Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
p.33 #1Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Coues Deer Buck in Velvet
Sony A1 + 400-800 by hatch1921, on Flickr
Enjoy the day all.
Hatch
Sony A1 + 400-800 by hatch1921, on FlickrEnjoy the day all.
Hatch
Aug 17, 2025 at 08:14 PM
p.33 #2Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Gathering lavender pollen.
Aug 18, 2025 at 02:20 PM
p.33 #3Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
got my first Sony body in March 2025 after being with Nikon for about 1.5 years, and Canon for about 2 years before that
some of these are posted in the 300GM/600GM thread, but this one is a lot more lively
very happy with the performance of the A1 II + 300GM + 600GM
some of these are posted in the 300GM/600GM thread, but this one is a lot more lively
very happy with the performance of the A1 II + 300GM + 600GM
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ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 65535 lens 600mm f/5.6 1/1000s 320 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 65535 lens 600mm f/7.1 1/500s 2000 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 600mm F4 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 65535 lens 840mm f/5.6 1/500s 5000 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 600mm F4 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 65535 lens 840mm f/5.6 1/500s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 600mm F4 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 65535 lens 840mm f/5.6 1/1000s 4000 ISO 0.0 EV
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ILCE-1M2 FE 600mm F4 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 65535 lens 1200mm f/10.0 1/1000s 3200 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 600mm F4 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 65535 lens 840mm f/11.0 1/2000s 4000 ISO 0.0 EV
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ILCE-1M2 FE 600mm F4 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 65535 lens 840mm f/11.0 1/1000s 4000 ISO 0.0 EV
Aug 18, 2025 at 07:32 PM
p.33 #4Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
nmerc_photos wrote:
got my first Sony body in March 2025 after being with Nikon for about 1.5 years, and Canon for about 2 years before that
some of these are posted in the 300GM/600GM thread, but this one is a lot more lively
very happy with the performance of the A1 II + 300GM + 600GM
Very nice set, the loon shots are my favorite. I saw that you are moving back to Nikon. I like the 600TC and 800 PF but am not a fan of the Z9/Z8, tried them for a couple months and sold them.
Recent shots of hummers from my yard.
got my first Sony body in March 2025 after being with Nikon for about 1.5 years, and Canon for about 2 years before that
some of these are posted in the 300GM/600GM thread, but this one is a lot more lively
very happy with the performance of the A1 II + 300GM + 600GM
Very nice set, the loon shots are my favorite. I saw that you are moving back to Nikon. I like the 600TC and 800 PF but am not a fan of the Z9/Z8, tried them for a couple months and sold them.
Recent shots of hummers from my yard.
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Aug 19, 2025 at 03:58 AM
p.33 #5Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Douglas L wrote:
some of these are posted in the 300GM/600GM thread, but this one is a lot more lively
very happy with the performance of the A1 II + 300GM + 600GMVery nice set, the loon shots are my favorite. I saw that you are moving back to Nikon. I like the 600TC and 800 PF but am not a fan of the Z9/Z8, tried them for a couple months and sold them.
Recent shots of hummers from my yard.
Nobody wants to sell any Nikon gear, so it sounds like I'll be with Sony for the near future
FWIW, I think Sony beats Nikon in pretty much every facet except value. The A1 II bodies are so stupid expensive, and have a few really annoying features/bugs/missing items you'd expect of a $6500 body.
I love your hummingbird shots! I need to work on providing more flowers at my place to attract them.
nmerc_photos wrote
got my first Sony body in March 2025 after being with Nikon for about 1.5 years, and Canon for about 2 years before thatsome of these are posted in the 300GM/600GM thread, but this one is a lot more lively
very happy with the performance of the A1 II + 300GM + 600GM
Recent shots of hummers from my yard.
Nobody wants to sell any Nikon gear, so it sounds like I'll be with Sony for the near future
FWIW, I think Sony beats Nikon in pretty much every facet except value. The A1 II bodies are so stupid expensive, and have a few really annoying features/bugs/missing items you'd expect of a $6500 body.
I love your hummingbird shots! I need to work on providing more flowers at my place to attract them.
