• Members 2313 posts
    May 18, 2026, 3 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 2313 posts
    May 18, 2026, 3:56 p.m.

    Subject: Some Birds

    The fun thing for me to do at times is to look for birds to photograph. So, here's some of them that I took at the end of last month.

    Photo No. 1 - This is the pedestrian bridge where I often find these birds or birds that are close to this location.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 200
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 50 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 2 - From the top of this little bridge is where I could see some ducklings.
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    Model - Canon EOS 800D
    ExposureTime - 1/1000 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 800
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
    FocalLength - 483 mm
    Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

    Photo No. 3 - What was good about the pictures of these ducklings at this location was because we could see easily the soft downy feathers with the dark background. Otherwise without that background, often the natal down can make the ducklings appear soft or out-of-focus. But here everything looks sharp.
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    Model - Canon EOS 800D
    ExposureTime - 1/1000 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 1000
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 600 mm
    Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

    Photo No. 4 - I could catch some small birds on top of the wooden fence posts.
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    Model - Canon EOS 800D
    ExposureTime - 1/1000 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 640
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
    FocalLength - 600 mm
    Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

    Photo No. 5 - Another one....
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    Model - Canon EOS 800D
    ExposureTime - 1/1000 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 500
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
    FocalLength - 600 mm
    Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

    Photo No. 6 - I found this male Red-winged Blackbird at another nearby pond. The light was at my back which is what I need to fully illuminate these dark-colored birds.
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    Model - Canon EOS 800D
    ExposureTime - 1/1000 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 640
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
    FocalLength - 600 mm
    Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

    Photo No. 7 - I always wondered if the geese are eating grass or do they look for insects in the grass? I just read that a large part of their diet is to eat fresh grass. It is a natural dietary staple. We learn something everyday and photography often helps us with that. 😀
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    Model - Canon EOS 800D
    ExposureTime - 1/1000 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 640
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
    FocalLength - 600 mm
    Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

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  • Members 2313 posts
    May 18, 2026, 4:42 p.m.

    Subject: April Hike

    In April I went on another hike. Spring is such a nice time when we see the fresh leaves on the trees.

    Photo No. 1 - It was a beautiful day.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 400
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 38 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 2 - Under these trees, the grass seems absent of weeds. It's like a gardener took care of it.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 800
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 48 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 3 - I was hoping to see some deer here too. It looked like a likely spot.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 800
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 46 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 4 - I walk further along.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 800
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 50 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 5 - It's a long trail.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 500
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 46 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 6 - There are signs that help a person understand the trail.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 320
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.67
    FocalLength - 52 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 7 - I think they were hoping to get a good picture of the countryside.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 320
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.67
    FocalLength - 50 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 8 - We saw another ear trumpet or ear horn. It amplifies the sound. so a person can hear the birds.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 400
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.67
    FocalLength - 38 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 9 - I've never been able to get a good view of the valley below at this location because of the haze.
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    Model - Canon EOS M50m2
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 400
    ExposureBiasValue - -1
    FocalLength - 55 mm
    Lens Model - EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

    Photo No. 10 - I suppose someday I'll have to come here on a windy day, in hopes that that would blow out the air particulates.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 400
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 70 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

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  • Members 1016 posts
    May 18, 2026, 6:08 p.m.

    It's always nice to see ducklings, do love the others birds also.
    And nice photos from that hike, looks like a nice region for some hiking👍

  • Members 1016 posts
    May 18, 2026, 6:17 p.m.

    We did go out for a hike also this weekend, visited National Park Dwingelderveld again 😉
    The weather is still not that great but it will get better again soon.
    We did see a Roe deer, but while hiking with minimal gear we didn't have our telelenses in our backpacks only the both our RF 24-240s 😢
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