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Posts Made By: Tyler Allred

August 28, 2004 05:49 PM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Red Milkweed Beetle

Posted By Tyler Allred
Last night, I went down to Utah Lake with my two youngest daughters. We found several of these beetles feeding on milkweed plants.
Cheers,
Tyler

D100 with 200mm Micro Nikkor 1:4

August 31, 2004 01:06 AM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Bee on my Flowers

Posted By Tyler Allred
I just took this a few minutes ago, so it is very fresh! It is from my front yard flowers.
Cheers,
Tyler

D100 with Micro Nikkor 200mm 1:4

August 31, 2004 03:46 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Cedar Waxwing

Posted By Tyler Allred
This thing was choking down large berries from a hawthorne tree. I am interested to know if anyone knows about that tongue. I have never seen the tongue in that position before... and certainly never noticed its shape. I am going to post another shot cropped at full resolution to show more detail.

September 1, 2004 02:33 AM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Honey Bee

Posted By Tyler Allred
This is another shot taken last night in my flower bed. I thought this one turned out nice.
Cheers,
Tyler

Nikon D100 with 200mm Micro Nikkor 1:4

September 5, 2004 04:56 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Cascade Springs

Posted By Tyler Allred
I know this is the bird forum, but there really isn't a good place to post landscapes. I made a trip to cascade springs today with my daughter Savannah. The leaves are turning and there was a little rain, which really brought out the colors. We had a great time, and managed some nice pics. Here is one that I really like.

September 7, 2004 11:52 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Western Grebe

Posted By Tyler Allred
I made a Labor Day trip to the birding spot... and managed a few nice pics. I really like this one. Normally, you just see their head, neck, and a little back sticking up out of the water. This one shows the whole bird. I'll post more pics later, when I can find some time.
Cheers,
Tyler

September 8, 2004 02:23 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Heron Flight Photos

Posted By Tyler Allred
One of several that I took yesterday.

September 8, 2004 02:36 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Pied-billed Grebe - Juvenile

Posted By Tyler Allred
A nice looking bird....

September 14, 2004 02:14 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Red-naped Sapsucker

Posted By Tyler Allred
I went on an explore today in the Diamond Fork drainage, mostly looking for a rare plant called a Ute Ladies Tress (an orchid), but while out and about, I found this sapsucker. I think it is a red-naped, but it doesn't have a red nape. Go figure.
Cheers,
Tyler

September 17, 2004 11:43 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Fastar Camera Questions

Posted By Tyler Allred
Hello everyone. I have been posting for a while on the birding forums, but I am just getting into the swing of things in the astro department. I am interested in using the fastar capabilities of the Ultima 2000 that I just bought.

First question.... what parts do I really need to get in order to use the fastar? Do I simply need a fastar lens assembly that replaces the existing secondary, or is there more to it than that?

Second question... I would like some info on which cameras can be used with the fastar setup. I know that the 237 cameras will work, but what other options do I have? Would the new Meade Imager work? If not, why?

I hate to reveal my ignorance on these matters, but I would prefer to drop my britches now rather than after I have wasted a bunch of money.

Thanks,
Tyler

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