300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**chuck_c** · 12-03-2016, 08:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

The previous picture of Conowingo shows the small lower platform area. Above the platform, and running for considerable distance, is an elevated roadway, running parallel to the river. There are about 20 feet from the road to a fence. I estimate the distance as between a half and three quarters of a mile. On a weekend during peak eagle season (November and December) the picture below, somewhat exaggerated by perspective, is what the fence looks like. I was there twice this season on weekdays and there was nobody withing 20 to 30 feet of me. I also climb down the riverbed to sit level with the river. There are days when people claim there are several hundred eagles there. I have not seen that many but I have been there when there is a lot of "fishing" activity if the dam releases a lot of water.

Was there also a sign there that said "All camo lenses in the center, black lenses to one side and white lenses to the other"?

Ducatigaz · 12-03-2016, 09:47 AM - **13 Likes**

Originally posted by rod_grant

Yeah. Your window mount would be no good there!
You would have to stand out in the hot/cold/wet/dry weather, instead of sitting in the comfort of your car.

Nah, I think I could squeeze the car down there ,might end up crashing into a few Nikon and Canon users though

A few Red Kite from the car K-5/FA*600mmF4ED[IF]/Eckla window mount, very tricky trying to follow birds in flight from the seat of a car.

zzeitg · 12-03-2016, 02:56 PM - **10 Likes**

DA*300 @ 420mm

Pentaxians · 12-04-2016, 03:07 AM - **9 Likes**

Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo feeding at the local park. Back log and taken with my lovely KS1 + Sigma 150-500mm.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-04-2016, 03:19 AM - **4 Likes**

Hopefully something different from my “Duchess” (Pentax-A* 300mm F4.0).

kengoh · 12-04-2016, 06:59 AM - **13 Likes**

Streaked Spiderhunter (shot with K5 + Sigma 500 F4.5) featured in ViewBug

**WPRESTO** · 12-04-2016, 07:14 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by kengoh

Streaked Spiderhunter (shot with K5 + Sigma 500 F4.5) featured in ViewBug

Congratulations! No surprise. You consistently set benchmarks for excellence with your bird images. I think that all of us on PF are both impressed and inspired, and really pleased for the recognition you've received.

**wtlwdwgn** · 12-04-2016, 08:07 AM

Congrats Ken!

**jacamar** · 12-04-2016, 11:22 AM - **20 Likes**

Well, it's always hard to follow one of Ken's wonderful images, but here's an unexpected outcome of a stroll on the Toronto waterfront this morning - our first Snowy Owl of the year, and as a bonus it had its eyes fully open. Also with Lake Ontario behind it had a relatively "clean" background which I know will appeal to Ken.

**onlineflyer** · 12-04-2016, 11:23 AM

That's great Ken. Congratulations.

**woodywesty** · 12-04-2016, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Hopefully something different from my “Duchess” (Pentax-A* 300mm F4.0).

What a lovely peek at Spring in December! ;-)

---------- Post added 12-04-16 at 12:40 PM ----------

Originally posted by kengoh

Streaked Spiderhunter (shot with K5 + Sigma 500 F4.5) featured in ViewBug

Another fantastic bird and photograph Ken. What keeps me going is knowing that I have the same lens and maybe some day I'll get a shot half as good as this!

**WPRESTO** · 12-04-2016, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by jacamar

Well, it's always hard to follow one of Ken's wonderful images, but here's an unexpected outcome of a stroll on the Toronto waterfront this morning - our first Snowy Owl of the year, and as a bonus it had its eyes fully open. Also with Lake Ontario behind it had a relatively "clean" background which I know will appeal to Ken.

