Posts for: joer
Apr 6, 2016 21:09:36 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Damn sharp! Looks like a keeper.
Thanks Douglass.
Apr 6, 2016 20:30:08 #
cameranut wrote:
That is a Common Grackle. In certain light the head will be a teal blue. They even have some violet and some brown further down the body. Foathog was right about them cleaning out your suet. Stock up.
Grackles are not particular when it comes to food. They even eat dry dog food.
Apr 6, 2016 20:27:16 #
TraceyG wrote:
So, this happened last week. I've had Red bellied woodpeckers nesting in my backyard for the past couple of years. Last week I heard them making a real ruccous so I went out back with camera to see what was up. I arrived to find this European Starling in the woodpecker's nest and the woodpecker trying his hardest to get him out. The woodpecker did win this battle, but sadly ultimately the starling won out.
Great capture.
Apr 6, 2016 20:24:03 #
Bill_de wrote:
... and let them hid in the trees.
Nice pair of House Finches.
Apr 6, 2016 20:23:09 #
Apr 6, 2016 20:22:19 #
ecobin wrote:
Very nice shots! What's the lens?
500 f4 D ED IF AF-S II.
Apr 6, 2016 20:14:58 #
Apr 6, 2016 20:11:40 #
The weather was miserable today. It rained nearly all day.
The rain stopped just after the FedEx truck dropped of the lens. I had to try it.
So far it is very satisfying. Here is a sample.
The rain stopped just after the FedEx truck dropped of the lens. I had to try it.
So far it is very satisfying. Here is a sample.
Apr 6, 2016 20:06:33 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Am I correct when I see that you used a tele converter on the Nikon lens?
Don
Don
Yes Don that is correct.
Apr 6, 2016 16:28:10 #
willie_gunn wrote:
I'll try to find a better photo, but here's the greater spotted woodpecker
They quite a bit different.
Apr 6, 2016 13:51:10 #
Stevenwillemse wrote:
Does anyone here use super telephoto lenses if so I would love to see how you get around with them. I am not talking about the smaller lenses but the extreme lenses like the f/4 500mm or 600mm or even the 800mm 5.6.
Thank you
Steve
Thank you
Steve
I use a backpack or a tool bag that came with a reciprocating saw. Carry the monopod or tripod in hand and set up at the shooting site.
Never trusted the pod/lens on the shoulder carry but some do it.
Apr 6, 2016 13:42:51 #
LennyP4868 wrote:
look at the Brocka with the nikon . You will always get a better picture with a prime lens vs a zoom. The Detail is sharper on the Tamaron
Both are prime lenses.
Apr 6, 2016 08:47:29 #
joer wrote:
Correction: 500 f4 D AFS II.
I decided on this version because it will be used on a tripod since it is too heavy to hand hold, at least for me.
I have been using a 300 2.8 with and without a TC and almost never use the VR. The VR slows the focus at times and with song birds fast focus is critical.
Considerable savings without the VR.
Its on its way to be delivered today. Can hardly wait.
Apr 6, 2016 08:39:09 #
willie_gunn wrote:
Thank you - much more colorful than our black & white or green woodpeckers!
Interesting. Can you post a picture?
Apr 6, 2016 07:36:40 #