300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

siva.ss.kumar · 02-11-2019, 12:16 AM - **17 Likes**

A very rare leopard cat in the wild. I was crouching and had to sit real still when this cat was walking towards me (and my frozen still family) without realizing we were there.
I didn't even check the screen to see if I got the settings correct. Finally it stood still when it saw me. Gave me chance to shoot reasonable picture.
Almost full frame. Slight cropping

K-5iis + FA 300/4.5.

traderdrew · 02-11-2019, 04:16 AM - **14 Likes**

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

A very rare leopard cat in the wild. I was crouching and had to sit real still when this cat was walking towards me (and my frozen still family) without realizing we were there.
I didn't even check the screen to see if I got the settings correct. Finally it stood still when it saw me. Gave me chance to shoot reasonable picture.
Almost full frame. Slight cropping

K-5iis + FA 300/4.5.

Very nice! I just purchased a used K-5iis. I will keep using the K-3 for birds and the 2s for macro and landscapes. In my area I occasionally see bobcats and I like to use the K-5ii with them.

---------- Post added 02-11-2019 at 06:17 AM ----------

K-3 with the Sigma 500mm F/4.5

**WPRESTO** · 02-11-2019, 06:01 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by traderdrew

Very nice! I just purchased a used K-5iis. I will keep using the K-3 for birds and the 2s for macro and landscapes. In my area I occasionally see bobcats and I like to use the K-5ii with them.

---------- Post added 02-11-2019 at 06:17 AM ----------

K-3 with the Sigma 500mm F/4.5

That is a really fine BIF. You've captured a dramatic posture that really shows off the spoonbill, both its color and its unique features. It's a real wish-I-could-have-done-that image.

**jacamar** · 02-11-2019, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

A very rare leopard cat in the wild. I was crouching and had to sit real still when this cat was walking towards me (and my frozen still family) without realizing we were there.
I didn't even check the screen to see if I got the settings correct. Finally it stood still when it saw me. Gave me chance to shoot reasonable picture.

It's always great when you can link an experience like that with such a great shot.

gatorguy · 02-11-2019, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

DFA 150-450

Great series as usual.

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-11-2019, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

A very rare leopard cat in the wild. I was crouching and had to sit real still when this cat was walking towards me (and my frozen still family) without realizing we were there.
I didn't even check the screen to see if I got the settings correct. Finally it stood still when it saw me. Gave me chance to shoot reasonable picture.
Almost full frame. Slight cropping

K-5iis + FA 300/4.5.

A lovely image.

Originally posted by traderdrew

Very nice! I just purchased a used K-5iis. I will keep using the K-3 for birds and the 2s for macro and landscapes. In my area I occasionally see bobcats and I like to use the K-5ii with them.

The luxury of two cameras. I'm envious. I love the BIF!

zzeitg · 02-11-2019, 11:27 AM - **17 Likes**

Originally posted by gatorguy

Great series as usual.

Thanks, gatorguy!

DFA 150-450

traderdrew · 02-11-2019, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

That is a really fine BIF. You've captured a dramatic posture that really shows off the spoonbill, both its color and its unique features. It's a real wish-I-could-have-done-that image.

Now that I think of it, the lighting does highlight the wing features in a unique way. It’s obvious but I didn’t judge it that way.

---------- Post added 02-11-2019 at 05:26 PM ----------

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

A lovely image.

The luxury of two cameras. I'm envious. I love the BIF!

I want to play with the K-1 but I figure there wouldn’t be much difference with my landscape photos between it and the 5iis. $1500 vs $350 for a 5iis.

gifthorse · 02-11-2019, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by zzeitg

Thanks, gatorguy!

DFA 150-450

Beautiful series.

siva.ss.kumar · 02-11-2019, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by zzeitg

Thanks, gatorguy!

DFA 150-450

Wonderful shots. Now I feel I should have just got myself the 150-450 instead of 560

traderdrew · 02-11-2019, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

Wonderful shots. Now I feel I should have just got myself the 150-450 instead of 560

I was impressed with the details rendered by the 150-450 here given the lack of direct sunlight.

