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A white-eared bulbul landed on the concrete pillow at the quay in front of me. These guys are very common in town but they usually flock high in the palm trees or in the parks among people who become extremely anxious and unfriendly when I take out my big lens. So this was a nice opportunity to take a close-up.
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Im not a wildlife or a bird photographer, but I did get a chance to take this photo back in the day when I was still starting my photography journey. One day I found two young owls in my backyard just sitting on a apple tree branch, I wasn't hoping to get a good picture since the longest lens I had for my then main body, a 450D was a 50mm and I knew I would need to get super close to get them to fill the frame. Thinking to myself that by the time I get close enough they would just few away I went to get my camera and tried anyway. Slowly I walked closer and closer, the younger smaller one few to a higher branch but this one stayed and elongated its body as owls do when they feel threatened, at that moment I stopped and waited looking at them and their beauty. After a while the owl got used to me and returned to its normal shape. That was my sign to step closer, again the owl elongated and started staring at me. After repeating this process for a long time I managed to get super close to it (at this time the younger one few to a different tree), I waited for 10-15min so that the owl would calm down. It did so I waited to see if I can get a nice pose from it... The owl spotted something behind me and I knew that was my picture since I can see the whole bird but it wasn't looking directly into my lens so the photo would look more natural, plus it would eliminate the "presence" of myself in the photo. After the click I watched them for a few more minutes, then I slowly backed away. Didn't see them ever again. Unfortunately I don't know what species they are, maybe you guys can help me out. I would like to hear some comments about the picture since it's my only wildlife photo and I find it quite special because of the moment we had there.
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Well, crank47, the picture you got and the experience that went with it is why most of us enjoy photographing birds and wildlife in general. Very nice!
Jack
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For you Jack, my first woodpecker of the year. A greater spotted male, seen for just a few seconds through my 100-400mm II on the 7DII, scrambling up a tree in Otmoor, near Oxford, supposedly the inspiration for the chessboard in Lewis Carroll's Alice books.
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I am really enjoying the pictures on this thread...thanks everyone for sharing your art!
I got this picture of a Northern Pintail while hiking along a river. Decided to do a head portrait of this image with cropping and vignetting, so, here are both.
I got this picture of a Northern Pintail while hiking along a river. Decided to do a head portrait of this image with cropping and vignetting, so, here are both.
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crank47 said:Im not a wildlife or a bird photographer, but I did get a chance to take this photo back in the day when I was still starting my photography journey. One day I found two young owls in my backyard just sitting on a apple tree branch, I wasn't hoping to get a good picture since the longest lens I had for my then main body, a 450D was a 50mm and I knew I would need to get super close to get them to fill the frame. Thinking to myself that by the time I get close enough they would just few away I went to get my camera and tried anyway. Slowly I walked closer and closer, the younger smaller one few to a higher branch but this one stayed and elongated its body as owls do when they feel threatened, at that moment I stopped and waited looking at them and their beauty. After a while the owl got used to me and returned to its normal shape. That was my sign to step closer, again the owl elongated and started staring at me. After repeating this process for a long time I managed to get super close to it (at this time the younger one few to a different tree), I waited for 10-15min so that the owl would calm down. It did so I waited to see if I can get a nice pose from it... The owl spotted something behind me and I knew that was my picture since I can see the whole bird but it wasn't looking directly into my lens so the photo would look more natural, plus it would eliminate the "presence" of myself in the photo. After the click I watched them for a few more minutes, then I slowly backed away. Didn't see them ever again. Unfortunately I don't know what species they are, maybe you guys can help me out. I would like to hear some comments about the picture since it's my only wildlife photo and I find it quite special because of the moment we had there.
Looks like a screech owl, but the tufts are strange - depends on where you shot it ... east or west. If you email a low-res copy to Cornell Ornithology Lab, they will ID it for you and email you back. takes about a week or so ... Give them date and place as well as image.
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More great shots! Thanks everyone.
For those who live in the tropical regions (like Paolo), you're so blessed with color and diversity and I guess, all year shooting of these birds. Then there are others like me (and Alan) who have to suffer through less than ideal winters. However, I just love it when the migratory birds arrive such as the first pair of American Robins last week (very early for us in Alberta).
Thanks Alan for that little tidbit. Seems the little guy decided that African Grey's have more fun and decided to visit a feather stylist!
In honour of the the pair of Robins that made my day recently, here is a shot from last fall. Isn't he "lovable".
And I'm stuck inside leveling a disaster floor for tiling.
Jack
For those who live in the tropical regions (like Paolo), you're so blessed with color and diversity and I guess, all year shooting of these birds. Then there are others like me (and Alan) who have to suffer through less than ideal winters. However, I just love it when the migratory birds arrive such as the first pair of American Robins last week (very early for us in Alberta).
Thanks Alan for that little tidbit. Seems the little guy decided that African Grey's have more fun and decided to visit a feather stylist!
In honour of the the pair of Robins that made my day recently, here is a shot from last fall. Isn't he "lovable".
And I'm stuck inside leveling a disaster floor for tiling.
Jack
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i wish the background was cleaner on this one but i like the pose .
5DIII
400mm
f8
1/2000
iso 2500
5D3_0344-Edit by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
5DIII
400mm
f8
1/2000
iso 2500
5D3_0344-Edit by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
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Very nice Stu, Freddie and Alan! Now Alan, while your Robin is cute mine is clearly bigger, smarter, and is also a sweet singer - actually a Thrush - what's yours? Who shot penis Robin - used to read that to my kids.
Again, last fall. Evening Grosbeak 70-200 2.8 II @ 200 from my observatory.
Jack
Again, last fall. Evening Grosbeak 70-200 2.8 II @ 200 from my observatory.
Jack
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