Your R System Images - February 2024

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Almost lost the first one because I deleted it and had to recover it using the card's recovery tool. I don't see osprey's very often back home.

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Hi Only RF,

Two wonderful captures of absolutely beautiful creatures - terrific eye-pop with both subjects (and very well-controlled given the competing demands).

Extremely pleased to read you were able to recover the lost files - been there and had the panic attack - these were definitely worth the effort involved.

Thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
 
Ahem, do you think I could get some privacy in the little bird's room?
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  • Canon EOS R6m2
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 500.0 mm
  • ƒ/7.1
  • 1/2000 sec
  • ISO 800
 
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Hi David,

A finely timed shot which perfectly highlights one of the reasons why I always recommend wearing a hat when photographing birds... :cool:

(Otherwise, it's a delightful composition! 😅).

Thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
 
A finely timed shot which perfectly highlights one of the reasons why I always recommend wearing a hat when photographing birds...

:ROFLMAO: I always do, but up until today, It's been to keep part of my head from getting sunburned. Might now need to invest in a waterproof one.
 
There is a bald eagle nest not too far from my home, it has 2 chicks who are starting to get pretty big. I went and waited for some movement and the chicks suddenly got up and began to flap their wings, maybe testing them out for a future flight. The nest is fairly high up in a pine tree and there are only a few spots to shoot from.
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  • Canon EOS R7
  • TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 A022
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/2500 sec
  • ISO 5000
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  • Canon EOS R7
  • TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 A022
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/2500 sec
  • ISO 5000
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  • Canon EOS R7
  • TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 A022
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/2500 sec
  • ISO 4000
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  • Canon EOS R7
  • TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 A022
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/2500 sec
  • ISO 3200
 
This winter has been one of the wettest, and coldest, since we’ve moved to Florida. Seems every time we head out to do something, this is the view from the front seat.
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  • Canon EOS R5
  • RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM
  • 72.0 mm
  • ƒ/4
  • 1/10 sec
  • ISO 1250
 
There is a bald eagle nest not too far from my home, it has 2 chicks who are starting to get pretty big. I went and waited for some movement and the chicks suddenly got up and began to flap their wings, maybe testing them out for a future flight. The nest is fairly high up in a pine tree and there are only a few spots to shoot from. View attachment 25597View attachment 25598View attachment 25599View attachment 25600
Hi Chris,

Stunning captures of absolutely wonderful and truly majestic creatures! Well controlled shots too given the competing demands of the lighting/ subjects.

(You certainly wouldn't want to get on the bad side of these clearly protective parents).

Thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
 
This winter has been one of the wettest, and coldest, since we’ve moved to Florida. Seems every time we head out to do something, this is the view from the front seat.View attachment 25608
Hi Tony,

When it comes to being a magnet for seemingly ceaseless and utterly miserable rains, we definitely feel your pain.

(I've said it before, but me and Karen would appear to be rain gods and the weather is simply trying to please us!).

We should probably take great care not to be in the same place at the same time... 😂😂😂


Having said all that, wonderful shot - well seen and caught - and thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
 
Due to the abysmally bad weather here in Derbyshire over the last few months, I have confined myself to shooting from my office window. I have various perches set up near the feeders. It has worked pretty well. A few images from the winter months.


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  • Canon EOS R5
  • EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
  • 400.0 mm
  • ƒ/8
  • 1/250 sec
  • ISO 5000

The ever watchful Starling

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  • Canon EOS R7
  • EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
  • 400.0 mm
  • ƒ/5.6
  • 1/2500 sec
  • ISO 6400
Nuthatch
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  • Canon EOS R5
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 500.0 mm
  • ƒ/8
  • 1/320 sec
  • ISO 5000

One of a pair of feisty Robins
 
Due to the abysmally bad weather here in Derbyshire over the last few months, I have confined myself to shooting from my office window. I have various perches set up near the feeders. It has worked pretty well. A few images from the winter months.


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The ever watchful Starling

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One of a pair of feisty Robins
Hi David,

A terrific series of shots of beautiful creatures - the robin is (just) our favourite. Garden/ office feeders/ perches are a great idea for capturing local wildlife.

(We were last up your way - Castleton - back in December. We got absolutely drenched. 😅 ).

