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#4,401
Hi Folks
A few more.

Robin being framed!
40D Sigma 150-500@500mm 1/500s f8.0 ISO 800

IMG_2513 by Valvebounce25, on Flickr

Hen Pecked or Lovey Dovey.
7D Sigma 150-500@500mm 1/640s f6.3 ISO 320

IMG_2282 by Valvebounce25, on Flickr

Relaxing in the afternoon sun
7D Sigma 150-500@150mm 1/500s f6.3 ISO 200

IMG_2241 by Valvebounce25, on Flickr

Taken at Mayflower Park Southampton whilst waiting for our turn on the ferry home, the big red and white thing in the background!
Look this way and smile.
40D Sigma150-500@439mm 1/320 f7.1 ISO 800

IMG_2102 by Valvebounce25, on Flickr

Cheers Graham.
 
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#4,402
Hi Click.
Thanks, birds are not my strong point so I'd rather not identify them wrongly, much better for someone who knows to chime in!


Click said:
Valvebounce said:
Hi Folks.
A couple of mine. Rook or Crow? :-\
Cheers Graham.
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Hello Graham,

It's a Carrion Crow :)


By the way, very nice pictures.
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Hi Lion Rock
Stunning pictures, 8lbs, you deserve a medal or (a sherpa) for lugging that around, guess there are few who would be able to hand hold that. :) It looks like the 1.4X has little effect on image quality?
Cheers Graham.

lion rock said:
Took a 200-400 + X1.4 Canon lens ( rented, >:( ) out for a test run at the local duck pond yesterday. Most of the pond is still frozen, but a portion wasn't. A couple hundred ducks congregate here. Took a number of photos with this beautiful, wonderful great white! If it wasn't at 8 pounds, I would own it at a heart beat. Even mounting it on my monopod, was a bit of work. But what a fantastic piece of glass!
The first photo was at 400 mm, and the other two are 400 mm with the 1.4X engaged.
Thanks.
-r
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#4,403
Graham,
Thanks for the praise.
I don't deserve any medal, my sherpa ( she never carries my gear ) says I should try it out before considering plunking down the $$$$$$$-s!
I used a swiveled footed monopod (see attached photo, taken with my wife's handy P&S) with a ballhead ( to give me some sorts of flexible movement ), otherwise, even with IS on, I wouldn't have been able to have a keeper, let alone something as nice as the reflections of the swimming mallard.
I still have to practice a lot for an adventure to the James River for an eagle shoot with a few people this Saturday. My BIF wasn't successful yesterday, the ducks' flight direction was away from me most of the time, the flying ducks were taking off randomly such that using AI Servo still did not help me much, just my technique is totally not up to par. More work!
Canon deserves a big pat on the back for developing this lens. I really hate to compare what I got out of this lens with those I got from my own 70-200 f/2.8II, at similar shooting settings. And to be able to get twice the reach and then 40% more! And at better quality. And yes, their engineers really integrated the X1.4 into this lens so that the IQ doesn't seem to degrade. Marvous great white!!!
 

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#4,404
Graham and any others that might feel reluctant to post less than "fabulous" shots. I think we're all in the same boat at times feeling insecure about our abilities/shots. Since CR tends to be a very friendly place with very little negativity and great support from pro's or those close to that designation, we can relax.

So, for me I like to see everyone post as long as they are trying their best with whatever they have. We all have come from less than great gear at some point but still enjoy the thrill of what we have and the challenges that go with it.

Funny, there is an old card game in my cabinet that I received when about 8 years old - Rook. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't know the name.

Jack
 
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Jack Douglas said:
Graham and any others that might feel reluctant to post less than "fabulous" shots. I think we're all in the same boat at times feeling insecure about our abilities/shots. Since CR tends to be a very friendly place with very little negativity and great support from pro's or those close to that designation, we can relax.

So, for me I like to see everyone post as long as they are trying their best with whatever they have. We all have come from less than great gear at some point but still enjoy the thrill of what we have and the challenges that go with it.
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+1

I have posted some very poor photographs because the subject matter was interesting. I have also posted "not-so-good" photos and learned from them. We all have to start somewhere and the encouragement and advice that I have gotten from members of this forum has helped to keep me keen....