**jacamar** · 02-12-2019, 07:12 AM - **9 Likes**

My last couple of trips to the Holland Marsh north of Toronto were unproductive, but this time I was able to find one Snowy Owl. Even so, for the first couple of hours all I saw was a few pigeons, so I took the opportunity to take a few shots for my "buildings past their best" thread. Buildings past their best - Page 9 - PentaxForums.com
It's nice to have options sometimes.

The owl was on the highest twig of the highest tree in the area and these shots are heavily cropped. I didn't want to flush the bird but some are much more skittish than others.

gifthorse · 02-12-2019, 11:38 AM - **15 Likes**

Sigma 150-500 on a K5ii

**swip** · 02-12-2019, 02:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by traderdrew

Very nice! I just purchased a used K-5iis. I will keep using the K-3 for birds and the 2s for macro and landscapes. In my area I occasionally see bobcats and I like to use the K-5ii with them.

---------- Post added 02-11-2019 at 06:17 AM ----------

K-3 with the Sigma 500mm F/4.5

A lovely shot of the bird in flight!

---------- Post added 02-12-19 at 04:02 PM ----------

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

A very rare leopard cat in the wild. I was crouching and had to sit real still when this cat was walking towards me (and my frozen still family) without realizing we were there.
I didn't even check the screen to see if I got the settings correct. Finally it stood still when it saw me. Gave me chance to shoot reasonable picture.
Almost full frame. Slight cropping

K-5iis + FA 300/4.5.

A wonderful capture. You don't get these kind of opportunity often while having the camera at the ready.

**TER-OR** · 02-13-2019, 06:52 AM - **6 Likes**

We're fostering a 6-7yr old female husky, a former breeder female. She's a sweetie. A couple weekends ago, on a crisp sunny day she was watching some birds in the cedar tree and stray snowflakes drifted down from the tree. With the DA300mm I was able to stand across the yard and get more casual shots, which I think worked out really nicely. The background isn't great, but you take what you can get.

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02-11-2019, 12:16 AM - 17 Likes	#30541
siva.ss.kumar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai, India Photos: Albums Posts: 534	A very rare leopard cat in the wild. I was crouching and had to sit real still when this cat was walking towards me (and my frozen still family) without realizing we were there. I didn't even check the screen to see if I got the settings correct. Finally it stood still when it saw me. Gave me chance to shoot reasonable picture. Almost full frame. Slight cropping K-5iis + FA 300/4.5.

02-11-2019, 04:16 AM - 14 Likes	#30542
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 639	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar A very rare leopard cat in the wild. I was crouching and had to sit real still when this cat was walking towards me (and my frozen still family) without realizing we were there. I didn't even check the screen to see if I got the settings correct. Finally it stood still when it saw me. Gave me chance to shoot reasonable picture. Almost full frame. Slight cropping K-5iis + FA 300/4.5. Very nice! I just purchased a used K-5iis. I will keep using the K-3 for birds and the 2s for macro and landscapes. In my area I occasionally see bobcats and I like to use the K-5ii with them. ---------- Post added 02-11-2019 at 06:17 AM ---------- K-3 with the Sigma 500mm F/4.5

02-11-2019, 06:01 AM - 2 Likes	#30543
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by traderdrew Very nice! I just purchased a used K-5iis. I will keep using the K-3 for birds and the 2s for macro and landscapes. In my area I occasionally see bobcats and I like to use the K-5ii with them. ---------- Post added 02-11-2019 at 06:17 AM ---------- K-3 with the Sigma 500mm F/4.5 That is a really fine BIF. You've captured a dramatic posture that really shows off the spoonbill, both its color and its unique features. It's a real wish-I-could-have-done-that image.

02-11-2019, 06:58 AM	#30544
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar A very rare leopard cat in the wild. I was crouching and had to sit real still when this cat was walking towards me (and my frozen still family) without realizing we were there. I didn't even check the screen to see if I got the settings correct. Finally it stood still when it saw me. Gave me chance to shoot reasonable picture. It's always great when you can link an experience like that with such a great shot.

02-11-2019, 07:15 AM	#30545
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by zzeitg DFA 150-450 Great series as usual.

