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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Mallards in My Pond
Amen! The sun finally broke through this afternoon long enough for me to grab my camera gear and play in my back yard. In my new apartment that includes a nice little pond with a water jet in the middle, a walk-over bridge, and plenty of Mallard duck & geese. They are so tame that when I first ventured out 4-6 just walked (waddled) up to my feet, expecting a handout I suppose. I had no problem getting really close for my shots.
I used my 55-200 zoom for the first time to make sure I could get close enough to do any good. Little did I know they would have eaten right out of my hand if I'd brought food.
I really like the photo I'm posting and may add it to my new gallery. You all get it for free. LOL Comments welcome.
I used my 55-200 zoom for the first time to make sure I could get close enough to do any good. Little did I know they would have eaten right out of my hand if I'd brought food.
I really like the photo I'm posting and may add it to my new gallery. You all get it for free. LOL Comments welcome.
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18mm Fujinon 35mm Fujinon 60mm Fujinon 18-55 Fujinon 55-200mm Fujinon |
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The light is gorgeous Bob 
Not sure about the composition, it comes across as a little generic for my tastes - good angle though x
Not sure about the composition, it comes across as a little generic for my tastes - good angle though x
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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I like it bob! I'd rather have seen the duck in front in full focus, but it's a minor point. Very nice!
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Kit 1 Nikon D800 Nikkor 50mm f1.4 Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 Nikkor 105 mm f2.8 macro Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 Sigma 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Nikon 70-300mm AF f/4-5.6G Nikon 50mm f1.8 |
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Nice one with the 55-200 - great little lens isn't it!
The faces seem a little dark here, maybe lighten then a bit?
The faces seem a little dark here, maybe lighten then a bit?
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Kit 1 Nikon D300 Nikon 55-200mm VR |
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It's pretty well exposed considering one is in the sun and the other is in the shade, and the lighting is great. Agree that a larger DoF is needed to get both birds in focus though.
I like my 55-200mm as well, especially for nice friendly birds like mallard!
Agree that a larger DoF is needed to get both birds in focus though.I like my 55-200mm as well, especially for nice friendly birds like mallard!
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Kit 1 Nikon D300 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6 AF-S VR DX |
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