Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/02/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Susan. My wife also thought it might be a finch. Two things puzzled me. First, he stayed in one general area on the ground for quite a while, which finches don't usually do (they are usually on a feeder), and secondly, he seemed much rounder and heavier-coated than most finches. However, after your suggestion, I looked once more through "Birds of North America" and, sure enough, there he is. Thanks. I will change the title in my gallery. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Ryan" <scoutfinch at chartermi.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: More with the Telyt 250/4 >> The Sparrow shot (if it is really a Sparrow?) > > Looks more like a male American goldfinch in winter plumage to me. Way > nicer birds, and turn bright yellow with black wings come spring. The > females look like this year round. Enjoy and have fun. > > Sue > > > On Feb 19, 2011, at 6:49 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: > >> Hi Ted, >> >> The Daffodil was shot hand-held because it was too low to the ground for >> me to do much with the monopod. I could have tried, but didn't, because >> I had walked to the flowers to see if one had opened, and didn't really >> expect to find one. The monopod was some distance away. >> >> The Sparrow shot (if it is really a Sparrow?) was made with the monopod, >> which I have been getting familiar with, and now feel more comfortable >> using. I was still 45 feet from the small bird, so the crop is at full >> resolution, but started out quite small. >> >> I agree that the monopod, or a tripod, makes sense. Someone recommended >> using a ball head on top of the monopod, but I have not gone that far >> yet. >> >> In answer to your last question, yes, on Doug Herr's recommendation, I >> sought out a Version II lens, which focuses closer and allows the camera >> to be rotated with the push of a button. I have not yet tried that >> feature in the field. >> >> I appreciate your comments and suggestions. I'm almost as old as you, >> but my experience is in other fields. I can use all of the suggestions >> that you care to offer. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> ----- Original Message ----- From: <tedgrant at shaw.ca> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >> Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 4:30 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: More with the Telyt 250/4 >> >> >>> Jim Nichols offered: >>> Subject: [Leica] IMG: More with the Telyt 250/4 >>> >>> >>>> It wasn't open for Friday, but today, the first Daffodil of the year >>>> was showing its face. >>>> >>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/First+Daffodil+of+2011.jpg.html >>>> >>>> This little scavenger was the only bird within range this morning. >>>> >>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Sparrow+73.jpg.html<<<<< >>> >>> Hi Jim, >>> Are you working with the monopod on these? >>> >>> I noticed on another post about the Daffodil? You indicated a problem >>> holding for what appeared a vertical frame? >>> >>> I'm sure if you have the monopod and you aren't using it all the time, >>> you should make the effort to do so. >>> >>> Simply because you'll get better at using camera, long lens and monopod >>> for more successful photos if you do. I realize at times it seems >>> awkward, but the more you work with it and learn the quick motions and >>> changes for adjustment , no question your successful hit rate will go >>> up. And that's regardless of shutter speeds.. >>> >>> With your rig can you change vertical to horizontal by merely pressing >>> a release button and rotate the camera direction? >>> cheers, >>> ted >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >