300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**boriscleto** · 08-20-2018, 05:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by lukulele

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Oak Harbor, Ohio. K-3, A/400

Nice shot showing the size difference between a Greater Yellowlegs and a Solitary...

bertwert · 08-20-2018, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by lukulele

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Oak Harbor, Ohio. K-3, A/400

Nice series, the A 400 is a fun lens to use. It's got a good long reach, and light enough to handhold.

**ChipB** · 08-20-2018, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by lukulele

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Oak Harbor, Ohio. K-3, A/400

Very nice series - thanks for sharing.

tim60 · 08-20-2018, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

They help with 100mph fastballs so I'd think so.

Cricket batters need protection all the way around the head because the rules of the game mean they may turn during their shot and expose the side or back of the head too. One of the more recent deaths was a 1st class batter who was hit just below the helmet below and behind the ear. Grounded immediately and died a day or two later in hospital. The game was officially a First Class game with all the resource protection that would afford, such as well trained staff.

Charlie Victor · 08-21-2018, 03:10 AM

Originally posted by Tigs

Already posted this elsewhere but why not here:
Taken with a Tokina 400mm f5.6 + Pentax K-70
Good results with this lens when there aren't very bright highlights in the scene.

Nice bif with the Tokina!
Best.

---------- Post added 08-21-18 at 03:15 AM ----------

Originally posted by jacamar

Semipalmated Sandpipers at Presqu'ile Provincial park yesterday.

And an immature Herring Gull

K-3, DA*300mm, 1.4x Pentax DA TC

Excellent series of birds!
Best.

**WPRESTO** · 08-21-2018, 03:27 AM - **2 Likes**

Bigma

Tigs · 08-21-2018, 05:21 AM

Originally posted by marcusBMG

Which tokina is that Tigs - the SD autofocus?

Yes sd af at-x

**swip** · 08-21-2018, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Bigma

Good catch. Now I know why they need a long beak.

**boriscleto** · 08-21-2018, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Bigma

Long-billed or Short-billed. I was on a bird walk with a guy who said he could tell the difference, I can't...

**jacamar** · 08-21-2018, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Long-billed or Short-billed. I was on a bird walk with a guy who said he could tell the difference, I can't...

It can depend on timing. Here's a great resource for southbound shorebirds, for Ontario at least.

OFO - Page Site

**boriscleto** · 08-21-2018, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by jacamar

It can depend on timing. Here's a great resource for southbound shorebirds, for Ontario at least.

OFO - Page Site

The only place I see them is in Montezuma, and they are usually both present...My best chance of getting them identified is to be on a Cayuga Bird Club walk with a bunch of people from Cornell

When I got the photo of the juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron a few weeks ago I was standing right next to Jay McGowan. It seems like most of the ID photos on Cornell's website are his...(At least for the birds I'm ever likely to see. Montezuma is a Globally Important Bird Area...)

**jacamar** · 08-21-2018, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

The only place I see them is in Montezuma, and they are usually both present...My best chance of getting them identified is to be on a Cayuga Bird Club walk with a bunch of people from Cornell

When I got the photo of the juvenile Yellow-crowne Night Heron a few weeks ago I was standing right next to Jay McGowan. It seems like most of the ID photos on Cornell's website are his...(At least for the birds I'm ever likely to see. Montezuma is a Globally Important Bird Area...)

I was careful with the sandpipers I posted above, as the "peeps" (semipalmated, least, western...) can be difficult as well. Nice to be able to check the photos against a few references when you get home.

**TER-OR** · 08-21-2018, 08:12 AM - **8 Likes**

From the Dixon Bioblitz a couple weekends ago. One day of photos processed and posted. The short day...

Common Yellowthroat Warbler female with lunch. I like the Halloween Pennant dragonfly cruising in the background.

Closer crop

Indigo Bunting:

Indigo Bunting TWR Dixon Bioblitz 080318 | Terry Miesle | Flickr

Yellowthroat male and bunting:

bertwert · 08-21-2018, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by TER-OR

From the Dixon Bioblitz a couple weekends ago. One day of photos processed and posted. The short day...

Common Yellowthroat Warbler female with lunch. I like the Halloween Pennant dragonfly cruising in the background.

Closer crop

Indigo Bunting:

Indigo Bunting TWR Dixon Bioblitz 080318 | Terry Miesle | Flickr

Yellowthroat male and bunting:

Nice series!

Thanks for sharing

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-21-2018, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by TER-OR

From the Dixon Bioblitz a couple weekends ago. One day of photos processed and posted. The short day...

Common Yellowthroat Warbler female with lunch. I like the Halloween Pennant dragonfly cruising in the background.
Indigo Bunting:
Yellowthroat male and bunting:
Bunting and Yellowthroat TWR Dixon Bioblitz 080318

Very nice photography! I love those little birds.

