300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**tduell** · 11-04-2017, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Looks good to me.

Thanks, but the whites on his neck are blown, much more than I'd like.
They are a difficult subject, particularly their back view which shows much more white.
When you get the exposure right there is some very nice detail in their feathers.
Cheers,
Terry

**rgknief60** · 11-04-2017, 05:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Originally posted by Sterby Quote I'm just wondering, how does one get access to your car? Seems to me it knows the best places for birding

Ever have anyone say, "Wow, your car takes great pictures!"

**dadipentak** · 11-04-2017, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Good action, anyway, Bob!

Action and mood. I love 'em. It's not as if eagles always live under clear sunny blue skies--that is the real deal!

RockvilleBob · 11-04-2017, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Action and mood. I love 'em. It's not as if eagles always live under clear sunny blue skies--that is the real deal!

Thanks Dave. They closed off the gates and posted do not enter signs for the rocky shore. I was told someone climbed down the rocks to the riverbed like I have done, fell into the Susquehanna, had to be rescued and lost his camera and 600mm. Not sure if is true but you are no longer permitted to go down the rocks to the river level. The gates are locked. Signs are posted saying if you climb the fence you will be banned. I am guessing if the get violations the power company may close the site. Nobody climbed over ..
I feel to get a shot of an eagle snatching a fish that you can print at a decent size requires more than 600 now, probably 800. I am thinking of renting an 800 for a few days later this month or perhaps next year.

halfspin · 11-05-2017, 05:38 AM - **5 Likes**

Finally had some time to do some photography. Brown-headed Nuthatch at St. Sebastian River Preserve Park:

Gopher Frog also at St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park:

normhead · 11-05-2017, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by jacamar

A Nashville Warbler from a few weeks ago

and a humble female House Sparrow

K-3, DA* 300mm and 1.4x Pentax HD TC, cross-posted

Next time you're going to take an image of a Nashville Warbler, let me know.

Did he come for a Predators game?

**jacamar** · 11-05-2017, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Next time you're going to take an image of a Nashville Warbler, let me know

That shot was taken on a trail along the bank of the South Saskatchewan River - the bird was on its way south so you might not have made it in time!
You really should get to Pelee and Rondeau for the migration next year - they (and all the other warblers) are more colourful on the return trip.

Ducatigaz · 11-05-2017, 08:16 AM - **7 Likes**

I had to get out of the car to take these shots. A short walk along the beach got me this female Black Redstart. K-3ii/FA*600mmF4ED[IF]/Gitzo 1348

normhead · 11-05-2017, 09:06 AM

Originally posted by jacamar

That shot was taken on a trail along the bank of the South Saskatchewan River - the bird was on its way south so you might not have made it in time!
You really should get to Pelee and Rondeau for the migration next year - they (and all the other warblers) are more colourful on the return trip.

My trips this last year were all compromised by rain and wet weather. Maybe this year.

derekkite · 11-05-2017, 09:33 AM - **8 Likes**

Redpoll, Northern Harrier, Trumpeter Swan, Snow Buntings. K1 Sigma 500 f4.5

The third one is just that close to being a really great shot.

biz-engineer · 11-05-2017, 12:59 PM - **13 Likes**

K1 DFA150-450 with TC, 1/250th, f10.

zzeitg · 11-05-2017, 01:55 PM - **13 Likes**

DA560

**tduell** · 11-05-2017, 03:45 PM - **14 Likes**

Brown Goshawk. She was not very happy with me being near the nest.
K-1, 150-450 + 1.4x TC, handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

**rkappleby** · 11-05-2017, 06:21 PM - **11 Likes**

Nuthatch. K3 Sig500

**tduell** · 11-06-2017, 03:34 PM - **12 Likes**

Yellow-rumped Thornbill.
K-3 II, 150-450 + 1.4x TC handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

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11-04-2017, 05:23 PM	#26791
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,513	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Looks good to me. Thanks, but the whites on his neck are blown, much more than I'd like. They are a difficult subject, particularly their back view which shows much more white. When you get the exposure right there is some very nice detail in their feathers. Cheers, Terry

11-04-2017, 05:26 PM - 1 Like	#26792
rgknief60 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 980	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Originally posted by Sterby Quote I'm just wondering, how does one get access to your car? Seems to me it knows the best places for birding Ever have anyone say, "Wow, your car takes great pictures!"

11-04-2017, 05:42 PM	#26793
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Good action, anyway, Bob! Action and mood. I love 'em. It's not as if eagles always live under clear sunny blue skies--that is the real deal!

11-04-2017, 06:24 PM	#26794
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by dadipentak Action and mood. I love 'em. It's not as if eagles always live under clear sunny blue skies--that is the real deal! Thanks Dave. They closed off the gates and posted do not enter signs for the rocky shore. I was told someone climbed down the rocks to the riverbed like I have done, fell into the Susquehanna, had to be rescued and lost his camera and 600mm. Not sure if is true but you are no longer permitted to go down the rocks to the river level. The gates are locked. Signs are posted saying if you climb the fence you will be banned. I am guessing if the get violations the power company may close the site. Nobody climbed over .. I feel to get a shot of an eagle snatching a fish that you can print at a decent size requires more than 600 now, probably 800. I am thinking of renting an 800 for a few days later this month or perhaps next year.

11-05-2017, 05:38 AM - 5 Likes	#26795
halfspin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 258	Finally had some time to do some photography. Brown-headed Nuthatch at St. Sebastian River Preserve Park: Gopher Frog also at St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park:

11-05-2017, 06:27 AM	#26796
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by jacamar A Nashville Warbler from a few weeks ago and a humble female House Sparrow K-3, DA* 300mm and 1.4x Pentax HD TC, cross-posted Next time you're going to take an image of a Nashville Warbler, let me know. Did he come for a Predators game?

11-05-2017, 07:59 AM	#26797
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by normhead Next time you're going to take an image of a Nashville Warbler, let me know That shot was taken on a trail along the bank of the South Saskatchewan River - the bird was on its way south so you might not have made it in time! You really should get to Pelee and Rondeau for the migration next year - they (and all the other warblers) are more colourful on the return trip.

11-05-2017, 08:16 AM - 7 Likes	#26798
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,500	I had to get out of the car to take these shots. A short walk along the beach got me this female Black Redstart. K-3ii/FA*600mmF4ED[IF]/Gitzo 1348

11-05-2017, 09:06 AM	#26799
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by jacamar That shot was taken on a trail along the bank of the South Saskatchewan River - the bird was on its way south so you might not have made it in time! You really should get to Pelee and Rondeau for the migration next year - they (and all the other warblers) are more colourful on the return trip. My trips this last year were all compromised by rain and wet weather. Maybe this year.

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derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Redpoll, Northern Harrier, Trumpeter Swan, Snow Buntings. K1 Sigma 500 f4.5 The third one is just that close to being a really great shot.

11-05-2017, 12:59 PM - 13 Likes	#26801
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,225	K1 DFA150-450 with TC, 1/250th, f10.

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