Michael Dreese
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I’m in central PA just north of Harrisburg. I have a few favorite spots but it does not compare with Florida.
Nikon 600PF - Share Photos & Discuss!!!
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Some days, if I don't have the energy or the weather isn't cooperating, or I just have the grandkids over and can't take a road trip, I'll photograph what I find in my own garden. I'm not out to get the most fabulous photo, but I get what pleases me. And, isn't that all that really matters? From my garden this afternoon. A Painted Lady Butterfly, the first I've seen this season. So many butterflies have been so scarce these days, perhaps because of the heat and dryness that we've been experiencing here in western PA. This one made me smile.
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Michael Dreese
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Beautiful image, love the color harmony and composition.
Thank you Michael!
Gorgeous!
Thank you, Nimi!
MatthewK
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Fall migration is definitely in full spring. I returned to the spot where I shot the Overbird (in my last post) a few days ago, and this time ran into a nice flock of warblers. Seeing and ID'ing them is one thing, getting a usable shot is another. This is an obliging female Black & White Warbler, a warbler which I find notoriously difficult to capture well.
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The 600PF has replaced by 500PF (which is for sale--see Marketplace if interested) adapted on my Z8 and has become my default setup. I can handhold it long enough to catch a bird taking off.
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jugoednaranja
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I really enjoy this lens, no regrets yet
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I'm a little nervous about posting my bird/wildlife images given all the fantastic shooters on this board. I'm a simple portrait/event photographer and videographer and came here to learn from some incredible shooters.
Here's my contribution. I shot this at Conowingo Dam in Maryland with my 600 PF, which I got for fun shooting when I'm away from my locations, and to do something while my wife is getting her great nature shots. The 600 is light enough to be easy to carry and shoot for extended periods of time even for an old guy, and yeah, the 6.3 isn't wonderful, but I'd rather not put over ten grand in glass that's not going to pay for itself. On the whole, I really enjoy using this lens.
Here's my contribution. I shot this at Conowingo Dam in Maryland with my 600 PF, which I got for fun shooting when I'm away from my locations, and to do something while my wife is getting her great nature shots. The 600 is light enough to be easy to carry and shoot for extended periods of time even for an old guy, and yeah, the 6.3 isn't wonderful, but I'd rather not put over ten grand in glass that's not going to pay for itself. On the whole, I really enjoy using this lens.
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You're very kind.
maxxus46
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I'll contribute a recent shot of an Osprey, taken with Nikon Z8 / 600pf . Apologize about the low res/quality. Resized the photo on my smartphone, and result is far from original. Thx
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TonyF
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Thats a good way of putting it. Bought the 600 PF recently and get the same feeling.
It was intended to replace my 600 F4, whenever weight and bulk is a hassle, and after 4 weeks its even better than I expected. Using it in most situations. Photography has become much more fun again
TonyF
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600 PF is picking up Kingfishers quite well. Taken in the wild so using Auto AF area as my best chance of tracking them and I'm surprised how well its working.
1/1600 sec f6.3 ISO 5000
MatthewK
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Have been fortunate to have the Northern Waterthrush visiting on its way back south. I also get to see them in the Spring as well, they always visit the muddy creek behind my house. Tough birds to capture in clear view, as they prefer staying low to the ground in dense vegetation.
While out birding today, had a nosy neighbor call the police and report a "suspicious looking person along the tree line with a duffle bag... no, they don't have a gun that I can see, but hurry!" I always expected this to happen someday, and welp, it finally did!
While out birding today, had a nosy neighbor call the police and report a "suspicious looking person along the tree line with a duffle bag... no, they don't have a gun that I can see, but hurry!"
I always expected this to happen someday, and welp, it finally did!
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MatthewK
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Exquisite timing and capture! Perfect amount of wing motion too. Well done!
Great shot, Tony!
Crazy. Hopefully the situation was quickly resolved.While out birding today, had a nosy neighbor call the police and report a "suspicious looking person along the tree line with a duffle bag... no, they don't have a gun that I can see, but hurry!"
MatthewK
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Yeah, it was no big deal after I explained what I was doing. I'd met this police officer before at a community function, so had decent rapport with him. Turns out he used to shoot a Canon 7D back when he didn't have to work crazy hours on the force.
It's a very friendly community, we all say hi and talk to one another, so it's kinda crappy it happened. I regularly am out birding, and always explain what I'm up to, show my work, etc, but you just never know...
Glad it all turned out well.
I got the 600pf about 6 weeks ago. Just realized this thread was available to share.
1) Variegated Wren couple.
Z8 + 600pf, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso2800
2) Azure Kingfisher
Z8 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/160s f/9.0 at 840.0mm iso2200
3) Scarlet Robin
Z8 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/250s f/9.0 at 840.0mm iso140
4) Scarlet Robin
Z8 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/320s f/9.0 at 840.0mm iso1100
5) New Holland Honeyeater
Z8 + 600pf, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso1250
6) Double Barred Finch
Z9 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/200s f/9.0 at 840.0mm
7) Double-eyed Fig Parrot couple
Z8 + 600pf, 1/100s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso4500
8) Mistletoebird
Z8 + 600pf, 1/640s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso1250
1) Variegated Wren couple.
Z8 + 600pf, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso2800
2) Azure Kingfisher
Z8 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/160s f/9.0 at 840.0mm iso2200
3) Scarlet Robin
Z8 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/250s f/9.0 at 840.0mm iso140
4) Scarlet Robin
Z8 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/320s f/9.0 at 840.0mm iso1100
5) New Holland Honeyeater
Z8 + 600pf, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso1250
6) Double Barred Finch
Z9 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/200s f/9.0 at 840.0mm
7) Double-eyed Fig Parrot couple
Z8 + 600pf, 1/100s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso4500
8) Mistletoebird
Z8 + 600pf, 1/640s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso1250
Beautiful set LanceI got the 600pf about 6 weeks ago. Just realized this thread was available to share.
1) Variegated Wren couple.
Z8 + 600pf, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso2800
2) Azure Kingfisher
Z8 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/160s f/9.0 at 840.0mm iso2200
3) Scarlet Robin
Z8 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/250s f/9.0 at 840.0mm iso140
4) Scarlet Robin
Z8 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/320s f/9.0 at 840.0mm iso1100
5) New Holland Honeyeater
Z8 + 600pf, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso1250
6) Double Barred Finch
Z9 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/200s f/9.0 at 840.0mm
7) Double-eyed Fig Parrot couple
Z8 + 600pf, 1/100s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso4500
8) Mistletoebird
Z8 + 600pf, 1/640s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso1250
Thank you very much, Ralph. Much appreciated!Beautiful set Lance
That's an impressive set of photos. Nicely done.I got the 600pf about 6 weeks ago. Just realized this thread was available to share.
1) Variegated Wren couple.
Z8 + 600pf, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso2800
2) Azure Kingfisher
Z8 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/160s f/9.0 at 840.0mm iso2200
3) Scarlet Robin
Z8 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/250s f/9.0 at 840.0mm iso140
4) Scarlet Robin
Z8 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/320s f/9.0 at 840.0mm iso1100
5) New Holland Honeyeater
Z8 + 600pf, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso1250
6) Double Barred Finch
Z9 + 600pf + 1.4x TC, 1/200s f/9.0 at 840.0mm
7) Double-eyed Fig Parrot couple
Z8 + 600pf, 1/100s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso4500
8) Mistletoebird
Z8 + 600pf, 1/640s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso1250