A few with my new lens

jeff lapoint

Here's a few test shot from my *new* 300 2.8 + 1.4 TC.

I just wanted to see if I could go after these little dudes handholding a bigger lens...






Not tack sharp here either, but I love seeing the flaps on these flying machines




GHO still in the house


Not the best shot, but I dig the form with the lines of the trees



Nice to shoot at a larger slower flying object:D



Quick bokeh test




I still have a lot of work to do learning this bad boy...especially handheld with the 1.4xTC. I'll be trying the 2xTC soon:wink

Thanks for looking!

-Jeff

Osprey Whisperer

Nice set and congrats on the new lens, Jeff. I want a 300mm f/2.8...so when you get tired of it ...my address is.

JayMurphy

Nice photos

jeff lapoint wrote:

Here's a few test shot from my *new* 300 2.8 + 1.4 TC.

I just wanted to see if I could go after these little dudes handholding a bigger lens...


I still have a lot of work to do learning this bad boy...especially handheld with the 1.4xTC. I'll be trying the 2xTC soon

Thanks for looking!



Jeff,

Nice photos I never seem to have the patients, nor skill to catch a bird in flight. Looking good...

bfjr

Big time Congrats on Lens

Ya already know I'm working on gettin my own, just trying to stay in step :lol

Photo wise Yeah there's a learning curve but yours will be short and have great results on the other end

see ya soon

Harryb

Congrats on the new glass and you're off to good start with it.

ShepsMom

New toys are always fun, aren't they? Congrats and have fun shooting and posting!!

jwear

nicely done congrats but the bokeh ask ben for a tut wait that sounds bad ask for help ok a little better

gluwater

So when we going shooting?

jeff lapoint

Bird Man Photographer wrote:

Nice set and congrats on the new lens, Jeff. I want a 300mm f/2.8...so when you get tired of it ...my address is.

Thanks Mike. I'll get tired of it when you get sick of the osprey:D

jeff lapoint

JayMurphy wrote:

Jeff,

Nice photos I never seem to have the patients, nor skill to catch a bird in flight. Looking good...

Thanks Jay. When I first started attempting BIF shots 2 years ago I was pretty frustrated. My wife manages to compliment every shot I take because she's sweet and the only thing she could say about those early attempt was, "Wow, that looks less blurry!".

j

jeff lapoint

bfjr wrote:

Big time Congrats on Lens

Ya already know I'm working on gettin my own, just trying to stay in step :lol

Photo wise Yeah there's a learning curve but yours will be short and have great results on the other end

see ya soon

Thanks Ben! I'll keep my eye out for ya. Although looking for Nikon gear just feels...dirty. I even minimize every time someone walks by

-j

riddim_maker

Congratulations on your new 300 2.8 Jeff :ivar
Seems like a beauty.

dallas

Outstanding shot, and hand holding too. Wow....

Shasoc

You got yourself a very fine lens, Jeff. Congrats! Great job with the BIF shots. Looks like she will serve you well.