Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
p.58 #1Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Lance B wrote:
I love the versatility of this lens!
bruceThese are excellent, Bruce!
Thanks Lance...
Does my monarch tree look familiar to you?...
This state beach is a roosting site for monarch during the winter, and it is same park where I've been photographing great horned owls during the last two years.
bruce
OwlsEyes wrote
A few from some recent shoots... 784mm, 560mm, 400mm...I love the versatility of this lens!
bruce
Thanks Lance...
Does my monarch tree look familiar to you?...
This state beach is a roosting site for monarch during the winter, and it is same park where I've been photographing great horned owls during the last two years.
bruce
Nov 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
p.58 #2Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
OwlsEyes wrote:
I love the versatility of this lens!
bruceThese are excellent, Bruce!Thanks Lance...
Does my monarch tree look familiar to you?...
This state beach is a roosting site for monarch during the winter, and it is same park where I've been photographing great horned owls during the last two years.
bruce
It looks like a gum (Eucalyptus) tree. I didn't notice it when I first looked as I was too enthralled with the Monarch Butterflies.
Lance B wrote
OwlsEyes wrote
A few from some recent shoots... 784mm, 560mm, 400mm...I love the versatility of this lens!
bruce
Does my monarch tree look familiar to you?...
This state beach is a roosting site for monarch during the winter, and it is same park where I've been photographing great horned owls during the last two years.
bruce
It looks like a gum (Eucalyptus) tree. I didn't notice it when I first looked as I was too enthralled with the Monarch Butterflies.
Nov 21, 2025 at 12:33 AM
p.58 #3Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Another bobcat shot...
Sometimes I like these images more when the subject is not making eye contact with me.
regards,
bruce
Sometimes I like these images more when the subject is not making eye contact with me.
regards,
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.5 1/800s 640 ISO +0.3 EV
Nov 21, 2025 at 06:39 PM
p.58 #4Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Here's a couple from Florida
Black-bellied Whistling Duck
Wood Stork
Black-bellied Whistling Duck
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/2.8 1/3200s 2000 ISO -0.3 EV
Wood Stork
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/2.8 1/3200s 280 ISO -0.3 EV
Nov 25, 2025 at 08:44 AM
p.58 #5Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
A successful hunt...
bruce
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Z TC-1.4x lens 784mm f/5.6 1/250s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV
Nov 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
p.58 #7Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Incredible
gannis wrote:
Tiger Cubs, Shot at Tadoba National Park, India
Z9, 400mm F2.8, ISO 180, Shutter 1/2000, F2.8
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54953412029_981e204c7e_b.jpgGB9_8598 by Ganesh B, on Flickr
gannis wrote:
Tiger Cubs, Shot at Tadoba National Park, India
Z9, 400mm F2.8, ISO 180, Shutter 1/2000, F2.8
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54953412029_981e204c7e_b.jpgGB9_8598 by Ganesh B, on Flickr
Nov 29, 2025 at 08:43 AM
p.58 #8Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Thank you!
newyork wrote:
Incredible
Z9, 400mm F2.8, ISO 180, Shutter 1/2000, F2.8
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54953412029_981e204c7e_b.jpgGB9_8598 by Ganesh B, on Flickr
newyork wrote:
Incredible
gannis wrote
Tiger Cubs, Shot at Tadoba National Park, IndiaZ9, 400mm F2.8, ISO 180, Shutter 1/2000, F2.8
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54953412029_981e204c7e_b.jpgGB9_8598 by Ganesh B, on Flickr
Nov 30, 2025 at 01:36 AM
p.58 #9Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
This is another moncarch butterfly cluster. This group was photographed in a new location... this time in a Monterey cypress rather than a eucalyptus tree.
regards,
bruce
regards,
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Z TC-1.4x lens 560mm f/7.1 1/400s 6400 ISO -0.7 EV
Nov 30, 2025 at 07:58 PM
p.58 #10Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
An outstanding image in every way Bruce! I’m glad to see the west coast population doing this well.
Dec 01, 2025 at 06:09 AM
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p.58 #11Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
bs kite wrote:
An outstanding image in every way Bruce! I’m glad to see the west coast population doing this well.
Thanks Robert..
This winter's numbers are definitely better than those from last winter. We've had fewer big rain events, and I suspect that this has allowed the monarchs to stick around and cluster in larger groups.
bruce
An outstanding image in every way Bruce! I’m glad to see the west coast population doing this well.
Thanks Robert..
This winter's numbers are definitely better than those from last winter. We've had fewer big rain events, and I suspect that this has allowed the monarchs to stick around and cluster in larger groups.
bruce
Dec 01, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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p.58 #12Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
WOW!!
OwlsEyes wrote:
This is another moncarch butterfly cluster. This group was photographed in a new location... this time in a Monterey cypress rather than a eucalyptus tree.
regards,
bruce
OwlsEyes wrote:
This is another moncarch butterfly cluster. This group was photographed in a new location... this time in a Monterey cypress rather than a eucalyptus tree.
regards,
bruce
Dec 01, 2025 at 11:58 AM
p.58 #13Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
RoamingScott wrote:
WOW!!
regards,
bruce
Thanks Scott... I'm fortunate to live near two areas where the Western monarchs roost. Access to these clusters are a bit restricted, but I used my history as a former monarch scientist from MN to get a bit of preferential treatment... I always knew my graduate degree in evolution and ecology would help me in nature photography, but never expected it to help me persuade others to offer me a better angle
bruce
WOW!!
