Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
p.44 #2Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Three male African wild dogs, seemingly siblings seen in Sabi Sands, South Africa. They were just happily goofing around...
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Nov 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
p.44 #3Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Short Eared Owl season is back upon us!
So far they're only coming out right near darkness. Makes for a lot of spray and pray with low shutter speeds.
So far they're only coming out right near darkness. Makes for a lot of spray and pray with low shutter speeds.
ILCE-1M2 FE 600mm F4 GM OSS lens 65535 lens 600mm f/4.0 1/80s 12800 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 600mm F4 GM OSS lens 65535 lens 600mm f/4.0 1/50s 5000 ISO 0.0 EV
Nov 13, 2025 at 08:15 PM
p.44 #5Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Oystercatcher
FW4.0 doesn't seem to have affected the A9III AF accuracy. 100% hit rate on 290 frames taken at 60fps. At 60fps it feels like you have an unlimited buffer.
The subject detect all seems to stay on the subject even in tricky situations like when the oystercatcher dips just before jumping up. Lots of shiny highlights to distract
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FW4.0 doesn't seem to have affected the A9III AF accuracy. 100% hit rate on 290 frames taken at 60fps. At 60fps it feels like you have an unlimited buffer.
The subject detect all seems to stay on the subject even in tricky situations like when the oystercatcher dips just before jumping up. Lots of shiny highlights to distract
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p.44 #6Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
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ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/500s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 420mm f/4.0 1/500s 2000 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens 300mm f/2.8 1/500s 2000 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 420mm f/4.0 1/500s 2000 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 420mm f/4.0 1/500s 2500 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 420mm f/4.0 1/500s 2500 ISO 0.0 EV
Nov 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
p.44 #7Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
20251103-DSC09844 by Jose Raposo, on FlickrNov 14, 2025 at 01:37 PM
p.44 #8Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Red-necked Stints
A1 II 300 f/2.8 + 2xtc
These are tough subjects to get in the frame - even harder than martins I thing - but like the A9 III the A1 II acquisition is super fast, really really impressive.
As long as you can sit still for long enough they eventually just ignore you and you have a good chance they will come close enough to fill the frame. It’s a whole other story trying to get up though… Now I just need to find a way to be able to follow them from a slightly lower position but once your elbows are on the ground it’s game over - even with a ground pod its near impossible. 10:0 to the stints!
Shutter speed needs to be very high though. The 300 f/2.8 comes into its own here - I think it would be tough trying to do this with a 600 f/4. ISO1250 f/5.6 1/5000s
A1 II 300 f/2.8 + 2xtc
These are tough subjects to get in the frame - even harder than martins I thing - but like the A9 III the A1 II acquisition is super fast, really really impressive.
As long as you can sit still for long enough they eventually just ignore you and you have a good chance they will come close enough to fill the frame. It’s a whole other story trying to get up though… Now I just need to find a way to be able to follow them from a slightly lower position but once your elbows are on the ground it’s game over - even with a ground pod its near impossible. 10:0 to the stints!
Shutter speed needs to be very high though. The 300 f/2.8 comes into its own here - I think it would be tough trying to do this with a 600 f/4. ISO1250 f/5.6 1/5000s
Nov 14, 2025 at 11:29 PM
p.44 #9Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Not to be outdone by the A1 II
A9 III 300 f/2.8+ 2xtc
A9 III 300 f/2.8+ 2xtc
Nov 15, 2025 at 05:49 AM
p.44 #10Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Bald Eagle by lennycarl08, on Flickr
Nov 15, 2025 at 08:42 AM
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p.44 #11Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Stonechat composite
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Nov 15, 2025 at 09:44 AM
p.44 #12Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
This sequence was taken during the heyday of the burrowing owl population fairly close to my location. This young and playful owl was having a great time using a branch as trampoline. So much so that he actually kissed the branch a few times. And it was a delight to be able to capture its playful behavior...
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Nov 17, 2025 at 07:43 AM
p.44 #13Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
A bearded reedling takes off, autumn/fall season
Sony A2, 840mm 1/4000th at F/5.6
Tim
Sony A2, 840mm 1/4000th at F/5.6
Tim
Nov 19, 2025 at 01:36 AM
p.44 #14Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
TimMunsey wrote:
A bearded reedling takes off, autumn/fall season
https://www.wildphotolife.co.uk/st-aidans-2025-nov/images/_DSC5608_061125.jpg
https://www.wildphotolife.co.uk/st-aidans-2025-nov/images/_DSC5658_061125.jpg
https://www.wildphotolife.co.uk/st-aidans-2025-nov/images/_DSC5660_061125.jpg
https://www.wildphotolife.co.uk/st-aidans-2025-nov/images/_DSC5661_061125.jpg
Sony A2, 840mm 1/4000th at F/5.6
Tim
SonyA2 works great, where can I find one ?
A bearded reedling takes off, autumn/fall season
https://www.wildphotolife.co.uk/st-aidans-2025-nov/images/_DSC5608_061125.jpg
https://www.wildphotolife.co.uk/st-aidans-2025-nov/images/_DSC5658_061125.jpg
https://www.wildphotolife.co.uk/st-aidans-2025-nov/images/_DSC5660_061125.jpg
https://www.wildphotolife.co.uk/st-aidans-2025-nov/images/_DSC5661_061125.jpg
Sony A2, 840mm 1/4000th at F/5.6
Tim
SonyA2 works great, where can I find one ?
Nov 19, 2025 at 02:50 AM
p.44 #15Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
duncangr wrote:
SonyA2 works great, where can I find one ?
A2? I like this short hand.
In this sequence I regretted not using the A9M3 as I would've got 4x more images to choose from.
Tim
SonyA2 works great, where can I find one ?
A2? I like this short hand.
In this sequence I regretted not using the A9M3 as I would've got 4x more images to choose from.
Tim
Nov 19, 2025 at 02:57 AM
p.44 #16Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
nmerc_photos wrote:
Short Eared Owl season is back upon us!
So far they're only coming out right near darkness. Makes for a lot of spray and pray with low shutter speeds.
Man, great shots at these shutter speed and ISO. I would have given up.
Short Eared Owl season is back upon us!
So far they're only coming out right near darkness. Makes for a lot of spray and pray with low shutter speeds.
Man, great shots at these shutter speed and ISO. I would have given up.
Nov 19, 2025 at 04:02 AM
p.44 #17Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
TimMunsey wrote:
A2? I like this short hand.
In this sequence I regretted not using the A9M3 as I would've got 4x more images to choose from.
Tim
Cute little bird - yep 30fps is a bit slow for the small birds.
duncangr wrote
SonyA2 works great, where can I find one ?In this sequence I regretted not using the A9M3 as I would've got 4x more images to choose from.
Tim
Cute little bird - yep 30fps is a bit slow for the small birds.
Nov 19, 2025 at 05:02 AM
p.44 #18Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
A reprint from 2024 - perfect conditions don't happen very often !
A9M3 200-600
A9M3 200-600
Nov 19, 2025 at 05:04 AM
p.44 #20Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
A1 with 400-800mm.
Eagle Liftoff by lennycarl08, on Flickr
Edited on Nov 20, 2025 at 09:11 AM · View previous versions
Eagle Liftoff by lennycarl08, on Flickr
Edited on Nov 20, 2025 at 09:11 AM · View previous versions
Nov 19, 2025 at 08:17 AM