[evil-G-nius]

Originally Posted by Itsed65

Nice! About another two months before our hummers show up back here, but I will be putting up even more feeders this year. I also got a new lens that has closer minimum focusing than my 200-600.

Ours have stayed here. We have about 10 or so that stay around the property...2 feeders keeps us with a lot of them hangin here at our place

[Itsed65]

Spoiled California cat learning to live with Maine winter

Carl Likes His Heat by lennycarl08, on Flickr

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Wet.
FI-R.

[Terry989]

Originally Posted by Itsed65

Nice! About another two months before our hummers show up back here, but I will be putting up even more feeders this year. I also got a new lens that has closer minimum focusing than my 200-600.

What lens did you get? The 600-200 works much better on the A1 than the the A7R4, but minimum focus distance could definitely be improved upon
making it better for smaller birds, animals and insects. I'm mostly set on lens's right now, but as my retirement comes up next spring I'll likely treat myself to a 600 f4.

[Itsed65]

Originally Posted by Terry989

What lens did you get? The 600-200 works much better on the A1 than the the A7R4, but minimum focus distance could definitely be improved upon
making it better for smaller birds, animals and insects. I'm mostly set on lens's right now, but as my retirement comes up next spring I'll likely treat myself to a 600 f4.

I am already retired, so the 600 f4 is not currently on my horizon unless I inherit something or go back to work

Well, you now how these things go...I went to the store intending to buy one lens and came home with two

I first bought the Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 to use for my close bird feeders. After looking at some of last years shots there were plenty in the 200mm range for it to be useful. At half the cost of the Sony 70-200 version, the 20mm difference is not important to me, especially as I will probably leave this glass on my A7R4. At 61mp you can crop pretty generously.

Then I made the mistake of glancing in the used cabinet, and saw a Sony 135 f1.8 GM. According to Roger Cicala over at Lensrentals it is the sharpest lens they have ever tested. It was a good price and the lens looked brand new, so I took that one home with me too.

Again using the crop, I will have an effective 200mm prime fov @24 mp, so I am looking forward to using this one. Also I just joined the local botanical gardens so I will be able to get in for photographers hours this spring and summer and this lens should be great for flowers, funghi etc...

[Itsed65]

It was in the 60s yesterday, and with the melting ice, out came the baldies in force. I saw 7 different eagles driving home from lunch!

Bald Eagle by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[Terry989]

Originally Posted by Itsed65

I am already retired, so the 600 f4 is not currently on my horizon unless I inherit something or go back to work

Well, you now how these things go...I went to the store intending to buy one lens and came home with two

I first bought the Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 to use for my close bird feeders. After looking at some of last years shots there were plenty in the 200mm range for it to be useful. At half the cost of the Sony 70-200 version, the 20mm difference is not important to me, especially as I will probably leave this glass on my A7R4. At 61mp you can crop pretty generously.

Then I made the mistake of glancing in the used cabinet, and saw a Sony 135 f1.8 GM. According to Roger Cicala over at Lensrentals it is the sharpest lens they have ever tested. It was a good price and the lens looked brand new, so I took that one home with me too.

Again using the crop, I will have an effective 200mm prime fov @24 mp, so I am looking forward to using this one. Also I just joined the local botanical gardens so I will be able to get in for photographers hours this spring and summer and this lens should be great for flowers, funghi etc...

Both of those are really nice lenses. The GM 135 is a killer lens that is sharp from f/1.8, with quick and accurate focus, and I nice rendering. Enjoy.

[Itsed65]

Right over the bridge in our downtown.

Black and White Eagle by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[Itsed65]

A little soft as I shot it through my sunroom window (it was about 12f outside). Our yard was descended upon by hundreds of robins the other morning. First "little birds" I have seen here since October. Spring is coming.

Robin in the Spruce by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[Terry989]

Originally Posted by Itsed65

A little soft as I shot it through my sunroom window (it was about 12f outside). Our yard was descended upon by hundreds of robins the other morning. First "little birds" I have seen here since October. Spring is coming.

I noticed a number of robins at Don Edwards a few weeks ago along with a flock of cedar waxwings. Here is another indicator for spring that I use.
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[Itsed65]

Love those poppies!

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Itsed65

Right over the bridge in our downtown.

Stunning image, Ed.

Were you purposely shooting from the bridge or was this a fly-by/drive-by?

[Itsed65]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Stunning image, Ed.

Were you purposely shooting from the bridge or was this a fly-by/drive-by?

Just lucky. I was driving into town when I saw the eagle. I quickly pulled into a parking lot where I was able to fire off a bunch of shots. Even though a few power lines got in the way, I was able to snag quite a few keepers. These days I rarely go out without the camera in the car as you never know when opportunity will knock

[Kowalski2011]

Amateur snap shot

[Itsed65]

Playing with the Tamron 70-180

After Late Winter Snow by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[Itsed65]

Caught this guy hunting over river ice yesterday

Bald Eagle by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[Itsed65]

First time I have ever seen a mink in the wild.

Mink by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[M_Six]

Sweet. I saw one cross my path when I was out riding this past fall. Just like the one above. He (or she) came up from a stream bed and crossed the road, then scampered back down to the stream bed. First one I'd ever seen as well.

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by savageenterprise

snow squall today. Got it washed and took this one quick

fify.

[Itsed65]

The duck decided it would be a good time to check out the river bottom

Duck Escape by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by Itsed65

The duck decided it would be a good time to check out the river bottom

Duck Escape by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Smart duck.

[Itsed65]

Working on next year's wood

Snowy Woodpile by lennycarl08, on Flickr