Canadian Geese right after takeoff. (2 imgs)

brandrx · Mar 16, 2015

Hi folks,

Captured these two Canadian Geese right after takeoff using the Pentax K-3 + Sigma 120-400mm APO OS HSM handheld at 400mm, f/7.1, 1/2500s, ISO500.

Image #2 - Cropped for an 18x12 inch print

Image #2 - Cropped for a 10x8 inch print.

Cheers.

Ron

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kenwklau · Mar 16, 2015

Very nice catch.
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capturef22 · Mar 16, 2015

Very nice, Ron. Another iconic spring scene. I especially like these because both geese have wings down in such classic poses. I can almost hear the honkin' from their open bills...

Thanks for posting.

DAVID MANZE · Mar 16, 2015

Perfect formation and composition, the 120-400mm also did well there!

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LDBOK · Mar 16, 2015

That's a wall-hanger for sure, Ron!

leopold · Mar 16, 2015

Great capture Ron, worth printing for sure !

Denisio Fabuloso · Mar 16, 2015

Nice pic... sharp, beautifully timed and composed. But I reckon it's somewhat underexposed. I see on this forum and a few others quite a lot of (what I consider) under exposed images. I played with it a little. I reckon this little adjustment gives it a little more drama and detail. No?

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Benoz · Mar 16, 2015

A pair of head-to-tail synchronized gees

Nice shooting Ron!

MightyMike · Mar 16, 2015

Nicely shot!

kenwklau · Mar 16, 2015

Hi Ron, I have the smc DA 55-300 which I am quite satisfied for what it is. Recently I have been thinking to get the Sigma 120-400 for more reach and faster focus, which is being closed out for about $600 locally. I know my K-30 will not track as fast as your K-3, but still like to hear your experience of its tracking focus ability for BIFs. Thanks in advance.

dick eduard · Mar 16, 2015

AF-C ?

Cheers

Diock

haui · Mar 16, 2015

Fantastic catch!! Congrats!

Jim Beverlin · Mar 16, 2015

capturef22 said:
Very nice, Ron. Another iconic spring scene. I especially like these because both geese have wings down in such classic poses. I can almost hear the honkin' from their open bills...

Thanks for posting.

Jim Beverlin · Mar 16, 2015

Ron - A great shot! Perfect conditions with the bright overcast resulted in an excellent exposure.

Really nice.

brandrx · Mar 16, 2015

Denisio Fabuloso said:
Nice pic... sharp, beautifully timed and composed.

Thankas Denisio.

Denisio Fabuloso said:
But I reckon it's somewhat underexposed.

I disagree.

Denisio Fabuloso said:
I see on this forum and a few others quite a lot of (what I consider) under exposed images.

I suggest that it is your monitor,,,,not the images that are posted.

Denisio Fabuloso said:
I played with it a little. I reckon this little adjustment gives it a little more drama and detail. No?

No.

The true scene is nothing like your redo of my image.

Thanks anyway.

Ron

brandrx · Mar 16, 2015

**** eduard said:
AF-C ?

AF-C, Expanded Area AF, Sel 2, Custom Menu Item #18 (Hold AF status) was set to 2 (Low), Continuous shooting set to Medium.

Thanks ****.

Ron

LDBOK · Mar 16, 2015

brandrx said:
Denisio Fabuloso said:

Nice pic... sharp, beautifully timed and composed.

Click to expand...

Thankas Denisio.

brandrx said:

But I reckon it's somewhat underexposed.

Click to expand...

I disagree.

brandrx said:

I see on this forum and a few others quite a lot of (what I consider) under exposed images.

Click to expand...

I suggest that it is your monitor,,,,not the images that are posted.

brandrx said:

I played with it a little. I reckon this little adjustment gives it a little more drama and detail. No?

Click to expand...

No.

The true scene is nothing like your redo of my image.

Thanks anyway.

Ron

brandrx · Mar 16, 2015

kenwklau said:
Hi Ron, I have the smc DA 55-300 which I am quite satisfied for what it is. Recently I have been thinking to get the Sigma 120-400 for more reach and faster focus, which is being closed out for about $600 locally.

That is a terrific price if it is the OS version. I can only recommend the OS version.

kenwklau said:
I know my K-30 will not track as fast as your K-3, but still like to hear your experience of its tracking focus ability for BIFs. Thanks in advance.

This Sigma 120-400mm OS HSM works great with my K-50. IMO it would also work great on your K-30.

Ron

brandrx · Mar 16, 2015

LDBOK said:
That's a wall-hanger for sure, Ron!

I just finished printing one at 18x12 inches and two at 10x8 inches. The two geese pop right out of the image. Looks very, very good IMO.

Ron

MPrince · Mar 16, 2015

Fantastic photo, that will look great on your wall. Brings back memories of hunting with my dad way back when. He would love that photo too.

Just want to point out those are Canada Geese, not Canadian Geese.

Canadian Geese right after takeoff. (2 imgs)

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