Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

[lion rock]

Dylan777,
Super nice.  My fav is the first of your set.  Real nice!
-r

[candc]

Thanks Click and Scott.


Spotted Wood Kingfisher (Actenoides lindsayi) by alabang, on Flickr

The Spotted Wood Kingfisher (Actenoides lindsayi) is a species of bird in the Alcedinidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotted_Wood_Kingfisher

Location: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Mesa_Ecopark

Settings: 1/40 ƒ/4 ISO 640 560mm

I have seen your shots on the forums here and they are always really good but these ones of the kingfishers are just the best. It's clear you know what you are doing but what I really like is that i can see that you love shooting them.

[Dylan777]

Dylan777,
Super nice.  My fav is the first of your set.  Real nice!
-r

Thanks Lion Rock. Those are just snap test shots at my front yard.

I will put this combo to real test this weekend - BIF etc...

[Menace]

5D III

I wish I have more times with this lens. My x1.4 TC III should arrive this week. Will share some pics.

Look forward to it - enjoy

Here is my 1st shot with 400mm f2.8 IS II + x1.4tc III @ f4 - JPEG, straight out from camera, no PP, only resize to post here.

Love it - worth the wait

[Menace]

Shared in 'birds' thread too

[Menace]

5D III

[dolina]

Very nice of you to say that candc.


2014 Alabang Country Club Chairman's Polo Cup by 500px.com/dolina, on Flickr

[dolina]

Something taken last month. I only found the time to edit it.


Feb 2, 2014 by 500px.com/dolina, on Flickr

ƒ/7.1
400.0 mm
1/80
100
Off, did not fire
Shutter speed priority AE

[dolina]

2014 Alabang Country Club Chairman's Cup by 500px.com/dolina, on Flickr

    ƒ/2.8
    400.0 mm
    1/640
    320
    Off, did not fire
    Aperture-priority AE

[Menace]

Teeth!

1/1000, ISO 640, f2.8

[K-amps]

5D III

Sublime.

[Menace]

5D III

Sublime.

Thanks K-amps.

[Click]

Teeth!

1/1000, ISO 640, f2.8

Great shot Menace.

[Menace]

Teeth!

1/1000, ISO 640, f2.8

Great shot Menace.

Thanks Click

[Dylan777]

Teeth!

1/1000, ISO 640, f2.8

Great shot Menace.

Thanks Click

Awesome shot Menace. That 200-400 might become handly.