300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**jacamar** · 11-11-2022, 03:16 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

There were 60 Snow Buntings at the Whitney gravel pit a week or o ago. I guess they've moved on south.

That must have been quite a sight! In February 2004 we saw several hundred in Whitby, Ontario - here are just a few of them, taken with the Olympus superzoom I had at the time. Never seen anything like it since. They were further towards their breeding plumage than the ones I took today.

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-11-2022, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

After spending 4 of the last 6 days in a car all day it was time to walk in the woods...it might be the last nice day for a while too...DA 55-300 PLM

Nice shots

**Lowell Goudge** · 11-11-2022, 07:14 PM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by jacamar

That must have been quite a sight! In February 2004 we saw several hundred in Whitby, Ontario - here are just a few of them, taken with the Olympus superzoom I had at the time. Never seen anything like it since. They were further towards their breeding plumage than the ones I took today.

I’ll settle for just 1 or 2 ( here are yesterdays best shots) D-FA 150-450 plus 1.4x Rear Converter

**rgknief60** · 11-13-2022, 03:38 PM - **3 Likes**

This is what happens when one takes a break from the main subject, and turns around. I think this is a junenile. This individual was cracking acorns. In the second photo you can see a small piece of the acorn flying off to the right. It appears that the top of the snag is storage for acorns as well. Could someone help with an ID?

Originally posted by GvilleRick

It is a juvenile Red-Headed Woodpecker. I've seen lots of them near here at a nature preserve. Here's a shot I got recently.

Thanks GvilleRick!

The first image is taken with the K33, HD 1.4x, and 150-450. It is cropped to 4000x3000 for comparison with the Q7. The second and third imamges are taken with the Q7, IR remote, Pentax Adapter, and DA 300mm. Manual focus with the 300mm is a challenge Since the bird returned to the snag repeatedly, I pre-focused, and hoped it would hop into focus.

Surveying its Domain by Roger Knief

Cracking an Acorn by Roger Knief

My Acorn by Roger Knief

Last edited by rgknief60; 11-13-2022 at 05:20 PM. Reason: Add ID given by GvilleRick

GvilleRick · 11-13-2022, 04:12 PM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by rgknief60

This is what happens when one takes a break from the main subject, and turns around. I think this is a junenile. This individual was cracking acorns. In the second photo you can see a small piece of the acorn flying off to the right. It appears that the top of the snag is storage for acorns as well. Could someone help with an ID?

The first image is taken with the K33, HD 1.4x, and 150-450. It is cropped to 4000x3000 for comparison with the Q7. The second and third imamges are taken with the Q7, IR remote, Pentax Adapter, and DA 300mm. Manual focus with the 300mm is a challenge Since the bird returned to the snag repeatedly, I pre-focused, and hoped it would hop into focus.

Surveying its Domain by Roger Knief

Cracking an Acorn by Roger Knief

My Acorn by Roger Knief

It is a juvenile Red-Headed Woodpecker. I've seen lots of them near here at a nature preserve. Here's a shot I got recently.

And here is a shot of an adult.

**rgknief60** · 11-13-2022, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by GvilleRick

It is a juvenile Red-Headed Woodpecker.

Thanks a lot!

normhead · 11-13-2022, 07:11 PM - **5 Likes**

Cross Posted in The Yardbirds Thread, 300 plus, K-3 images
K-3 and DA*200 with HD DA 1.4TC

I went out with the DA*200 and 1.4. Only 280mm,, so these are the guys who don't mind me getting close. I wasn't even in the blind, I just walked up to them.

Downy Woodpecker

Red Squirrel

Red Breasted Nuthatch

Hairy Woodpecker

Black Capped Chickadee

normhead · 11-14-2022, 11:09 AM - **6 Likes**

What really happens when you are out shooting....

**Shedking** · 11-14-2022, 02:08 PM - **2 Likes**

I imagine no-one wants to follow that masterpiece, but someone has to!

Trespassers in the bokeh are often the last to move. Nikkor 600mm F/5.6, Leitax conversion with K3III.

**jacamar** · 11-14-2022, 03:05 PM - **10 Likes**

Spent a bit of time with a small flock of Dunlin. It's nice when you can get close without scaring them and they are still there when you leave.

K-3iii, DA*300mm, 1.4xTC[COLOR="Silver"]

northcoastgreg · 11-14-2022, 04:49 PM - **13 Likes**

With the DA* 300 + DA 1.4x converter:

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-14-2022, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

With the DA* 300 + DA 1.4x converter:

Sharp as the proverbial tack!

GvilleRick · 11-14-2022, 09:02 PM - **15 Likes**

A few shots from today. K3iii and DA*300 with Tamron 1.4 TC.

Female Red-Winged Blackbird

Yellow-rumped Warbler (aka Butter Butt)

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Mallard (DA*300 without TC)

**swip** · 11-15-2022, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by GvilleRick

A few shots from today. K3iii and DA*300 with Tamron 1.4 TC.

Female Red-Winged Blackbird

Yellow-rumped Warbler (aka Butter Butt)

Rose Crowned Kinglet

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Mallard (DA*300 without TC)

Nice set.

**Weevil** · 11-15-2022, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by GvilleRick

A few shots from today. K3iii and DA*300 with Tamron 1.4 TC.

Female Red-Winged Blackbird

Yellow-rumped Warbler (aka Butter Butt)

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Mallard (DA*300 without TC)

Nice set indeed!
Where are you located ?
We used to have a Red-Headed Woodpecker many years ago here, but they are very uncommon!
What's that tree with pale fruits ? Looks like poison Ivy fruits to me, but doesn't make sense it that's a tall tree ...

