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A couple shots from the past week. All with the Canon 7d2 and Sigma 150-600 C.
Common Yellowthroat 600mm, F8, ISO 500, SS 1/1250, -1/3
Common Yellowthroat by Isaac Grant, on Flickr
Common Yellowthroat 600mm, F8, ISO 500, SS 1/1600, -1/3
Common Yellowthroat by Isaac Grant, on Flickr
Osprey 388mm, F8, ISO 640, SS 1/1250, +2/3
Osprey by Isaac Grant, on Flickr
Common Yellowthroat 600mm, F8, ISO 500, SS 1/1250, -1/3
Common Yellowthroat by Isaac Grant, on FlickrCommon Yellowthroat 600mm, F8, ISO 500, SS 1/1600, -1/3
Common Yellowthroat by Isaac Grant, on FlickrOsprey 388mm, F8, ISO 640, SS 1/1250, +2/3
Osprey by Isaac Grant, on Flickr
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Hi Isaac.
Very nice shots, loving the expression of the Yellowthroat, he looks grumpy in the first shot, but most inquisitive in the second.
Cheers, Graham.
Very nice shots, loving the expression of the Yellowthroat, he looks grumpy in the first shot, but most inquisitive in the second.
Cheers, Graham.
Isaac Grant said:
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Thanks Click and Valvebounce. I agree the Yellowthroat looks like its mood was changing quite a bit. Do I like this guy? Yes? No? 
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I love the Osprey shot Isaac, hoping to capture one here in Dubai soon as they've just arrived as it's cooling down.
Jack that little Nuthatch is a great shot, I forget just how small they are as I've not seen one in around a decade!!
Great work guys 8)
Jack that little Nuthatch is a great shot, I forget just how small they are as I've not seen one in around a decade!!
Great work guys 8)
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Thanks Stewart K,
I haven't posted as many photos as in the past and I've been reflecting on that a bit. I think it goes without saying that those who post here generally are bird lovers and I'll go out on a limb and say as bird/animal/nature lovers we tend to be pretty decent folk. Decent folk care about others and not just themselves and as such tend to complement the work of those who contribute. That creates a caring environment and a place where you feel happy to be. Threads on CR can be pretty negative but this thread never is and that is great, very much appreciated. Folk like Click are always making warm and fuzzy comments and are to be commended. So, for some reason this morning I just wanted to express appreciation.
Which brings me to my next point. I've been struggling to have enthusiasm for posting shots here and even sharing with personal friends, who always say how much they love me doing that. I've suffered with headaches for a long time and learned to live with them but last week had me in surgery getting my sinuses worked on - the full nine yards. Not pleasant but looking positive. In the process, pre-op turned up a relatively serious Mitral valve regurgitation and of course although not disastrous news (actually good), not exactly welcomed. You know, the typical retired person's wakeup call. I now think it partly explains my loss of motivation for posting; lots of unfinished jobs on the acreage and being rather tired all the time and just lacking motivation to post.
Many times I've briefly glanced at a post and not complimented the poster when I actually wished to. Thus this generalization. Those who have posted and received little feedback, at least from me, I just want you to know your posting are appreciated and admired.
For me the future is not doom and gloom but since I haven't felt that good it sometimes seems that way. Not looking for sympathy here so please don't go into that mode anyone. Just wanted to express appreciation and thankfulness to all. For newcomers, keep posting photos perfect or imperfect, of these beautiful creatures.
Here is an interesting comparison for any one not familiar with these little nuthatches.
BTW I now have a pair of cameras beaming video from the feeder at my observatory back to my kitchen table (around 150 feet) so I can observe the freeloaders and it's a real source of inspiration - only about $250 all told - small and battery operated (3.5" monitor with sound). Love it.
Jack
I haven't posted as many photos as in the past and I've been reflecting on that a bit. I think it goes without saying that those who post here generally are bird lovers and I'll go out on a limb and say as bird/animal/nature lovers we tend to be pretty decent folk. Decent folk care about others and not just themselves and as such tend to complement the work of those who contribute. That creates a caring environment and a place where you feel happy to be. Threads on CR can be pretty negative but this thread never is and that is great, very much appreciated. Folk like Click are always making warm and fuzzy comments and are to be commended. So, for some reason this morning I just wanted to express appreciation.
Which brings me to my next point. I've been struggling to have enthusiasm for posting shots here and even sharing with personal friends, who always say how much they love me doing that. I've suffered with headaches for a long time and learned to live with them but last week had me in surgery getting my sinuses worked on - the full nine yards. Not pleasant but looking positive. In the process, pre-op turned up a relatively serious Mitral valve regurgitation and of course although not disastrous news (actually good), not exactly welcomed. You know, the typical retired person's wakeup call. I now think it partly explains my loss of motivation for posting; lots of unfinished jobs on the acreage and being rather tired all the time and just lacking motivation to post.
Many times I've briefly glanced at a post and not complimented the poster when I actually wished to. Thus this generalization. Those who have posted and received little feedback, at least from me, I just want you to know your posting are appreciated and admired.
For me the future is not doom and gloom but since I haven't felt that good it sometimes seems that way. Not looking for sympathy here so please don't go into that mode anyone. Just wanted to express appreciation and thankfulness to all. For newcomers, keep posting photos perfect or imperfect, of these beautiful creatures.
Here is an interesting comparison for any one not familiar with these little nuthatches.
BTW I now have a pair of cameras beaming video from the feeder at my observatory back to my kitchen table (around 150 feet) so I can observe the freeloaders and it's a real source of inspiration - only about $250 all told - small and battery operated (3.5" monitor with sound). Love it.
Jack
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DFresh said:
Your bird is a young Yellow-crowned Night Heron. It is transitioning from juvenile plumage to adult plumage. Nice pic of the bird in its habitat by the way.
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Likewise Jack, I also love this thread as it has become my "happy place" these days. I also appreciate all the images people post and the usefulness of the comments, this thread is basically what keeps me coming back!
All the best with your recovery and I hope you get your mojo back real soon, I'm pretty sure you will
All the best with your recovery and I hope you get your mojo back real soon, I'm pretty sure you will
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A close up of a juvenile Sanderling roosting on a jetty during the mid day. Wish the sun was a bit lower in the sky on this shot as the shadows are a bit too harsh. Canon 7d2 and Sigma 150-600 C.
600mm, F8, ISO 400, SS 1/2000
Sanderling by Isaac Grant, on Flickr
600mm, F8, ISO 400, SS 1/2000
Sanderling by Isaac Grant, on Flickr
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Isaac Grant, very nice. You're right, we often don't get the birds to pose exactly when and where we would prefer. They should be more considerate since we go to the trouble of posting their portraits!
Jack
Jack
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normally i try to get some distance between my subject and the background for some separation between the two but i kinda like the contrasting colours in this one.
5D3_4552 by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
5D3_4552 by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
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