Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
p.64 #1Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
The Pelican's catch of the day...
bruce
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/6.3 1/4000s 5600 ISO 0.0 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/6.3 1/4000s 5600 ISO 0.0 EV
May 10, 2026 at 09:40 AM
p.64 #2Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Thank you so much Bruce! I have seen some massive Asiatic rushers at Corbett National Park…These 2 images are exactly about the perspectives like you said..the elephant looks much smaller in the frame where it is swimming whereas the same guy looks massive after he got off the water and walked head on…
OwlsEyes wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55261219095_14f0c529ac_b.jpgElephant crossing the river by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55261227215_4db9b12716_b.jpgTusker by Ganesh B, on FlickrWow, this guy is a real beauty. We rarely see Asian elephant big tuskers... nicely done. I also really love the perspective of the swimming elephant... beautiful warm light.
bruce
OwlsEyes wrote:
gannis wrote
Photographed this Tusker at Nagarhole National Parkhttps://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55261219095_14f0c529ac_b.jpgElephant crossing the river by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55261227215_4db9b12716_b.jpgTusker by Ganesh B, on Flickr
bruce
May 10, 2026 at 10:03 AM
p.64 #4Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
gannis wrote:
Leopard, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, India - Nikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 S TC lens
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55272808052_a0ec370c70_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55273960039_9f6d154b93_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55274122505_61cfb545bf_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
Outstanding shots, Ganesh!
Leopard, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, India - Nikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 S TC lens
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55272808052_a0ec370c70_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55273960039_9f6d154b93_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55274122505_61cfb545bf_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
Outstanding shots, Ganesh!
May 16, 2026 at 05:18 PM
p.64 #5Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
gannis wrote:
Leopard, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, India - Nikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 S TC lens
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55272808052_a0ec370c70_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55273960039_9f6d154b93_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55274122505_61cfb545bf_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
These are fantastic.. I love the eye contact in these shots and your use of foliage to frame the animal.
regards,
bruce
Leopard, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, India - Nikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 S TC lens
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55272808052_a0ec370c70_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55273960039_9f6d154b93_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55274122505_61cfb545bf_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
These are fantastic.. I love the eye contact in these shots and your use of foliage to frame the animal.
regards,
bruce
May 16, 2026 at 07:55 PM
p.64 #6Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Thank you so much Lance!
Lance B wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55272808052_a0ec370c70_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55273960039_9f6d154b93_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55274122505_61cfb545bf_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on FlickrOutstanding shots, Ganesh!
Lance B wrote:
gannis wrote
Leopard, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, India - Nikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 S TC lenshttps://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55272808052_a0ec370c70_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55273960039_9f6d154b93_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55274122505_61cfb545bf_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
May 17, 2026 at 01:19 AM
p.64 #7Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Thank you very much Bruce! This is by far the most co-operative leopard I have had the opportunity to photograph so far. He was so bold and kept posing for us like he was some kind of a studio model! Golden evening light was a cherry on top.
OwlsEyes wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55272808052_a0ec370c70_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55273960039_9f6d154b93_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55274122505_61cfb545bf_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on FlickrThese are fantastic.. I love the eye contact in these shots and your use of foliage to frame the animal.
regards,
bruce
OwlsEyes wrote:
gannis wrote
Leopard, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, India - Nikon Z9, 400mm F2.8 S TC lenshttps://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55272808052_a0ec370c70_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55273960039_9f6d154b93_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55274122505_61cfb545bf_b.jpgUntitled by Ganesh B, on Flickr
regards,
bruce
May 17, 2026 at 01:21 AM
p.64 #8Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Took the 400TC to the park this morning, should do it more often!
Keeping an eye on me
Anhinga
Tree swallow
Anhinga takeoff
Tri-colored Heron silhouette,
Keeping an eye on me
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/2500s 12800 ISO 0.0 EV
Anhinga
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/2.8 1/1250s 560 ISO +0.3 EV
Tree swallow
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/3.2 1/1250s 3200 ISO 0.0 EV
Anhinga takeoff
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/2.8 1/1250s 360 ISO +0.3 EV
Tri-colored Heron silhouette,
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/2500s 800 ISO 0.0 EV
May 18, 2026 at 09:06 AM
p.64 #9Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Flying jewels from Saturday morning...
