docsquid Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I went to a photographic show at the NEC today, and bought the two lenses for my camera I had been promising myself for a long time (and got a good price too!). One takes super close-ups (true 1:1 macro) and the other is a very long (500mm) lens for bird photography. Although it is cold and cloudy and rather dark, I couldn't resist a little try-out in the garden, so the obvious subject was my lovely chooks. Here are a few pictures of them close-up:- Beautiful Blodwyn, our Miss Pepperpot Dear little Gwennie. She is such a sweet little chicken. Megan - taken with the long lens from a distance. This is a bit blurred as she is pecking and I couldn't get a fast enough shutter speed. Megan's feathers, really close up. I had no choice - she wouldn't leave the camera alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 They are lovely, such pretty girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Great photos - I haven't managed to take any decent photos of the girls with my new camera yet but when it warms up a bit I'll be out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 They are fantastic pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Gorgeous xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicktastic Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 FANTASTIC!!! I love the last one, it looks like one of those posh canvas prints!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Kate Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Chicktastic is right - you should get that one put on canvas - it's brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 lovely pictures ! Definitely worth investing in those lenses ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 wow lovely clear and well shot pics Beautiful hens too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 lovely pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 All beautiful - the picture of Gwennie is gorgeous! skye x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Brilliant photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 lovely pictures ! Definitely worth investing in those lenses ! Thank you all for your kind words. The lenses were expensive. It has been a dream of mine since I started photographing things at the age of 13 to get such lenses, but I never had the opportunity until now. A canvas print of Meggie's feathers is a good idea! I love all my chooks, they are not posh chooks, but I love them to bits. Dear little Gwennie always has such a lovely expression on her face. She got over the Omlet fencing and into the garage today to "help" DH doing some welding! She is such a character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Stunning Docsquid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
