Comments on: Common Grackle, Quiscalus quiscula http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/ Daily Minneapolis photos of StreetScenes and Wildlife Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:01:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Bridge Construction Workers -- Mitchster - Minneapolis Photography and Design http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/#comment-2681 Bridge Construction Workers -- Mitchster - Minneapolis Photography and Design Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:16:32 +0000 http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/#comment-2681 [...] note, remember the 500mm mirror lens I was playing with? The first two photos were taken with it’s replacement, the Tamron [...] [...] note, remember the 500mm mirror lens I was playing with? The first two photos were taken with it’s replacement, the Tamron [...]

]]> By: bluemoonpaul http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/#comment-2174 bluemoonpaul Fri, 23 May 2008 05:40:41 +0000 http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/#comment-2174 That's funny, this is the first of your pix with the new lens that I like. It works because the main subject is in focus, whereas they weren't always in past shots. The bokeh effect doesn't bother me at all here, as the colors and patterns support and enliven the blackbird. This probably won't stop you from returning the new lens, I'm guessing, but good luck with that decision. If the lens is mainly good for bird identification from long distances, why not just get some real good binoculars? That’s funny, this is the first of your pix with the new lens that I like. It works because the main subject is in focus, whereas they weren’t always in past shots. The bokeh effect doesn’t bother me at all here, as the colors and patterns support and enliven the blackbird.

This probably won’t stop you from returning the new lens, I’m guessing, but good luck with that decision. If the lens is mainly good for bird identification from long distances, why not just get some real good binoculars?

]]> By: denton http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/#comment-2126 denton Thu, 22 May 2008 13:03:36 +0000 http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/#comment-2126 Mitch, thanks for registering at the <a href="http://www.dailyphotomap.com/" rel="nofollow">Daily Photo Map</a>. A thumbnail of your latest photo now appears. Mitch, thanks for registering at the Daily Photo Map. A thumbnail of your latest photo now appears.

]]> By: Thien http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/#comment-2036 Thien Wed, 21 May 2008 14:59:44 +0000 http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/#comment-2036 Nice colors, especially around the head area. Hi Mitch, just catching up on my visiting. :) Nice colors, especially around the head area.

Hi Mitch, just catching up on my visiting. :)

]]> By: Rob http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/#comment-1946 Rob Tue, 20 May 2008 19:50:04 +0000 http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/#comment-1946 Great colors here. but as you say, that ring bokeh is more noticeable in this shot than your catbird pic. Great colors here. but as you say, that ring bokeh is more noticeable in this shot than your catbird pic.

]]> By: admin http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/#comment-1940 admin Tue, 20 May 2008 17:30:54 +0000 http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/#comment-1940 Strange - That's the lens causing that. I'm considering returning it. - Mitch Strange -
That’s the lens causing that. I’m considering returning it.
- Mitch

]]> By: Strangetastes http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/#comment-1934 Strangetastes Tue, 20 May 2008 13:57:30 +0000 http://www.mitchster.com/2008/05/20/common-grackle-quiscalus-quiscula/#comment-1934 My attention was drawn to the bird's eye and then I immediately noticed the bokeh. What was in the background that caused this? I hope it's not characteristic of the lens, which I'm sure you spent a lot of money on. I'm Canon, as you know, and the longest I got is the 100-400 IS L. One of these day's I'll get the 2X extender, which isn't too expensive. My attention was drawn to the bird’s eye and then I immediately noticed the bokeh. What was in the background that caused this? I hope it’s not characteristic of the lens, which I’m sure you spent a lot of money on. I’m Canon, as you know, and the longest I got is the 100-400 IS L. One of these day’s I’ll get the 2X extender, which isn’t too expensive.

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