[PIC_THREAD] Wildlife, Animals, Birds, Zoo

Merlin5 · 29 Jul 2020 at 19:51

DB_SamX said:
Sorry to hijack, but on the topic of butterflies, I am heading to a popular butterfly meadow in Winchester on Wednesday. I have a D610, and have a choice of Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5 AF-P VR, or old Nikkor 50mm f/1.8d prime, with Kenko N-AF Uniplus Tube 25mm extension tube.

I've never shot butterflies before. Which lens to you think is best suited for it - the telephoto, or prime (with extention tube?)?

Sorry! Just seen this but of course you must have already been to the butterfly meadow. I wouldn't have been able to answer though, I'm just a few weeks old noob at photography at the moment

But anyway, I used my Tamron 70-300mm telephoto lens@300mm and @f5.6.

Merlin5 · 29 Jul 2020 at 19:52

And said:
Watching... by Andy Davis, on Flickr

Juvenile kingfisher. Sony A7R4 + Sony 200-600mm G lens

My god, that is absolute perfection! Beautiful colours. When I grow up I want to take photos like that.

DB_SamX · 29 Jul 2020 at 23:39

Merlin5 said:
Sorry! Just seen this but of course you must have already been to the butterfly meadow. I wouldn't have been able to answer though, I'm just a few weeks old noob at photography at the moment
But anyway, I used my Tamron 70-300mm telephoto lens@300mm and @f5.6.

There we go, using the telephoto...

Magdalen Hill Down July 2020-2 by Sameer Mannick, on Flickr

Magdalen Hill Down July 2020-3 by Sameer Mannick, on Flickr

Magdalen Hill Down July 2020-10 by Sameer Mannick, on Flickr

Magdalen Hill Down July 2020-12 by Sameer Mannick, on Flickr

Magdalen Hill Down July 2020-16 by Sameer Mannick, on Flickr

On reflection, I am quite happy with them for a first attempt and not knowing what to expect of the place. I went with a friend on the walk, but if I was alone, I would have been more patient and taken more time. I also think going earlier than noon would have given better results. Lens was fine, but I see why a macro, fixed length (around the 200-300mm) lens would be best for sharpness and quality.

footman · 30 Jul 2020 at 14:34

^^
Very nice set, all photography is a learning curve.

And · 30 Jul 2020 at 23:16

Tawny owl by Andy Davis, on Flickr

Sony A9 + 100-400mm GM.

footman · 31 Jul 2020 at 01:59

Gatekeeper, Pyronia tithonus.

Small Skipper butterfly, Thymelicus sylvestris
Sony A6500, Sony 90mm macro lens

footman · 31 Jul 2020 at 02:03

And said:
Tawny owl by Andy Davis, on Flickr

Sony A9 + 100-400mm GM.

Splendid shot Andy, did you use a Better Beamer?

And · 31 Jul 2020 at 07:46

Cheers. Off camera flash (3) used.

sublime · 15 Aug 2020 at 22:27

This guy was kind enough to sit still for me
Sony A7RIV, 100-400mm

https://maxstanley.studio/c3svyn3w7rwflhij5ihiluiwpng427

Merlin5 · 30 Aug 2020 at 23:19

I was feeding sultanas and sunflower seeds to goats today at a local farm.

https://flic.kr/p/2jBHZ1B

A Dunnock

Merlin5 · 3 Sep 2020 at 16:07

Robin & Finch.

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footman · 4 Sep 2020 at 12:59

^ You have made a huge improvement in the quality of your images.

Merlin5 · 4 Sep 2020 at 13:50

footman said:
^ You have made a huge improvement in the quality of your images.

Thanks footman. Coming from you I take that as a big compliment!

footman · 4 Sep 2020 at 15:42

Merlin5 said:
Thanks footman. Coming from you I take that as a big compliment!

Well that's a compliment in itself, cheers

Cyclone · 5 Sep 2020 at 10:04

Wasp Spider

footman · 14 Sep 2020 at 17:08

Emperor Dragonfly, female, Bushy Park today.

And · 1 Oct 2020 at 07:40

Eyes on the prize
by Andy Davis, on Flickr

Merlin5 · 1 Oct 2020 at 16:24

^ That's a fantastic shot.

Angst · 2 Oct 2020 at 11:16

DSCF6294-Edit by Phil watson, on Flickr

i-bert · 6 Oct 2020 at 18:31

Some really good stuff in here. I do have a soft spot for birds of prey so loving your stuff Andy.