Birds (72)
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Topic: Birds (72)
Posted By: Micholand
Subject: Birds (72)
Date Posted: 23 July 2014 at 19:26
Welcome to episode 72 of the "Birds" thread.
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Posted By: usemygoodeye
Date Posted: 23 July 2014 at 20:23
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These birds are in a shelter because they're injured or ill. 1. Young Bald Eagle - I've watched him for a year or so. His feathers recently went to white from the dark brown. http://chrisrobison.smugmug.com/Boyd-Hill-Nature-Preserve/i-8GMfgmm/A">  2. Barn Owl http://chrisrobison.smugmug.com/Boyd-Hill-Nature-Preserve/i-q3tg6Gd/A">  3. Red Shouldered Hawk (I think). http://chrisrobison.smugmug.com/Boyd-Hill-Nature-Preserve/i-kPX22ch/A">  ------------- Amateur at best with a Sony SLT-A77V, DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM, 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G2 SSM |
Posted By: SnowFella
Date Posted: 24 July 2014 at 09:40
Early morning Pelicans A77, Big Beercan @ 75mm, f/9, 1/80sec, ISO400, 6*9 crop Never seen this many at one time down at the local river, normally there's 2 or 3 but this morning there was atleast 20 gathered. |
Posted By: mpb
Date Posted: 24 July 2014 at 12:06
White Faced Herons  ------------- Mark |
Posted By: SteveMRose
Date Posted: 25 July 2014 at 01:27
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Was just in California for a meeting at Asilomar Conference Center, outside of Monterey and found a dead tree with this Acorn Woodpecker and was surprised when the little one stuck its head out - this is a huge crop as I was not expecting to do any birding and only took my a77/SON 18-135mm combo. I was about 20 yards away from the tree. http://s98.photobucket.com/user/SteveMRose/media/Birds/AcornWoodpecker-AsilomarCA-09744_zps01b38246.jpg.html">  a77, f/8, 1/2000, ISO800, 135mm, A priority ------------- Steve Rose a99ii-VCG/a77ii-VGC|Son 24-70 ZA f2.8|Son 18-135 f3.5-5.6|Min 35 f2|Min 50 f1.4|Min 80-200 2.8 APO HS G|Min 100 f2.8 MACRO|Son 70-400G f4.5-5.6|Sig 400 APO MACRO|HVL-F58 & F60 |
Posted By: VictorV
Date Posted: 25 July 2014 at 08:44
Harlequin Ducks
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Posted By: kenner1
Date Posted: 26 July 2014 at 07:08
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Anna's Hummingbird from today 1.  2.  ------------- http://kenner23.zenfolio.com/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/kenner2356/ |
Posted By: VictorV
Date Posted: 26 July 2014 at 11:19
Young Steller's Sea-eagle
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Posted By: autosparky
Date Posted: 27 July 2014 at 02:55
great shot of the largest bird of prey in the world 
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Posted By: Wang TH
Date Posted: 27 July 2014 at 08:29
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This is an escapee that was spotted in Tampines, Singapore by a birder. This was the bird of the week with many shooters trying to look for this one fellow. I only managed to get this on my third attempt when a fellow birder spotted it on the tree and told me about it. Waited for 15 minutes and this beauty finally flew down. Although it was quite friendly, it does like to stay among the grass and was pretty jumpy. This were my best shots of it taken while I proned on the ground. https://flic.kr/p/oasVJ8">  https://flic.kr/p/oasVJ8 - DSC00136_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people// - teckhengwang , on Flickrhttps://flic.kr/p/orWtTM">  https://flic.kr/p/orWtTM - DSC00162_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people// - teckhengwang , on Flickrhttps://flic.kr/p/opUD6S">  https://flic.kr/p/opUD6S - DSC00176_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people// - teckhengwang , on Flickrhttps://flic.kr/p/oarWEF">  https://flic.kr/p/oarWEF - DSC00180_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people// - teckhengwang , on Flickr------------- Teck Heng |
