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[lion rock]

ikeman,
Just fascinating capture!
-r

Desert Raptor in Flight

 

[dolina]

White-browed shama (Copsychus luzoniensis) by alabang, on Flickr

Settings: 1/100 f/2.8 400mm ISO 2500

 

[Click]

Another very nice picture. Well done, Paolo.

 

[ERHP]

Just a thought - my personal opinion. I'd like to see a few words of what was going on and how the various shots that are posted came to be ("the story").

Of course that means just a bit more typing but not really more than a minute of time, I'd guess. This fits with another person's request for equipment information and mirrors Dolina's inclusion of Wiki info on his exotic birds, which is appreciated since they tend to be pretty different from what I've grown up with in Alberta.

After all, if it's only bird photos, one can Google and choose "photos" and see 1000's of great shots. Am I alone on this? It would require group commitment. Myself included.

Jack

Jack, completely agree, though I am also partial to single image posts(like Dolina's). Some shots though, are really just a matter of being in the right place at the right time.

Extra hours during the week meant leaving an hour early on Friday and heading down to the mouth of the San Diego River. The light wasn't the greatest but the tide was starting to come in and that usually means the wigeons, teal, and pintails would probably be coming up the little channel on the backside for a dabblefiesta. I caught this female Blue Winged Teal stretching the wings out in between dabbling spots.

1DX : 600f/4L IS II w/1.4TC : 1/1250 : f/8 : ISO 1000 : Not cropped

 

[Click]

Very nice picture, ERHP.

 

[Jack Douglas]

Just a thought - my personal opinion. I'd like to see a few words of what was going on and how the various shots that are posted came to be ("the story").

Of course that means just a bit more typing but not really more than a minute of time, I'd guess. This fits with another person's request for equipment information and mirrors Dolina's inclusion of Wiki info on his exotic birds, which is appreciated since they tend to be pretty different from what I've grown up with in Alberta.

After all, if it's only bird photos, one can Google and choose "photos" and see 1000's of great shots. Am I alone on this? It would require group commitment. Myself included.

Jack

Jack, completely agree, though I am also partial to single image posts(like Dolina's). Some shots though, are really just a matter of being in the right place at the right time.

Extra hours during the week meant leaving an hour early on Friday and heading down to the mouth of the San Diego River. The light wasn't the greatest but the tide was starting to come in and that usually means the wigeons, teal, and pintails would probably be coming up the little channel on the backside for a dabblefiesta. I caught this female Blue Winged Teal stretching the wings out in between dabbling spots.

1DX : 600f/4L IS II w/1.4TC : 1/1250 : f/8 : ISO 1000 : Not cropped

Thanks for that ERHP. I agree that to make this a rule could become counterproductive and boring but I believe that most of us when we get a "special" shot have a story that's worth telling/hearing. So, I'd say to all posters, at least give it a thought and if there was some excitement or the location was unique or ..... let all of us share in that moment - not to mention the tools or setup that may also be unique and interesting to beginners.

Moderation and common sense would be the rule to keep in mind.

I have a pair, at least, of Pileated woodpeckers frequenting my yard when they feel the need to stock up on energy food (suet). So last fall, having found a very large rotted stump about 6' tall that was pretty hollow, I was able to push it over and drag it out of the bush behind by house (300' away) and up to my shop. Turned out it was indeed ant eaten and perfectly hollow.

So, with the chain saw I cut a slot for a floor and fitted a 3/4" plywood piece from behind. I then cut about a 4" hole about 16" up from the floor and finally installed a roof from above (3/4 plywood). Having sealed that with caulking I then cut a V notch in the base so it would sit on the roof or my barn (observatory) with the hole facing south and slightly towards the observation tower "window".

Next I welded up some straps that would secure it to the roof and mounted it; pretty awkward for one person to get straight but I managed. No good news yet, however the Pileated woodpeckers have been seen poking their heads inside and since there are a pair you know what I'm hoping for! I read that they like to build their own house but still I'm hoping and praying.

Jack

 

[lion rock]

Jack,
Great contraption.
Hope you get to "grand parent"!
-r

I have a pair, at least, of Pileated woodpeckers frequenting my yard when they feel the need to stock up on energy food (suet). So last fall, having found a very large rotted stump about 6' tall that was pretty hollow, I was able to push it over and drag it out of the bush behind by house (300' away) and up to my shop. Turned out it was indeed ant eaten and perfectly hollow.

So, with the chain saw I cut a slot for a floor and fitted a 3/4" plywood piece from behind. I then cut about a 4" hole about 16" up from the floor and finally installed a roof from above (3/4 plywood). Having sealed that with caulking I then cut a V notch in the base so it would sit on the roof or my barn (observatory) with the hole facing south and slightly towards the observation tower "window".

Next I welded up some straps that would secure it to the roof and mounted it; pretty awkward for one person to get straight but I managed. No good news yet, however the Pileated woodpeckers have been seen poking their heads inside and since there are a pair you know what I'm hoping for! I read that they like to build their own house but still I'm hoping and praying.

Jack

 

[Jack Douglas]

lion rock, you know I'd take nearly any tenants rather than see the effort wasted. If it happens I'll surely be advertising it here!

Jack

 

[Ryananthony]

Two from today. It was dark and gloomy all day, and a mix of showers but It was worth getting out of the house.

5D3_1403 by nayrtk2011, on Flickr5D3_1280 by nayrtk2011, on Flickr

 

[Click]

Two from today. It was dark and gloomy all day, and a mix of showers but It was worth getting out of the house.

Nice shots, Ryananthony.

 

[dolina]

Spotted wood kingfisher (Actenoides lindsayi) by alabang, on Flickr

 

[Click]

Beautiful colorful bird. Great shot, Paolo.

 

[sedwards]

1DSIII
400 f5.6+1.4II
f8
1/1000
iso 500

blue on blue by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr

 

[Click]

I really like this picture. Nicely done, Stuart

 

[sedwards]

Thanks Click !

 

[ISO64]

Snow bunting

In its natural surroundings, corn fields covered with snow. This small bird winters here, in Southwestern Quebec, and while it gets pretty cold here, it is still much warmer than where it comes from, northern tundras of Canada and Arctic archipelago islands...It will migrate back very soon and I am gong back there this weekend, hoping to snap some more photos.

Canon 7D2
400 f/5.6 L + TC1.4 III
1/6400, f/8, ISO 1250, +1/3EV
1/2500, f/11, ISO 800, +1/3 EV

 

[mdmphoto]

...at Queen Kapiolani Park in Honolulu....

 

[Click]

Snow bunting

In its natural surroundings, corn fields covered with snow. This small bird winters here, in Southwestern Quebec, and while it gets pretty cold here, it is still much warmer than where it comes from, northern tundras of Canada and Arctic archipelago islands...It will migrate back very soon and I am gong back there this weekend, hoping to snap some more photos.

Canon 7D2
400 f/5.6 L + TC1.4 III
1/6400, f/8, ISO 1250, +1/3EV
1/2500, f/11, ISO 800, +1/3 EV

A little bit out of focus on the first picture, the second one is much better.

 

[AlanF]

All these fantastic birds you have shown guys, and I have to make do with a great tit. I love the 300/2.8 II + 1.4xTC on the 7DII. It's much heavier to lug around than the 100-400 II but it gives such sharp images.

 

[Click]

Great shot. Well done, Alan.