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Uncle-AJ · 17 March 2006, 03:32 PM

I went bird shooting with my camera again yesterday. The first bird is a yellow wagtail. These come in several varieties, this one is the middle eastern variety.

This is a teal. A very common bird in Europe but less common here, where it winters.

Launch Mini · 17 March 2006, 03:49 PM

Another beautiful set of pic's AJ.
My monitor at home sux, so I will check these again in the morning at the office.

JJ Irani · 17 March 2006, 03:55 PM

Superb pics, Adrian, especially the first one!

While you're so damn good with the feathered variety, I'm sure you're aware that the non-feathered variety can be a little more exciting!

C.J. · 17 March 2006, 04:17 PM

Excellent photographs, Adrian

Just please don't start photographing sheep, we would never be able to get JJ out of the bathroom

Uncle-AJ · 17 March 2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Superb pics, Adrian, especially the first one!

While you're so damn good with the feathered variety, I'm sure you're aware that the non-feathered variety can be a little more exciting!

............................and a little more expensive.

Don't worry CJ, sheep are not on my list.

mailman · 17 March 2006, 07:55 PM

Excellent pics Adrian.

I bet they would taste good if they were cooked with a few carrots and potatoes

padi56 · 17 March 2006, 08:47 PM

Excellent pictures Adrian that new lens is working well.

JJ Irani · 18 March 2006, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Excellent pics Adrian.

I bet they would taste good if they were cooked with a few carrots and potatoes

All you've got on that corrupt mind of yours is sex and food, Paulie!!

SLRdude · 18 March 2006, 05:11 AM

great shots!
What kind of camera and lens are you using?

mailman · 18 March 2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

All you've got on that corrupt mind of yours is sex and food, Paulie!!

That doesn't make me a bad guy, does it?

Rockrolex · 18 March 2006, 01:32 PM

Supurb pics, Adrian.

dman · 18 March 2006, 01:59 PM

Very nice Unc!! You are very sharp with that camera Adrian, thanks for sharing.

JJ Irani · 18 March 2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

That doesn't make me a bad guy, does it?

No, my friend, lovable and crazy...but most certainly not a bad guy!

Uncle-AJ · 19 March 2006, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by comatox

great shots!
What kind of camera and lens are you using?

Hi Chip,

The camera is the new Nikon D200 and this was my first effort with a new Nikon 300mm 2.8 VR and a TC20EII 2 X converter. Both pictures were taken resting the lens on my car window. The wagtail was quite close but the teal was about 100yds away.

SLRdude · 20 March 2006, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Hi Chip,

The camera is the new Nikon D200 and this was my first effort with a new Nikon 300mm 2.8 VR and a TC20EII 2 X converter. Both pictures were taken resting the lens on my car window. The wagtail was quite close but the teal was about 100yds away.

Nice camera!!!!

I think that I have the same lens. What does the 2x converter do?

Uncle-AJ · 20 March 2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by comatox

Nice camera!!!!

I think that I have the same lens. What does the 2x converter do?

The converter turns the lens into a 600mm but you lose two stops and maximum aperture becomes 5.6. Auto focus and vibration reduction still operate but I find it best to manual focus before pressing the button to auto focus, this stops the lens hunting for the subject. Another downside is the weight...................it's almost 3 kilos!! Never mind, I'll just have to go to the gym more often.

JJ Irani · 20 March 2006, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

The converter turns the lens into a 600mm but you lose two stops and maximum aperture becomes 5.6. Auto focus and vibration reduction still operate but I find it best to manual focus before pressing the button to auto focus, this stops the lens hunting for the subject. Another downside is the weight...................it's almost 3 kilos!! Never mind, I'll just have to go to the gym more often.

Hey Adrian,

With your obvious knowledge and skills with the camera, why don't you post us some really gorgeous close ups of your watches? I would specially like to see Brenda's beautiful TT DJ with that MOP dial and Romans in a real close up shot.

Thanks - JJ

mailman · 20 March 2006, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I would specially like to see Brenda's beautiful TT DJ with that MOP dial and Romans in a real close up shot.

Thanks - JJ

So would I. That watch is a beauty

Uncle-AJ · 20 March 2006, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey Adrian,

With your obvious knowledge and skills with the camera, why don't you post us some really gorgeous close ups of your watches? I would specially like to see Brenda's beautiful TT DJ with that MOP dial and Romans in a real close up shot.

Thanks - JJ

Sorry guys, I don't have a macro lens for the new camera yet. I had one with the old camera but the fittings are different.

I may get one when I get home in August so you are going to have to be patient.

For the moment here's an old picture.

JJ Irani · 21 March 2006, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Sorry guys, I don't have a macro lens for the new camera yet. I had one with the old camera but the fittings are different.

I may get one when I get home in August so you are going to have to be patient.

For the moment here's an old picture.

WOW! That is one of the most elegant and beautiful dials I've seen on a lady's watch - stunningly stunning and yet quite subtle.

That pic is hardly doing the watch 10% justice....a good macro shot would bring out more of its beauty!!

mailman · 21 March 2006, 08:39 AM

I love that watch Adrian.

I think it's the most beautiful ladies model made

Uncle-AJ · 21 March 2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

I love that watch Adrian.

I think it's the most beautiful ladies model made

Thanks for the compliment, I'll pass it on to Brenda.

JJ Irani · 21 March 2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Thanks for the compliment, I'll pass it on to Brenda.

Don't forget my compliment, tosser!

17 March 2006, 03:32 PM	#1
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	At least the first one's not orange. I went bird shooting with my camera again yesterday. The first bird is a yellow wagtail. These come in several varieties, this one is the middle eastern variety. This is a teal. A very common bird in Europe but less common here, where it winters. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

17 March 2006, 03:49 PM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Another beautiful set of pic's AJ. My monitor at home sux, so I will check these again in the morning at the office. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

17 March 2006, 03:55 PM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Superb pics, Adrian, especially the first one! While you're so damn good with the feathered variety, I'm sure you're aware that the non-feathered variety can be a little more exciting! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 March 2006, 04:17 PM	#4
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Excellent photographs, Adrian Just please don't start photographing sheep, we would never be able to get JJ out of the bathroom __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

17 March 2006, 07:55 PM	#6
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,374	Excellent pics Adrian. I bet they would taste good if they were cooked with a few carrots and potatoes __________________ JJ

17 March 2006, 08:47 PM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,340	Excellent pictures Adrian that new lens is working well. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

18 March 2006, 05:11 AM	#9
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	great shots! What kind of camera and lens are you using? __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

18 March 2006, 01:32 PM	#11
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,529	Supurb pics, Adrian. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

18 March 2006, 01:59 PM	#12
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Very nice Unc!! You are very sharp with that camera Adrian, thanks for sharing. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

21 March 2006, 08:39 AM	#21
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,374	I love that watch Adrian. I think it's the most beautiful ladies model made __________________ JJ

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