Posted By: Blutengelnouta
Date Posted: 27 July 2014 at 10:50
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Common Blackbird chic, his black dad and brown mum were both at the ground searching for food for him. https://flic.kr/p/ogqisr">  https://flic.kr/p/ogqisr - DSC03315 by https://www.flickr.com/people// - blutengelnouta , on FlickrBeautiful Eurasian Blue Tit chick pecking at some berries. He threw most of them on the ground though, picky. x) https://flic.kr/p/oqqKcs">  https://flic.kr/p/oqqKcs - DSC04122 by https://www.flickr.com/people// - blutengelnouta , on FlickrBarn Swallow letting out a merry song. https://flic.kr/p/ooB8Lj">  https://flic.kr/p/ooB8Lj - DSC04037 by https://www.flickr.com/people// - blutengelnouta , on FlickrCool gang of juvenile House sparrows. https://flic.kr/p/oqBu9Y">  https://flic.kr/p/oqBu9Y - DSC03751-2 by https://www.flickr.com/people// - blutengelnouta , on Flickr
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Posted By: Swan White
Date Posted: 27 July 2014 at 13:24
Swallow A77 with Minolta 500 8.0 Reflex ------------- Sony SLT-A77 with VG-C77AM | 16-50mm 2.8 | 50mm 1.8 | 85mm 2.8 | 70-400mm 4-5.6 G | Minolta 24mm 2.8 | 24-85mm 3.5-4.5 RS | 50mm 1.7 RS | 100mm 2.8 Macro D | 75-300mm 4.5-5.6 RS | 500mm 8.0 Reflex | |
Posted By: Basil
Date Posted: 27 July 2014 at 22:29
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He's been out of the nest for 30 minutes and is already learning to pose for pictures. (American robin) http://basil-owen.smugmug.com/Photography/Wildlife/10627224_9xKDBR#!i=3408619565&k=qLZZ9Hk&lb=1&s=A">  http://basil-owen.smugmug.com/Photography/Wildlife/10627224_9xKDBR#!i=3408619342&k=KJLdMfm&lb=1&s=A">  ------------- To see is to enjoy. To see beyond is to rejoice. A77Mark II; A6600; A99; various film bodies and an ever-changing collection of lenses |
Posted By: Basil
Date Posted: 27 July 2014 at 22:30
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That's a mouthful! http://basil-owen.smugmug.com/Photography/Wildlife/10627224_9xKDBR#!i=3408582040&k=LghW4Vd&lb=1&s=A">  ------------- To see is to enjoy. To see beyond is to rejoice. A77Mark II; A6600; A99; various film bodies and an ever-changing collection of lenses |
Posted By: momech
Date Posted: 28 July 2014 at 03:35
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Fish for breakfast http://smg.photobucket.com/user/stexan/media/EM3G8202_zps899624b6.jpg.html">  Canon image |
Posted By: Chris65
Date Posted: 28 July 2014 at 10:40
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Rainbow Bee-Eater https://flic.kr/p/otBksa">  https://flic.kr/p/otBksa - Rainbow Bee-eater by https://www.flickr.com/people// - Territory through the lens , on FlickrA77M2 ------------- CRHoughton A7RM2,A77M2,70-400GII, Minolta 300 f2.8 & f4 300 + 1.4 TC 2x TC, Sony 70-200G CZ 16-80,Sony 1.4/50, CZ24-70G Sigma, 50-500, Tamron 90mm 1:1 Macro.FE CZ35 1.4 |
Posted By: SteveMRose
Date Posted: 30 July 2014 at 01:58
