RE: PESO: Owl in Flight
Thanks Bob, I thought I had something more exotic for a while. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob W [p...@web-options.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 22:33 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: PESO: Owl in Flight Actually I think someone else was right, and I'm wrong. I now think it's a barn owl because of the shape of the face. Bob Thanks Bob. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob W [p...@web-options.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 21:39 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: PESO: Owl in Flight Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, I think it's a male snowy owl (Nyctea Scandiaca). Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Owl in Flight
Well done John! Barn owl. Jostein 2009/5/27 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Owl in Flight
Don't know much about owls, so I can't help you What I can do is to tell you that this is a very fine shot. -- MaritimTim 2009/5/27 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Owl in Flight
That's excellent. I don't think I've seen a photo of an owl in fight before. Interesting shape! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Wed, 27 May 2009 15:49 +0100, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Access all of your messages and folders wherever you are -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Owl in Flight
Very cool. Cheers, Dave 2009/5/27 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Owl in Flight
Thanks Jostein. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of AlunFoto [alunf...@gmail.com] Sent: 28 May 2009 10:43 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight Well done John! Barn owl. Jostein 2009/5/27 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Owl in Flight
Thanks Tim, much appreciated. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tim Øsleby [maritim...@gmail.com] Sent: 28 May 2009 10:57 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight Don't know much about owls, so I can't help you What I can do is to tell you that this is a very fine shot. -- MaritimTim 2009/5/27 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Owl in Flight
Thanks Brian, it's only the second time I've seen owls in daylight other than perched at the zoo. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Brian Walters [supera1...@fastmail.fm] Sent: 28 May 2009 12:04 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight That's excellent. I don't think I've seen a photo of an owl in fight before. Interesting shape! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Wed, 27 May 2009 15:49 +0100, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Access all of your messages and folders wherever you are -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Owl in Flight
Cheers Dave. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Savage [ozsav...@gmail.com] Sent: 28 May 2009 14:20 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight Very cool. Cheers, Dave 2009/5/27 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Owl in Flight
Wonderful Capture! Dan On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Owl in Flight
Thanks Dan. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola [danmaty...@gmail.com] Sent: 28 May 2009 19:28 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight Wonderful Capture! Dan On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Owl in Flight
Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Owl in Flight
On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 03:49:25PM +0100, John Whittingham scripsit: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Long legs, dark eyes, and the broad facial disk, combined with the pale underparts and tawny-russet upper parts, indicate that that's a barn owl. Probably a male barn owl. One does not generally get to see that splendid and well-lit view of a flying barn owl! -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Owl in Flight
Thanks, there were so many species I couldn't remember if it was native to the UK or not and thought it wouldn't be as common as a barn owl. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Graydon [...@uniserve.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 16:02 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 03:49:25PM +0100, John Whittingham scripsit: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Long legs, dark eyes, and the broad facial disk, combined with the pale underparts and tawny-russet upper parts, indicate that that's a barn owl. Probably a male barn owl. One does not generally get to see that splendid and well-lit view of a flying barn owl! -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Owl in Flight
On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg I don't know what type of owl that is, but it's a heck of a shot! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Owl in Flight
Thanks Frank. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault [knarftheria...@gmail.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 16:28 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg I don't know what type of owl that is, but it's a heck of a shot! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Owl in Flight
Is truly a Barn Owl (I looked it up). Very well caught pan. Jack --- On Wed, 5/27/09, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: From: John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk Subject: PESO: Owl in Flight To: pdml@pdml.net pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 7:49 AM Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Owl in Flight
Thanks Jack, I was on my way to a wildlife reserve when I spotted the event, only had the 300 and 16-50 with me so had to make do. A lot of the shots were of the upper body and heads of the birds, too close with the 300, so I thought I'd go for some BIF shots. Should have packed a 70-200/2.8 or better still a DA*200/2.8 if I had one. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jack Davis [jdavi...@yahoo.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 16:53 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight Is truly a Barn Owl (I looked it up). Very well caught pan. Jack --- On Wed, 5/27/09, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: From: John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk Subject: PESO: Owl in Flight To: pdml@pdml.net pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 7:49 AM Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Owl in Flight
