Photos taken by Pentax cameras for tech. discussion - Season VII

[kengoh]

My 1st birding this year, shot 1 day before the eve of CNY.

#1 After 3yrs this migratory bird finally landed again in the same old location of SBG.

Hooded Pitta (Feb 2015) by kengoh8888 more than 1.4M views, on Flickr

#2 My 1st lifer this year - Cut-Throat Finch. The adult male has a bright red band across its throat, thus the naming "cut-throat".

Cut Throat Finch (side view) by kengoh8888 more than 1.4M views, on Flickr

#3 While waiting to shoot the Cut-Throat Finch I was too early and the afternoon sun was so hot and harsh that I rested under the shelter of the Pasir Ris Park Mangroove waiting for time to pass, down there I saw this White Collared Kingfisher diving into the water but not fishing, knowing his habits he will dive another time, so I aimed around the 1st diving area and got this:

Out of Water! by kengoh8888 more than 1.4M views, on Flickr

#4 The happiest shot was this Puffy Fish Owl, not only it's hard to shoot an owl but the pose of him landing on the open ground with wings spread open is really very rare.
Pentax K3 + Sigma 500 F4.5 + HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter, 90% cropped (for composition)

Puffy Fish Owl by kengoh8888 more than 1.4M views, on Flickr

Glad I took leave on that day to have this fruitful trip.

 

[pinholecam]

My 1st birding this year, shot 1 day before the eve of CNY.
#4 The happiest shot was this Buffy Fish Owl, not only it's hard to shoot an owl but the pose of him landing on the open ground with wings spread open is really very rare.
Pentax K3 + Sigma 500 F4.5 + HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter, 90% cropped (for composition)

Puffy Fish Owl by kengoh8888 more than 1.4M views, on Flickr

Glad I took leave on that day to have this fruitful trip.

All nice!
Glad it turned out well for the first serious birding outing for the year.

BTW, how close are you usually?
The Cut-Throat Finch is so small, I'd guess you need to get real close or crop a lot.

 

[creampuff]

Ken, simply wonderful bird images as usual.

 

[Reecheru]

K5iis + Sigma !0-20

等候下一站

 

[kengoh]

All nice!
Glad it turned out well for the first serious birding outing for the year.

BTW, how close are you usually?
The Cut-Throat Finch is so small, I'd guess you need to get real close or crop a lot.

Thanks JK, for bird #1 and #2, I was few meters away.
For the kingfisher I was 20+ meters away, hence the pic is heavily cropped even with a 500mm + 1.4x TC.
For the owl I estimate about 15m away, with the 1.4x TC and the bird is quite big + with his wings spread I can shoot almost 100% crop.
You are right, the Cut-Throat finch is very small, about the size of sunbird, luckily they are quite friendly so I can shoot them within few meters away.

Ken, simply wonderful bird images as usual.

Thanks Dennis, have not seen your posting for a long time.

 

[simon6z]

SBG!!! Is it near the ginger garden if so I know where, can go find them

 

[pinholecam]

Thanks JK, for bird #1 and #2, I was few meters away.
For the kingfisher I was 20+ meters away, hence the pic is heavily cropped even with a 500mm + 1.4x TC.
For the owl I estimate about 15m away, with the 1.4x TC and the bird is quite big + with his wings spread I can shoot almost 100% crop.
You are right, the Cut-Throat finch is very small, about the size of sunbird, luckily they are quite friendly so I can shoot them within few meters away.


Thanks Dennis, have not seen your posting for a long time.

Thanks for the info.

BTW, you can try KTPH, they installed some fake islands on the pond and water birds go there.
There are also quite a few species of birds. (including some of these Finches )

 

[kengoh]

SBG!!! Is it near the ginger garden if so I know where, can go find them

Yes inside Ginger Garden.

 

[kengoh]

Thanks for the info.

BTW, you can try KTPH, they installed some fake islands on the pond and water birds go there.
There are also quite a few species of birds. (including some of these Finches )

Thanks for the info, is it this?

 

[pinholecam]

Thanks for the info, is it this?
View attachment 6870

Yes, this is the place.
But the birds are mainly in Yishun Pond which is beside the hospital.

 

[pinholecam]

Taken with the K24/2.8


Lake Chuzenji, Nikko #2 by jenkwang, on Flickr




Ryuzu Waterfall (Ryuzu no taki), #1 by jenkwang, on Flickr



While it may not have the best edge to edge resolution, its still plenty on 24mp FF.
But what does this lens have above other makes?
Size (yes, it does not break the back unlike more 'macho' options), good contrast and micro contrast, nice colors.

 

[tigershiok]

Taken with the K24/2.8


Lake Chuzenji, Nikko #2 by jenkwang, on Flickr

Ryuzu Waterfall (Ryuzu no taki), #1 by jenkwang, on Flickr



While it may not have the best edge to edge resolution, its still plenty on 24mp FF.
But what does this lens have above other makes?
Size (yes, it does not break the back unlike more 'macho' options), good contrast and micro contrast, nice colors.

great shots

 

[tigershiok]

in the rain
just walkand talkand be thanksful
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[oceanpriest]

Taken with the K24/2.8


Lake Chuzenji, Nikko #2 by jenkwang, on Flickr

While it may not have the best edge to edge resolution, its still plenty on 24mp FF.
But what does this lens have above other makes?
Size (yes, it does not break the back unlike more 'macho' options), good contrast and micro contrast, nice colors.

woah, nice pic! this one must print big2 and hang on wall

 

[Yamakasi]

K3 with DA20-40

 

[pinholecam]

K3 with DA20-40

Very nice. ..

 

[pinholecam]

woah, nice pic! this one must print big2 and hang on wall

Thanks.
Yes, I will print this A3+ for sure.

 

[kengoh]

Yes, this is the place.
But the birds are mainly in Yishun Pond which is beside the hospital.

Thanks again.

Taken with the K24/2.8


Lake Chuzenji, Nikko #2 by jenkwang, on Flickr

This is nice :thumbsup:

 

[easyFinger]

《年年有餘》



my lucky catch today.. only noticed the fish during PP...

K-01 + M 135 f/3.5

 

[ranchy]

K3 with DA20-40

Nice colour!!