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Today's walk was a good one

Discussion in 'Birds' started by hillrg, Apr 9, 2005.

  1. hillrg

    hillrg

    2,416
    Jan 31, 2005
    Nanaimo, BC, Canada
    Some days the opportunities abound. These were taken with the 300/4 + TC14EII.

    I came across this Killdeer while stalking a Great Blue Heron.

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    He was pulling the old broken wing thing to lure me away - from what I am not sure.

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    This is him tapping his foot when I was slow to follow.

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    Well, I did catch up with the heron.

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    As we got back home we saw the Flicker in the tree out back, so I pulled out the 500/4 and TC14 and came up with these two shots:

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    Then I took a nap as well.

    Hope you enjoyed a peek into my day.
     
    hillrg, Apr 9, 2005
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  2. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Holy cow Rory!! These are awesome :!: :!:

    I love every one of them. What cam did you shoot these with?

    Regards,

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 9, 2005
    #2
  3. CraigH.

    CraigH.

    354
    Feb 1, 2005
    Northen NJ
    Wow! some fantastic captures here, and dang that flicker is Stunning. Great stuff!
     
    CraigH., Apr 9, 2005
    #3
  4. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Simpley awesome shots everyone is fantastic, love the head on shot of the kildeer
     
    mike mac, Apr 9, 2005
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  5. hillrg

    hillrg

    2,416
    Jan 31, 2005
    Nanaimo, BC, Canada
    It was the D2X Frank. It is working out well for me.
     
    hillrg, Apr 9, 2005
    #5
  6. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,088
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Wow Rory you did have a good day. Love the shot of the flicker - well done
     
    greyflash, Apr 9, 2005
    #6
  7. jczinn

    jczinn

    1,196
    Jan 31, 2005
    Brooklyn, NY USA
    awesome shots of the Kildeer Rory! Especially that second one. He (she?) must have a nest close by. And I see you've brought out your pet Flickers again ;-)
     
    jczinn, Apr 9, 2005
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  8. Harry S.

    Harry S.

    3,624
    Mar 20, 2005
    Vienna, AUSTRIA
    Phantasic shots Rory! I always marvel at those excellent bird pics.
    Fortunately, I know that I'm too lazy to lugg around big glass and a tripod, otherwise another big amount of my savings would be gone for good :lol: :lol:
     
    Harry S., Apr 10, 2005
    #8
  9. gmaker1

    gmaker1

    867
    Feb 13, 2005
    Rochester, New York
    Great Images, Rory. Well done.

    Gil
     
    gmaker1, Apr 10, 2005
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  10. Retief

    Retief Subscribing Member

    15,248
    Jan 26, 2005
    Marysville, WA
    Nice stuff, Rory, I really like the pose of the last GBH. I have a heck of a time finding them up here out in the open that way, seems I always have a ton of reeds and bush right behind them.

    D2X, eh? Maybe someday I'll make the "move up". How do you like the HSC mode?
     
    Retief, Apr 10, 2005
    #10
  11. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    incredible series!
     
    dmwphoto, Apr 10, 2005
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  12. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    Good bird shots Rory!! :)  :)  :)  :) 
     
    PhotoDawg, Apr 10, 2005
    #12
  13. daodang

    daodang

    1,901
    Feb 1, 2005
    Montreal Quebec Canada
    Wow, Rory :!: . Great pictures then a nap. It looks like a very fun day. May I ask what are those birds in #1 and #7. Thanks for sharing.
     
    daodang, Apr 10, 2005
    #13
  14. Panos Kazanelis

    Panos Kazanelis

    4,657
    Feb 22, 2005
    Athens Greece
    Rory, great series!!! excellent shots.
     
    Panos Kazanelis, Apr 10, 2005
    #14
  15. DiverX

    DiverX

    1,044
    Feb 12, 2005
    Myrtle Beach, SC
    Looks like it sure pays to walk in your area! Nice job!!
     
    DiverX, Apr 10, 2005
    #15
  16. hillrg

    hillrg

    2,416
    Jan 31, 2005
    Nanaimo, BC, Canada
    Hi Bill

    I have tried it twice, but have not found the need yet. As long as you have the memory I prefer to do my cropping in photoshop.

    Did you ever do any work on the script? I have been beavering away.
     
    hillrg, Apr 10, 2005
    #16
  17. hillrg

    hillrg

    2,416
    Jan 31, 2005
    Nanaimo, BC, Canada
    Killdeer and Northern Flicker.
     
    hillrg, Apr 10, 2005
    #17
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