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Never really got into any kind of rhythm tonight. This is all i have to show for it. Out of 60+ pics these are the only two that I liked.





Thanks for looking.

Blimey, some good detail in those!

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Nikon D700 & D7100 bodies + Nikkor 300mm F2.8 VR11, 1.7TC, 50mm F1.4G, 16-35mm f/4G VR, 105 F2.8 VR macro, 70-300mm lenses. A couple of filters, Giotto tripod & ballhead. Lowepro Slingshot 302 AW

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldcarlos/

Thanks oldCarlos.

I was having a neb at your flickr, your bird set in particular, what lens were you using for the smaller birds? Really good set.
Think I might have a stab at small birds next. Any pointers would be appreciated.

I'm still learning WB, so don't expect me to know much.
Most were taken with my 300mm F2.8 + 1.7TC (=500mm)
tbh you can't usually have too much reach for birds & I know of 'togs who use 500mm or 600mm lenses AND teleconverters!

As with most things, unless you're loaded, there will have to be compromises, either in quality of glass, or reach.....or both.

Might be a silly question, but have you heard of `astroscoping`?

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Nikon D700 & D7100 bodies + Nikkor 300mm F2.8 VR11, 1.7TC, 50mm F1.4G, 16-35mm f/4G VR, 105 F2.8 VR macro, 70-300mm lenses. A couple of filters, Giotto tripod & ballhead. Lowepro Slingshot 302 AW

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldcarlos/

These are amazing pics Wee Beastie. What kit are you using?

Well oldCarlos, from the standard you are producing, in my humble opinion you know more than enough. I will be keeping an eye out for more pics getting added to your flickr.

300 2.8 = £££s =

Sorry never heard of 'Astroscoping', am intrigued though.

Thank you warth man.

I am using a D5100, Tokina 100mm macro on a tripod and a piece of kitchen roll over the camera flash (I know, i just ooze sophistication ).

Check this out WB; http://www.flickr.com/photos/59018612@N ... 785926037/

PM sent.

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Nikon D700 & D7100 bodies + Nikkor 300mm F2.8 VR11, 1.7TC, 50mm F1.4G, 16-35mm f/4G VR, 105 F2.8 VR macro, 70-300mm lenses. A couple of filters, Giotto tripod & ballhead. Lowepro Slingshot 302 AW

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldcarlos/

Thanks for the link.

Well if i don't get any good bird pictures I may discover a star and get it named after me with this!

Haha. `A Wee Twinkling Beastie'

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Nikon D700 & D7100 bodies + Nikkor 300mm F2.8 VR11, 1.7TC, 50mm F1.4G, 16-35mm f/4G VR, 105 F2.8 VR macro, 70-300mm lenses. A couple of filters, Giotto tripod & ballhead. Lowepro Slingshot 302 AW

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldcarlos/

Great shots! Really nice detail!

By the way, astroscoping is a really useful thing, and thanks for sharing the link oldCarlos

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Gear: Canon SX20 IS, Canon Rebel T3i, Canon EF-S 18-55mm
Wishlist: Canon 50mm f/1.8 II, Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
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makes me wanna itch...

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Canon 550D, Canon EFS 17-85 IS USM, Canon EF 75-300 IS USM, Canon EFS 10-22mm USM, Canon EF35mm F2.

Got some of the gear but really still no idea...