BTW.... it is -6C outside and I am sitting in a bird blind waiting for the bluejays to come back.... an idea I got from members of this forum....
 
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#4,406
I always try to post my best. But, deep inside, I know everyone also post their best, and they are far better than what I have to offer. Else, how am I going to improve, knowing others have much better experience, better point of view, etc. And with what all of you contribute in ideas, images and knowledge, I stand to learn.
It is not what we use, what gear we own, in the end it is what is behind the view finder that determines the photos we get.
-r
 
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#4,409
Valvebounce said:
Hi Cog
Nah I doubt it, definitely English ;D
more seriously, does the American crow range spread this far, ie the UK?
I cant remember whether its many rooks are crows or many crows are rooks, there were a few of these guys around.

Cheers Graham.

Cog said:
Valvebounce said:
Rook or Crow?
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Looks like an American Crow.
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If it's in UK, then it's definitely not an American Crow. :) I didn't find location info, but the bird looks pretty much like an American Crow (spotted a few today). Not a rook for sure.
 
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#4,411
My own gear is insured.
I only have what insurance the rental company offers on the 200-400 mm. I pay special attention to this lens rental. I practiced working with this setup and I'm comfortable with how to move it. There is a string tie at the top of the monopod and a strap from the lens that I have across my neck when I use it. You see them in the photo. When I don't use the setup, they go back to the carrying case.
Let's hope I don't have accidents.
I appreciate your comments, I'll use caution.
-r


dolina said:
lion rock I do hope your camera insurance covers accidents.
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#4,412
jrista said:
Don Haines said:
BTW.... it is -6C outside and I am sitting in a bird blind waiting for the bluejays to come back.... an idea I got from members of this forum....
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Looking forward to the shots! :D
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No decent bird pictures.... I am learning what works and what does not work with a new lens.... but I did get a lot of black squirrel (AKA tree rat) pictures....
 
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#4,413
Hi Don, Jack, others.
Thank you for your kind comments. It speaks somewhat to the nature of the people on this forum that I even had the courage to post any pictures. Had I felt there was any risk of ridicule I would not have posted, that is not to say I'm over sensitive to constructive criticism or a bit of light hearted humour, give a bit take a bit! :)

Don were you out in your hide at -6c with the little heater I saw mentioned on the same posts! ;D

If you want to see a reeeaaallly bad picture I have posted that has possibly a once in a lifetime subject have a look at the birds in flight list!

Cheers Graham.


Don Haines said:
Jack Douglas said:
Graham and any others that might feel reluctant to post less than "fabulous" shots. I think we're all in the same boat at times feeling insecure about our abilities/shots. Since CR tends to be a very friendly place with very little negativity and great support from pro's or those close to that designation, we can relax.

So, for me I like to see everyone post as long as they are trying their best with whatever they have. We all have come from less than great gear at some point but still enjoy the thrill of what we have and the challenges that go with it.
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+1

I have posted some very poor photographs because the subject matter was interesting. I have also posted "not-so-good" photos and learned from them. We all have to start somewhere and the encouragement and advice that I have gotten from members of this forum has helped to keep me keen....

BTW.... it is -6C outside and I am sitting in a bird blind waiting for the bluejays to come back.... an idea I got from members of this forum....
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#4,414
A local Double Crested Cormorant. Evil looking thing! Kind of an overcast day, which helped to keep the shine off the feathers & show more detail on this all black subject.
Color on the water is a reflection from peoples clothing on a bridge, out of sight in the background.
 

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#4,415
Hi ooF
That is a great picture, I like the stripey effect of the colours from the bridge, it lifts the black of the cormorant. Was the yellow from a sou'wester as worn by sailers! Was it that overcast it looked like they would need it?

Cheers Graham.

ooF Fighters said:
A local Double Crested Cormorant. Evil looking thing! Kind of an overcast day, which helped to keep the shine off the feathers & show more detail on this all black subject.
Color on the water is a reflection from peoples clothing on a bridge, out of sight in the background.
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