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[Click]

Very nice picture, Alan.

 

[ISv]

Nice shots. Where did you take them?

Alan, if your question is addressed to me, thanks. Photos were taken at Kapiolani park (Oahu) where I chase that golden plover (posted before). There are tap-water sources there, one of them leaking and it's where I took the pics of the Java sparrow. It's ~100-150 meters from the ocean, in front of Waikiki aquarium.
Nice photo of the cormorants BTW!

 

[ISv]

Wiebe, Click - thanks!
Wiebe, I'm trying!

 

[Vern]

More reflections of herons.

 

[ISv]

Also sorry to hear that.... and likewise about Keji.... I love it there, and have been going since.... well..... Ummmm...... I watched the moon landing there on a portable TV

Don, I like your sense of humor and from now - your persistence! I'm attaching a pic that is in obvious violation for this part of the Forum, but I'm sure the CR guys have a sense for humor too... ("posting cat pictures on the internet since 1986"). This is a feral cat that says "HI" any time I enter that trail. Not sure it has watched the moon landing but age versa looks like that (Hey, I'm 64, soon 65, I mean I do not try to offend any one here!).

 

[IslanderMV]

Like it Jeff but for me personally I'd prefer a little more background.

Jack

Silhouette - Black-crowned Night Heron - This was a purposeful shot against a blown out sky for the artistic effect - I have a lifetime supply of Night Heron shots with normal backgrounds.
Thanks for the feedback.

Jeff

 

[lion rock]

ISv, Vern and AlanF:
You take great photos!
Appreciate the nice ones!
-r

 

[Click]

Don, I like your sense of humor and from now - your persistence! I'm attaching a pic that is in obvious violation for this part of the Forum, but I'm sure the CR guys have a sense for humor too... ("posting cat pictures on the internet since 1986"). This is a feral cat that says "HI" any time I enter that trail. Not sure it has watched the moon landing but age versa looks like that (Hey, I'm 64, soon 65, I mean I do not try to offend any one here!).

You're not in violation, the bird is inside the cat.

 

[Click]

More reflections of herons.

Nice one, Vern.

 

[ISv]

You're not in violation, the bird is inside the cat.

! It's why I like this side - a lot of people with great sense of humor (aside of dedication to the photography and the Nature)!
Two more from the last weekend. I didn't know the Java Sparrow is so rounded in front view, looks funny... and very dedicated for the bath!

 

[vojce arsovski]

Ohrid Lake Swan Canon 70D EF 24-105 L

 

[Nat_WA]

@ISv - nice set of java sparrows; I like the second one best for the "expression" on the bird's face - like it is pondering whether to duck in or stay dry
@vojce arsovski - nice romantic atmosphere you've created with your lighting, well done
W.

 

[Click]

Very nice pictures, ISv.

 

[Click]

Ohrid Lake Swan Canon 70D EF 24-105 L

Lovely shot. Well done.

 

[ISv]

Good job Vojce!

 

[ISv]

Thanks Click! Wiebe, from my point of view it is just running to the cooler part of the "pond", I don't see hesitation on that face!

 

[ISv]

And some from today... Windy, very contrast light. Both birds are in shade with a lot of back light (= more work in PP, I hate it!!!)

 

[Click]

Beautiful series, ISv.

 

[AlanF]

Grey wagtail in the setting low sun yesterday evening (560mm on 5DSR).

 

[Click]

Nice. Well done, Alan.