John, Beautiful catch. It almost looks like a flying RV with that big body. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 9:49 AM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Owl in Flight
You 'made do' very well, John. I used to carry everything I had with me..with the help of my Sherpa wife. Got to be a drag (almost literally), so now I leave the 'mother' bag home or in the rig and carry a small bag with only enough room for a second body, one lens, an extra battery and card. Am often glad I have the extra lens. Jack --- On Wed, 5/27/09, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: From: John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk Subject: RE: PESO: Owl in Flight To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 9:02 AM Thanks Jack, I was on my way to a wildlife reserve when I spotted the event, only had the 300 and 16-50 with me so had to make do. A lot of the shots were of the upper body and heads of the birds, too close with the 300, so I thought I'd go for some BIF shots. Should have packed a 70-200/2.8 or better still a DA*200/2.8 if I had one. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jack Davis [jdavi...@yahoo.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 16:53 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight Is truly a Barn Owl (I looked it up). Very well caught pan. Jack --- On Wed, 5/27/09, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: From: John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk Subject: PESO: Owl in Flight To: pdml@pdml.net pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 7:49 AM Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Lovely shot there John. Clone out that blue pair of sneakers, and you have a winner. Dave On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 7:49 AM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Yow, that's an outstanding shot! -T Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I made the mistake of looking at the smaller one - went back to look at the bigger one - very nice! Much better than the small one. Great job on that. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 11:28:15 AM, you wrote: TB On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 7:49 AM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? TB Yow, that's an outstanding shot! -T Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. TB -- TB PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List TB PDML@pdml.net TB http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net TB to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Thanks Bob. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan [rf.sulli...@gmail.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 17:11 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight John, Beautiful catch. It almost looks like a flying RV with that big body. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 9:49 AM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Hi Jack, thanks. I must admit I used to carry all kinds of kit, until one day I figured, most of it never gets used. A couple of years ago I would have had a bag containing up to 8 lenses! just got too much. Now I make do with whatever I've decided was enough before I left the house. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jack Davis [jdavi...@yahoo.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 17:59 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: PESO: Owl in Flight You 'made do' very well, John. I used to carry everything I had with me..with the help of my Sherpa wife. Got to be a drag (almost literally), so now I leave the 'mother' bag home or in the rig and carry a small bag with only enough room for a second body, one lens, an extra battery and card. Am often glad I have the extra lens. Jack --- On Wed, 5/27/09, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: From: John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk Subject: RE: PESO: Owl in Flight To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 9:02 AM Thanks Jack, I was on my way to a wildlife reserve when I spotted the event, only had the 300 and 16-50 with me so had to make do. A lot of the shots were of the upper body and heads of the birds, too close with the 300, so I thought I'd go for some BIF shots. Should have packed a 70-200/2.8 or better still a DA*200/2.8 if I had one. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jack Davis [jdavi...@yahoo.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 16:53 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight Is truly a Barn Owl (I looked it up). Very well caught pan. Jack --- On Wed, 5/27/09, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: From: John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk Subject: PESO: Owl in Flight To: pdml@pdml.net pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 7:49 AM Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Thanks Dave, the blue sneakers never bothered me until you mentioned them, now I feel like cloning out all the distractions lol. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks [pentko...@gmail.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 18:08 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight Lovely shot there John. Clone out that blue pair of sneakers, and you have a winner. Dave On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 3:18 PM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Thanks Dave, the blue sneakers never bothered me until you mentioned them, now I feel like cloning out all the distractions lol. Sorry.:-) Dave Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks [pentko...@gmail.