Thanks CC

[mth44sc]

for taking an interest in that lense and providing some needed encouragement.

@ 400mm

[NV Whino]

1. That is an amazing shot!

[mth44sc]

2. Thanks

pure dumb luck and a camera that can do magic.

[JeffR]

3. I'm not only dense by nature, but I've missed a lot of threads here

recently. What lens is this?

Whatever it is, it and a very good eye and probably some patience helped you get an amazing shot.

[mth44sc]

4. Lense discussion is here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=280x49509

[JeffR]

5. Thanks. Good to know the backstory.

It seems you were smart to keep it.
:thumbsup:

[mth44sc]

6. Did this with the Al Servo AF

using the high speed shutter. So my inability to focus was taken care by the camera.

[Mira]

7. My Mom would say about this:

"It is not allowed to be true".
I can't believe this photo. I simply can't.

[superconnected]

8. Wow.

[CC]

9. Great capture!

Glad I could be of help though doubt you needed any. Just a bit of encouragement. I call it a great capture because I know how hard birds are to catch.

[mth44sc]

10. Aren't they though

We got the fastest flying ducks in the world down here.

Here is a bit of a crop on the above. Not sure its an improvement but...