[Leica] IMG: Two Birds

[Don Dory]

Really, the only four engines would be FedEx 747's into Memphis.  The big
Airbus would not fly over Tennesee as it's routes wool be to East coast or
West coast cities.  You might see some military transports into Barksdale
AFB.

On Feb 18, 2018 6:17 PM, "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:

> No, Don, I'm in Tennessee, but the traffic to ATL passes overhead every
> day.  Most days I just see them on FlightAware, but today I saw a few
> contrails, hence the comment.  On FlightAware, I see an occasional
> four-engine jet, but they are getting scarce.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
> On 2/18/2018 4:51 PM, Don Dory via LUG wrote:
>
>> Hi Jim,  are you in Atlanta for a while?
>>
>> On Feb 18, 2018 5:34 PM, "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
>>
>> With the shoulder stock for support, I decided to see what I could do with
>>> a longer lens combination.  I added the Leica 2X Extender to the 250
>>> Telyt-R, giving me a reach of 500mm.  I spotted a twin-jet on the usual
>>> route to Atlanta, and then saw a Song Sparrow sneaking through the grass
>>> and leaves, daring me to spot him.  I have one shot where he is looking
>>> me
>>> squarely in the eye, but liked this one better.
>>>
>>> Atlanta bound:
>>>
>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180218-DSCF6370.JPG.html
>>>
>>> Sneaky Song Sparrow:
>>>
>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180218-DSCF6378.JPG.html
>>>
>>> Both are cropped, of course.
>>>
>>> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jim Nichols
>>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>>
>>>
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