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Postby Glen on Thu May 12, 2005 2:08 pm

Thought I would post a shot about doing things the hard way. Noticed this flower growing on my neighbours wall about 7 metres in the air. Too high for the macro but thought it could be seen from my rear deck so got out the Nikon 400 5.6, added the Nikon 2X TC and voila. The flower is about 4-5 cm across.

Obviously I am sick of paperwork and wanted a break over lunch today, next time I will just find a flower on the ground!

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Postby birddog114 on Thu May 12, 2005 2:40 pm

This make kipper :cry: tempting him very much :wink:
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Postby sirhc55 on Thu May 12, 2005 2:42 pm

You only needed a 1" high bird sitting on the flower to tempt a certain member :wink: Nice shot Glen
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Postby mic on Thu May 12, 2005 3:14 pm

Glen,

Nice shot, but next time try and see into the neighbors window and snap me one of those other flowers. :roll:

Don't get caught though, we don't want to name you Peeping Glen. :lol:
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Postby birddog114 on Thu May 12, 2005 3:16 pm

Or thru an opened windows with a beauti woman is changing clothes! or something make me wake up all night :shock:
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Postby mic on Thu May 12, 2005 3:21 pm

Yeah ! Yeah !

Good one Birdy,

Gees we are sick :cry:
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Postby birddog114 on Thu May 12, 2005 3:28 pm

mic,
Now you know why I wanted big zoom lenses with fast f. and VR.
So I can cut and run easy if get caught red handed without a tripod :lol:
:lol: :lol:
And it's the main reason why most men want the big zoom
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Postby mic on Thu May 12, 2005 3:30 pm

Hee heeee :lol: :lol:

Sorry Glen to turn your beautiful flower pic into a smutty peeping tom session.

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Postby sirhc55 on Thu May 12, 2005 4:11 pm

Just had a thought - maybe one of the Melbourne esteemed members might want to make an offer on Glen’s combo :wink:
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Postby birddog114 on Thu May 12, 2005 4:56 pm

sirhc55 wrote:Just had a thought - maybe one of the Melbourne esteemed members might want to make an offer on Glen’s combo :wink:


No reply!
Maybe he's running out of esteems :lol:
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Postby kipper on Thu May 12, 2005 5:58 pm

Nah it's ok. 400MM without a TC isn't enough reach for me.
No reply, because I'm on my way home from work :)
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Postby birddog114 on Thu May 12, 2005 5:59 pm

kipper wrote:Nah it's ok. 400MM without a TC isn't enough reach for me.
No reply, because I'm on my way home from work :)


Oh! wooo hooo , it's you, sorry kipper!
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Postby kipper on Thu May 12, 2005 6:02 pm

http://www.suesbirdphotos.co.uk/CHIFFCHAFF.htm

This is why I so want the Sigma 800 F/5.6 or Sigma 300-800 F/5.6.
But the price tag brand new is a bit out of my reach. Check out the lovely detail in the feathers on this tiny bird.
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Postby birddog114 on Thu May 12, 2005 6:19 pm

kipper wrote:http://www.suesbirdphotos.co.uk/CHIFFCHAFF.htm

This is why I so want the Sigma 800 F/5.6 or Sigma 300-800 F/5.6.
But the price tag brand new is a bit out of my reach. Check out the lovely detail in the feathers on this tiny bird.


kipper,
That's a tough call isn't it? save up be good and Santa will drop one for you by Xmas 05. Plenty time.
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Postby kipper on Thu May 12, 2005 7:52 pm

Well a $7k tag is way out of my reach, seeing as I would like to go back to the UK early 1st quarter next year.
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Postby birddog114 on Thu May 12, 2005 8:14 pm

kipper wrote:Well a $7k tag is way out of my reach, seeing as I would like to go back to the UK early 1st quarter next year.


What for? Photographic stuff in UK is more than the price what u can get overhere, that what I've been told.

Is Mel. not suitable for u then move to Sydeny or NT or WA or QLD.
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Postby kipper on Thu May 12, 2005 8:21 pm

Family live in the UK dude :)
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Postby birddog114 on Thu May 12, 2005 8:23 pm

kipper wrote:Family live in the UK dude :)


What? the wife is in the UK?
You told me you're living with mum & dad here.
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Postby kipper on Thu May 12, 2005 9:13 pm

Yes, but they're the only family I have here.

Sister, my two nephews are in France.
All Aunties, Uncles, Cousins + Nan is in the UK.
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Postby Glen on Thu May 12, 2005 9:14 pm

Kipper, if you go to the UK don't worry about f8 Sigma or Nikon, you will need a f2.8 or f4 there. As you know lots darker than aus :wink:
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Postby kipper on Thu May 12, 2005 9:20 pm

Most people seem to get away with F/5.6 there :)

Also Glen, it's not that dark. Was there at winter and it's about the same as Melbourne Winters for light.
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Postby birddog114 on Thu May 12, 2005 9:20 pm

kipper wrote:Yes, but they're the only family I have here.

Sister, my two nephews are in France.
All Aunties, Uncles, Cousins + Nan is in the UK.


I know you'll come back! as Glen said :lol:
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