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 18:08 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight Lovely shot there John. Clone out that blue pair of sneakers, and you have a winner. Dave On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, I think it's a male snowy owl (Nyctea Scandiaca). Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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No worries, I've left it well alone for now. regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks [pentko...@gmail.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 21:32 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 3:18 PM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Thanks Dave, the blue sneakers never bothered me until you mentioned them, now I feel like cloning out all the distractions lol. Sorry.:-) Dave Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks [pentko...@gmail.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 18:08 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Owl in Flight Lovely shot there John. Clone out that blue pair of sneakers, and you have a winner. Dave On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Thanks Bob. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob W [p...@web-options.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 21:39 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: PESO: Owl in Flight Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, I think it's a male snowy owl (Nyctea Scandiaca). Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Actually I think someone else was right, and I'm wrong. I now think it's a barn owl because of the shape of the face. Bob Thanks Bob. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob W [p...@web-options.com] Sent: 27 May 2009 21:39 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: PESO: Owl in Flight Taken at a recent falconry demonstration, can anyone identify the species of owl? Pentax K20D DA*300/4 @ f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 640 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715 Large: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9255715size=lg Regards, I think it's a male snowy owl (Nyctea Scandiaca). Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Well, it may be a bit soft but it's an image I'd be proud of. Mother(?) and chick! Great stuff! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:34 -0400, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) The image is a bit soft. I've noticed that whenever I use the 1.4x converter, even though it's supposed to be matched to the lens. It just kills me. Some guy came along with a Nikon D200 200 mm Nikon IS lens and chimping what he got looked a whole lot sharper than what I got. But ... it's what I got. -- -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - IMAP accessible web-mail -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: Cotty On 29/3/09, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) Well done! Could do with a larger jpeg on screen ;-) I don't know how to make a larger jpeg the default, but if you click on the all sizes link above the image it changes to the Large (1200x800) size image (at least it does for me). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I'll have to see. I did shoot some without the converter. I was out there for 5 hours and took 560 frames. During my first cull, that was the one I thought I could get the best quick down dirty image with the least amount of work in PhotoShop I wanted to get it up for the PESO so I could go to bed. I've still got to go through the whole batch a lot more thoroughly. I know I got some of the mother feeding the chick, and I'll want to see if one of them will make a better image. From: Luiz Felipe Well, I like it, and don't mind said softness. Just as minor question, since you happened to downsize it anyway, what's the difference between some shot with the 1.4 and another without the 1.4 but cropped to the same image? Did that often in the film age, when I realized my vivitar 2x was just not good enough... and Ektar 25 was available. LF John Sessoms escreveu: I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) The image is a bit soft. I've noticed that whenever I use the 1.4x converter, even though it's supposed to be matched to the lens. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: frank theriault On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 10:34 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) The image is a bit soft. I've noticed that whenever I use the 1.4x converter, even though it's supposed to be matched to the lens. It just kills me. Some guy came along with a Nikon D200 200 mm Nikon IS lens and chimping what he got looked a whole lot sharper than what I got. But ... it's what I got. Yeah, well, what can you tell from chimping? Maybe he has in-camera sharpening on and you don't? I certainly keep mine off (prefer to sharpen - if I do at all - in post-processing). You both using the same tripods and all? I was on a tripod, he wasn't. Looking at his shot on his screen, it looked about as good as my shot looks to me when I view it full screen. I guess my point is that there may be lots of variables involved in his apparent sharpness. I'm happy with my shots. It's mostly I'm working hard to get my shots and along comes some guy who gets a shot as good with 1/10 the effort. Just kind of frustratin' He was back the next evening with a tripod and we talked for a while. To cap it all off, he's actually makin' a living as a wedding photographer while I'm havin' to run a mini-lab. Oh well ... maybe I can find some cheese to go with the whine. BTW, that's a wonderful shot you took! Thank you. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 10:34 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) The image is a bit soft. I've noticed that whenever I use the 1.4x converter, even though it's supposed to be matched to the lens. It just kills me. Some guy came along with a Nikon D200 200 mm Nikon IS lens and chimping what he got looked a whole lot sharper than what I got. But ... it's what I got. Yeah, well, what can you tell from chimping? Maybe he has in-camera sharpening on and you don't? I certainly keep mine off (prefer to sharpen - if I do at all - in post-processing). You both using the same tripods and all? I guess my point is that there may be lots of variables involved in his apparent sharpness. BTW, that's a wonderful shot you took! