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Blue Jay with D2X, 300mm VR & TC17E II

Discussion in 'Birds' started by joecolson, Apr 18, 2005.

  1. joecolson

    joecolson

    300
    Jan 28, 2005
    Cary, NC
    This combo works very well - bright viewfinder image, sharp as a tack even with 1.7x, and excellent color with the D2X. Here's a Blue Jay (since Greg brought up the subject :wink:) from a couple of days ago:

    original.

    Comments and critique welcom.
     
    joecolson, Apr 18, 2005
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  2. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    31,495
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    This is a really nice image Joe. The 300mm with the 1.7 TC holds up real well, colors and detail are both good.
     
    greyflash, Apr 18, 2005
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  3. MontyDog

    MontyDog

    20,435
    Jan 30, 2005
    #1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax;
     
    MontyDog, Apr 18, 2005
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  4. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    I agree Joe, this is a very nice combo (even though I only have the H and the non VR 300....;-)). I usually use the 1.7 for my 'long' shots, and the 300 w/o any TC, or with the 1.4 for flight shots.

    Nice pic.

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 18, 2005
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  5. Chris101

    Chris101

    34,611
    Feb 2, 2005
    Arizona
    Nice Joe! I love the way the background color encircles the bird's head.
     
    Chris101, Apr 18, 2005
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  6. Greg

    Greg

    909
    Apr 5, 2005
    Fayetteville, TN
    no shadows

    overcast or slight overcast is nice on this. Softens it a bit but no distracting shadows. good shot.

    I really like seeing others work especially of same or similar subjects even though it can be a bit humbling in this group. Unfortunately no one in my family has the right side of the brain in gear so have to go with Luck. Seeing others work really help here guys (and gals).

    Whatever happened to the "critique" thread or subject tag?
     
    Greg, Apr 18, 2005
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  7. joecolson

    joecolson

    300
    Jan 28, 2005
    Cary, NC
    Chris,

    It's better to be lucky than good.

    Joe
     
    joecolson, Apr 18, 2005
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  8. joecolson

    joecolson

    300
    Jan 28, 2005
    Cary, NC
    Re: no shadows

    Greg,

    I fully agree. The shots that are posted and the comments that follow are usually instructive. Seeing your Blue Jay shot prompted me to post this one.

    Joe
     
    joecolson, Apr 18, 2005
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  9. Bubba

    Bubba

    493
    Apr 12, 2005
    Alabama
    Gorgeous!! My level of envy for those with a D2X continues to turn me darker shades of green. :D:D
     
    Bubba, Apr 18, 2005
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  10. MontyDog

    MontyDog

    20,435
    Jan 30, 2005
    #1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax;
     
    MontyDog, Apr 18, 2005
    #11
  11. beaucamera

    beaucamera

    5,963
    Mar 11, 2005
    SF Bay Area, California
    Dynamite photo and great lens combo.

    Virginia
    aka beaucamera
     
    beaucamera, Apr 18, 2005
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  12. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    Joe,

    That is just a great shot!! There is a lot of blue in that jay. Thanks for sharing your image with the Cafe!! :D :D :D :D
     
    PhotoDawg, Apr 18, 2005
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