Backyard Attempts

[MARINERMAGNUM]

Even though there wasn't much of any light to work with,I enjoy using the new lens so much I just take it out and shoot it even in poor conditions.

I couldn't get close to anything but plants and Finches!

The images are all from the Canon 30D,70-200 F2.8L IS @AV 2.8 Various Time Values. Extremely small amount of PP.

Buds from the Crabapple trees I planted last weekend

Iowa's state bird-too far away!

Finally,this is one of the reasons I love this lens-not much for comp,but this is a 100% center crop!! A little grainy of course,but I was suprised how it looked!

[mountaindew]

Those look great! I'm really glad you like the 70-200mm! Especially the f2.8 is where it becomes very handy in low light!

Really liked the 4th one. Very nice! Sharp!

[DMN]

I like, you look like you are getting along well with that lens.

Thanks

DMN

[Dbl]

Nice stuff MM

[huntnfishsd]

Great pics!

[Royce Aardahl]

Very nice pics.

[MN Shutterbug]

Gotta love them finches. Even though the first one was "too far away", I really like it as an environmental shot. Although close up shots are nice, there are times I prefer to see the bird in it's surroundings, like this time.

[mmeyer]

Those are great MM. I really like the first with the buds and the second finch image. All are great though as usual!!

[WCS]

Good stuff MM. I like the 2nd and 4th the best.