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Dragons with the 200-400

Postby marc on Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:00 pm

A few test shots with my new 200-400VR.
Taken on it's fantastic min focus distance of 6.2 ft. With a slight crop.
These were taken in harsh midday sun, with the D300, WB set to Auto. Spot meter & tripod used.
Not sure what has caused the blue fringing (in 1 & 2) on the wingtips & stick? Any ideas?
Like the 300VR, I love the bokeh on these. :D
C & C most welcome

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Postby ATJ on Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:15 pm

Great shots with lots of detail.

I'm very jealous. We have stacks of dragonflies but they very rarely, if ever, land.
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Postby marc on Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:21 pm

ATJ wrote:Great shots with lost of detail.

I'm very jealous. We have stacks of dragonflies but they very rarely, if ever, land.


Very true Andrew.
I'm told if you have some water nearby (swimming pool, creek, etc) a couple of sticks/branches placed strategically helps?

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Postby ATJ on Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:06 pm

marc wrote:I'm told if you have some water nearby (swimming pool, creek, etc) a couple of sticks/branches placed strategically helps?

We have an above ground "pool" which I have let go so it is now a haven for tadpoles (many hundred), pond skaters, water beetles and (unfortunately mozzies). I have also tried placing a few sticks around near and over the water. The only dragonfly that I have seen resting was in the front yard - way away from the pool. :roll:
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Postby chrisk on Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:33 pm

damn me but aint that sharp as hell ! :shock:
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Postby gstark on Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:46 pm

ATJ wrote:I have also tried placing a few sticks around near and over the water.



That's why the Foxtel doesn't work properly. :)
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Postby Matt. K on Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:22 pm

That's what you pay your money for. Slick. Sharp and bright.
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Postby Handlebars on Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:36 pm

Really really nice!

#3 is great, the colours are good, the background couldn't be better and they are crisp as it gets.
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Postby Mal on Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:59 pm

I love the first one.
Could the blue on the wings could be due to the water reflection?
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Postby marc on Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:30 pm

Mal wrote:I love the first one.
Could the blue on the wings could be due to the water reflection?


It wasn't taken over water.
And it's not from over sharpening either, as it's evident prior to any PP. :? :?
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Postby Manta on Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:35 pm

Top shots Marc. I've used that lens and would love to have kept it! It's a cracker in skilled hands (unlike mine) and I can't wait to see more work when you've actually gotten used to it!

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Postby colin_12 on Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:02 pm

This is great considdering that you had to be at least 6 feet away from your subject. Very clean.
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Re: Dragons with the 200-400

Postby marc on Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:26 pm

colin_12 wrote:This is great considering that you had to be at least 6 feet away from your subject. Very clean.
Regards Colin


6.2 feet to be exact.
Which is what makes it such a great lens, with macro capabilities. :wink:
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Postby stubbsy on Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:52 pm

Marc

These are very impressive - great DOF too.
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