300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

redpit · 11-21-2019, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by tduell

Whistling Kite flying amongst the gum trees, Barmah Nat. Park.
K-3 II, DFA 150-450 handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

That is impressive shot and great job with the AF in such a difficult background! Conrats I really like this image.

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-21-2019, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

It took me a moment to visually sort out that image. I think it would be easier were it much larger on my monitor. BUT, it's a great capture.

What he said.

**swip** · 11-21-2019, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by Aaron28

k-3ii....sigma 150-500 apo os

Lovely shot. The contrast of the black background with the geese worked out really well.

Pentikonian · 11-21-2019, 12:44 PM - **2 Likes**

Abstracty shot this morning. Male Gila Woodpecker took flight to the hummingbird feeder just as I started to press the shutter button. K-1, DA*300.

**MossyRocks** · 11-21-2019, 12:52 PM - **5 Likes**

A capture from a couple months back

Sigma 300mm f/4 APO Macro
K-3
ISO 800
1/4000s
f/5.6

Pentikonian · 11-21-2019, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by MossyRocks

A capture from a couple months back

Sigma 300mm f/4 APO Macro
K-3
ISO 800
1/4000s
f/5.6

That is a cool photo.

**MossyRocks** · 11-21-2019, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

That is a cool photo.

Thanks. I like it and have it up in the critique section as I don't normally do critter photos so am looking for feedback. The dark blotches are the out of focus branches with leaves that was just coming into view as I panned while doing burst mode.

**tduell** · 11-21-2019, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by HoutHans

That's a great capture. I really like the light and the (tail)feathers. Well done!

Thanks. Pentax AF seems to work OK :-)

Cheers,
Terry

---------- Post added 11-21-19 at 01:53 PM ----------

Originally posted by redpit

That is impressive shot and great job with the AF in such a difficult background! Conrats I really like this image.

Thanks. Yes, the AF works well.

Cheers,
Terry

Aaron28 · 11-21-2019, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

What he said.

yep it is busy and a large view of it is more impressive

Originally posted by swip

Lovely shot. The contrast of the black background with the geese worked out really well.

thank you! the late afternoon sun really helped with making this scene

Originally posted by MossyRocks

A capture from a couple months back

nice! sandhills?? many are making their way down here in alabama.....hoping to get out to the 'spot' as a few whooping cranes do show up.....they make a big fuss outta it here

Aaron28 · 11-21-2019, 04:22 PM - **11 Likes**

sigma 150-500 os...k-3ii

**MossyRocks** · 11-21-2019, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by Aaron28

nice! sandhills??

I think they were either egrets or blue herons. We had both in the area at the time and being so back lit there wasn't the detail to pull up to tell the difference.

**luftfluss** · 11-21-2019, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by Aaron28

sigma 150-500 os...k-3ii

Pretty great you were able to get them in flight!

Aaron28 · 11-21-2019, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Pretty great you were able to get them in flight!

yes! it's always a huge thrill capturing them in flight.....big bonus is catching them fishing! I have a long distance sequence but it's too far and a few with the catch being taken off to eat

Pentikonian · 11-21-2019, 10:12 PM

Originally posted by Aaron28

sigma 150-500 os...k-3ii

One of the birds I always enjoy seeing!

HoutHans · 11-22-2019, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

That is a cool photo.

I agree completely, the silhouettes and the colours all work brilliantly. Well done.

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11-21-2019, 12:29 AM	#32191
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by tduell Whistling Kite flying amongst the gum trees, Barmah Nat. Park. K-3 II, DFA 150-450 handheld. See exif for shot details. Cheers, Terry That is impressive shot and great job with the AF in such a difficult background! Conrats I really like this image.

11-21-2019, 11:02 AM	#32192
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by WPRESTO It took me a moment to visually sort out that image. I think it would be easier were it much larger on my monitor. BUT, it's a great capture. What he said.

11-21-2019, 12:37 PM	#32193
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by Aaron28 k-3ii....sigma 150-500 apo os Lovely shot. The contrast of the black background with the geese worked out really well.

11-21-2019, 12:44 PM - 2 Likes	#32194
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Abstracty shot this morning. Male Gila Woodpecker took flight to the hummingbird feeder just as I started to press the shutter button. K-1, DA*300.

11-21-2019, 12:52 PM - 5 Likes	#32195
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	A capture from a couple months back Sigma 300mm f/4 APO Macro K-3 ISO 800 1/4000s f/5.6

11-21-2019, 12:59 PM	#32196
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by MossyRocks A capture from a couple months back Sigma 300mm f/4 APO Macro K-3 ISO 800 1/4000s f/5.6 That is a cool photo.

11-21-2019, 01:34 PM	#32197
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Originally posted by Pentikonian That is a cool photo. Thanks. I like it and have it up in the critique section as I don't normally do critter photos so am looking for feedback. The dark blotches are the out of focus branches with leaves that was just coming into view as I panned while doing burst mode.

11-21-2019, 01:51 PM	#32198
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,514	Originally posted by HoutHans That's a great capture. I really like the light and the (tail)feathers. Well done! Thanks. Pentax AF seems to work OK :-) Cheers, Terry ---------- Post added 11-21-19 at 01:53 PM ---------- Originally posted by redpit That is impressive shot and great job with the AF in such a difficult background! Conrats I really like this image. Thanks. Yes, the AF works well. Cheers, Terry

11-21-2019, 03:58 PM	#32199
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies What he said. yep it is busy and a large view of it is more impressive Originally posted by swip Lovely shot. The contrast of the black background with the geese worked out really well. thank you! the late afternoon sun really helped with making this scene Originally posted by MossyRocks A capture from a couple months back nice! sandhills?? many are making their way down here in alabama.....hoping to get out to the 'spot' as a few whooping cranes do show up.....they make a big fuss outta it here

11-21-2019, 04:22 PM - 11 Likes	#32200
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	sigma 150-500 os...k-3ii

11-21-2019, 04:59 PM	#32201
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Originally posted by Aaron28 nice! sandhills?? I think they were either egrets or blue herons. We had both in the area at the time and being so back lit there wasn't the detail to pull up to tell the difference.

11-21-2019, 09:15 PM	#32202
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by Aaron28 sigma 150-500 os...k-3ii Pretty great you were able to get them in flight!

11-21-2019, 09:22 PM	#32203
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by luftfluss Pretty great you were able to get them in flight! yes! it's always a huge thrill capturing them in flight.....big bonus is catching them fishing! I have a long distance sequence but it's too far and a few with the catch being taken off to eat

11-21-2019, 10:12 PM	#32204
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by Aaron28 sigma 150-500 os...k-3ii One of the birds I always enjoy seeing!

11-22-2019, 02:19 AM	#32205
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	Originally posted by Pentikonian That is a cool photo. I agree completely, the silhouettes and the colours all work brilliantly. Well done.