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but missed it by half a second.
<img src="http://personal.inet.fi/private/petri/bang.jpg">

I went to photograph birds today but they all were way too far away. This was about the best I could manage. 500/4 would be sooo nice...

<img src="http://personal.inet.fi/private/petri/swan.jpg">

Wonder if you'll make any money from the AWOT sales?

I've been using this combo for a while since then, and when used properly, it's really amazing. No match for the 500 or 600, of course, but unless you print very large, it will be hard to tell the difference. And, unless you turn into a crazy birder :), should be long enough for most reasonable applications. Focus slows down a bit and can hunt in difficult light, but copes fine with birds in flight.

Here's an unprocessed 100% crop - 300 f/2.8 +2x teleconverter.

Full frame:
<img src="http://tarkhan-mouravi.com/test/cormorant.jpg">

100% crop - look at the tip of the beak!
<img src="http://tarkhan-mouravi.com/test/cormorantcrop.jpg">

speaking of which, they say God/Nature is perfect - well, why does this bird need wings? Seems it could move on jet propulsion alone

Yeah, you are absolutely correct! I'd love to try the 500/4 but it's just too much for me since I'm not a birder. The 300/2.8 would the best lens also for me - and your pics have proved that many, many times :)

I also like the 100-400L because of the versatility but it's a bit slow. My dad has a very good copy and it produces very nice images if there's enough light.

my daughter will love that shot.

The bird is in full strain. That must have been a good meal prior to the excretion.<ul><li><a href="http://www.stewiehuesphoto.com">http://www.stewiehuesphoto.com</a</li></ul>