OwlsEyes wrote
This is another moncarch butterfly cluster. This group was photographed in a new location... this time in a Monterey cypress rather than a eucalyptus tree.regards,
bruce
Thanks Scott... I'm fortunate to live near two areas where the Western monarchs roost. Access to these clusters are a bit restricted, but I used my history as a former monarch scientist from MN to get a bit of preferential treatment... I always knew my graduate degree in evolution and ecology would help me in nature photography, but never expected it to help me persuade others to offer me a better angle
bruce
Dec 01, 2025 at 04:44 PM
p.58 #14Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
This will be my last monarch post for a while, as I don't want to bore you all with these.
Because they roost fairly high in the canopy, I'm always looking for angles that will allow me to share an "eye-level" perspective. This shot was taken from a trail that borders a shallow canyon. The monarchs are roosting on the other side of the canyon in the middle of the eucalyptus canopy. Because the trail peaks at the mid-canopy level, I'm almost parallel with the cluster. However, because they are on the other side of the canyon, I needed to stack converters and crop a bit. In the end, this is about a 32MP image.
I personally think this is one of my favorites because of the moody sunrise light and shadows.. the latter may be the exact reason why you (or others) may not like it
bruce
Because they roost fairly high in the canopy, I'm always looking for angles that will allow me to share an "eye-level" perspective. This shot was taken from a trail that borders a shallow canyon. The monarchs are roosting on the other side of the canyon in the middle of the eucalyptus canopy. Because the trail peaks at the mid-canopy level, I'm almost parallel with the cluster. However, because they are on the other side of the canyon, I needed to stack converters and crop a bit. In the end, this is about a 32MP image.
I personally think this is one of my favorites because of the moody sunrise light and shadows.. the latter may be the exact reason why you (or others) may not like it
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Z TC-1.4x lens 560mm f/5.0 1/2500s 2200 ISO -2.0 EV
Dec 01, 2025 at 04:50 PM
p.58 #15Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Head-on shot of a male tiger - Tadoba National Park, India
Nikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 TC S Lens - ISO 3600, 1/1250, F4, 560mm
Male Tiger head-on by Ganesh B, on Flickr
Nikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 TC S Lens - ISO 3600, 1/1250, F4, 560mm
Male Tiger head-on by Ganesh B, on FlickrDec 06, 2025 at 01:27 AM
p.58 #16Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
gannis wrote:
Head-on shot of a male tiger - Tadoba National Park, India
Nikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 TC S Lens - ISO 3600, 1/1250, F4, 560mm
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54966635101_e01a90c412_b.jpgMale Tiger head-on by Ganesh B, on Flickr
Wow!...
This one is a stunner. I love the perspective and intensity implied by this image.
bravo!
bruce
Head-on shot of a male tiger - Tadoba National Park, India
Nikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 TC S Lens - ISO 3600, 1/1250, F4, 560mm
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54966635101_e01a90c412_b.jpgMale Tiger head-on by Ganesh B, on Flickr
Wow!...
This one is a stunner. I love the perspective and intensity implied by this image.
bravo!
bruce
Dec 06, 2025 at 10:10 PM
p.58 #17Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
gannis wrote:
Head-on shot of a male tiger - Tadoba National Park, India
Nikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 TC S Lens - ISO 3600, 1/1250, F4, 560mm
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54966635101_e01a90c412_b.jpgMale Tiger head-on by Ganesh B, on Flickr
Superb shot!
Head-on shot of a male tiger - Tadoba National Park, India
Nikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 TC S Lens - ISO 3600, 1/1250, F4, 560mm
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54966635101_e01a90c412_b.jpgMale Tiger head-on by Ganesh B, on Flickr
Superb shot!
Dec 06, 2025 at 11:28 PM
p.58 #18Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Thank you very much Bruce!
OwlsEyes wrote:
Nikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 TC S Lens - ISO 3600, 1/1250, F4, 560mm
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54966635101_e01a90c412_b.jpgMale Tiger head-on by Ganesh B, on FlickrWow!...
This one is a stunner. I love the perspective and intensity implied by this image.
bravo!
bruce
OwlsEyes wrote:
gannis wrote
Head-on shot of a male tiger - Tadoba National Park, IndiaNikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 TC S Lens - ISO 3600, 1/1250, F4, 560mm
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54966635101_e01a90c412_b.jpgMale Tiger head-on by Ganesh B, on Flickr
This one is a stunner. I love the perspective and intensity implied by this image.
bravo!
bruce
Dec 07, 2025 at 12:22 AM
p.58 #19Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Thanks a lot Lance!
Lance B wrote:
Nikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 TC S Lens - ISO 3600, 1/1250, F4, 560mm
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54966635101_e01a90c412_b.jpgMale Tiger head-on by Ganesh B, on FlickrSuperb shot!
Lance B wrote:
gannis wrote
Head-on shot of a male tiger - Tadoba National Park, IndiaNikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 TC S Lens - ISO 3600, 1/1250, F4, 560mm
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54966635101_e01a90c412_b.jpgMale Tiger head-on by Ganesh B, on Flickr
Dec 07, 2025 at 12:22 AM
p.58 #20Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Well this thread almost dipped onto page three, so I thought I'd bring it back to the top.
I was out photographing hummingbirds in the rain a few days ago... The soft light and a touch of fall color made this a great subject for the 400 f2.8TC.
cheers,
bruce
I was out photographing hummingbirds in the rain a few days ago... The soft light and a touch of fall color made this a great subject for the 400 f2.8TC.
cheers,
bruce
NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/2500s 1600 ISO +1.0 EV
NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/2500s 6400 ISO +1.0 EV
Dec 23, 2025 at 06:53 PM