Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM + 2x Extender (II or III)

JPAZ

If only I knew what I was doing.....
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Finally got chance to play a bit more with the 300 f/2.8 ii and the 2xTCiii (I've actually bee spending too much time with my real job). I was really hoping to get the recent Super Moon but we had amazing storms and clouds obscuring the view. Finally, the sky cleared after a couple of nights and I shot this. I was so excited that I forgot my remote and used the 10 second delay, instead. Some uprez, cropping and convert to B&W with Nik and here it is. Maybe not the best but I've got about zero experience with any astro-photography so I am pleased.
 

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candyman said:
nineyards said:


One of my first attempts with this combo, I was on the fence with the 2x 111 or 1.4 X 111
Pleasantly surprised
Very nice photo!
I went to your website and took a look at the other photos.....19 small 'kids' wow, she must be busy with them!
Thanks candyman
She would be a shoe in for one of today's reality shows
 
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I had a very tame osprey this morning - I was able to get within about 30 feet in my mobile blind - aka car :):

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AlanF

Desperately seeking birds
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I had my first outing with the 300/28 II + 2XTCIII this afternoon since coming back from Canada on Tuesday where I was using the Tamron 150-600mm. The Canon feels a bit heavier! Here are two mugshots of an Egyptian goose. Why can't I see those fantastic bee eaters or have a bird of prey come and sit next to me?
 

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