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Came home early from work and had some time to take some pics of the birds at our feeders. House Finch http://s98.photobucket.com/user/SteveMRose/media/Birds/HouseFinch-a77-400mm-7-29-14_zps1709f455.jpg.html">  f/8 1/500 ISO 1000 Blue Jay http://s98.photobucket.com/user/SteveMRose/media/Birds/BlueJay-2-a77-400mm-7-29-14_zps481f9b42.jpg.html">  f/8 1/350 ISO 800 Both taken with my a77 and the Sigma 400mm APO Macro ------------- Steve Rose a99ii-VCG/a77ii-VGC|Son 24-70 ZA f2.8|Son 18-135 f3.5-5.6|Min 35 f2|Min 50 f1.4|Min 80-200 2.8 APO HS G|Min 100 f2.8 MACRO|Son 70-400G f4.5-5.6|Sig 400 APO MACRO|HVL-F58 & F60 |
Posted By: Wang TH
Date Posted: 31 July 2014 at 16:30
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Taken when it was still dim, so I used slow shutter to maximize image quality https://www.flickr.com/photos/teckhengwang/14568480258/">  https://www.flickr.com/photos/teckhengwang/14568480258/ - DSC00374_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/teckhengwang/ - teckhengwang , on Flickr ------------- Teck Heng |
Posted By: theadamrice
Date Posted: 31 July 2014 at 23:46
One of my favorite birds to photography, this great gray owl was drying off after a night of rain in Grand Teton NP ------------- A77II X2, A99ii X2, KM 17-35, Sony 24-105, Zeiss 24-70 2.8, Mino 50 1.7, Sony 70-400 GII, Sony 300 2.8, Sony 500 F4 G, Mino 600 F4 HS G Sony A9, Sony 100-400 www.karphotography.net |
Posted By: EKStarzinger
Date Posted: 01 August 2014 at 01:55
Common moorhen ------------- A77, A900, Tokina: 17mm f3.5,300mm f4, 20-35 f3.5-4.5, 28-70 f2.8 AT-X Pro II, 100-300 f4 AT-X; MinRS 24 f2.8, 35 f2, 100 f2.8 Macro, MinO 35-105; Min 80-200 APO HS G; Sony 70-300G |
Posted By: kankushok
Date Posted: 03 August 2014 at 01:49
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Acorn woodpecker eating a bug. I've always thought they only ate acorns... now I know. https://flic.kr/p/oyFtQ7">  https://flic.kr/p/oyFtQ7 - DSC09822-3 by https://www.flickr.com/people// - kankushok , on Flickr------------- a100, a77, 16-50, 70-400, Tokina 400, Tamron 90mm, F43 |
Posted By: VictorV
Date Posted: 03 August 2014 at 08:12
Black-faced Bunting
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Posted By: craig66
Date Posted: 03 August 2014 at 08:52
Australian Eastern Spinebill. A77 and Tamron 200-500  
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Posted By: mambo
Date Posted: 04 August 2014 at 02:42
I learnt a new word today: badelynge ( a group of ducks on the ground) ------------- https://www.instagram.com/ctmusuka/ - instagram | musuka.zenfolio.com - website | A6400 | A7Rv |plus an assortment of glass | |
Posted By: Wang TH
Date Posted: 04 August 2014 at 15:57
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A77mk2 and sal70400g https://www.flickr.com/photos/teckhengwang/14578646007/">  https://www.flickr.com/photos/teckhengwang/14578646007/ - DSC01055_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/teckhengwang/ - teckhengwang , on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/teckhengwang/14578471388/">  https://www.flickr.com/photos/teckhengwang/14578471388/ - DSC01037_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/teckhengwang/ - teckhengwang , on Flickr ------------- Teck Heng |
Posted By: momech
Date Posted: 06 August 2014 at 03:26
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/stexan/media/_DSC1281_zps44d8d2c0.jpg.html"> Roadrunner A77 + 70-400 II |
Posted By: SnowFella
Date Posted: 06 August 2014 at 07:03
Little Pied Cormorant from todays walk along the river. A77, Big Beercan @ 300mm, f/6.3, 1/500sec, ISO100 |
Posted By: SnowFella
Date Posted: 07 August 2014 at 12:00
Next generation of Australian wood ducks having a midday nap A77, Big Beercan @ 300mm, f/5.6, 1/500sec, ISO125 |
Posted By: craig66
Date Posted: 08 August 2014 at 04:37
Eastern Yellow Robin Eastern Spinebill  A77 and Tamron 200-500 |
