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Jack, lovely picture! I think it does qualify for the BIF category.Jack Douglas said:Don't think my "landing" shots really cut it for BIF, so am posting it here. This is for those who can appreciate "patience".
I don't think my 6D 1/4000 is quite enough.
Jack
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Thanks rpt, I'm not exactly pleased because I had fill flash set up and my batteries died.
On that topic, my 600EX-RT now has one of those power units sold by off-shore for around $40 that takes 8 AA batteries and powers the head only. I'm very pleased with the unit and for stationary use believe it will allow me to adapt a sealed 12v lead-acid much more substantial energy source. Another project.
BTW, notice the size of the feet on the nuthatch! No wonder they can scramble around upside down.
Jack
On that topic, my 600EX-RT now has one of those power units sold by off-shore for around $40 that takes 8 AA batteries and powers the head only. I'm very pleased with the unit and for stationary use believe it will allow me to adapt a sealed 12v lead-acid much more substantial energy source. Another project.
BTW, notice the size of the feet on the nuthatch! No wonder they can scramble around upside down.
Jack
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Jack,
Excellent shots. Real nice
I like the 2nd one. Almost like a stationary bird.
-5 is balmy, but, still stay warm.
-r
Excellent shots. Real nice
I like the 2nd one. Almost like a stationary bird.
-5 is balmy, but, still stay warm.
-r
Jack Douglas said:Still trying to hone my reflexes and set-up and it's getting a little more consistent but still very hit and miss. More fun than sitting indoors on a cold winter day (well -15C isn't really that cold)!
Jack
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Thanks, lion rock. Based on our sunshine you'd think it was +15C, until you step out of course. But, I miss all our summer birds!!
Speaking of sunshine, it's late afternoon sun on this guys head. Heavy crop with the 300. Now does anyone know why the majority of these guys are displaying something atop their beak? :-\
Jack
Speaking of sunshine, it's late afternoon sun on this guys head. Heavy crop with the 300. Now does anyone know why the majority of these guys are displaying something atop their beak? :-\
Jack
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Thank you so much.
I kind of think not. If anything, I think he gets teased about his odor!
Compared to the Lappet-faced Vultures he was with, he was quite the dapper looker!
sek
I kind of think not. If anything, I think he gets teased about his odor!
Compared to the Lappet-faced Vultures he was with, he was quite the dapper looker!
sek
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Jack Douglas said:Still trying to hone my reflexes and set-up and it's getting a little more consistent but still very hit and miss. More fun than sitting indoors on a cold winter day (well -15C isn't really that cold)!
Jack
Well done Jack. So cute
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Hey Jack.
I observed a lot of these HUGE birds on The Serengeti. They were feeding off of carcases in groups mixed in with vultures. I am sure that they could also be excellent birds of prey on their own. They are also called the "undertaker bird", and with fairly naked head and neck, are well suited for eating carrion. They have wing spans >3.0 meters on average. Feeding with the vultures is a very loud and aggressive experience to behold.
Wiki has a great write up: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marabou_stork
Take a look at an old pic of the bird in the right column with wings stretched. HUGE!
Sek
I observed a lot of these HUGE birds on The Serengeti. They were feeding off of carcases in groups mixed in with vultures. I am sure that they could also be excellent birds of prey on their own. They are also called the "undertaker bird", and with fairly naked head and neck, are well suited for eating carrion. They have wing spans >3.0 meters on average. Feeding with the vultures is a very loud and aggressive experience to behold.
Wiki has a great write up: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marabou_stork
Take a look at an old pic of the bird in the right column with wings stretched. HUGE!
Sek
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Sek, thanks for that, I'll look it up shortly. Thanks Click and ERHP. I shouldn't complain as it's more my poor motivation than there is nothing to shoot, but it's Feb. in Alberta and pretty dreary.
Love the owly stare!
Jack
Love the owly stare!
Jack
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Havn't been able to get out much since getting my 70-200, but a quick walk on the beach this last weekend (about 5 degrees F, or about -15c, with gusting winds of 30mph) I caught this guy in a tree, didnt let me get very close, but im pretty impressed with how well the heavy crop (<1mp) was, even if I did miss focus a smidge
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