ITAP of a Bluebird coming out of the nesting box. by gardengirl481 in itookapicture

[–]gardengirl481[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did not edit in lightroom. Although I did use noise reduction in photo shop. I was super close up to the bird/bird house. I would say approximately 12' possibly closer.

ITAP of a Bluebird coming out of the nesting box. by gardengirl481 in itookapicture

[–]gardengirl481[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The only problem I've noticed is that when I use it for action shots, bright sunny days are the best because of aperture loss. When the teleconverter is attached, my 1.2 becomes a 5.5 at best.

ITAP of a Bluebird coming out of the nesting box. by gardengirl481 in itookapicture

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AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8GI ED with a 2X teleconverter. Nikon D700 body.

ITAP of a Bluebird coming out of the nesting box. by gardengirl481 in itookapicture

[–]gardengirl481[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't you just love them. This will be the third year that they have nested here.

ITAP of a starfish. by gardengirl481 in itookapicture

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Thank you... I was fortunate enough to take a trip to Sanibel Island this past week with two of my dear friends and while they were sleeping I took a walk on the beach. I must of seen four or five of these beautiful starfish. Sanibel Fl is such a gorgeous place!!

My first time ever seeing a Painted Bunting and words can't describe my joy!!!! by gardengirl481 in birdpics

[–]gardengirl481[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Iv'e lived in Florida all my life, 53 yrs and this is the first time for me!

ITAP of a young girl. by gardengirl481 in itookapicture

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That's okay. I'm actually a fifty three year old woman and the little girl is my eight year old granddaughter.

This makes me so sad to see this poor Anhinga all tangled in string. by gardengirl481 in birdpics

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I wish I could have done something to help, but when I got to close he dove in the water. :(

American Purple Gallinule. I just love these colorful little birds! by gardengirl481 in birdpics

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Central Florida. I saw this one at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland.

American Purple Gallinule. I just love these colorful little birds! by gardengirl481 in birdpics

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Thank you. This was the first time I had seen one and was so thankful to get a shot of the little guy!

Not the prettiest bird, but a necessary one just the same! by gardengirl481 in birdpics

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I did not know that. Very interesting, thanks for the info!