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 10:34 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) Nice shot, a tighter crop would help, but ...:-) The image is a bit soft. I've noticed that whenever I use the 1.4x converter, even though it's supposed to be matched to the lens. Same thing when using my Sigma 300 F4 and Sigma 1.4 tele. It just kills me. Some guy came along with a Nikon D200 200 mm Nikon IS lens and chimping what he got looked a whole lot sharper than what I got. Don't have to tell me.:-) But ... it's what I got. And its pretty decent. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 10:34 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) Nice shot, a tighter crop would help, but ...:-) The image is a bit soft. I've noticed that whenever I use the 1.4x converter, even though it's supposed to be matched to the lens. Same thing when using my Sigma 300 F4 and Sigma 1.4 tele. It just kills me. Some guy came along with a Nikon D200 200 mm Nikon IS lens and chimping what he got looked a whole lot sharper than what I got. Don't have to tell me.:-) But ... it's what I got. And its pretty decent. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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John, That is a very nice shot. I don't think I've ever even =seen= an owl in its nest, much less with a chick, and much much less with a camera available. The softness looks to me like motion blur (when I enlarge the photo as much as Flickr allows). Did you use the 2sec timer? Was SR off? I don't care much for teleconverters in any case... Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 3/29/09, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Subject: PESO: Owl To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, March 29, 2009, 10:34 PM I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) The image is a bit soft. I've noticed that whenever I use the 1.4x converter, even though it's supposed to be matched to the lens. It just kills me. Some guy came along with a Nikon D200 200 mm Nikon IS lens and chimping what he got looked a whole lot sharper than what I got. But ... it's what I got. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 29/3/09, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) Well done! Could do with a larger jpeg on screen ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Well, I like it, and don't mind said softness. Just as minor question, since you happened to downsize it anyway, what's the difference between some shot with the 1.4 and another without the 1.4 but cropped to the same image? Did that often in the film age, when I realized my vivitar 2x was just not good enough... and Ektar 25 was available. LF John Sessoms escreveu: I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) The image is a bit soft. I've noticed that whenever I use the 1.4x converter, even though it's supposed to be matched to the lens. It just kills me. Some guy came along with a Nikon D200 200 mm Nikon IS lens and chimping what he got looked a whole lot sharper than what I got. But ... it's what I got. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Owl
I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) The image is a bit soft. I've noticed that whenever I use the 1.4x converter, even though it's supposed to be matched to the lens. It just kills me. Some guy came along with a Nikon D200 200 mm Nikon IS lens and chimping what he got looked a whole lot sharper than what I got. But ... it's what I got. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Not too shabby, John. It's tough to ever get an owl, much less with a chick! -Brendan - Original Message From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 7:34:27 PM Subject: PESO: Owl I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) The image is a bit soft. I've noticed that whenever I use the 1.4x converter, even though it's supposed to be matched to the lens. It just kills me. Some guy came along with a Nikon D200 200 mm Nikon IS lens and chimping what he got looked a whole lot sharper than what I got. But ... it's what I got. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Owl
In a message dated 3/29/2009 7:34:48 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jsessoms...@nc.rr.com writes: I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) The image is a bit soft. I've noticed that whenever I use the 1.4x converter, even though it's supposed to be matched to the lens. It just kills me. Some guy came along with a Nikon D200 200 mm Nikon IS lens and chimping what he got looked a whole lot sharper than what I got. But ... it's what I got. = Bird are hard and long glass is very expensive. It's what you got. Try again? BTW, I really like this. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3217697139/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Artified, I do that, I like artified. That's very, very nice. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Owl
John, That's not a bad catch. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 9:34 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) The image is a bit soft. I've noticed that whenever I use the 1.4x converter, even though it's supposed to be matched to the lens. It just kills me. Some guy came along with a Nikon D200 200 mm Nikon IS lens and chimping what he got looked a whole lot sharper than what I got. But ... it's what I got. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Owl
