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Ring-billed gull in flight, Burke Lake Park, Burke, Virginia, USA, 28FEB2026. #Nikon #Z8 with 500PF lens. This is an extreme crop, but all I've done is some minor adjustments in LrC + a little sharpening in Topaz. The light was very good. First time I've seen the red around the eyes and the red 'lips'. #birds #birdphotography #naturephotography
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Show threadWill SmartFeb 28
@Cliftographer how do you like the Z8,? I am at the point where I think my old D5600 is holding me back, and I'm finding the switch to mirrorless a little daunting.
Show threadTeach Honest HistoryFeb 28
@SmartAsABrick I absolutely love my #Z8. I previously had a D600, D780, and when I got into wildlife a D500. I loved my D500, but the Z8 is next level - the AF with bird subject detection is that good. Eventually traded in my D500 for a 2nd Z8. Yes, there is a substantial learning curve, but there are excellent setup guides and other resources to help. Good news is the FTZ adapter works great so all your old lenses still work as well or better than they did on your DSLR. #Nikon #NikonZ8
Show threadWill SmartFeb 28
@Cliftographer that sounds awesome. I'll have to check it out, thanks!