300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**Des** · 11-18-2019, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

The problem at Braeside is that there is probably 1000 rabbits per Tawny Frogmouth and the foxes help to keep the number down.

I bet the foxes keep the bandicoots, antechinus and lizards down too. If only they would dine exclusively on rabbits.

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Braesides best 'crops' are Thistles, Rabbits, Common mynas and Starlings. All introduced.

One of the cruel ironies is that so many introduced things seem to thrive better than the indigenous species.

**jacamar** · 11-18-2019, 02:57 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by swip

I have yet to visit that spot. They only open on the weekends though, right?

The Spit (otherwise known as Tommy Thompson Park) is open after 4.00 during the week but of course that won't give you much daylight. It's about 8km to the bridge and back - you could take your own or a bike share bike but the road can be very icy. It is a very good spot - there were over 200 Long tails there yesterday, lots of Scaup, Goldeneye and Bufflehead but lighting can be difficult. Just adding a shot from last year to whet your appetite! These days I'm closing down the aperture a bit to get more depth of field.

**rod_grant** · 11-18-2019, 03:47 PM - **5 Likes**

a bird I haven't seen in my yard before.
It did some pilates for me before it departed.
Any suggestions as to its identity? - my field guide doesn't help much.

**Des** · 11-18-2019, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

a bird I haven't seen in my yard before.It did some pilates for me before it departed.Any suggestions as to its identity? - my field guide doesn't help much.

White-browed Woodswallow (adult male)? I've never seen one - just going on the Australian Bird Guide (p.431) and Morcombe (p.308).

Excellent pics Rod.

womble · 11-18-2019, 04:21 PM - **4 Likes**

Pentax MX, SMC Pentax "K" 300, Kodak BW400CN film.

Spitfire par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

**rod_grant** · 11-18-2019, 05:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

Excellent pics Rod.

55-300PLM !!!!!!!! @ 300mm, ISO 200, f7.1 1/400
Thanks Des,
I have Morcombe, but I was looking for a white cap not a white brow and more of a white tail than Morcombe shows. AND I obviously had what some would say was a "man's look".
I realised it was a white brow after I had posted the pic.

Jome · 11-19-2019, 12:07 PM - **1 Like**

Learning to use my new toy from distance to very short distance:
K-3 + Tamron SP 500 (handeld).

Last edited by Jome; 03-13-2020 at 02:20 AM.

Ducatigaz · 11-19-2019, 02:04 PM - **11 Likes**

The UK's smallest bird of prey a Merlin. K-3ii/FA*600mm T4 ED (IF)/ RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-19-2019, 03:51 PM - **1 Like**

Some lovely pix in the last couple of days. Thanks, All.

noelpolar · 11-19-2019, 07:01 PM - **11 Likes**

I was bending down to plug my power cord into a power pole (Trailer Park.... or caravan park for us down this way) when I heard and felt a swoosh... looked up and this fella was in my face. After a startled word or two... I thought I'd go and get my camera... but remembered I had my phone... so took a phone shot... from 400mm away.... so that makes it a phone 400mm shot.... so I guess it qualifies for posting here....touch screen for eye focus (sic)....

Kooky

The Kookaburra did later say if he was really trying to startle me he would have had a baby brown snake in it's beak.

Pentaxians · 11-19-2019, 08:24 PM - **14 Likes**

Blue-winged Pitta. Another friendly migrants that commonly see it between Nov to Feb..

**swip** · 11-19-2019, 08:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelpolar

I was bending down to plug my power cord into a power pole (Trailer Park.... or caravan park for us down this way) when I heard and felt a swoosh... looked up and this fella was in my face. After a startled word or two... I thought I'd go and get my camera... but remembered I had my phone... so took a phone shot... from 400mm away.... so that makes it a phone 400mm shot.... so I guess it qualifies for posting here....touch screen for eye focus (sic)....

Kooky

The Kookaburra did later say if he was really trying to startle me he would have had a baby brown snake in it's beak.

Wow. What a magic moment.

---------- Post added 11-19-19 at 10:56 PM ----------

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Blue-winged Pitta. Another friendly migrants that commonly see it between Nov to Feb..

Just beautiful.

---------- Post added 11-19-19 at 10:56 PM ----------

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

The UK's smallest bird of prey a Merlin. K-3ii/FA*600mm T4 ED (IF)/ RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

Wonderful shot.

Pentikonian · 11-19-2019, 09:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

The UK's smallest bird of prey a Merlin. K-3ii/FA*600mm T4 ED (IF)/ RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

Nice! Those are beautiful little raptors.

Pentikonian · 11-19-2019, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

I was bending down to plug my power cord into a power pole (Trailer Park.... or caravan park for us down this way) when I heard and felt a swoosh... looked up and this fella was in my face. After a startled word or two... I thought I'd go and get my camera... but remembered I had my phone... so took a phone shot... from 400mm away.... so that makes it a phone 400mm shot.... so I guess it qualifies for posting here....touch screen for eye focus (sic)....

Kooky

The Kookaburra did later say if he was really trying to startle me he would have had a baby brown snake in it's beak.

Cool. Opportune moment

Pentikonian · 11-19-2019, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Blue-winged Pitta. Another friendly migrants that commonly see it between Nov to Feb..

Colorful birds!