I really pushed the lens, and I am impressed with how it handled the very strong backlight.
regards,
bruce
I really pushed the lens, and I am impressed with how it handled the very strong backlight.
regards,
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Z TC-1.4x lens 560mm f/4.5 1/4000s 1100 ISO +0.7 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Z TC-1.4x lens 560mm f/4.5 1/4000s 1000 ISO +0.7 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Z TC-1.4x lens 560mm f/4.0 1/4000s 3600 ISO 0.0 EV
May 18, 2026 at 02:38 PM
p.64 #10Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
I recently purchased this impeccable lens. Had the opportunity to visit a Tiger reserve and was really thrilled by it's result. Still to get to grips with it full functioning. Here is one shot of a tiger named " Chota Dadiyal" from Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve of Central India shot at 560mm @ f4, ISO 3200, 1/1000's
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May 25, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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p.64 #11Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
I was very surprised by how light and easy it is to use the new 400mm hand held. Selling my 800 PF and 600mm PF to make room for it.
May 28, 2026 at 05:41 PM
p.64 #12Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
A few Hummingbird images from yesterday in the back yard. This is a Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/2.8 1/3200s 3200 ISO 0.0 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/2.8 1/3200s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/2.8 1/3200s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV
Jun 01, 2026 at 08:17 AM
p.64 #13Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
New babies this year...
Unlike prior years, the babies are not hanging out together, but every once in a while, the mother owls hangs with an owlet.
Image was shot this morning around sunrise..
bruce
Unlike prior years, the babies are not hanging out together, but every once in a while, the mother owls hangs with an owlet.
Image was shot this morning around sunrise..
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/10.0 1/2000s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV
Jun 01, 2026 at 03:19 PM
p.64 #14Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
OwlsEyes wrote:
New babies this year...
Unlike prior years, the babies are not hanging out together, but every once in a while, the mother owls hangs with an owlet.
Image was shot this morning around sunrise..
bruce
Stunning shot, Bruce!
New babies this year...
Unlike prior years, the babies are not hanging out together, but every once in a while, the mother owls hangs with an owlet.
Image was shot this morning around sunrise..
bruce
Stunning shot, Bruce!
Jun 01, 2026 at 09:49 PM
p.64 #15Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Lance B wrote:
Unlike prior years, the babies are not hanging out together, but every once in a while, the mother owls hangs with an owlet.
Image was shot this morning around sunrise..
bruceStunning shot, Bruce!
Thanks Lance...
You know, I normally take the sharpness down on my pictures and apply a bit of a glow to them. In this case, I felt as if the eye contact and plumage deserved to be seen with all of its detail intact
bruce
OwlsEyes wrote
New babies this year...Unlike prior years, the babies are not hanging out together, but every once in a while, the mother owls hangs with an owlet.
Image was shot this morning around sunrise..
bruce
Thanks Lance...
You know, I normally take the sharpness down on my pictures and apply a bit of a glow to them. In this case, I felt as if the eye contact and plumage deserved to be seen with all of its detail intact
bruce
Jun 01, 2026 at 10:51 PM
p.64 #16Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
OwlsEyes wrote:
New babies this year...
Unlike prior years, the babies are not hanging out together, but every once in a while, the mother owls hangs with an owlet.
Image was shot this morning around sunrise..
bruce
Sure do love the light on these Bruce!!
Jun 02, 2026 at 05:20 AM
p.64 #17Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
George DeCamp wrote:
Unlike prior years, the babies are not hanging out together, but every once in a while, the mother owls hangs with an owlet.
Image was shot this morning around sunrise..
bruceSure do love the light on these Bruce!!
Thanks George...
The shot was made during sunrise and the owls are nesting in the woods. I waited out the sun so I could get some good light on their faces while preserving the more heavily shadowed woods in which they are currently living.
bruce
OwlsEyes wrote
New babies this year...Unlike prior years, the babies are not hanging out together, but every once in a while, the mother owls hangs with an owlet.
Image was shot this morning around sunrise..
bruce
Thanks George...
The shot was made during sunrise and the owls are nesting in the woods. I waited out the sun so I could get some good light on their faces while preserving the more heavily shadowed woods in which they are currently living.
bruce
Jun 02, 2026 at 11:45 AM
p.64 #18Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
I'm still in love with my Z 400/2.8 TC.
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Jun 03, 2026 at 05:52 AM
p.64 #19Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Wild brown bears in the eastern part of Europe.
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Jun 03, 2026 at 05:57 AM
p.64 #20Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Those are some superb photos, Stefan!
Jun 03, 2026 at 06:54 AM