Testing my new lens yesterday.

[Jmf3725]

So, I went for a photo walk yesterday to test out my new lens, an Olympus 70-300.

I've been wanting to get a close up of some swans and the only place I know that had any walking their grounds was a local apartment complex near their pond, so I took a drive over there and got up CLOSE! They're so used to people that when I pulled up in my truck, a huge group flew and ran over, probably assuming I was there to feed them.

Either way, I got out and walked right up to pet and photograph a couple and had a swan nibble my finger, which felt interesting. Almost like a baby teething.

Hopefully this weekend, I can get my wife to run out there with me because I know she'd be giddy to see swans that close up, let alone feed one.

Anyway, here's a few from my day.

There were a few species of ducks, geese, swans and Chinese goose swans.( Which I'd never seen before, so it was neat.)

Mother Goose


Swan profile with water drops after bobbing for food


Chinese goose swan lumpy profile


Variety is the spice of life

[Angelb]

Great shots, is mother goose sticking her tongue out at you or blowing a rasberry, lol. These are great close up shots.

[Ella1267]

very nice set...

[Hayward Taylor]

Hi Jeff - you pick a great subject to try out your new lens .. nice head shots of these fine creatures ... have fun with your new gear

[Bernzfotos]

Well done Jeff - great shots - you won't put this lens down now. It is always good to be able to stand back and get close to your subjects. Cheers, Bernz

[Jmf3725]

Thanks!

Bernzfotos, I can see what you mean. I think it will be used quite a bit with wildlife. It will definitely get closer to most of the things I like to snap shots of than my other lenses.

I'm looking forward to summer now, to try my hand at better dragonfly shots. I can never really get that close to them for macros without catching them first. This should help that, slightly.

It's just a tad front heavy for handheld usage. Time to start carrying the tripods or monopods more, I guess. Other than that, I like it a lot!

[fstopMike]

Gorgeous shots! Love your second with the beautiful water droplets. Have fun with your new lens..

[dharmit]

Great shots, Love the second and fourth shot of yours.

[leepdog]

Those are great! You make me want to go get some more lenses now!

[pjflan7]

That 2nd shot is a great close up