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Mark Krauss | all galleries >> Photo of the Day >> pad_2009 > 2009-02-24
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24-FEB-2009 Mark A. Krauss

2009-02-24

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This was shot with the oft maligned and difficult to use Reflex Nikkor 500mm f8 lens.It was fun to experiment with and I used it with both FX and DX sensor fields.
I'm glad to have made this shot and the additions to my birds gallery that begin at http://www.pbase.com/mkrauss/image/109565298

Nikon D3 ,Nikkor 500mm f/8 Reflex Ai-S
1/2000s f/8.0 at 500.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Ann02-Mar-2009 14:04
Brilliant.
Steve Thuman28-Feb-2009 23:13
I've always wondered about the reflex lenses. It sure did a great job here.
Bea.27-Feb-2009 19:53
Great shot, perfect against the water.
paplvr27-Feb-2009 17:48
Very pretty catch and good white balance. Linda S
Barry Ailetcher27-Feb-2009 17:46
Very nice shot Mark now after lookiing at this one I have to dig out my 500
Jack Hoying27-Feb-2009 13:22
This is a great shot. Is the background water just out of focus, or was there a bit of panning on your part?
Ed Duverger27-Feb-2009 12:39
Wow,fine catch and this bird is quite an elegant glider.This kind of shape of the wings is used in gliders with their long span.
Dirck Brinckerhoff27-Feb-2009 07:29
I like what it did to the water. Sharp image. Does this work like the reflector telescope I had as a kid?
fotabug25-Feb-2009 20:18
Wow, it did a great job, Mark. One question, what are the guidelines for avoiding the donuts one sees from this kind of lens? I might check into prices for the Nikkor mirror lens