Aug 19, 2025 at 07:13 AM
p.33 #6Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Douglas L wrote:
some of these are posted in the 300GM/600GM thread, but this one is a lot more lively
very happy with the performance of the A1 II + 300GM + 600GMVery nice set, the loon shots are my favorite. I saw that you are moving back to Nikon. I like the 600TC and 800 PF but am not a fan of the Z9/Z8, tried them for a couple months and sold them.
Recent shots of hummers from my yard.
Are you using a strobe on those hummers?
nmerc_photos wrote
got my first Sony body in March 2025 after being with Nikon for about 1.5 years, and Canon for about 2 years before thatsome of these are posted in the 300GM/600GM thread, but this one is a lot more lively
very happy with the performance of the A1 II + 300GM + 600GM
Recent shots of hummers from my yard.
Are you using a strobe on those hummers?
Aug 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
p.33 #10Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
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Aug 24, 2025 at 09:42 AM
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p.33 #12Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
jayoco wrote:
some of these are posted in the 300GM/600GM thread, but this one is a lot more lively
very happy with the performance of the A1 II + 300GM + 600GMVery nice set, the loon shots are my favorite. I saw that you are moving back to Nikon. I like the 600TC and 800 PF but am not a fan of the Z9/Z8, tried them for a couple months and sold them.
Recent shots of hummers from my yard.Are you using a strobe on those hummers?
No, all natural light in the morning. I have a hummingbird flower bed and also 12 pots of flowers that I can move around to get the best light and cleanest background possible.
Here are some from this morning. The dark background is just some dark trees about 20-25' from the hummers, in situation like that, I use exposure compensation -1.5 or even -2. One thing I like the most about Sony cameras is the easy access to the EC dial, no need to press this, then turn that kind of hassle.
Douglas L wrote
nmerc_photos wrote
got my first Sony body in March 2025 after being with Nikon for about 1.5 years, and Canon for about 2 years before thatsome of these are posted in the 300GM/600GM thread, but this one is a lot more lively
very happy with the performance of the A1 II + 300GM + 600GM
Recent shots of hummers from my yard.
No, all natural light in the morning. I have a hummingbird flower bed and also 12 pots of flowers that I can move around to get the best light and cleanest background possible.
Here are some from this morning. The dark background is just some dark trees about 20-25' from the hummers, in situation like that, I use exposure compensation -1.5 or even -2. One thing I like the most about Sony cameras is the easy access to the EC dial, no need to press this, then turn that kind of hassle.
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Aug 25, 2025 at 06:03 PM
p.33 #13Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
An early morning visit to the osprey nest.
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Aug 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
p.33 #14Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
louie champan wrote:
An early morning visit to the osprey nest.
And it paid off! The lighting is extra sweet, Louie!
An early morning visit to the osprey nest.
And it paid off! The lighting is extra sweet, Louie!
Aug 26, 2025 at 04:15 PM
p.33 #15Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
American Kestrel, A1 II, 300GM with 2x extender.
American Kestrel by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
American Kestrel by Jose Raposo, on FlickrAug 27, 2025 at 02:58 PM
p.33 #17Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
It's been awhile since I posted here. However , have been enjoying everyone's marvelous work.
I find myself with the 90mm macro lens lately. Here are a few.
Birdie
I find myself with the 90mm macro lens lately. Here are a few.
Birdie
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Aug 28, 2025 at 08:01 PM
p.33 #18Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
A1ii + 70-200
A9iii + 70-200 + 1.4TC
Here is to hoping the next version of the 100-400 has the same internal style and zoom ring as the 70-200, 200-600 and 400-800.
A1ii + 300 f/2.8 + 2xTC
?? when you need a zoom ??
A9iii + 70-200 + 1.4TC
Here is to hoping the next version of the 100-400 has the same internal style and zoom ring as the 70-200, 200-600 and 400-800.
A1ii + 300 f/2.8 + 2xTC
?? when you need a zoom ??
Aug 28, 2025 at 09:14 PM
p.33 #19Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Some captured/rehab birds at the Lowcountry Zoo at Brookgreen Garden in Murrells Inlet, SC
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Aug 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
p.33 #20Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Photographing this particular American Kestrel feels like coming home. I've been photographing him for a number of years, such an amazing bird.
American Kestrel by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
American Kestrel by Jose Raposo, on FlickrAug 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM