Lately I've found a new affection for it. You never know when you'll see a bird or animal you can't get really close to. Also I love using it to zoom in on a single flower in a tree.
Now I take my Telephoto lens with me whenever I go on a day trip with my camera. Actually I need to buy a new camera bag to be able to fit all my essential lenses in.
So I learned not to get too comfortable using just one lens, sometimes it's fun to mix it up a bit. I also found that I enjoy capturing photos of wildlife.
This is a Kookaburra an Australian Giant Kingfisher.
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| Focal length 250mm, ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/40 |
Couldn't resist putting up an other Australian native, a Koala, that I spotted along a walking track not far from our house last week.
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| Focal length 250mm, ISO 400, f/7.1, 1/400 |
Constructive critiques welcome
26 comments:
Very beautiful macro !!!!
Aw! Koalas really are kind of cute. Nice job!
Beautiful photos! I am totally in love with my prime lens but when I see photographs like me I know I need to find myself a good zoom lens.
Visiting from "Click it up a Notch". Gorgeous photos. What "I" learned is that I really need to get out of my comfort zone and get a lens like YOU have! :)
Kathy
www.youllshootyoureyeout-kathy.blogspot.com
I love the Koala shot. He looks so cute.
I couldn't get by without my zoom, in fact I'm currently looking into a 500mm.
How cool to see a koala while out for a walk.
These are wonderful Sara!
I especially love that little Kingfisher.
Just adorable!
You have some fantastic photos. I have been here three days in a row and loved it each time!!
I would love a telephoto lens. Here is Florida there is so much wildlife that I could capture if I had better zoom. Unfortunately, I don't so I miss out on some cool shots.
BTW, check out porteen gear for a camera bag (on Etsy). My husband got me one for my birthday. AWESOME!!!!!
I am going to feature her product on my blog soon, because it is more my style than JoTotes or Kelly bags.
Oh so cute, a Koala!!! Love both of these!
Great pics! I so need to save up for a telephoto lens!
Great pictures. Something else for you to become expert in. Lol. I have got a set of bellows for my camera so I can do close up shots. Macro lenses are just so expensive. So I'm going practice with that. Wish me luck. LOL
I didn't know a kookaburra was a kingfisher. It's an awesome bird.
I'm the same way with my lenses, only in reverse. I always seem to use my zoom and don't carry along my short lens ;)
Lovely shot Sara.
Terrible timing!! My internet modem died overninght, my husband is getting a new one but at the moment I have a half hour at the library. I'll get back to everyone once i have internet again!
Love these Pics, great job :)
Amazing photographs! I love the lines and framing of the Kookaburra and the colors and lighting of the sleeping Koala. I take both of my lens - main and zoom - with me everywhere I go as I never know what I may be in the mood for or what the moment may call for. I like to be prepared :o). Thank you for sharing all of your beautiful photos, I am following along and know I can learn a lot from you. Also thank you for the helpful comment on my blog, it allowed me to see something I had not seen in the photo. Feel free to comment and critique my photos any time :o). Thanks again!
Thanks a million for the tips Sara.
I've nominated you for a blog award cos I think you're awesome! :) Pop over and see.
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These are AWESOME! You take such beautiful pictures and I just love the sweetness you captured!
Beautiful photos! How cool to see a koala! I love my 55-200mm lens. In fact, I'd love to have a stronger zoom ... someday. :) I typically keep my 18-105 lens on my camera for its versatility, but I switch to the 200 often.
I love my 55-200mm; when I first got my camera it was the only lens I used. Now I switch more often~too many scenes I need a wider angle for.
However, while capturing animals (or close-up flowers) with my zoom is a favorite past time~I have to go to the zoo to find them! What a beautiful bird, and a koala on your walk~awesome!
Beautiful photos- Thanks for the reminder to try new things!
First off, I love that you live in Australia and get to see cool things like Koala bears on an evening walk! How cool!!! I am DYING to visit Australia :O) I love that you decided to play with your lenses and feel back in love with your zoom!! That bird photo is very cool! Love the white against the natural background :O) P.S. If your looking for a fabulous camera bag you should check out the Kelly Moore Bags. I have 2 and am about to buy a 3rd :O) he he
Two animals that I never see around here!! LOVE my zoom... wish I had a BIGGER one! That Kookaburra bird is outstanding. LOVE the details of his head feathers and the white looks so white!! Wonderful captures!
Ohmygosh...that Koala is adorable...too cute!
Until I got my 100-400mm lens I had the 55-250 on my camera 90% of the time. I love that lens! It does a great job capturing wildlife. You did great!!
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