300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**luftfluss** · 05-25-2020, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Or so it seems...

Beautiful, and the timing is very good... reminds me of an ouroboros.

**swip** · 05-25-2020, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by skierd

55-300 PLM on a KP

Are those snow geese on the background?

**volley** · 05-25-2020, 12:11 PM - **4 Likes**

... well, maybe not the world but at least our garden

K1 and DA* 4/300

**skolkmeier** · 05-25-2020, 12:29 PM - **7 Likes**

Very nice bluebird.

Here's a couple shots from yesterday.

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**riseform** · 05-25-2020, 01:17 PM - **20 Likes**

A weekend with (Hairy) woodpeckers
A crisp solo shot, a few less sharp at the nest and one selfie attempt
K3ii and DA 560

**Lowell Goudge** · 05-25-2020, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by riseform

A weekend with (Hairy) woodpeckers
A crisp solo shot, a few less sharp at the nest and one selfie attempt
K3ii and DA 560

I am seriously considering the 560mm Are these shots hand held or tripod or monopod?

**riseform** · 05-25-2020, 01:53 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

I am seriously considering the 560mm Are these shots hand held or tripod or monopod?

These days the 560 is pretty much always on a tripod or bean bag. These were all on the tripod.

At the nest site I was really longing for a faster frame rate and buffer. Those little heads only dart out for a split second and I missed a lot of potential shots. Can't wait to see what the Knew has in store for us.

**Lowell Goudge** · 05-25-2020, 02:02 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by riseform

These days the 560 is pretty much always on a tripod or bean bag. These were all on the tripod.

At the nest site I was really longing for a faster frame rate and buffer. Those little heads only dart out for a split second and I missed a lot of potential shots. Can't wait to see what the Knew has in store for us.

Years ago I took a similar shot with my sigma 70-200/2.8 plus 2x TC

But, I will admit I cheated. 2 shots, one with the chick one with the adult. The knot hole with its shadow made the perfect cut line , I cut the chick out of one photo and dropped it into the one with the adult at an otherwise empty hole.

The beaks just happened to allign

**Kerrowdown** · 05-25-2020, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Beautiful, and the timing is very good...

Thank you very much.

Originally posted by luftfluss

reminds me of an ouroboros

Truth be known... think we're really talking two animals here.

zzeitg · 05-26-2020, 01:08 AM - **8 Likes**

DFA 150-450

Ducatigaz · 05-26-2020, 04:03 AM - **14 Likes**

Here are a few shots from another 5am start.
K-5/Sigma 800mm F5.5 APO EX/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

skierd · 05-26-2020, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by swip

Are those snow geese on the background?

Possibly? Lots of geese, cranes, and other migratory birds this time of year.

**monochrome** · 05-26-2020, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

@zzeitg might have quicker reflexes than I do

but I've found the best way to photograph hummingbird moths is to study them for a bit before shooting. They seem to be pretty methodical as they go about feeding, and I've found I have a decent shot at predicting where they are going.

A 400/5.6

If I guess right and prepare, I can even shoot with my Tamron Adaptall 90/2.5 Macro...

Awesome! I’ve seen them feeding a few times in my life (usually on blooming lavender) but never had a camera with me at the time.

axel12p · 05-27-2020, 01:51 AM - **5 Likes**

Pentax K5ii + Sigma 120-400mm

bertwert · 05-27-2020, 09:35 AM - **4 Likes**

These things are a real pain for us here... but I'm quite happy with the detail from the A 400...

05-25-2020, 12:11 PM - 4 Likes	#33618
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	A young titmouse start exploring the world ... ... well, maybe not the world but at least our garden K1 and DA* 4/300

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05-25-2020, 08:39 AM	#33616
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Or so it seems... Beautiful, and the timing is very good... reminds me of an ouroboros.

05-25-2020, 09:23 AM	#33617
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by skierd 55-300 PLM on a KP Are those snow geese on the background?

05-25-2020, 01:17 PM - 20 Likes	#33620
riseform Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: WA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 473	A weekend with (Hairy) woodpeckers A crisp solo shot, a few less sharp at the nest and one selfie attempt K3ii and DA 560

05-25-2020, 01:27 PM	#33621
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	Originally posted by riseform A weekend with (Hairy) woodpeckers A crisp solo shot, a few less sharp at the nest and one selfie attempt K3ii and DA 560 I am seriously considering the 560mm Are these shots hand held or tripod or monopod?

05-25-2020, 01:53 PM - 5 Likes	#33622
riseform Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: WA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 473	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge I am seriously considering the 560mm Are these shots hand held or tripod or monopod? These days the 560 is pretty much always on a tripod or bean bag. These were all on the tripod. At the nest site I was really longing for a faster frame rate and buffer. Those little heads only dart out for a split second and I missed a lot of potential shots. Can't wait to see what the Knew has in store for us.

05-25-2020, 02:02 PM - 6 Likes	#33623
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	Originally posted by riseform These days the 560 is pretty much always on a tripod or bean bag. These were all on the tripod. At the nest site I was really longing for a faster frame rate and buffer. Those little heads only dart out for a split second and I missed a lot of potential shots. Can't wait to see what the Knew has in store for us. Years ago I took a similar shot with my sigma 70-200/2.8 plus 2x TC But, I will admit I cheated. 2 shots, one with the chick one with the adult. The knot hole with its shadow made the perfect cut line , I cut the chick out of one photo and dropped it into the one with the adult at an otherwise empty hole. The beaks just happened to allign

05-25-2020, 03:13 PM	#33624
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by luftfluss Beautiful, and the timing is very good... Thank you very much. Originally posted by luftfluss reminds me of an ouroboros Truth be known... think we're really talking two animals here.

05-26-2020, 01:08 AM - 8 Likes	#33625
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	DFA 150-450

05-26-2020, 04:03 AM - 14 Likes	#33626
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,504	Here are a few shots from another 5am start. K-5/Sigma 800mm F5.5 APO EX/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount. K-3ii/FA*600mm F4 ED [IF]/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

05-26-2020, 05:54 PM	#33627
skierd Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairbanks, AK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,472	Originally posted by swip Are those snow geese on the background? Possibly? Lots of geese, cranes, and other migratory birds this time of year.

05-26-2020, 07:12 PM	#33628
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by luftfluss @zzeitg might have quicker reflexes than I do but I've found the best way to photograph hummingbird moths is to study them for a bit before shooting. They seem to be pretty methodical as they go about feeding, and I've found I have a decent shot at predicting where they are going. A 400/5.6 If I guess right and prepare, I can even shoot with my Tamron Adaptall 90/2.5 Macro... Awesome! I’ve seen them feeding a few times in my life (usually on blooming lavender) but never had a camera with me at the time.

05-27-2020, 01:51 AM - 5 Likes	#33629
axel12p Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tilos Posts: 69	Pentax K5ii + Sigma 120-400mm

05-27-2020, 09:35 AM - 4 Likes	#33630
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	These things are a real pain for us here... but I'm quite happy with the detail from the A 400...