From: Marnie In a message dated 3/29/2009 7:34:48 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jsessoms...@nc.rr.com writes: I've been looking for the owl I heard earlier this month, trying to get some idea of its habits. Yesterday, I spotted it on the nest I thought it might use, and came back today with my camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3396685627/ K10D, Sigma 300 2.8 + Sigma APO 1.4x tele-converter, on a tripod ... ISO 400 (I think) The image is a bit soft. I've noticed that whenever I use the 1.4x converter, even though it's supposed to be matched to the lens. It just kills me. Some guy came along with a Nikon D200 200 mm Nikon IS lens and chimping what he got looked a whole lot sharper than what I got. But ... it's what I got. = Bird are hard and long glass is very expensive. It's what you got. Try again? BTW, I really like this. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/3217697139/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Artified, I do that, I like artified. That's very, very nice. Marnie aka Doe :-) Thank you. That's my homage to Bob Timberlake. BTW, that's 1/4 inch of snow that snarled traffic in Raleigh for 12 hours or more. It all started when the school system panicked and announced they were closing at noon. Everyone left work early to get home before the kids got there. The upshot was that many schools ended up keeping kids over-night because the school busses couldn't get through to take them home. ... and I spent the day down at the beach playing with my new Bronica ETRS. Took this shot the next morning from the side of a back road near where my mama lived, up north of Durham NC. Cracks me up every time I look at that photo. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Owl
In a message dated 7/19/2006 5:54:31 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg Walt == Very, very nice shot of an owl. You can really see all the details in the feathers. I do find the brokeh in the background annoying though. I think, if it were me, I'd go into PS and blur it even more. To get rid of the circles, and conflicting colors. Maybe even change the hue in the background a bit. But you really got that guy. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/19/2006 5:54:31 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg Walt == Very, very nice shot of an owl. You can really see all the details in the feathers. I do find the brokeh in the background annoying though. I think, if it were me, I'd go into PS and blur it even more. To get rid of the circles, and conflicting colors. Maybe even change the hue in the background a bit. I agree -- really nice -- but for me the background is too light. Keith McG -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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I really love this shot. What an expression. Thanks for sharing it with us. On 7/19/06, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: OWL II
Some folks suggested some fixes so here goes. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Owlweb8x10.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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I didn't comment on the first one, but I definitely like this one better. I didn't read the suggestions, but I take it you either lightened slightly or reduced contrast a bit. Tom C. From: Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: OWL II Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:11:29 -0400 Some folks suggested some fixes so here goes. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Owlweb8x10.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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On 7/19/06, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg The photo she is gone. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: OWL II
On 7/20/06, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some folks suggested some fixes so here goes. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Owlweb8x10.jpg I like it a lot. A bird with personality! g cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: OWL II
Tom C, I removed the bright highlights in the out of focus background and then darkened the corners. I had to buy a book on Elements 4 to learn some of the tools. I helped immensly and I plan on trying a lot of the functions in order to learn the program better. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: OWL II
Agreed. This one is better to me too. -Original Message- I didn't comment on the first one, but I definitely like this one better. I didn't read the suggestions, but I take it you either lightened slightly or reduced contrast a bit. Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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It probably had a picture of a person with a bare face. John On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:59:38 +0100, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 7/19/06, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg The photo she is gone. cheers, frank -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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In a message dated 7/20/2006 1:20:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Some folks suggested some fixes so here goes. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Owlweb8x10.jpg Walt Nice. Much better. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Owl
istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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That's a lovely shot. Walter Hamler wrote: istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg Walt -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Nice catch! Held up great for such a heavy crop @ 800 ISO. Jack --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's a lovely shot. Walter Hamler wrote: istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg Walt -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Excellent. He's studying you. Paul -- Original message -- From: Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Very nice, indeed! I'd love to get an owl shot like this - or even to see an owl. I must be out at the wrong times. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, July 19, 2006, 5:44:07 AM, you wrote: WH istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. WH http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg WH Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Nice capture of an elusive hombre. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Owl istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
