Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
p.54 #1Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
River otter siblings getting ready to slide down a sandy slope into a bay...
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/3.5 1/1600s 6400 ISO +0.7 EV
May 22, 2025 at 08:37 PM
p.54 #2Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Cross Post of a Common House Wren w/Z 9. Still a worthy subject imo.
I am really enjoying this lens!
I am really enjoying this lens!
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May 23, 2025 at 07:47 PM
p.54 #3Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
An image of an egret in a world that does not need any more egret shots 
cheers
bruce
cheers
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/5.0 1/2000s 64 ISO -1.0 EV
May 28, 2025 at 09:43 PM
p.54 #4Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
OwlsEyes wrote:
An image of an egret in a world that does not need any more egret shots
cheers
bruce
Beautiful image of the white egret Bruce
An image of an egret in a world that does not need any more egret shots
cheers
bruce
Beautiful image of the white egret Bruce
May 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
p.54 #5Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
ChrisMak wrote:
cheers
bruceBeautiful image of the white egret Bruce
Thank you... in the US, these are known as "Great Egrets... or Ardea alba." I know Europe has a similar species, though I don't know if they are technically members of the same biological species/classification.
Just editing the above after doing a quick bit of research... I think the biological species is pretty global. I looked up the name commonly used in Europe (though in English)... "Great White Egret..." As a biologist who is intrigued by biodiversity and the factors that influences the evolution of species, I am always curious about similar species across the globe as well as those who species that manage to make the entire planet their habitat.
cheers
bruce
OwlsEyes wrote
An image of an egret in a world that does not need any more egret shotscheers
bruce
Thank you... in the US, these are known as "Great Egrets... or Ardea alba." I know Europe has a similar species, though I don't know if they are technically members of the same biological species/classification.
Just editing the above after doing a quick bit of research... I think the biological species is pretty global. I looked up the name commonly used in Europe (though in English)... "Great White Egret..." As a biologist who is intrigued by biodiversity and the factors that influences the evolution of species, I am always curious about similar species across the globe as well as those who species that manage to make the entire planet their habitat.
cheers
bruce
May 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
p.54 #6Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
In Dutch it’s the “Grote Zilverreiger” or literally translated “Great Silverheron”. 
May 29, 2025 at 10:50 AM
p.54 #7Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Snazzy Indigo Bunting this morning.
Got to love this lens ... very slight crop!
Got to love this lens ... very slight crop!
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May 29, 2025 at 06:39 PM
p.54 #8Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Cross post:
Blue-headed Vireo strung along.
Z 9 @ 560mm f/4, 1/1000, ISO 4K
Blue-headed Vireo strung along.
Z 9 @ 560mm f/4, 1/1000, ISO 4K
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May 31, 2025 at 09:51 AM
p.54 #9Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
All shot at 560mm, f4, with some cropping.
Jun 02, 2025 at 07:23 PM
p.54 #10Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Edited on Jun 10, 2025 at 01:54 PM · View previous versions
Jun 03, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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p.54 #11Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Bird flu and age led to the death of last year's great horned owls. Because the area has been productive, a new pair has taken up residence in the eucalyptus woods, and they have had a pair of chicks. I generally don't like to shoot pointing upwards, but I managed to get a decent perspective of the mom and a chick at sunrise. I chose to embrace the contrast and went with a shadow-rich image. The second shot was taken today in flat and overcast light. It allowed me to make the most of the 400mm f2.8's capabilities.
cheers,
bruce
cheers,
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Z TC-1.4x lens 784mm f/5.6 1/2000s 3600 ISO -0.7 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Z TC-1.4x lens 784mm f/5.6 1/1600s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV
Jun 05, 2025 at 08:19 PM
p.54 #12Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Two days later, the baby owls are now on the move... 
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.5 1/6400s 6400 ISO +1.0 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.5 1/10000s 6400 ISO +0.3 EV
Jun 08, 2025 at 06:51 PM
p.54 #13Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Gorgeous images Bruce!!
Jun 10, 2025 at 09:13 AM
p.54 #14Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
A selection from this morning in the back yard
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/2000s 1800 ISO 0.0 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/2000s 2200 ISO 0.0 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/3200s 5600 ISO -0.3 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/3200s 1400 ISO -0.7 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/2000s 5000 ISO 0.0 EV
Jun 10, 2025 at 09:14 AM
p.54 #15Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
George DeCamp wrote:
Gorgeous images Bruce!!
Thank you George
Gorgeous images Bruce!!
Thank you George
Jun 10, 2025 at 09:21 AM
p.54 #16Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
George DeCamp wrote:
A selection from this morning in the back yard
I love the spread of the tail in the thrasher (??)
Nice set,
bruce
A selection from this morning in the back yard
I love the spread of the tail in the thrasher (??)
Nice set,
bruce
Jun 10, 2025 at 09:23 AM
p.54 #17Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
OwlsEyes wrote:
George DeCamp wrote
A selection from this morning in the back yardNice set,
bruce
Yes Brown Thrasher and thank you!!
Jun 10, 2025 at 09:45 AM
p.54 #18Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Absolutely amazing set. Congratulations!
Jun 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
p.54 #19Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
umut_h_toprak wrote:
Absolutely amazing set. Congratulations!
Thank you!!
Jun 10, 2025 at 01:30 PM
p.54 #20Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
More Owls... these were from last night.
The shooting angle and distracting branches are a real challenge. I used the a second 1.4x to boost the focal length with some of these.
bruce
The shooting angle and distracting branches are a real challenge. I used the a second 1.4x to boost the focal length with some of these.
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Z TC-1.4x lens 784mm f/5.6 1/640s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Z TC-1.4x lens 784mm f/5.6 1/200s 6400 ISO +0.7 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Z TC-1.4x lens 784mm f/5.6 1/1000s 6400 ISO -0.3 EV
Jun 12, 2025 at 06:30 PM