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normhead · 03-05-2016, 07:38 AM

Thanks for the comments, I've had a very co-operataive group of birds out there the last week or so.

**bobbotron** · 03-05-2016, 12:11 PM - **1 Like**

55-300 WR, nice lens!

**wtlwdwgn** · 03-05-2016, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

ISO 20000 !! ???
Seriously?

It was cloudy, gloomy, and just before dark. I had the K-3 plus the Sigma 150-500 and a Kenko 1.5x TC set to 1/1000 @ f/8 so it was likely at f/11.

normhead · 03-05-2016, 02:41 PM - **1 Like**

K-3 , F-70-210 with 1.4 TC for a maximum of 294 ƒ8, and Tamron 90 macro.

A comparison shot, taken with the 70-210 and 1.4 TC at 294mm

But, these guys were staying so close I decided to get the Tamrom 90 macro, which rates as great lens on every platform.

It's better to be close than far.

Cropped

Moving in even closer, I had to turn off sharpening. Any sharpening at all produced artifacts.

1:1 pixel peeping

A few more 70-210 with 1.4 TC

**Rondec** · 03-06-2016, 04:52 AM - **1 Like**

Distant Sail.

Amarony · 03-06-2016, 12:17 PM - **2 Likes**

Cross-posted. Nice quiet sunrise today. Anxiously waiting for spring...

Not Spring Yet...

Rupert · 03-06-2016, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by LeRolls

Thank you! It's funny how many people have been volunteering to assist me on these shoots. Even people who up till now had zero interest in photography.

I keep telling Otis you are just too busy to return his PM requests to assist you in your wonderful work. Not hard to see why he is taking a course on "Photographer Assistance"......

That young lady in the white dress is stunning, alluring, gorgeous and very nicely captured! Keep them coming!

Regards!

To everyone else, the birdie shots here are fabulous, the best around. But....I do bet you would trade subjects at least for a little while if you had LeRolls opportunities?

Jorgario · 03-06-2016, 05:20 PM

With HD DA 55-300:

**bobbotron** · 03-06-2016, 08:18 PM - **1 Like**

Giant pit near my place where a huge condo is going up over the next few years. Managed a few photos with a gorilla pod and one of the viewing windows.

**Rondec** · 03-07-2016, 04:53 AM - **2 Likes**

Some shots with the DA 55-300 at the Palm Beach Zoo.

LeRolls · 03-07-2016, 06:16 AM - **1 Like**

FA77

**csa** · 03-07-2016, 09:42 AM - **1 Like**

Not sure if this is a Downy or Hairy woodpecker. K3, with Pentax 55-300 +Tamron 1.4X TC, handheld.

normhead · 03-07-2016, 10:23 AM

My guess is Downey, because of the black striped tail feathers, and relatively short bill.

**csa** · 03-07-2016, 11:34 AM

Thanks Norman, I kind of thought it was a Downy also; interesting about the tail feathers, I hadn't known about that before!

normhead · 03-07-2016, 11:49 AM - **1 Like**

Hairy

Downy

A big long discussion.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/244712-nature-hairy-vs-downy.html

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03-05-2016, 07:38 AM	#6001
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Thanks for the comments, I've had a very co-operataive group of birds out there the last week or so.

03-05-2016, 12:11 PM - 1 Like	#6002
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	55-300 WR, nice lens!

03-05-2016, 12:19 PM	#6003
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Originally posted by jpzk ISO 20000 !! ??? Seriously? It was cloudy, gloomy, and just before dark. I had the K-3 plus the Sigma 150-500 and a Kenko 1.5x TC set to 1/1000 @ f/8 so it was likely at f/11.

03-05-2016, 02:41 PM - 1 Like	#6004
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	K-3 , F-70-210 with 1.4 TC for a maximum of 294 ƒ8, and Tamron 90 macro. A comparison shot, taken with the 70-210 and 1.4 TC at 294mm But, these guys were staying so close I decided to get the Tamrom 90 macro, which rates as great lens on every platform. It's better to be close than far. Cropped Moving in even closer, I had to turn off sharpening. Any sharpening at all produced artifacts. 1:1 pixel peeping A few more 70-210 with 1.4 TC

03-06-2016, 04:52 AM - 1 Like	#6005
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,668	Distant Sail.

03-06-2016, 12:17 PM - 2 Likes	#6006
Amarony Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Posts: 145	Cross-posted. Nice quiet sunrise today. Anxiously waiting for spring... Not Spring Yet...

03-06-2016, 12:24 PM	#6007
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by LeRolls Thank you! It's funny how many people have been volunteering to assist me on these shoots. Even people who up till now had zero interest in photography. I keep telling Otis you are just too busy to return his PM requests to assist you in your wonderful work. Not hard to see why he is taking a course on "Photographer Assistance"...... That young lady in the white dress is stunning, alluring, gorgeous and very nicely captured! Keep them coming! Regards! To everyone else, the birdie shots here are fabulous, the best around. But....I do bet you would trade subjects at least for a little while if you had LeRolls opportunities?

03-06-2016, 05:20 PM	#6008
Jorgario Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San José Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,769	With HD DA 55-300:

03-06-2016, 08:18 PM - 1 Like	#6009
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Giant pit near my place where a huge condo is going up over the next few years. Managed a few photos with a gorilla pod and one of the viewing windows.

03-07-2016, 04:53 AM - 2 Likes	#6010
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,668	Some shots with the DA 55-300 at the Palm Beach Zoo.

03-07-2016, 06:16 AM - 1 Like	#6011
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	FA77

03-07-2016, 10:23 AM	#6013
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	My guess is Downey, because of the black striped tail feathers, and relatively short bill.

03-07-2016, 11:34 AM	#6014
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Thanks Norman, I kind of thought it was a Downy also; interesting about the tail feathers, I hadn't known about that before!

03-07-2016, 11:49 AM - 1 Like	#6015
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Hairy Downy A big long discussion. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/244712-nature-hairy-vs-downy.html

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