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**noelcmn** · 10-14-2019, 03:33 AM - **4 Likes**

Fledgling

Thagomizer · 10-17-2019, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by Des

Some more of the locals.

Eastern Yellow Robin. K-3 + FA*300 f4.5

Olive Whistler (female or immature, not sure) K-3 + FA*300

Olive Whistler male. K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm

Golden Whistler, female. KP + DA-L 55-300 at 300mm. (The resolution on this lens belies its budget price.)

Little Corella in a little house. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm.

Crimson Rosella. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 230mm.

Bertrand, a resident Grey Shrike-thrush. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 230mm.

Gigantor, the bossy Red Wattlebird. KP + DA-L 55-300 at 260mm.

The first 5 are X-posted from the 300+ thread.

Great bunch of shots, Des! You get the most out of DA-L 55-300. I'm hoping, at some point to get a PLM myself, but you sure make the non-PLM sing! I've got the non-L, Non WR 55-300. I'll have to work on my technique. Good shots.

Sorry to hear about Orlando. It's really something to have the trust of another creature like that, given how humans have tended to treat so many of our planet's fellow inhabitants....

jquill · 10-17-2019, 08:08 PM - **4 Likes**

Best Buddies hanging out at the irrigation pond.

**Des** · 10-17-2019, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by Thagomizer

Great bunch of shots, Des! You get the most out of DA-L 55-300. I'm hoping, at some point to get a PLM myself, but you sure make the non-PLM sing! I've got the non-L, Non WR 55-300. I'll have to work on my technique. Good shots.

Thanks Bruce. It took me a while, but I worked out that the best way to use the DA-L at the long end was to shoot at f8 wherever possible, even if that meant bumping the ISO. The resolution is better and it is more forgiving in focus accuracy. Its resolution at f8 is very good. But it is well worth getting the PLM. It is better than the DA-L wide open at the long end, so less need to stop down. The bokeh is more pleasant across the range. HD coatings are a big plus. The MFD is shorter. It's more compact when retracted. AF is much faster. And it doesn't sound like a coffee grinder.

Originally posted by Thagomizer

Sorry to hear about Orlando. It's really something to have the trust of another creature like that, given how humans have tended to treat so many of our planet's fellow inhabitants....

My feelings exactly. It's quite a special experience to have that connection with a wild creature. We take comfort from the view that he enjoyed seeing us as much as we enjoyed seeing him (and hearing his angelic voice).

Last edited by Des; 10-19-2019 at 12:48 AM.

**tmlawes** · 10-22-2019, 05:31 PM - **6 Likes**

This rufous hummingbird looks like he has a bad attitude.

**Riggomatic** · 10-22-2019, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by tmlawes

This rufous hummingbird looks like he has a bad attitude.

Maybe the attitude has something to do with the stick he is apparently attached to

.

Wonderful colors, and a great photo!

**rod_grant** · 10-22-2019, 07:17 PM

Originally posted by Des

Some more of the locals.

Nice series Des.
and nice variety in the series too.

**rod_grant** · 10-22-2019, 07:22 PM - **5 Likes**

Australian King Parrot (one of the reasons that I don't get many apricots)

**Deesquared** · 10-22-2019, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by tmlawes

This rufous hummingbird looks like he has a bad attitude.

Wow - he's beautiful!

**Des** · 10-22-2019, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Nice series Des.
and nice variety in the series too.

Thanks a lot Rod.

Originally posted by rod_grant

Australian King Parrot (one of the reasons that I don't get many apricots)

A small price to pay to see the Kings. Nice shot. He's a handsome fellow.

**rod_grant** · 10-23-2019, 01:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

A small price to pay to see the Kings

If they would just not come until after New Year, I would get my apricots in!!!

**Riggomatic** · 10-26-2019, 04:17 PM - **7 Likes**

A Blue Bird from this afternoon, hanging out in the rain on the feeder hook.

SMC-K 200mm f4 at f5.6

**noelcmn** · 10-28-2019, 12:02 PM - **2 Likes**

**tmlawes** · 10-28-2019, 07:45 PM - **4 Likes**

A scrub jay on the back fence.

**rod_grant** · 10-28-2019, 10:56 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome Swallow (unwelcome to me - nests and sits in C section purlin above my car and ... you know the rest.)

10-22-2019, 07:07 PM	#1626
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Originally posted by tmlawes This rufous hummingbird looks like he has a bad attitude. Maybe the attitude has something to do with the stick he is apparently attached to. Wonderful colors, and a great photo!

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Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by Des Some more of the locals. Eastern Yellow Robin. K-3 + FA300 f4.5 Olive Whistler (female or immature, not sure) K-3 + FA300 Olive Whistler male. K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm Golden Whistler, female. KP + DA-L 55-300 at 300mm. (The resolution on this lens belies its budget price.) Little Corella in a little house. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm. Crimson Rosella. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 230mm. Bertrand, a resident Grey Shrike-thrush. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 230mm. Gigantor, the bossy Red Wattlebird. KP + DA-L 55-300 at 260mm. The first 5 are X-posted from the 300+ thread. Great bunch of shots, Des! You get the most out of DA-L 55-300. I'm hoping, at some point to get a PLM myself, but you sure make the non-PLM sing! I've got the non-L, Non WR 55-300. I'll have to work on my technique. Good shots. Sorry to hear about Orlando. It's really something to have the trust of another creature like that, given how humans have tended to treat so many of our planet's fellow inhabitants....

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Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	Originally posted by Thagomizer Great bunch of shots, Des! You get the most out of DA-L 55-300. I'm hoping, at some point to get a PLM myself, but you sure make the non-PLM sing! I've got the non-L, Non WR 55-300. I'll have to work on my technique. Good shots. Thanks Bruce. It took me a while, but I worked out that the best way to use the DA-L at the long end was to shoot at f8 wherever possible, even if that meant bumping the ISO. The resolution is better and it is more forgiving in focus accuracy. Its resolution at f8 is very good. But it is well worth getting the PLM. It is better than the DA-L wide open at the long end, so less need to stop down. The bokeh is more pleasant across the range. HD coatings are a big plus. The MFD is shorter. It's more compact when retracted. AF is much faster. And it doesn't sound like a coffee grinder. Originally posted by Thagomizer Sorry to hear about Orlando. It's really something to have the trust of another creature like that, given how humans have tended to treat so many of our planet's fellow inhabitants.... My feelings exactly. It's quite a special experience to have that connection with a wild creature. We take comfort from the view that he enjoyed seeing us as much as we enjoyed seeing him (and hearing his angelic voice). Last edited by Des; 10-19-2019 at 12:48 AM.

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