300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

HoutHans · 05-31-2021, 10:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cooks333

Turns out a family of western screech owls lives in my friend's pecan tree down the street. Didn't have to wait long for another chance to get more owl shots!

K1ii + DA*300mm. B&W w/ tripod, others handheld.

That's a great series, I just love the eyes!

**Weevil** · 06-01-2021, 01:17 AM - **5 Likes**

Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio]
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CANADA
2021.05.31

Un des deux avant-derniers à être sortis du nichoir. Ils se trouvent dans les arbres environnants et restent tranquille pendant le jour.
One of the 2 second to last that have quit the cabin. They rest all days in lower trees not far from the house.

Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio] | Flickr

Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio]

K-5 iiS + Sigma 500mm ƒ/4.5 EX DG APO
1/320s, ƒ/4.5, ISO 3200

Ducatigaz · 06-01-2021, 06:06 AM - **9 Likes**

More shots from my K-3iii in 1.3 crop mode. K-3iii/FA*600mm F4 ED[IF]/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

**cooks333** · 06-01-2021, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by HoutHans

That's a great series, I just love the eyes!

Me too! Their eyes are so expressive. Owl pics would make great candidates for caption contests.

**acoufap** · 06-01-2021, 08:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cooks333

Turns out a family of western screech owls lives in my friend's pecan tree down the street. Didn't have to wait long for another chance to get more owl shots!

K1ii + DA*300mm. B&W w/ tripod, others handheld.

Great!

**jacamar** · 06-01-2021, 09:58 AM - **12 Likes**

Out and about with the K-3 III, DA*300mm and DA 1.4x TC.

Eastern Bluebird

Wilson's Snipe

Pearl Crescent

Female Twelve-spotted Skimmer

**K2 to K50** · 06-01-2021, 05:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

More shots from my K-3iii in 1.3 crop mode. K-3iii/FA*600mm F4 ED[IF]/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

Another top-notch series of wonderful bird images!

---------- Post added 06-01-21 at 05:40 PM ----------

Originally posted by jacamar

Out and about with the K-3 III, DA*300mm and DA 1.4x TC.

Eastern Bluebird

Wilson's Snipe

Female Twelve-spotted Skimmer

The two bird shots are very good, but the two macros are more than just very good. The dragonfly - skimmer - in particular is very sharp.

**jacamar** · 06-01-2021, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

The two bird shots are very good, but the two macros are more than just very good. The dragonfly - skimmer - in particular is very sharp.

Thank you K2 to K50 - I have found the focusing can be variable with this camera but I'm pleased with these shots as well. There are other factors involved in focusing - the side light was a bit harsh for the Snipe.

**Weevil** · 06-01-2021, 06:23 PM - **5 Likes**

Petit-ducs maculés / Eastern Screech Owls [Megascops asio]
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CANADA
2021.05.31

One of the 2 second to last that have quit the cabin. This one seems to tell me: "Don't worry! I should be able to manage my way through life." ("it's going to be fine"... Hopefully!)
Un des deux avant-derniers jeunes à sortir du nichoir. Il me semble que celui-là me fait un clin d'oeil pour me dire "Fais-toi en pas... ça va aller ! Je devrais bien me débrouiller dans la vie !" ("Ça va bien aller".... Espérons-le !)

Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio]

Pentax K-5 II s + Sigma 500mm ƒ/4.5 EX DG APO
1/125s, ƒ/4.5, ISO 640
#pentax #teampentax

**Weevil** · 06-01-2021, 07:12 PM - **8 Likes**

Petit-ducs maculés / Eastern Screech Owls [Megascops asio]
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CANADA
2021.05.31

Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio]

Pentax K-5 II s + Sigma 500mm ƒ/4.5 EX DG APO
1/60s, ƒ/4.5, ISO 640

**Weevil** · 06-02-2021, 09:45 PM - **4 Likes**

strangely quiet over here in the last 24hr...

here's another one of the owlets

Petit-ducs maculés / Eastern Screech Owls [Megascops asio]
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CANADA
2021.05.31

Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio] | Flickr

Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio]

Pentax K-5 II s + Sigma 500mm ƒ/4.5 EX DG APO
1/250s, ƒ/5.0, ISO 1600
#pentax #teampentax

brewmaster15 · 06-03-2021, 10:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Weevil

Petit-ducs maculés / Eastern Screech Owls [Megascops asio]
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CANADA
2021.05.31

One of the 2 second to last that have quit the cabin. This one seems to tell me: "Don't worry! I should be able to manage my way through life." ("it's going to be fine"... Hopefully!)
Un des deux avant-derniers jeunes à sortir du nichoir. Il me semble que celui-là me fait un clin d'oeil pour me dire "Fais-toi en pas... ça va aller ! Je devrais bien me débrouiller dans la vie !" ("Ça va bien aller".... Espérons-le !)

Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio]

Pentax K-5 II s + Sigma 500mm ƒ/4.5 EX DG APO
1/125s, ƒ/4.5, ISO 640
#pentax #teampentax

Really nice owlets shots!

**Perfessor5646** · 06-03-2021, 01:28 PM - **1 Like**

Red bearded skink on my garage wall. K3-iii with DA* 300 and Pentax 1.4x TC.

The 5 line skinks are more common around my place. And a little more skittish. There were a couple them out but they scurried into the shadows at my approach.

**Weevil** · 06-03-2021, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by brewmaster15

Really nice owlets shots!

Thank you brewmaster15 !

