It seems a long time since I last used my 150-600mm lens. In reality, it has been less than two months, but I’ve been so busy bug-hunting with my macro lens, that I’ve forgotten what it feels like. I never intended to buy a long lens, but I’m so glad I did. It’s a huge beast, weighing in at 4.25 lbs. I can hand hold for short periods if necessary, but I prefer to use it from my car window, resting it over my trusty bean bag.
This is a system that works so well at Elmley. My gear remains strapped in the passenger seat in a rucksack for the hour-long drive, but when I arrive, I park up and put what I don’t need in the boot. My camera sits on the passenger seat, with the bean bag set up over the open window. It gives me the best chance of grabbing a quick shot as I make my way slowly up the long entrance drive.
The image featured at the top was taken very close to the main car park and the hare was almost lost in the long grass, just yards from the track. The images below were taken on an overgrown patch favoured by hares and the short-eared owls.
Steve Cullum
27 Jun 2022Your new lens was a good buy and the shots produced are excellent – nice one 🙂
Zooey
27 Jun 2022Thank you, Steve. I’ll be honest with you. I took it down to Newhaven for Storm Dudley the day after it arrived. I sat in the car, staring at it in my open rucksack and wondered if I would cope. In reality, it’s not been a problem. I probably need different tactics for each reserve, but I can figure it out as I go along. It’s certainly given me endless fun at Elmley 🙂
Sid
5 Jul 2022Hares! I do love them but it’s impossible to find them in this big city 🙃🙂
Wonderful shots ♥️
Have a bright Tuesday!
Sid
Zooey
5 Jul 2022Thank you, Sid. Even though we live in the country, I was retired before I saw my first hare. You have a bright Tuesday too! 🙂