My First Go With A Long Lens

[G2EWS]

Hi All,

Went to Slimbridge Wild Fowl Trust near to Gloucester. Met a fellow photographer and tried, then bought a Nikon 600 f4 mf. Only had my monopod so it was a very big learning curve for me. First time with a long lens and first time with manual focus.

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This Is My Best Side

This is my favourite of the day. Will hopefully be even better when my Wimberley gimbal arrives.

Your thoughts are welcome.

Regards

Chris

 

[rcooper]

That's very good for being on a monopod.

 

[alanhill]

This looks nice and sharp - but I expect you felt as if you were wrestling with an octopus. I certainly did when I started out with a proper long lens. I can reassure you that it gets easier with practice (as the actress said to the bishop :wink.

Alan

 

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Looks sharp, good light...
I like it.

 

[G2EWS]

Hi All,

Thanks for your comments.

Gimbal should be here tomorrow along with the plate. So will be out over Easter weekend finding more unsuspecting birds to take pics of!

Regards

Chris

 

[BirdLady]

Beautiful image, Chris!