Hi Joel, The jay is a great pose. I need to put some proper perches near my feeders (assuming that is what you used for this shot). I usually rely on some nearby trees, but with the leaves closing in there is often something in the way. The 600 hurts the pocket book, but the performance alone and w the 1.4X III is superb - you should see the RAW file of that bluebird on a big monitor. That said, I have been using my 300 2.8II w the 2X III lately for walking around avian photos. I also carry the 600 but need a monopod whereas the 300 + 2X is easy to handhold. I guess you know how the 600 handles if you have the version I 500. I think your avian interest and talent means you NEED the 600.Originally Posted by Joel Eade
Great shots Nick.....love the owls, they're on my "wish list". There are Barred Owls, Great Horned Owls and Barn Owls here in Ky but I have not be fortunate enough to get a good look at one yet
Beautiful light and details on that first Bluebird Vern....very nicely done, I am really wanting that 600mm II but can't make up my mind....I would have to sell both my 500 and 300 as well in order to handle the expense and I just can't make my mind up to do it
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