Posted By: brettania
Date Posted: 08 August 2014 at 05:26
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Excellent clarity and colour Craig. ------------- http://www.dyxum.com/dforum/posting-images-and-links-faqs_topic28010.html - Posting Images and Links | http://tinyurl.com/oz62mfp - Posts awaiting answers |
Posted By: craig66
Date Posted: 08 August 2014 at 09:53
Thank you. Some of that is due to Darktable which I really like for PP. In particular I can completely blitz noise in backgrounds using drawn and/or parametric masks. The parametric masks in particular are a great feature. I think subjective clarity is enhanced by really stomping on noticeable noise. I've been pleased with some of my shots recently. I might be improving  or alternatively just getting lucky  . There certainly is a learning curve for birds. Just finding good locations is time consuming.I'm heading to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamington_National_Park - Lamington National Park on Sunday. That should mean more colourful birds. At the least parrots as you can feed the birds at http://www.oreillys.com.au/ - O'Reilly's and there is always plenty of parrots. Of course in the national park proper, feeding any animal is rightfully banned. |
brettania wrote:Posted By: ABDurbs
Date Posted: 08 August 2014 at 09:57
 European Roller Some excellent recent bird shots, VWD done guys  ------------- Regards Allan A99, A77ii but SAVING FOR A CHANGE |
Posted By: stevo71
Date Posted: 09 August 2014 at 04:18
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Wasn't sure if I should post this shot here as it could probably go in a few different threads, but it is of a bird even if he is retreating Also this was taken with the Tamron 90mm which I rarely use for landscape or bird photography but was the only lens I had on me apart from the CZ16-35mm. https://flic.kr/p/oCYkhf">  https://flic.kr/p/oCYkhf - Reluctant Model by https://www.flickr.com/people/55567180@N03/ - benevolent_son71 , on Flickr------------- a99ii | Tamron 90mm f/2.8 | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 | Sony 50mm f/1.4 | Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 | CZ 16-35mm f/2.8 | Sony 70-400mm G2 |
Posted By: mambo
Date Posted: 11 August 2014 at 01:31
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Stevo.....I love this shot. here is a shot from yesterday.  ------------- https://www.instagram.com/ctmusuka/ - instagram | musuka.zenfolio.com - website | A6400 | A7Rv |plus an assortment of glass | |
Posted By: Willieera
Date Posted: 11 August 2014 at 11:42
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Steppe Buzzard, Addo Elephant National Park A700 70-400G1 1/2000 
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Posted By: IA
Date Posted: 11 August 2014 at 11:52
Beautiful photos all three of them Tamron 200-500 is fantastic at short distances ------------- http://www.flickr.com/photos/30025892@N03/ - My Flickr |
Posted By: SnowFella
Date Posted: 15 August 2014 at 10:43
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Looks like Craig and I are getting the same kind of birds, just different settings. Eastern Yellow Robin.  A77, BigBeercan @ 300mm with some crop, f/7.1, 1/250sec, ISO400 |
Posted By: Willieera
Date Posted: 15 August 2014 at 11:09
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Drongo hovering. A700 SAL70400G F5.6 1/160 
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Posted By: Wang TH
Date Posted: 16 August 2014 at 07:19
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ISO 4000 from A77MK2 https://flic.kr/p/ot5end">  https://flic.kr/p/ot5end - DSC01980_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickr------------- Teck Heng |
