a faint dark spot above the bird on the left; 3) I would crop down to about the level of that feather. and in from the right up to the submerged branch which I would keep as a subtle framer along the right (don't crop far enough to touch the branch - leave a little sliver to the right of it.). WPRESTO here it is :-) Thanks for the suggestions.

08-01-2016, 07:05 PM - 1 Like	#22733
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by cleaverx WPRESTO here it is :-) Thanks for the suggestions. To my eye that is the picture you saw and captured. Hope you like modifications as well.

08-01-2016, 08:30 PM	#22735
cleaverx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 267	Originally posted by WPRESTO To my eye that is the picture you saw and captured. Hope you like modifications as well. WPRESTO I like it much better, it looks cleaner without too much distraction. Thanks again.

08-02-2016, 12:26 AM	#22736
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,444	Originally posted by cleaverx WPRESTO I like it much better, it looks cleaner without too much distraction. Thanks again. Much better indeed ! If I can add my 2 cents, next time, try to be on a lower level ... at the water level as much as possible...

08-02-2016, 06:24 AM	#22737
cleaverx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 267	Originally posted by Weevil Much better indeed ! If I can add my 2 cents, next time, try to be on a lower level ... at the water level as much as possible... Thanks for the tip. I will try it next time I am shooting, hopefully with the K-1 if I get it by then :-))

08-02-2016, 03:20 PM - 5 Likes	#22739
cleaverx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 267	I took these Steller's Jay pics in April-2016. Jays were munching on the suet. Pics were taken with K-50 and Pentax SMC 500mm f/4.5. Shots are very little cropped. I haven't see them for a while since I am not putting out any suet. Why these birds don't come just for a little visit. Take some pictures of them, and then they can fly away. Why we have to bribe them with the food

08-02-2016, 04:49 PM	#22740
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by cleaverx I took these Steller's Jay pics in April-2016. Jays were munching on the suet. Pics were taken with K-50 and Pentax SMC 500mm f/4.5. Shots are very little cropped. I haven't see them for a while since I am not putting out any suet. Why these birds don't come just for a little visit. Take some pictures of them, and then they can fly away. Why we have to bribe them with the food Nice shooting - very beautiful bird