nature and wildlife Almost like a Warrior - Great Blue Heron (Best viewed Larger)

Trying out the lens with a solid tripod and Manfrotto 268 Ballhead.

Still a lot of vibration in the VF as the wind is quite strong.

I love the way the water looks in the background - looks like a painting. Nice, Alec!

The background makes all the difference, like 'water' colour. Lighting is perfect!

fantastic capture!!!!!

Yes, larger mode was better.Using the river or lake as a backdrop is original,Alec.

Beautiful work Alec. I like how the lines are more subdued (if that's a good description).

Nice bird, a very good photo... Per

Still better than earlier image,Alec. Singaporean samurai:-)

Alec, I like both versions.very nicely captured. Pnina

Thanks guys for coming by and commenting. My final analysis about the lens and teleconverter.

 

It has it's limitations. To extend the 400mm to 800mm plus the 1.5 digital factor to get 1200mm is pushing it a little too much. There is limited focusing adjustments on manual mode. The best will be to use a Nikkor prime lens of 400mm up to 600mm with a teleconverter on manual mode. The focusing control is much better. Hoping to get my hands on one soon.

Without the 1.5 extender, what do you think of the lens?

Dennis, the inbuilt VR technology make this lens ideal for street photography. Handheld is no problem if we follow the rule for minimum speed guidelines for longer lens. The AF means your priority is to focus on composition. This lens is value for money.

 

It has it's limitation if we push it further. Nothing compares to having a solid prime long lens for nature shots. That's why the good optics are so very expensive.

 

 

Very nice photograph Alec, the background is superb and looks unlike a photograph , and that is in itself difficult to do (dispite your want to do that or not). I respect and appreciate all of your work on the whole! You have a very prolific and wonderful portfolio, which can take a immeasurable amount of time to look at with the detail that it deserves. I visit often! Kind Regards, Todd

Thanks for the mention Todd, I appreciate it.

Very beautifull Alec, nice striped rithm in the background.

Wonderful light, colors and an amazing background! very well done, Alec!

A nice work.

Hans, Bob, Allon thanks for coming by. Bob, couldn't open your PN site.

Again a superb pic there Alec - especially the background. Alec, I have a question - I just bought a Nikon D70S - I want to get a battery pack add on but I can only find one for the D100?

 

I don't check in here too often these days - could you emailany advice to my private email

 

patrick_guru1@yahoo.co.uk

 

btw i will leave china soon and return to indonesia & will have to pop over to singapore for a few days :)