11-14-2022, 11:09 AM - 6 Likes	#38948
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	What really happens when you are out shooting.... Attached Images

11-14-2022, 09:02 PM - 15 Likes	#38953
GvilleRick Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,689	A few shots from today. K3iii and DA300 with Tamron 1.4 TC. Female Red-Winged Blackbird Yellow-rumped Warbler (aka Butter Butt) Ruby-Crowned Kinglet Red-Headed Woodpecker Mallard (DA300 without TC) Last edited by GvilleRick; 11-15-2022 at 08:32 AM.

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11-11-2022, 03:16 PM - 2 Likes	#38941
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by normhead There were 60 Snow Buntings at the Whitney gravel pit a week or o ago. I guess they've moved on south. That must have been quite a sight! In February 2004 we saw several hundred in Whitby, Ontario - here are just a few of them, taken with the Olympus superzoom I had at the time. Never seen anything like it since. They were further towards their breeding plumage than the ones I took today.

11-11-2022, 07:01 PM	#38942
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by boriscleto After spending 4 of the last 6 days in a car all day it was time to walk in the woods...it might be the last nice day for a while too...DA 55-300 PLM Nice shots

11-13-2022, 03:38 PM - 3 Likes	#38944
rgknief60 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 980	This is what happens when one takes a break from the main subject, and turns around. I think this is a junenile. This individual was cracking acorns. In the second photo you can see a small piece of the acorn flying off to the right. It appears that the top of the snag is storage for acorns as well. Could someone help with an ID? Originally posted by GvilleRick It is a juvenile Red-Headed Woodpecker. I've seen lots of them near here at a nature preserve. Here's a shot I got recently. Thanks GvilleRick! The first image is taken with the K33, HD 1.4x, and 150-450. It is cropped to 4000x3000 for comparison with the Q7. The second and third imamges are taken with the Q7, IR remote, Pentax Adapter, and DA 300mm. Manual focus with the 300mm is a challenge Since the bird returned to the snag repeatedly, I pre-focused, and hoped it would hop into focus. Surveying its Domain by Roger Knief Cracking an Acorn by Roger Knief My Acorn by Roger Knief Last edited by rgknief60; 11-13-2022 at 05:20 PM. Reason: Add ID given by GvilleRick

11-13-2022, 04:12 PM - 8 Likes	#38945
GvilleRick Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,689	Originally posted by rgknief60 This is what happens when one takes a break from the main subject, and turns around. I think this is a junenile. This individual was cracking acorns. In the second photo you can see a small piece of the acorn flying off to the right. It appears that the top of the snag is storage for acorns as well. Could someone help with an ID? The first image is taken with the K33, HD 1.4x, and 150-450. It is cropped to 4000x3000 for comparison with the Q7. The second and third imamges are taken with the Q7, IR remote, Pentax Adapter, and DA 300mm. Manual focus with the 300mm is a challenge Since the bird returned to the snag repeatedly, I pre-focused, and hoped it would hop into focus. Surveying its Domain by Roger Knief Cracking an Acorn by Roger Knief My Acorn by Roger Knief It is a juvenile Red-Headed Woodpecker. I've seen lots of them near here at a nature preserve. Here's a shot I got recently. And here is a shot of an adult.

11-13-2022, 05:21 PM	#38946
rgknief60 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 980	Originally posted by GvilleRick It is a juvenile Red-Headed Woodpecker. Thanks a lot!

11-13-2022, 07:11 PM - 5 Likes	#38947
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Cross Posted in The Yardbirds Thread, 300 plus, K-3 images K-3 and DA200 with HD DA 1.4TC I went out with the DA200 and 1.4. Only 280mm,, so these are the guys who don't mind me getting close. I wasn't even in the blind, I just walked up to them. Downy Woodpecker Red Squirrel Red Breasted Nuthatch Hairy Woodpecker Black Capped Chickadee

11-14-2022, 03:05 PM - 10 Likes	#38950
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Spent a bit of time with a small flock of Dunlin. It's nice when you can get close without scaring them and they are still there when you leave. K-3iii, DA*300mm, 1.4xTC[COLOR="Silver"]

11-14-2022, 04:49 PM - 13 Likes	#38951
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,173	With the DA* 300 + DA 1.4x converter:

11-14-2022, 05:18 PM	#38952
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by northcoastgreg With the DA* 300 + DA 1.4x converter: Sharp as the proverbial tack!

11-15-2022, 08:19 AM	#38954
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by GvilleRick A few shots from today. K3iii and DA300 with Tamron 1.4 TC. Female Red-Winged Blackbird Yellow-rumped Warbler (aka Butter Butt) Rose Crowned Kinglet Red-Headed Woodpecker Mallard (DA300 without TC) Nice set.

11-15-2022, 07:54 PM	#38955
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by GvilleRick A few shots from today. K3iii and DA300 with Tamron 1.4 TC. Female Red-Winged Blackbird Yellow-rumped Warbler (aka Butter Butt) Ruby-Crowned Kinglet Red-Headed Woodpecker Mallard (DA300 without TC) Nice set indeed! Where are you located ? We used to have a Red-Headed Woodpecker many years ago here, but they are very uncommon! What's that tree with pale fruits ? Looks like poison Ivy fruits to me, but doesn't make sense it that's a tall tree ...