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[Roo]

A little boring at the local cricket on Saturday so I got this magpie-lark (known as a mudlark here). Shot with the 5D3 and Tammy 150-600 @ 600

 

[Jack Douglas]

Wow, what's that - I had to look it up -wiki. Nice shot.

"The magpie-lark was originally described by English ornithologist John Latham in 1802. Like many Australian birds, it was named for its apparent similarity to the northern Hemisphere birds familiar to European settlers. In fact, it is neither a magpie nor a lark and is not particularly closely related to either—though its actual relationship to other birds remains uncertain: it was traditionally placed somewhere in-between the mud nest builders and the currawong family (both of which look rather similar) but, in the light of modern DNA studies, is now grouped with the monarch flycatchers."

Jack

 

[LarryC1973]

While driving home I discovered a lone Sandhill Crane pacing back and forth outside a fenced field. Inside the fence were 5 Cranes. It was right next to the road and over the last several years many Sandhill Cranes have been killed by automobiles.

 

[LarryC1973]

Sandhill Crane looking for mate along country road.

 

[rpt]

Very nice series Alan.

+1

I specially like the Goldfinch.

 

[Jack Douglas]

LarryC1973, what a wonderful experience and to capture such lovely shots.

Jack

 

[HankMD]

While driving home I discovered a lone Sandhill Crane pacing back and forth outside a fenced field. Inside the fence were 5 Cranes. It was right next to the road and over the last several years many Sandhill Cranes have been killed by automobiles.

Larry, really beautiful series that make me want to see them with my own eyes!

 

[rpt]

LarryC1973, what a wonderful experience and to capture such lovely shots.

Jack

+1

 

[Click]

LarryC1973, what a wonderful experience and to capture such lovely shots.

Jack

+1 Nicely done, Larry.

 

[Jane]

Larry, Islander and Alan - wonderful shots.

 

[AlanF]

AlanF, from time to time don't forget to give your evaluation of the 7D2 from personal experience. I'll be on the fence until March or maybe early April.

Jack

For us bird fanatics, the 7D II is a huge leap forward from the 7D. Firstly, the AF has been improved beyond recognition. On Sunday, I was standing next to a guy with the 300/2.8 II +2xTC on the 7D, and it wouldn't autofocus, which is the reason I ditched the 7D. Also, the AF is far more consistent, 1 shot after another spot on whereas before I would have to take a batch to get a keeper. Focussing at f/8 is still excellent, and the dual pixel AF in live view works very well at f/11. Secondly, it is noticeably sharper. It also fires very rapidly at 10fps and relatively quietly. The 7D II and 100-400 II seem made for each other. However, the 5DIII plus 1.4xTC +100-400mm II at f/8 is a match for the 7D II + 100-400. I am in camera-lens heaven at the moment.

 

[Jack Douglas]

Thanks AlanF. Your comment sounds like one that someone that just got married would make! I'll be waiting with greatest interest for your "after the honeymoon comments".

Still, it sounds like I wouldn't regret a 7D2 if I must, before May's trip.

Jack

 

[Cheweyhead]

Thought I would add to the fun mix of bird portraits:

 

[Cog]

Cormorant in breeding plumage

 

[Click]

Very nice picture, Cog.

 

[AlanF]

Cog, you have inspired me to upload a Phalacrocorax carbo portrait!

 

[IslanderMV]

Yet more Great Cormorant picts. ( we have a small year round colony here)
1. distant offshore image - large crop
2. closeup

Both with a 100-400mm at 400mm.

 

[Click]

Alan & Jeff: Nice shots guys.

 

[Northbird]

A beautiful day in the Pacific Northwest.


Long-eared owl (Asio otus) by Tony Varela Photography, on Flickr

 

[candyman]

A beautiful day in the Pacific Northwest.


Long-eared owl (Asio otus) by Tony Varela Photography, on Flickr

Very nice photo Tony!