Posted By: jalu
Date Posted: 16 August 2014 at 13:21
#swam 1 #swam 2  A7 KO-120M - apreture honeycomb ------------- I use google English. I use a Sony Alpha, but it's not the same thing. |
Posted By: Obelix
Date Posted: 16 August 2014 at 19:49
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Great shot Wang! Great Blue heron https://flic.kr/p/otxivv">  https://flic.kr/p/otxivv - Great Blue Heron by https://www.flickr.com/people/71093243@N06/ - Dalibor M , on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/oL32HF">  https://flic.kr/p/oL32HF - Great Blue Heron by https://www.flickr.com/people/71093243@N06/ - Dalibor M , on Flickr ------------- http://www.flickr.com/photos/71093243@N06" rel="nofollow - Dalibor M , at Flickr |
Posted By: bigwave
Date Posted: 17 August 2014 at 11:24
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Ditto, great shot of the Seedeater teckhengwang! Seagull standing on fence post overlooking marina https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seagull_standing_on_fence_post_overlooking_marina.jpg"> 
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Posted By: Wang TH
Date Posted: 17 August 2014 at 16:30
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The Prinia is one difficult bird to spot in the open, it was my luckily day to get a clear perch! https://flic.kr/p/ot4YeZ">  https://flic.kr/p/ot4YeZ - DSC01739_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickrhttps://flic.kr/p/ot4YHW">  https://flic.kr/p/ot4YHW - DSC01557_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickrhttps://flic.kr/p/oHwNwb">  https://flic.kr/p/oHwNwb - DSC02025_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickrhttps://flic.kr/p/oKyDwv">  https://flic.kr/p/oKyDwv - DSC02285_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickr------------- Teck Heng |
Posted By: bharnois
Date Posted: 19 August 2014 at 13:43
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"The Elusive Merlin" http://s62.photobucket.com/user/bharnois/media/FIXD06236_zps97fbda6e.jpg.html">  A900 and 500 Reflex ------------- Just luvin' DYXUM. |
Posted By: bharnois
Date Posted: 19 August 2014 at 14:20
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"Just a Goose Portrait" http://s62.photobucket.com/user/bharnois/media/FIXD05817_zps037fead3.jpg.html">  A900 and 70-200SSM + 2x ------------- Just luvin' DYXUM. |
Posted By: Benoni
Date Posted: 19 August 2014 at 17:24
https://flic.kr/p/oLdhf7"> https://flic.kr/p/oLdhf7 - Swan Loch by https://www.flickr.com/people/34462714@N08/ - TroonTommy , on Flickr |
Posted By: bharnois
Date Posted: 19 August 2014 at 17:45
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"Talking Up the Lady" http://s62.photobucket.com/user/bharnois/media/FIXD05702_zpsc983b46e.jpg.html">  ------------- Just luvin' DYXUM. |
Posted By: VictorV
Date Posted: 20 August 2014 at 10:57
Little Stint
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Posted By: ABDurbs
Date Posted: 21 August 2014 at 07:59
 Flamingo ------------- Regards Allan A99, A77ii but SAVING FOR A CHANGE |
Posted By: ABDurbs
Date Posted: 21 August 2014 at 08:00
 Red Billed Oxpecker on Zebra ------------- Regards Allan A99, A77ii but SAVING FOR A CHANGE |
Posted By: Willieera
Date Posted: 21 August 2014 at 08:28
Great shot Allan |
Posted By: ABDurbs
Date Posted: 21 August 2014 at 09:36
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Thanks Willie ------------- Regards Allan A99, A77ii but SAVING FOR A CHANGE |
Posted By: Willieera
Date Posted: 21 August 2014 at 12:39
Cape Glossy Starling. 
