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thewolfcreek [2018-05-12 01:59:12 +0000 UTC]
Good shot and capture...
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Okavanga In reply to thewolfcreek [2018-05-13 07:08:07 +0000 UTC]
Lucky to get these, Steven - many thanks.
David
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thewolfcreek In reply to Okavanga [2018-05-16 06:05:53 +0000 UTC]
You are very welcome David...birds can be difficult to take photo's of...
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NurturingNaturesGift [2018-04-15 18:32:17 +0000 UTC]
Excellent pic of an amazing little bird.
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Okavanga In reply to NurturingNaturesGift [2018-04-16 07:34:24 +0000 UTC]
Thank you kindly, Craig. Would you agree this is the male and the other the female? Difficult to tell.
David
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Okavanga In reply to NurturingNaturesGift [2018-04-17 05:32:44 +0000 UTC]
I may have the two the wrong way around if the female is the slightly larger.Β
I got the 100-400mm Mark II zoom eventually and I notice a large difference in sharpness over the older version and a much faster response time. I'm trying to developΒ best focus "case" settings for this lens because it is so fast at re-focusing. This new lens also works very well with the 1.4x extender with a barely perceptible drop off in sharpness. The real test will be in Africa later this year where I'm going for some more wildlife work. That 400 mm prime lens is still on my list if ever I can save up some more cash.
Many Thanks
David
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NurturingNaturesGift In reply to Okavanga [2018-04-18 20:27:39 +0000 UTC]
I am sure your new lens will be amazing in Africa, they get sun over there for starters! I dont think you would need the prime as the one you have is a great lens and will be almost identical at 400.Β The prime is great if just doing birds mostly and is good value for the results it can get, way betther than the 150-600 lenses imo.
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Okavanga In reply to NurturingNaturesGift [2018-04-19 05:25:09 +0000 UTC]
More versatility for animal work, certainly. I'm hoping for some Sun today and to get out and practise some more.
David
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Michawolf13 [2018-04-13 22:46:09 +0000 UTC]
Β Β Β
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Okavanga In reply to Michawolf13 [2018-04-14 05:50:23 +0000 UTC]
Many thanks, Micha.
Cheers
David
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Okavanga In reply to vanndra [2018-04-11 15:45:00 +0000 UTC]
Thank you kindly, Ann. It's the new lens that does most of the work, and me walking about a lot!
Cheers
David
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33M [2018-04-11 04:57:30 +0000 UTC]
Β Β Β This is beautiful capture...love this one very much
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Okavanga In reply to 33M [2018-04-11 15:44:09 +0000 UTC]
Lucky to get this given the light, but I used that NeatImage software to remove most of the noise.
Many Thanks, M.
David
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33M In reply to Okavanga [2018-04-12 11:06:50 +0000 UTC]
I haven't had time to play with Neat Image at all....
Gardening and outdoor work is calling me away from the computer
on most days...
The photos of the Dipper were great, you have mastered Neat Image wonderfully
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Okavanga In reply to 33M [2018-04-13 08:28:11 +0000 UTC]
Many thanks, M. Gardening here at the moment is difficult as we are still experiencing cold and wet weather.Β
Cheers
David
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33M In reply to Okavanga [2018-04-13 15:27:16 +0000 UTC]
When I was a child, a few years ago, LOL, it seemed like spring and summer
lasted forever...
Now, summer lasts about 1 day and struggles to get here....
You are very welcome David
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Okavanga In reply to 33M [2018-04-14 06:00:34 +0000 UTC]
Past perceptions of weather can be very misleading especially in climates like ours that are very variable. But, I sure would welcome some sun at the moment and a bit of warmth!
Cheers
David
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33M In reply to Okavanga [2018-04-14 13:24:49 +0000 UTC]
LOL, I can't even send you any....we are under rain/ice/wind/snow/thunder/lightning all at once today....
I am lucky that I thrive in the cold, but the warmth would be great for the garden...
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Okavanga In reply to 33M [2018-04-14 16:08:01 +0000 UTC]
Oh dear - that sounds bad. We've had some sun this pm so we're all feeling a bit more chirpy.
David
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seek-and-hide [2018-04-11 01:45:53 +0000 UTC]
I love seeing the fine details of his plumage. Great shot.
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Okavanga In reply to seek-and-hide [2018-04-11 15:43:06 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, Mayumi. Yep - fine details.
David
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LindArtz [2018-04-11 00:15:05 +0000 UTC]
Very pretty boy! (I'll take your word for it as to 'his' sex) ^^
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Okavanga In reply to LindArtz [2018-04-11 15:42:46 +0000 UTC]
Β Many thanks, Linda. I'm sure he is a boy, but whether he's pretty only a female could tell!
Cheers
DavidΒ
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Maria-Schreuders [2018-04-10 17:56:41 +0000 UTC]
Wonderful bird and photo
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Okavanga In reply to Stilleschrei [2018-04-11 15:41:05 +0000 UTC]
Thank you kindly, Wiebe!
Cheers
David
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fotoponono [2018-04-10 13:47:54 +0000 UTC]
They take care of the order; "Multiply"!Β Β Β Β
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