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CT
11-05-2006, 18:28
...or Dunnock.

http://www.tpfgallery.com/gallery2/d/14027-1/Dunnock1.jpg

The light was failing fast when I took this one, and it's not as sharp as I'd have liked. Still... at 1/30 sec at 400mm I should be grateful for what I got I suppose. :shrug:

100-400L, 800 ISO
Boon
11-05-2006, 21:41
nice shot CT, looks like its walking on an Abies koreana;)
CT
11-05-2006, 22:21
I'm not sure about that Steve - we planted it about 3 years ago. I seem to remember it being some sort of hybrid. The needles are noticeably blue. I looked up the tree you named and ours has shown no sign of the blue flowers - as yet anyway.
mfwild13
11-05-2006, 23:15
Pretty good for 1/30th :thumbs:
Venomator
12-05-2006, 03:14
And not too noisy at ISO 800 either ... not a bad capture CT ! I would be pleased with it in those circumstances !

looks like its walking on an Abies koreana

Don't worry ... he's just practising for his new job !?!
Boon
12-05-2006, 07:23
I'm not sure about that Steve - we planted it about 3 years ago. I seem to remember it being some sort of hybrid. The needles are noticeably blue. I looked up the tree you named and ours has shown no sign of the blue flowers - as yet anyway.

hi ct
we have had one in our garden for 7 years and this year is the first year it has started to cone, i will post pictures later of this, meanwhile here is a link to see what to expect later from your tree.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Abies_koreana_cone.jpg
CT
12-05-2006, 08:49
Well I'll be well chuffed if we get cones like that. :thumbs:
CT
12-05-2006, 08:53
Pretty good for 1/30th :thumbs:

Image stabilisation - don't leave home without it! :D It's a real culture shock changing from the 100-400 with IS, to the 180L Macro without it.
mfwild13
12-05-2006, 09:08
Image stabilisation - don't leave home without it! :D It's a real culture shock changing from the 100-400 with IS, to the 180L Macro without it.Yes but its a bit more than three stops from what you should need for a sharp picture especially with a bird as the subject.
I have the same issue going from my 24-105 and 70-300 to my 400mm F5.6. Mind you I'm pretty sure I wouldnt swap as its very sharp and fast at focussing.
CT
12-05-2006, 17:00
nice shot CT, looks like its walking on an Abies koreana;)

It seems Jan had filed the label away - secretary.... sickeningly efficient. :shrug:
Anyway, it's described as Picea Pungens. Eric Frahm... a bright blue pyramid growing to 6-8ft in 10 years. A newer form with shorter deeper blue needles.
Boon
12-05-2006, 21:44
It seems Jan had filed the label away - secretary.... sickeningly efficient. :shrug:
Anyway, it's described as Picea Pungens. Eric Frahm... a bright blue pyramid growing to 6-8ft in 10 years. A newer form with shorter deeper blue needles.

damn, i got my job under false pretences, dont tell them:suspect:
CT
12-05-2006, 21:46
LOL. It is very similar Steve.
Fangman
13-05-2006, 12:06
Been trying to get a decent picture of a Dunnock for the last coulple of weeks - timid little beasts and blend with the background and stay low level - well done.