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[josephandrews222]

Carolina Chickadee (5D3 + 100-400II/1.4III)

 

[Click]

Lovely series, josephandrews222.

 

[josephandrews222]

For the Florida trip, I used the 200-800 on Friday and the 500 f/4 II on Saturday. Somewhat intentional to give each an extended try but also there were heavy clouds/rain on Saturday so I wanted the extra aperture.

I bought the RF 200-800 with a very specific use in mind where I did not like my options, photographing birds from a kayak. I do this several times each summer. The 100-400 was too short, the 500 II plus 1.4tc is more than a bit awkward to handle in a kayak. So, I am really excited about using the 200-800 for that purpose, I think it will be great.

Other than that, the 500 II is just better and I'll use it whenever it makes sense. I have always loved the way it renders images plus the AF is way more accurate and consistent. For walks in the park, more casual shooting, when size/weight are issues (like traveling or from a kayak), or when I expect to need a zoom, I'll go to the RF 200-800 or EF 100-400 II (until I replace it, then RF 100-500). All great lenses, it is just that the EF 500 II is better.

Nice position to be in, but I have options...good options.

...why I read CR.

Thanks for posting.

 

[AlanF]

Another chance meeting with Mandarin Ducks, a group of 4 males with one female. They really are show offs. (R5 + RF 200-800).

 

[AlanF]

And the opposite - a rather drab Green Sandpiper. These small birds pass through South-East England on their way from Scandinavia to Africa, and fatten up here. As above, a crop.

 

[Click]

I really like your Mandarin Duck. Beautiful bird.

 

[AlanF]

I really like your Mandarin Duck. Beautiful bird.

It's the first time I've seen one out of the water. They are really the Adonis of ducks.

 

[Click]

I totally agree with you.

 

[Nemorino]

R5 + RF 100-500L @ f/7.1, 1/4000s, iso 3200


+1.4xTC @ 1/4000s, f/10, iso 25 600

 

[shire_guy]

Fantastic! Which lens?

Thank you.

That was the EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III on the R5.

 

[shire_guy]

Local conditions aren't great for birding at the moment, so the Zoo is always good.

Brush Bronzewing

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Little Lorikeet

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Diamond Firetail

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Superb Parrot

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[Click]

Beautiful series. Well done, shire guy.

 

[EricN]

It's the first time I've seen one out of the water. They are really the Adonis of ducks.

What is the Dionysus of ducks?

 

[AlanF]

What is the Dionysus of ducks?

There are Mallard genes in most ducks so they win on fertility?

 

[EricN]

There are Mallard genes in most ducks so they win on fertility?

Would that make Mallards the Zeus duck?

 

[AlanF]

Would that make Mallards the Zeus duck?

The last posting here is of Zoos birds.

 

[shire_guy]

Beautiful series. Well done, shire guy.

Thank you Click

 

[josephandrews222]

Red-tailed Hawk (5D3 + 100-400II/1.4xIII)

 

[EricN]

Red-tailed Hawk (5D3 + 100-400II/1.4xIII)

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The juxtaposition with the tower gives something unique. Lovely

 

[dpc]

Peacock