**swip** · 06-03-2021, 08:20 PM - **9 Likes**

Pictures from a visit to Toronto.
K3 III with FA*400 F5.6

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Red-necked Grebe

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05-31-2021, 10:55 PM - 1 Like	#36196
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	Originally posted by cooks333 Turns out a family of western screech owls lives in my friend's pecan tree down the street. Didn't have to wait long for another chance to get more owl shots! K1ii + DA*300mm. B&W w/ tripod, others handheld. That's a great series, I just love the eyes!

06-01-2021, 01:17 AM - 5 Likes	#36197
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio] Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CANADA 2021.05.31 Un des deux avant-derniers à être sortis du nichoir. Ils se trouvent dans les arbres environnants et restent tranquille pendant le jour. One of the 2 second to last that have quit the cabin. They rest all days in lower trees not far from the house. Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio] \| Flickr Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio] K-5 iiS + Sigma 500mm ƒ/4.5 EX DG APO 1/320s, ƒ/4.5, ISO 3200

06-01-2021, 06:06 AM - 9 Likes	#36198
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,504	More shots from my K-3iii in 1.3 crop mode. K-3iii/FA*600mm F4 ED[IF]/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount.

06-01-2021, 07:07 AM	#36199
cooks333 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 505	Originally posted by HoutHans That's a great series, I just love the eyes! Me too! Their eyes are so expressive. Owl pics would make great candidates for caption contests.

06-01-2021, 08:01 AM - 1 Like	#36200
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,187	Originally posted by cooks333 Turns out a family of western screech owls lives in my friend's pecan tree down the street. Didn't have to wait long for another chance to get more owl shots! K1ii + DA*300mm. B&W w/ tripod, others handheld. Great!

06-01-2021, 09:58 AM - 12 Likes	#36201
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Out and about with the K-3 III, DA*300mm and DA 1.4x TC. Eastern Bluebird Wilson's Snipe Pearl Crescent Female Twelve-spotted Skimmer

06-01-2021, 05:36 PM - 1 Like	#36202
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,794	Originally posted by Ducatigaz More shots from my K-3iii in 1.3 crop mode. K-3iii/FA600mm F4 ED[IF]/RRS BH-55/Kirk window mount. Another top-notch series of wonderful bird images! ---------- Post added 06-01-21 at 05:40 PM ---------- Originally posted by jacamar Out and about with the K-3 III, DA300mm and DA 1.4x TC. Eastern Bluebird Wilson's Snipe Female Twelve-spotted Skimmer The two bird shots are very good, but the two macros are more than just very good. The dragonfly - skimmer - in particular is very sharp.

06-01-2021, 06:11 PM	#36203
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by K2 to K50 The two bird shots are very good, but the two macros are more than just very good. The dragonfly - skimmer - in particular is very sharp. Thank you K2 to K50 - I have found the focusing can be variable with this camera but I'm pleased with these shots as well. There are other factors involved in focusing - the side light was a bit harsh for the Snipe.

06-01-2021, 06:23 PM - 5 Likes	#36204
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Petit-ducs maculés / Eastern Screech Owls [Megascops asio] Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CANADA 2021.05.31 One of the 2 second to last that have quit the cabin. This one seems to tell me: "Don't worry! I should be able to manage my way through life." ("it's going to be fine"... Hopefully!) Un des deux avant-derniers jeunes à sortir du nichoir. Il me semble que celui-là me fait un clin d'oeil pour me dire "Fais-toi en pas... ça va aller ! Je devrais bien me débrouiller dans la vie !" ("Ça va bien aller".... Espérons-le !) Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio] Pentax K-5 II s + Sigma 500mm ƒ/4.5 EX DG APO 1/125s, ƒ/4.5, ISO 640 #pentax #teampentax

06-01-2021, 07:12 PM - 8 Likes	#36205
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Petit-ducs maculés / Eastern Screech Owls [Megascops asio] Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CANADA 2021.05.31 Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio] Pentax K-5 II s + Sigma 500mm ƒ/4.5 EX DG APO 1/60s, ƒ/4.5, ISO 640

06-02-2021, 09:45 PM - 4 Likes	#36206
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	strangely quiet over here in the last 24hr... here's another one of the owlets Petit-ducs maculés / Eastern Screech Owls [Megascops asio] Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CANADA 2021.05.31 Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio] \| Flickr Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio] Pentax K-5 II s + Sigma 500mm ƒ/4.5 EX DG APO 1/250s, ƒ/5.0, ISO 1600 #pentax #teampentax

06-03-2021, 10:42 AM - 2 Likes	#36207
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Originally posted by Weevil Petit-ducs maculés / Eastern Screech Owls [Megascops asio] Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CANADA 2021.05.31 One of the 2 second to last that have quit the cabin. This one seems to tell me: "Don't worry! I should be able to manage my way through life." ("it's going to be fine"... Hopefully!) Un des deux avant-derniers jeunes à sortir du nichoir. Il me semble que celui-là me fait un clin d'oeil pour me dire "Fais-toi en pas... ça va aller ! Je devrais bien me débrouiller dans la vie !" ("Ça va bien aller".... Espérons-le !) Petit-duc maculé / Eastern Screech Owl [Megascops asio] Pentax K-5 II s + Sigma 500mm ƒ/4.5 EX DG APO 1/125s, ƒ/4.5, ISO 640 #pentax #teampentax Really nice owlets shots!

06-03-2021, 04:01 PM	#36209
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Originally posted by brewmaster15 Really nice owlets shots! Thank you brewmaster15 !

06-03-2021, 08:20 PM - 9 Likes	#36210
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Pictures from a visit to Toronto. K3 III with FA*400 F5.6 Northern Rough-winged Swallow Red-necked Grebe