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[ISv]

But not during rabbit season.

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: but if there is a hunter around they both are trophy...

 

[ISv]

No, despite Del Paso's attempt it's the Duck season on this page!
Greater Scaup and Mandarin. Old photos, the rainy weather is kind of persistent in Hawaii this year

 

[Click]

I really like your shots. Beautiful pictures, ISv.

 

[Noreaster]

Since it is duck season

 

[Nemorino]

Lapwings
R5m2 + RF 200-800 + 1.4 TC

 

[foda]

Surf Scoter seen while birding on the Yaquina River near Newport, Oregon, March, 2025.

R5MkII RF200-800mm

 

[Noreaster]

Lapwings
R5m2 + RF 200-800 + 1.4 TC
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Just because it is a bird in the water doesn't make it a duck

 

[Click]

Noreaster, Nemorino and foda,

Well done, guys!

 

[foda]

Just because it is a bird in the water doesn't make it a duck

He might just be ducking the issue...

 

[Noreaster]

I had to

 

[7DmkI]

Keep it going...

 

[Click]

Noreaster and 7Dmki,

Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Keep posting.

 

[Dragon]

My hummingbirds are back. They bugged out at the end of January after correctly guessing that February was going to be a bit nasty. R7 + RF 200-800.

 

[ISv]

Back to DxO PL. Long story -short: more than an year my PL8 stopped working, I upgraded to PL9 and it was the same - they didn't recognize my credentials (!?). It was with my old computer (Windows 10). My new computer is Windows 11 and voila - at once I'm a legitimate owner. The problem is that I can download only PL9 - the previous editions are not available in DxO store for downloading (I like the simplicity of PL6 and PL8 since I don't always need all of the new features of PL9)! Anyway: the noise reduction and the control of the colors are day and night in comparison with the Windows Photos program (not a surprise!). Today it was good day to take photos in low light (overcast and windy and most importantly - finally no rain!!!) and to see what the last edition of PL9 can do! I missed the fraction of second when the Japanese White-eye landed on the flowers of the Jade vine - it could be a nice photo...

 

[Click]

My hummingbirds are back. They bugged out at the end of January after correctly guessing that February was going to be a bit nasty. R7 + RF 200-800.

Lovely shot.

 

[Click]

Back to DxO PL. Long story -short: more than an year my PL8 stopped working, I upgraded to PL9 and it was the same - they didn't recognize my credentials (!?). It was with my old computer (Windows 10). My new computer is Windows 11 and voila - at once I'm a legitimate owner. The problem is that I can download only PL9 - the previous editions are not available in DxO store for downloading (I like the simplicity of PL6 and PL8 since I don't always need all of the new features of PL9)! Anyway: the noise reduction and the control of the colors are day and night in comparison with the Windows Photos program (not a surprise!). Today it was good day to take photos in low light (overcast and windy and most importantly - finally no rain!!!) and to see what the last edition of PL9 can do! I missed the fraction of second when the Japanese White-eye landed on the flowers of the Jade vine - it could be a nice photo...

You've got some nice photos there.

 

[AlanF]

I don't know how many are familiar with this, the courting ritual of the Great Crested Grebe. It needs a movie or as here an animated gif to appreciate it. (R5ii 800mm).