• Members 2423 posts
    Oct. 12, 2026, 2:40 p.m.

    This is the weekly Collegial Show Your Photos Any Brand thread where we invite you to show your own pictures. It is collegial in that it is a pleasant and friendly place among photographers to share.

    I will begin this thread each Monday (Pacific Standard Time) to give each of you all the chance to share your weekend photos with us, for those that follow a regular work week schedule and choose to do it that way. But the pictures can be taken at any time with any camera, including your cell phone. It's open to all skill levels from beginners to advanced. The images posted can be anything from casual snaps to extraordinary. I'll be sure to comment to each of your photos, if you choose to share. Replies from others are encouraged also.

    The intent of this thread to mainly to just show photos in a relaxed way and to generate replies or comments about them. Generally I'm not planning to critique any image unless asked. But I or we may ask things about a photo that may develop into a discussion, always being friendly and helpful. It has been a request that I mention this and from what I've learned from past experience: Can you ask a member first if they would mind you editing their photos?

    Remember it's all about the enjoyment of taking pictures regardless of what we have. We can learn from each. Please share any tips or techniques too. A narrative sometimes also helps. Thanks everyone for your participation.

  • Members 2423 posts
    Oct. 12, 2026, 3:25 p.m.

    Subject: Some Wildlife

    Here's some wildlife that I took on two separate days last month.

    Photo No. 1 - I was fortunate to be able to capture this male Red-winged Blackbird with such a short focal length. I was sitting on a bench, with my camera/lens in-hand, when this bird landed nearby. I was only able to get one picture. Within a few seconds it flew off once it saw how close I was to him. It was taken in the shadows, so it wasn't the best conditions, but the Canon R8 is able to pick up so much detail regardless.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 11
    ISOSpeedRatings - 5000
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 347 mm
    Lens Model - RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM

    Photo No. 2 - The Wood Ducks have arrived. At first, they are hard to get close to. Also the lily pads have not disappeared yet until the temperatures get colder. Between October and January, those are the best chances to take pictures of them. But that is when we are close or are in the rainy season. But it is worth it, to find them when the weather is ideal.
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    Model - Canon EOS 800D
    ExposureTime - 1/1000 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 2000
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 483 mm
    Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

    Photo No. 3 - I found two Wood Ducks on a branch.
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    Model - Canon EOS 800D
    ExposureTime - 1/640 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 4000
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 600 mm
    Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

    Photo No. 4 - Again.....
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    Model - Canon EOS 800D
    ExposureTime - 1/640 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 4000
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 500 mm
    Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

    Photo No. 5 - With the autumn colors, the photos can be so beautiful.
    ResizedDPR5.jpg
    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/640 seconds
    FNumber - 11
    ISOSpeedRatings - 5000
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 400 mm
    Lens Model - RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM

    Photo No. 6 - Here is a nutria. You can almost see the orange teeth.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 11
    ISOSpeedRatings - 6400
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 200 mm
    Lens Model - RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM

    Photo No. 7 - And one more....
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 11
    ISOSpeedRatings - 8000
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 259 mm
    Lens Model - RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM

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