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    Post your Birds in Flight

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    Merry Christmas 2023

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
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    Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

    The second moon try:
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    Post Your Black and Whites Photos!!

    Optical illusion
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    Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

    As weak arms led my mind toward using a tripod with a gimble head, I stumbled upon Steve's tripod technique video. ( ) I wonder if anyone is familiar with and practices the technique regularly. Also, I am not sure that the z186's collar can work out with this technique (shown in the video the...
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    Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

    Finally, finally, 6 months later, I received mine today! Immediately put it on my z6ii and went out in the yard for something to test shoot: no closed birds but one neighbor's kitty and day moon. Feel the same way as Catherder: a little soft (especially the moon). I haven't set it on Gimble yet...
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    Tamron releasing 150-500 for Z mount

    Forget my other day's request for suggestions. Three days ago, I received the 5th (or 6th, 7th?) email of z186 backlog from B&H. But suddenly and surprisingly I received an email stating my order was shipped today!!! It is estimated to arrive on Friday just as a Xmas gift. No word to say now...
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    Tamron releasing 150-500 for Z mount

    Unknowing when the Z186 will come (maybe Xmas 24?), I am pondering getting this Tamron155 from B&H now and trying it until Jan 30 (extended return deadline) to decide if to keep it or return it (as continue waiting for Z186 or replaced by then delivered and better Z186). Not sure how this works...
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    Advice on composition

    I found Eduard's version the most balanced, subject-centered, inclusive (without losing the tire part), and untwisted.
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    December Monthly Assignment: Colored Lights

    Oh, my fault. Removed.
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    Woody's Vea La Luz 2023

    You nail the story!
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    Autumn Colours

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    Autumn Colours

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    Post Your Birds (3)

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