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[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.

 

[ISv]

Beautiful series, ISv.

Thanks Click! The wind was changing the light under the canopy giving opportunities for more interesting shots.

 

[Click]

Beautiful bird and a lovely shot, ISv.

 

[ISv]

Beautiful bird and a lovely shot, ISv.

Yeas, the bird is beautiful!
I think it is the same bird that I met on the same place ~1.5 month ago (photos on page 880 here). Next time I should take few fruits with me - it deserves reward for the collaboration (and I may get a friend there, these are intelligent birds) !

 

[Jack Douglas]

Yeas, the bird is beautiful!
I think it is the same bird that I met on the same place ~1.5 month ago (photos on page 880 here). Next time I should take few fruits with me - it deserves reward for the collaboration (and I may get a friend there, these are intelligent birds) !

And destructive - babysat one for a month and it flew onto a hanging lamp and bit the cord in two (not switched on or the owner might have shot me).

Jack

 

[ISv]

And destructive - babysat one for a month and it flew onto a hanging lamp and bit the cord in two (not switched on or the owner might have shot me).

Jack

Or the owner would buy you a drink or two!
They need some thin branches around - may be chopping such branches they keep their beaks in good shape. I have seen them in the nature to cut such a branches by no obvious reason.

 

[vojce arsovski]

Good job Vojce!

Thank You

 

[vojce arsovski]

Lovely shot. Well done.

Thank you

 

[vojce arsovski]

@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.

Thank you very much

 

[Nat_WA]

@ISv - Nice series; I especially like the last one where the wind is blowing some of it's feathers forward - adds to the 'real life' feel!
@AlanF - Nice picture of the wagtail; not the easiest of lighting conditions but well exposed! Did you use 400mm DO-II + 1.4x or 100-400 II + 1.4x?
W.

 

[AlanF]

@ISv - Nice series; I especially like the last one where the wind is blowing some of it's feathers forward - adds to the 'real life' feel!
@AlanF - Nice picture of the wagtail; not the easiest of lighting conditions but well exposed! Did you use 400mm DO-II + 1.4x or 100-400 II + 1.4x?
W.

The DO II. The lighting was very bad and I got only one shot before he flew.

 

[bluediablo]

While on a walk this weekend, more of an environmental portrait. H

e was sitting on the corral watching over the cows...