I agree - that is a very opportune shot - good title as well

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ditto - the site often seems slower than other sites but recently it has been very sluggish...

I like 'the look' and 'spotted' best - all good sharp shots. I think I might be inclined to crop a little of the right edge of 'the look' as it makes the picture a little more balanced to my mind. You can't go wrong with lemurs and small primates very photogenic!

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My, that is a very striking image, and a good one to my mind. I don't have a huge amount to add to the comments already made (always last to the bar...). I like the colours even though they are not quite 'natural'. The blobs in the sky are noticeable once attention is drawn to them but I would have thought they could be remedied - I like the crop although agree that removing some of the sky may be even better - and will probably help with the sky blobs. Overall though a very good image I think. Nice work.

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Gosh I have to agree with others' comments. A very intriguing set which gives a feeling to my mind of a life interrupted. I particularly like the original crop of 'echoes'. All commendably sharp and well processed to my mind as well. Really good stuff.

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I'm with Tim - number 1 is a great shot to my eyes. I think you have done well with this set. The thing I like about the first, I think, is that it looks as if it's gently glowing from within... nice work

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Hello Jon, I would have thought that you could get some decent bird shots with the 70-300 sigma. the main issue is getting close enough to get a 'frame-filling' shot (if that's what you're after), but you will have similar (obviously slightly less acute) issues I think with a 400mm lens.

That said, the DA* is a very capable lens and indeed focusses close - I have one and I wouldn't be without it, although of course it doesn't zoom so you have to move around a bit more sometimes.

In fact, I was in a very similar position to you a couple of years ago. I had (still have) the sigma 70-300, and was wondering about getting something longer, or of greater quality - for shooting wildlife, but instead I spent my money (about £175) on a one day bird photo workshop - and it was fantastic! I got some great shots and picked up some great tips and techniques and then happily shot away with the sigma for months thereafter - i upgraded when it got a bit too battered, but I still use it from time to time (in fact only last weekend!).

That probably doesn't help your quandary...

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My favourite images are taken by Nick Brandt, who has published books of the wildlife in Africa and there have been links to his work here in the forum in the past. he uses a Pentax 67ii and a couple of prime lenses - produces absolutely stunning results (to my mind).

EDIT: here is a link to his website - check out his images under 'portfolios'
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I have had a similar experience. I was looking to get a DA 21ltd and Spectrum wouldn't tell me their price, unless I produced some evidence of what the competition was offering the lens for... then when I mentioned SRS and amazon (i knew the prices at both places) the chap said he wouldn't match them and started muttering (not sure why). Finally he said I could go up Tottenham Court Road and find the lens, get a price, then come back and he would knock a penny off... all very weird. Suffice to say I didn't buy anything from them...

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Gosh it's almost impossible not to think of loads! although London Calling by the Clash is pretty iconic...

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