Friday, March 9, 2012

Reaching WAY out there



These were both taken with the Sigma 150-500mm lens at 500mm from the shore. These were probably to far out there to be photographing but I did it anyway just because they kept jumping out of the water and taunting me!

These are both cropped about 50%.

I think it's time for a garage sale so I can start my 300-800mm lens fund. Now what can I find of Cheryl's that she doesn't need? LOL

7 comments:

  1. i think she might sell YOU. :)

    i like these shots! the layers of blue are gorgeous!

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  2. LOL Tex! My only saving grace there is nobody else would put up with me so I'm not worth much on the open market. :~)

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  3. I always enjoy these photos with the divide between the ocean and the island. It look amazing. And these whales.... must have been quite a sight. =) Have a nice weekend.

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  4. Hello Sandy! Glad to have you back. I was wondering why you hadn't been around for a while, vacation or just busy?

    Have a good weekend yourself!

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  5. That blue water even seems to give the hills a blue cast. Jumping whales watching, a great pastime while walking the beaches!

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  6. What about a 2x teleconverter to use with your Sigma 150-500? This would be much less expensive and give you a 300-1000mm lens!

    Or you could just buy the 300-800mm lens with all the money you saved by not buying the tiki... LOL

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  7. Paul,

    I've looked at the 2x teleconverters and have gone back and forth on that idea. The biggest problem with a teleconverter for the 150-500mm is the autofocus will not work. Normally that wouldn't be a big deal but in shooting the whales having continuous focus going makes big difference.

    I may have to try one next time instead of the new lens but I'm not going to give up on the new lens just yet. Unless of course I by that tiki!! LOL

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