I haven't been very active on the PDML lately, but I do try to browse the archive and half way keep up with you all. Here is a recent shot I thought was a nice capture
http://i.pbase.com/ o6/87/63987/1/81261177.gmwcxIHL.PieBilledGrebe1062407.jpg Even with the long zoom (FA*250-600/5.6) I found I had to be pretty stealthy to get into a position to make a few capture of these skittish birds. Since it was an overcast day I figured I'd better take Joe's advice and use the tripod. Seems like the results are quite a bit better than hand holding the huge lens; at least in less than optimal lighting conditions. Captured with the K10D, processed in Lightroom and CS3. Comments & critique welcome as always. Thanks, JayT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net