11-19-2019, 07:01 PM - 11 Likes	#32170
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	I was bending down to plug my power cord into a power pole (Trailer Park.... or caravan park for us down this way) when I heard and felt a swoosh... looked up and this fella was in my face. After a startled word or two... I thought I'd go and get my camera... but remembered I had my phone... so took a phone shot... from 400mm away.... so that makes it a phone 400mm shot.... so I guess it qualifies for posting here....touch screen for eye focus (sic).... Kooky The Kookaburra did later say if he was really trying to startle me he would have had a baby brown snake in it's beak. Last edited by noelpolar; 11-19-2019 at 07:08 PM.

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11-18-2019, 02:46 PM	#32161
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by alfa75ts The problem at Braeside is that there is probably 1000 rabbits per Tawny Frogmouth and the foxes help to keep the number down. I bet the foxes keep the bandicoots, antechinus and lizards down too. If only they would dine exclusively on rabbits. Originally posted by alfa75ts Braesides best 'crops' are Thistles, Rabbits, Common mynas and Starlings. All introduced. One of the cruel ironies is that so many introduced things seem to thrive better than the indigenous species.

11-18-2019, 02:57 PM - 4 Likes	#32162
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by swip I have yet to visit that spot. They only open on the weekends though, right? The Spit (otherwise known as Tommy Thompson Park) is open after 4.00 during the week but of course that won't give you much daylight. It's about 8km to the bridge and back - you could take your own or a bike share bike but the road can be very icy. It is a very good spot - there were over 200 Long tails there yesterday, lots of Scaup, Goldeneye and Bufflehead but lighting can be difficult. Just adding a shot from last year to whet your appetite! These days I'm closing down the aperture a bit to get more depth of field.

11-18-2019, 04:16 PM	#32164
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by rod_grant a bird I haven't seen in my yard before.It did some pilates for me before it departed.Any suggestions as to its identity? - my field guide doesn't help much. White-browed Woodswallow (adult male)? I've never seen one - just going on the Australian Bird Guide (p.431) and Morcombe (p.308). Excellent pics Rod.

11-18-2019, 04:21 PM - 4 Likes	#32165
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Pentax MX, SMC Pentax "K" 300, Kodak BW400CN film. Spitfire par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

11-18-2019, 05:18 PM - 1 Like	#32166
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by Des Excellent pics Rod. 55-300PLM !!!!!!!! @ 300mm, ISO 200, f7.1 1/400 Thanks Des, I have Morcombe, but I was looking for a white cap not a white brow and more of a white tail than Morcombe shows. AND I obviously had what some would say was a "man's look". I realised it was a white brow after I had posted the pic.

11-19-2019, 12:07 PM - 1 Like	#32167
Jome Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Learning to use my new toy from distance to very short distance: K-3 + Tamron SP 500 (handeld). Last edited by Jome; 03-13-2020 at 02:20 AM.

11-19-2019, 02:04 PM - 11 Likes	#32168
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,500	The UK's smallest bird of prey a Merlin. K-3ii/FA*600mm T4 ED (IF)/ RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

11-19-2019, 03:51 PM - 1 Like	#32169
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Some lovely pix in the last couple of days. Thanks, All.

11-19-2019, 08:24 PM - 14 Likes	#32171
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Blue-winged Pitta. Another friendly migrants that commonly see it between Nov to Feb..

11-19-2019, 08:55 PM - 1 Like	#32172
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by noelpolar I was bending down to plug my power cord into a power pole (Trailer Park.... or caravan park for us down this way) when I heard and felt a swoosh... looked up and this fella was in my face. After a startled word or two... I thought I'd go and get my camera... but remembered I had my phone... so took a phone shot... from 400mm away.... so that makes it a phone 400mm shot.... so I guess it qualifies for posting here....touch screen for eye focus (sic).... Kooky The Kookaburra did later say if he was really trying to startle me he would have had a baby brown snake in it's beak. Wow. What a magic moment. ---------- Post added 11-19-19 at 10:56 PM ---------- Originally posted by Pentaxians Blue-winged Pitta. Another friendly migrants that commonly see it between Nov to Feb.. Just beautiful. ---------- Post added 11-19-19 at 10:56 PM ---------- Originally posted by Ducatigaz The UK's smallest bird of prey a Merlin. K-3ii/FA*600mm T4 ED (IF)/ RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount. Wonderful shot.

11-19-2019, 09:22 PM - 1 Like	#32173
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by Ducatigaz The UK's smallest bird of prey a Merlin. K-3ii/FA*600mm T4 ED (IF)/ RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount. Nice! Those are beautiful little raptors.

11-19-2019, 09:24 PM	#32174
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by noelpolar I was bending down to plug my power cord into a power pole (Trailer Park.... or caravan park for us down this way) when I heard and felt a swoosh... looked up and this fella was in my face. After a startled word or two... I thought I'd go and get my camera... but remembered I had my phone... so took a phone shot... from 400mm away.... so that makes it a phone 400mm shot.... so I guess it qualifies for posting here....touch screen for eye focus (sic).... Kooky The Kookaburra did later say if he was really trying to startle me he would have had a baby brown snake in it's beak. Cool. Opportune moment

11-19-2019, 09:25 PM	#32175
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by Pentaxians Blue-winged Pitta. Another friendly migrants that commonly see it between Nov to Feb.. Colorful birds!

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