Having Fun w/ My New Lens

I finally purchased a used 500 f4 lens earlier this year after drooling over the thought for 5+ years. It hasn't disappointed as I had one of the funnest mornings I've ever had photographing about a month ago. Here are a few pics from that morning.

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Very nicely done. I wish I saw more of these guys around here. Thanks for the inspiration to lug my 500/4 around more often.

Hello Kirk,

Terrific pictures. May be some day I make also this kind of pictures.

Kirk, wonderful avian images. The 1st one with the sunflower is really an eye catcher. I myself have debated about making that lens purchase, and probably someday will, but recently went for the high $ Canon body purchase. Us gearheads!

Fantastic shots. I really like the first one on the sunflower.

Neat shots-is it an Indigo Bunting?

Kirk, looks like you're off to a flying start with the new lens. These photos are great, especially the one with the sunflower. It's fantastic.

Excellent images, Kirk! I too, prefer the sunflower shot, but that's only because of the colorful background of OOF sunflowers. Good work!

Excellent work all the way around--you're certainly making the most of the new glass.

The first is really excellent. The backdrop is certainly a standout and complimentary to the bird. I'd personally be tempted to crop that sliver of leaf on the bottom, and to selectively reduce the yellow cast on the bird. Sweet, emotive shot.