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**tduell** · 04-07-2021, 11:51 PM - **9 Likes**

Tawny Frogmouth.
I'm being observed through that eye slit!
K-3 II, DA* 300, handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

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Last edited by tduell; 04-07-2021 at 11:52 PM. Reason: Additional info

**K2 to K50** · 04-08-2021, 12:17 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by tduell

Tawny Frogmouth.
I'm being observed through that eye slit!
K-3 II, DA* 300, handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

Nice shot Terry! Love these birds. A Melbourne friend of mine and myself had the pleasure of shooting a couple of these in Coburg about 18 months ago: here is a resurrection cross-post:

KP with 55-300mm PLM, tripod mounted, using cable release.

**alfa75ts** · 04-08-2021, 12:28 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Nice set. Dingley?

Braeside Park Dingley.

**alfa75ts** · 04-08-2021, 12:30 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by tduell

I'm being observed through that eye slit!

Sometimes you just get that feeling that someones watching:

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**robgski** · 04-08-2021, 03:30 AM - **5 Likes**

Tokina 500mm mirror lens on a K-1, processed using Topaz Sharpen AI.

Ducatigaz · 04-08-2021, 06:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Weevil

Ho Wow! That Barn Owl!
They are very rare in our latitudes, but one have been seen in my city this winter... Unfortunately, I wasn't able to see it before it left... I am still dreaming to capture this wonderful owl in photos!

Do we call that "Car hot yoga?"

Quite a struggle getting from one side of the car to the other without opening the door and while carrying a heavy lens/camera. I need to clean a few boot prints off the dash.

siva.ss.kumar · 04-08-2021, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by mattt

Sigma 120-400... still waiting on the DFA 150-450 to arrive....

Why you need 150-450? This is quite stunning already.

**mattt** · 04-08-2021, 11:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

Why you need 150-450? This is quite stunning already.

Weather sealing, more responsive AF... The Sigma is capable, but as I've posted in other threads, I have a habit of getting "into it" with bad weather etc and I was doused pretty heavily during this bird outing and it created anxiety I'd rather do without.

**jacamar** · 04-08-2021, 12:13 PM - **11 Likes**

Rusty Blackbird on its way north to the boreal forest - declining in numbers so nice to see. Also pleased yet again to see what I could pull out of a quick shot from a distance before the bird flew away. Maybe I don't need that K-3 III after all (though things seem to be headed in that direction - can't let a birthday go to waste!).

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

bertwert · 04-08-2021, 02:26 PM - **11 Likes**

If the wildlife won't cooperate, I guess you have to just photograph the dog... I really like the snow falling in this one, I didn't actually notice it until I was back at my computer

K-50 and A 400/5.6

**Des** · 04-08-2021, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Nice set (again), Des

Many thanks Rod.

Originally posted by jacamar

Maybe I don't need that K-3 III after all (though things seem to be headed in that direction - can't let a birthday go to waste!).

It has your name on it Steven. The first impressions video by Mike Muizebelt (https://www.mikemuizebelt.nl/pentax-k-3-mark-iii-review/) at about 6:00 minutes in shows a very impressive sequence of a kitesurfer with the DA*300 + 1.4 TC, demonstrating how well the AF works with that combination.

Originally posted by bertwert

I really like the snow falling in this one

So do I. Lovely shot.

**swip** · 04-08-2021, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

Rusty Blackbird on its way north to the boreal forest - declining in numbers so nice to see. Also pleased yet again to see what I could pull out of a quick shot from a distance before the bird flew away. Maybe I don't need that K-3 III after all (though things seem to be headed in that direction - can't let a birthday go to waste!).

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

Good luck with the birthday wish!

**jacamar** · 04-09-2021, 06:53 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Des

It has your name on it Steven. The first impressions video by Mike Muizebelt (Pentax K-3 mark III Review ⋆ Mike Muizebelt Fotografie) at about 6:00 minutes in shows a very impressive sequence of a kitesurfer with the DA*300 + 1.4 TC, demonstrating how well the AF works with that combination.

Originally posted by swip

Good luck with the birthday wish!

Thanks Des and Swip - hope I will be able to do it justice!
When I got the K-3 I had the benefit of Yvon Bourque's ebook. It will take me longer to explore the capabilities of the K-3 III.

**WPRESTO** · 04-09-2021, 04:16 PM - **16 Likes**

Nikon 600mm f5.6 EDIF on Olympus EM10-II. Actually, the camera is on the lens. Cropped to less than 1/4 the original area. This old lens has remarkably good IQ, if you hit the focus right.

**Weevil** · 04-09-2021, 09:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jacamar

Thanks Des and Swip - hope I will be able to do it justice!
When I got the K-3 I had the benefit of Yvon Bourque's ebook. It will take me longer to explore the capabilities of the K-3 III.

Nice!
lucky you!

Can't wait to see what you can take out from that new flagship...

04-08-2021, 12:17 AM - 5 Likes	#35477
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	Originally posted by tduell Tawny Frogmouth. I'm being observed through that eye slit! K-3 II, DA* 300, handheld. See exif for shot details. Cheers, Terry Nice shot Terry! Love these birds. A Melbourne friend of mine and myself had the pleasure of shooting a couple of these in Coburg about 18 months ago: here is a resurrection cross-post: KP with 55-300mm PLM, tripod mounted, using cable release. Last edited by K2 to K50; 04-08-2021 at 12:22 AM.

04-08-2021, 02:37 PM	#35486
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	Originally posted by rod_grant Nice set (again), Des Many thanks Rod. Originally posted by jacamar Maybe I don't need that K-3 III after all (though things seem to be headed in that direction - can't let a birthday go to waste!). It has your name on it Steven. The first impressions video by Mike Muizebelt (https://www.mikemuizebelt.nl/pentax-k-3-mark-iii-review/) at about 6:00 minutes in shows a very impressive sequence of a kitesurfer with the DA300 + 1.4 TC, demonstrating how well the AF works with that combination. Originally posted by bertwert I really like the snow falling in this one So do I. Lovely shot. Last edited by Des; 04-08-2021 at 02:57 PM.*

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jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by Des It has your name on it Steven. The first impressions video by Mike Muizebelt (Pentax K-3 mark III Review ⋆ Mike Muizebelt Fotografie) at about 6:00 minutes in shows a very impressive sequence of a kitesurfer with the DA*300 + 1.4 TC, demonstrating how well the AF works with that combination. Originally posted by swip Good luck with the birthday wish! Thanks Des and Swip - hope I will be able to do it justice! When I got the K-3 I had the benefit of Yvon Bourque's ebook. It will take me longer to explore the capabilities of the K-3 III.

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