What a beautiful, if somewhat intimidating bird.

zzeitg · 12-04-2016, 01:46 PM - **3 Likes**

DA*300 @ 420mm

RockvilleBob · 12-04-2016, 02:46 PM

WOW - Conratulations Ken

**WPRESTO** · 12-04-2016, 02:59 PM - **1 Like**

Young gannet up on the Gaspe. Scan from a chrome, original taken with a Bigma

12-03-2016, 09:47 AM - 13 Likes	#23957
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,503	Originally posted by rod_grant Yeah. Your window mount would be no good there! You would have to stand out in the hot/cold/wet/dry weather, instead of sitting in the comfort of your car. Nah, I think I could squeeze the car down there ,might end up crashing into a few Nikon and Canon users though A few Red Kite from the car K-5/FA600mmF4ED[IF]/Eckla window mount, very tricky trying to follow birds in flight from the seat of a car. Last edited by Ducatigaz; 12-04-2016 at 12:49 PM.*

12-04-2016, 02:59 PM - 1 Like	#23970
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,105	Young gannet up on the Gaspe. Scan from a chrome, original taken with a Bigma Attached Images

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chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	Originally posted by RockvilleBob The previous picture of Conowingo shows the small lower platform area. Above the platform, and running for considerable distance, is an elevated roadway, running parallel to the river. There are about 20 feet from the road to a fence. I estimate the distance as between a half and three quarters of a mile. On a weekend during peak eagle season (November and December) the picture below, somewhat exaggerated by perspective, is what the fence looks like. I was there twice this season on weekdays and there was nobody withing 20 to 30 feet of me. I also climb down the riverbed to sit level with the river. There are days when people claim there are several hundred eagles there. I have not seen that many but I have been there when there is a lot of "fishing" activity if the dam releases a lot of water. Was there also a sign there that said "All camo lenses in the center, black lenses to one side and white lenses to the other"?

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12-04-2016, 03:07 AM - 9 Likes	#23959
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo feeding at the local park. Back log and taken with my lovely KS1 + Sigma 150-500mm.

12-04-2016, 06:59 AM - 13 Likes	#23961
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	Streaked Spiderhunter (shot with K5 + Sigma 500 F4.5) featured in ViewBug

12-04-2016, 07:14 AM - 2 Likes	#23962
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,105	Originally posted by kengoh Streaked Spiderhunter (shot with K5 + Sigma 500 F4.5) featured in ViewBug Congratulations! No surprise. You consistently set benchmarks for excellence with your bird images. I think that all of us on PF are both impressed and inspired, and really pleased for the recognition you've received.

12-04-2016, 08:07 AM	#23963
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	Congrats Ken!

12-04-2016, 11:22 AM - 20 Likes	#23964
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Well, it's always hard to follow one of Ken's wonderful images, but here's an unexpected outcome of a stroll on the Toronto waterfront this morning - our first Snowy Owl of the year, and as a bonus it had its eyes fully open. Also with Lake Ontario behind it had a relatively "clean" background which I know will appeal to Ken.

12-04-2016, 11:23 AM	#23965
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091	That's great Ken. Congratulations.

12-04-2016, 11:38 AM	#23966
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Hopefully something different from my “Duchess” (Pentax-A* 300mm F4.0). What a lovely peek at Spring in December! ;-) ---------- Post added 12-04-16 at 12:40 PM ---------- Originally posted by kengoh Streaked Spiderhunter (shot with K5 + Sigma 500 F4.5) featured in ViewBug Another fantastic bird and photograph Ken. What keeps me going is knowing that I have the same lens and maybe some day I'll get a shot half as good as this!

12-04-2016, 11:49 AM	#23967
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,105	Originally posted by jacamar Well, it's always hard to follow one of Ken's wonderful images, but here's an unexpected outcome of a stroll on the Toronto waterfront this morning - our first Snowy Owl of the year, and as a bonus it had its eyes fully open. Also with Lake Ontario behind it had a relatively "clean" background which I know will appeal to Ken. What a beautiful, if somewhat intimidating bird.

12-04-2016, 01:46 PM - 3 Likes	#23968
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	DA*300 @ 420mm

12-04-2016, 02:46 PM	#23969
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	WOW - Conratulations Ken