08-21-2018, 07:16 AM	#29546
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by jacamar It can depend on timing. Here's a great resource for southbound shorebirds, for Ontario at least. OFO - Page Site The only place I see them is in Montezuma, and they are usually both present...My best chance of getting them identified is to be on a Cayuga Bird Club walk with a bunch of people from Cornell When I got the photo of the juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron a few weeks ago I was standing right next to Jay McGowan. It seems like most of the ID photos on Cornell's website are his...(At least for the birds I'm ever likely to see. Montezuma is a Globally Important Bird Area...) Last edited by boriscleto; 08-21-2018 at 08:27 AM.

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08-20-2018, 05:54 PM - 1 Like	#29536
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by lukulele Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Oak Harbor, Ohio. K-3, A/400 Nice shot showing the size difference between a Greater Yellowlegs and a Solitary...

08-20-2018, 06:17 PM	#29537
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by lukulele Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Oak Harbor, Ohio. K-3, A/400 Nice series, the A 400 is a fun lens to use. It's got a good long reach, and light enough to handhold.

08-20-2018, 08:17 PM	#29538
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701	Originally posted by lukulele Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Oak Harbor, Ohio. K-3, A/400 Very nice series - thanks for sharing.

08-20-2018, 09:36 PM	#29539
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Originally posted by dadipentak They help with 100mph fastballs so I'd think so. Cricket batters need protection all the way around the head because the rules of the game mean they may turn during their shot and expose the side or back of the head too. One of the more recent deaths was a 1st class batter who was hit just below the helmet below and behind the ear. Grounded immediately and died a day or two later in hospital. The game was officially a First Class game with all the resource protection that would afford, such as well trained staff.

08-21-2018, 03:10 AM	#29540
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227	Originally posted by Tigs Already posted this elsewhere but why not here: Taken with a Tokina 400mm f5.6 + Pentax K-70 Good results with this lens when there aren't very bright highlights in the scene. Nice bif with the Tokina! Best. ---------- Post added 08-21-18 at 03:15 AM ---------- Originally posted by jacamar Semipalmated Sandpipers at Presqu'ile Provincial park yesterday. And an immature Herring Gull K-3, DA*300mm, 1.4x Pentax DA TC Excellent series of birds! Best.

08-21-2018, 05:21 AM	#29542
Tigs Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 146	Originally posted by marcusBMG Which tokina is that Tigs - the SD autofocus? Yes sd af at-x

08-21-2018, 06:58 AM	#29543
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by WPRESTO Bigma Good catch. Now I know why they need a long beak.

08-21-2018, 07:00 AM	#29544
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by WPRESTO Bigma Long-billed or Short-billed. I was on a bird walk with a guy who said he could tell the difference, I can't...

08-21-2018, 07:07 AM	#29545
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by boriscleto Long-billed or Short-billed. I was on a bird walk with a guy who said he could tell the difference, I can't... It can depend on timing. Here's a great resource for southbound shorebirds, for Ontario at least. OFO - Page Site

08-21-2018, 08:03 AM	#29547
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by boriscleto The only place I see them is in Montezuma, and they are usually both present...My best chance of getting them identified is to be on a Cayuga Bird Club walk with a bunch of people from Cornell When I got the photo of the juvenile Yellow-crowne Night Heron a few weeks ago I was standing right next to Jay McGowan. It seems like most of the ID photos on Cornell's website are his...(At least for the birds I'm ever likely to see. Montezuma is a Globally Important Bird Area...) I was careful with the sandpipers I posted above, as the "peeps" (semipalmated, least, western...) can be difficult as well. Nice to be able to check the photos against a few references when you get home.

08-21-2018, 08:12 AM - 8 Likes	#29548
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	From the Dixon Bioblitz a couple weekends ago. One day of photos processed and posted. The short day... Common Yellowthroat Warbler female with lunch. I like the Halloween Pennant dragonfly cruising in the background. Closer crop Indigo Bunting: Indigo Bunting TWR Dixon Bioblitz 080318 \| Terry Miesle \| Flickr Yellowthroat male and bunting:

08-21-2018, 08:23 AM	#29549
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by TER-OR From the Dixon Bioblitz a couple weekends ago. One day of photos processed and posted. The short day... Common Yellowthroat Warbler female with lunch. I like the Halloween Pennant dragonfly cruising in the background. Closer crop Indigo Bunting: Indigo Bunting TWR Dixon Bioblitz 080318 \| Terry Miesle \| Flickr Yellowthroat male and bunting: Nice series! Thanks for sharing

08-21-2018, 09:07 AM	#29550
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by TER-OR From the Dixon Bioblitz a couple weekends ago. One day of photos processed and posted. The short day... Common Yellowthroat Warbler female with lunch. I like the Halloween Pennant dragonfly cruising in the background. Indigo Bunting: Yellowthroat male and bunting: Bunting and Yellowthroat TWR Dixon Bioblitz 080318 Very nice photography! I love those little birds.