Doe and a crooked gull

[Ron77]

She was really not afraid. Posed for me quite nicely




OK, now check out this seagul, it's beak goes left and right instead of up and down!! Freaky!

[marshall2]

Nice work Ron! I really love the Doe shot. Nice light, and a great expression.

[panthrcat]

oh Ron!! fabulous images!! now I"ll try to talk like a professional here,, is that image of the deer "full frame"?? and how would I know if it was or not.... or is that any of my business

very clear crisp images,, may I ask what you used in the way of gear? that's what I am wanting now,, is very crisp images like I see on here,,

Sue,, the photographer wannabe

[Ron77]

Thanks guys

The deer and gull are barely cropped, just a tad for asthetics. So they both are actually full frame images. And sure I'll answer any questions I can

I used my Nikon D40 with my 70-300 AF-S VR 4.5-5.6 lens. I used aperture priority @F8. My lens is sharpest between F8 and F11. But it was getting dim so I only went F8. I shot it out my driver's side window (rolled down or course ) hand held with the car running still so I didn't spook the deer.

I think Canon has a similar IS lens that is even sharper than my 70-300VR and is also in the 500 dollar region.

[Skippy]

Ron you are getting so good at drive by shootings. I like the late light on the doe.

The gull does look different, but then again not. Be neat to see it eat.

Skippy

[panthrcat]

I think Canon has a similar IS lens that is even sharper than my 70-300VR and is also in the 500 dollar region.

where?? I did some searching last night while at work and I am not finding anything that I want under $1000.00 of course., I could be looking at stuff that's out of my range too it's ok for a girl to dream ain't it?

Sue

[Skippy]

Sue the 70-300 IS is what he is talking about. It sells for 500-600. There is also the the 70-300 IS DO macro it goes for just over a thousand, but it is not as sharp as the regular one.

Yes you are going to be pricey if you start going long and fast.

Skippy

[Wayne Wood]

awesome shots Ron, especially the Doe,,,, Sue I think the 400 F/5.6L is the lens for you

[Jan]

Amazing deer shot Ron, so crisp and clear. Great lighting.

[panthrcat]

awesome shots Ron, especially the Doe,,,, Sue I think the 400 F/5.6L is the lens for you

I am thinking of it Wayne,, I'm just concerned about the f/5.6,, will it be fast to catch wildlife shots well??

oh Wayne, I sent you a reply to your last pm,, but I don't think you got it,, (did you?) because the site crashed from work,, it was a good long one too,, tons of questions,,

[Ron77]

Thanks everyone, really appreciate the great comments

Sue, yes the 70-300 IS is the one I had read reviews on. It's supposed to be pretty darn sharp. I've wanted a 70-200 F2.8 but so far I'm doing good, even with birds in flight, with my 4.5-5.6. someday I'll get a faster lens, but I know it's gonna be 2x as heavy too,ouch.

You should be able to get a lot of wildlife shots with a 400 5.6, especially if it's sharp enough wide open at 5.6 . Most of my shots (not that I'm shooting 'Wayne quality' ) but are from F8 to F11. My only struggles are with humming birds in the late evening at those apertures.

[thething912]

I really like the first one.

[Ron77]

thanks

[Bishop]

I don't know how I missed these. Your doe is wonderful, I love the tall grass, it really adds an element of being in the wild. Excellent job.

[Ron77]

Thanks Linda!

[Sage]

Really love the doe image. The grass is a plus. I so need to get a good lens for telephoto work. Great job on both these images Ron. ~~Peg

[Ron77]

Thanks Peg!