Keep up the great work - and faith - summer is fast approaching! Thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
 
Hi Only RF,

Fantastic captures of beautiful creatures - the shot of the cormorant is absolutely stunning (well done!).

Thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
Thanks I got lucky. That's at the end of a pretty slow day.
 
This morning's 'can I rescue a lost cause?' coffee-break processing workout.

(s/w: DxO PhotoLab Elite and Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop with TK-9 Panels).

Phil


1. As shot - tiger cub lurking in shade, with unhelpful enclosure foliage and fencing (I reached over as far as I could without falling in... :oops:).

RF-SE-1.jpg
  • Canon EOS R5
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 428.0 mm
  • ƒ/7.1
  • 1/800 sec
  • ISO 4000


2. After - what a little cutie... (Don't look too close... 😅).

RF-SE-2.jpg
  • Canon EOS R5
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 428.0 mm
  • ƒ/7.1
  • 1/800 sec
  • ISO 4000
 
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I was not going to post this one. Pushed cropping a bit. Sometimes you can and sometimes you can't. No two files are alike.
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Hi Only RF,

The R series cameras have incredible crop-ability, but as you say, everything will have its limits - eventually... :)

P&K
 
Love the Cormorant image, feather detail is great,

The feather detail on the Cormorant is just sublime. Do you find the extender slows down the AF at all?
It's really tough to tell. I think it does a tad but not enough to really make a big difference. It's still pretty snappy. The reduced area you have to find the subject in the EVF makes a bigger impact. Depending on the light there is some CA with the extender.
 
It's really tough to tell. I think it does a tad but not enough to really make a big difference. It's still pretty snappy. The reduced area you have to find the subject in the EVF makes a bigger impact. Depending on the light there is some CA with the extender.
Thanks for the info, I think I will stick to the native focal length for the time being. I'm really pleased with the IQ from the 100-500 and its a bit lighter than my Canon 100-400.
 
Images from a recent visit to Chester Zoo, Cheshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite, Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI).

Phil and Karen


1. A new-ish arrival - welcome to the planet!

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2. This place has gone to the dogs...

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3. H-e-l-l-o...

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4. A black jag...

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5. Oi, you lot - hold it right there...

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6. Tiger Cub Club...

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These are awesome, love the colors. Nice work!
 
These are awesome, love the colors. Nice work!
Hi Steve,

Very pleased to hear you enjoyed our images and thank you for your kind words - much appreciated! :)

P&K
 
We have had a pair of Jackdaws nesting in our chimney for the last 2 years. they stay for a few seconds, still very nervous. Very much grab and go!
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Hi Nick,

A striking capture of a striking creature - we like the subject isolation and choice of composition. Very skittish as you say (even for the avian community).

Generally not minded to hang around for an image (although the ones at Chester Zoo are happy to buck the trend if you're having a picnic lunch... 😅 ).

Thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
 
Another Japanese white-eye. Lower light here:View attachment 25635
Hi David,

Well seen and beautifully caught - the reduced light helps to emphasise the subject's gaze (it looks fascinated by your tech - or perhaps it's own reflection?). Very pleasing and complimentary foliage too.

Thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
 
Having finished working through the shots from our most recent visit to Chester Zoo, time for a few late afternoon edits of recent captures from local walks.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite and Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels).

Phil


1. Hello matey...

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  • Canon EOS R5
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 451.0 mm
  • ƒ/7.1
  • 1/800 sec
  • ISO 4000


2. Happiness is...

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  • Canon EOS R5
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 500.0 mm
  • ƒ/7.1
  • 1/400 sec
  • ISO 1600


3. What a cutie...

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  • Canon EOS R5
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 451.0 mm
  • ƒ/7.1
  • 1/800 sec
  • ISO 2500



4. Hold it right there...

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  • Canon EOS R5
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 500.0 mm
  • ƒ/7.1
  • 1/640 sec
  • ISO 4000
 
Having finished working through the shots from our most recent visit to Chester Zoo, time for a few late afternoon edits of recent captures from local walks.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite and Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels).

Phil


1. Hello matey...

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2. Happiness is...

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3. What a cutie...

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4. Hold it right there...

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Nice set of images there Phil the last one especially. We could play Top trump Robins ?
 
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