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I couldn't help thinking of Stubbsy & ChristianD when this one came into my viewfinder...

I was down at Milson's Point experimenting with the 80-400VR and this came along...

Not for critique... Just sharing...
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</td><td width=50%>This first pic is the wide shot of the James Craig passing some sails of a different kind... Taken at 80mm</td></tr>
<tr><td width=50%>This next one, shows the full reach of the 80-400VR, showing good detail of the crew hauling up the last sail.</td><td width=50%>
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</td><td width=50%>This last one shows the huge scale of the James Craig... I'm sure that there was a little bit of clearance at the top of the mast, but it looked close from where I was standing...</td></tr></table>

Nice shots John, Great lens that, i walk around with that lens hanging off my neck all day at the track and yeh you have got a few good shots there while trying it out.
Cheers
John
BBJ

That first one is a great timed catch... I use the 80-400 too, find it a great lens, the VR's a saver for me as I have a lot of trouble holdign the bloody cam steady enough with any form of long zoom...

That last one looks oh so close

John
WOW!

Nice ...

It brings back some fond memories.

Thanks for sharing.

Cheers
Christian

the cloudy day washes out the colours, but the shot of the crew against the opera house skyline shows the power of this lens!

looking at the crew shot has probably cost me $1,800!!! thanks leek!

Hi Leek,

Great lens, great shots, have to start experimenting with mine very soon


Nige