02-11-2019, 08:43 AM	#30546
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar A very rare leopard cat in the wild. I was crouching and had to sit real still when this cat was walking towards me (and my frozen still family) without realizing we were there. I didn't even check the screen to see if I got the settings correct. Finally it stood still when it saw me. Gave me chance to shoot reasonable picture. Almost full frame. Slight cropping K-5iis + FA 300/4.5. A lovely image. Originally posted by traderdrew Very nice! I just purchased a used K-5iis. I will keep using the K-3 for birds and the 2s for macro and landscapes. In my area I occasionally see bobcats and I like to use the K-5ii with them. The luxury of two cameras. I'm envious. I love the BIF!

02-11-2019, 11:27 AM - 17 Likes	#30547
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by gatorguy Great series as usual. Thanks, gatorguy! DFA 150-450

02-11-2019, 03:23 PM	#30548
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 639	Originally posted by WPRESTO That is a really fine BIF. You've captured a dramatic posture that really shows off the spoonbill, both its color and its unique features. It's a real wish-I-could-have-done-that image. Now that I think of it, the lighting does highlight the wing features in a unique way. It’s obvious but I didn’t judge it that way. ---------- Post added 02-11-2019 at 05:26 PM ---------- Originally posted by Canada_Rockies A lovely image. The luxury of two cameras. I'm envious. I love the BIF! I want to play with the K-1 but I figure there wouldn’t be much difference with my landscape photos between it and the 5iis. $1500 vs $350 for a 5iis.

02-11-2019, 06:33 PM	#30549
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945	Originally posted by zzeitg Thanks, gatorguy! DFA 150-450 Beautiful series.

02-11-2019, 08:03 PM	#30550
siva.ss.kumar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai, India Photos: Albums Posts: 534	Originally posted by zzeitg Thanks, gatorguy! DFA 150-450 Wonderful shots. Now I feel I should have just got myself the 150-450 instead of 560

02-11-2019, 08:45 PM	#30551
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 639	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar Wonderful shots. Now I feel I should have just got myself the 150-450 instead of 560 I was impressed with the details rendered by the 150-450 here given the lack of direct sunlight.

02-12-2019, 07:12 AM - 9 Likes	#30552
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	My last couple of trips to the Holland Marsh north of Toronto were unproductive, but this time I was able to find one Snowy Owl. Even so, for the first couple of hours all I saw was a few pigeons, so I took the opportunity to take a few shots for my "buildings past their best" thread. Buildings past their best - Page 9 - PentaxForums.com It's nice to have options sometimes. The owl was on the highest twig of the highest tree in the area and these shots are heavily cropped. I didn't want to flush the bird but some are much more skittish than others.

02-12-2019, 11:38 AM - 15 Likes	#30553
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945	Sigma 150-500 on a K5ii

02-12-2019, 02:01 PM - 1 Like	#30554
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by traderdrew Very nice! I just purchased a used K-5iis. I will keep using the K-3 for birds and the 2s for macro and landscapes. In my area I occasionally see bobcats and I like to use the K-5ii with them. ---------- Post added 02-11-2019 at 06:17 AM ---------- K-3 with the Sigma 500mm F/4.5 A lovely shot of the bird in flight! ---------- Post added 02-12-19 at 04:02 PM ---------- Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar A very rare leopard cat in the wild. I was crouching and had to sit real still when this cat was walking towards me (and my frozen still family) without realizing we were there. I didn't even check the screen to see if I got the settings correct. Finally it stood still when it saw me. Gave me chance to shoot reasonable picture. Almost full frame. Slight cropping K-5iis + FA 300/4.5. A wonderful capture. You don't get these kind of opportunity often while having the camera at the ready.

02-13-2019, 06:52 AM - 6 Likes	#30555
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	We're fostering a 6-7yr old female husky, a former breeder female. She's a sweetie. A couple weekends ago, on a crisp sunny day she was watching some birds in the cedar tree and stray snowflakes drifted down from the tree. With the DA300mm I was able to stand across the yard and get more casual shots, which I think worked out really nicely. The background isn't great, but you take what you can get.