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Posted By: kankushok
Date Posted: 24 August 2014 at 08:18
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Snowy Egret https://flic.kr/p/oAsmYF">  https://flic.kr/p/oAsmYF - DSC09981 by https://www.flickr.com/people/40061545@N00/ - kankushok , on FlickrAnna's Hummingbird https://flic.kr/p/oAaaUt">  https://flic.kr/p/oAaaUt - DSC05765 by https://www.flickr.com/people/40061545@N00/ - kankushok , on Flickr------------- a100, a77, 16-50, 70-400, Tokina 400, Tamron 90mm, F43 |
Posted By: Chris65
Date Posted: 24 August 2014 at 09:24
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Sacred Kingfisher With A77II 70-400GII & Bush hawk  ------------- CRHoughton A7RM2,A77M2,70-400GII, Minolta 300 f2.8 & f4 300 + 1.4 TC 2x TC, Sony 70-200G CZ 16-80,Sony 1.4/50, CZ24-70G Sigma, 50-500, Tamron 90mm 1:1 Macro.FE CZ35 1.4 |
Posted By: craig66
Date Posted: 26 August 2014 at 11:21
Lewin's Honeyeater Maybe female Golden Whistler  
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Posted By: bharnois
Date Posted: 26 August 2014 at 20:13
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"Osprey w/Black Sea Bass Lunch" http://s62.photobucket.com/user/bharnois/media/FIXD06422_zpsef524ef6.jpg.html">  A900 Min 500 Reflex and a crop. ------------- Just luvin' DYXUM. |
Posted By: SnowFella
Date Posted: 29 August 2014 at 12:54
Superb Fairy-wren A77, BigBeercan @ 300mm, f/6.3, 1/200sec, ISO400 Landscape to portrait crop, got no more space above or below. |
Posted By: mambo
Date Posted: 29 August 2014 at 13:14
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what a lovely shot there SnowFella Well done mate. ------------- https://www.instagram.com/ctmusuka/ - instagram | musuka.zenfolio.com - website | A6400 | A7Rv |plus an assortment of glass | |
Posted By: Wang TH
Date Posted: 30 August 2014 at 05:25
https://flic.kr/p/oFZt4V"> https://flic.kr/p/oFZt4V - DSC02366_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickrhttps://flic.kr/p/oFZtic">  https://flic.kr/p/oFZtic - DSC03275_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickr------------- Teck Heng |
Posted By: kankushok
Date Posted: 30 August 2014 at 20:07
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Great Blue Heron: https://flic.kr/p/oYZYby">  https://flic.kr/p/oYZYby - DSC00657 by https://www.flickr.com/people/40061545@N00/ - kankushok , on Flickrhttps://flic.kr/p/oYZX9d">  https://flic.kr/p/oYZX9d - DSC00802 by https://www.flickr.com/people/40061545@N00/ - kankushok , on Flickrhttps://flic.kr/p/oGxAuR">  https://flic.kr/p/oGxAuR - DSC00595 by https://www.flickr.com/people/40061545@N00/ - kankushok , on FlickrBarn Swallow: https://flic.kr/p/oWZPbA">  https://flic.kr/p/oWZPbA - DSC00252 by https://www.flickr.com/people/40061545@N00/ - kankushok , on Flickr------------- a100, a77, 16-50, 70-400, Tokina 400, Tamron 90mm, F43 |
Posted By: VictorV
Date Posted: 01 September 2014 at 12:10
Tree Sparrow with Japanese Yew seeds   
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Posted By: Willieera
Date Posted: 02 September 2014 at 15:07
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Weekend away in the Tsitsikamma National Park. Cape Batis  African Dusky Flycatcher  Sony A850 70400g ------------- A100 A700 (retired) A850 A77ii ,50mm1.4 ,S70200g, S70400g, Z16-80mm, S28-75mm, Beercan, and many more... |
Posted By: peter3400
Date Posted: 02 September 2014 at 20:36
A850 + Minolta AF 300F4 HS apo G ------------- pBouDib http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterboudib/ - Flickr http://twitter.com/pBouDib/ - Twitter https://www.facebook.com/groups/1478458255759527/ - minolta4ever |
Posted By: SnowFella
Date Posted: 05 September 2014 at 10:20
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Few from a trip up the mountains. All with A77 and Big Beercan. Crimson Rosella  300mm, f/6.3, 1/100sec, ISO400 King Parrot  300mm, f/6.3, 1/250sec, ISO400 Rock warbler  300mm, f/7.1, 1/320sec, ISO400 Eastern yellow robin  300mm, f/7.1, 1/125sec, ISO400 |
Posted By: stevo71
Date Posted: 07 September 2014 at 14:37
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Nice to see the lofty standards continuing in this thread and great work by SnowFella. Those last two shots and your earlier post of the female superb fairy wren are exquisite. Here's one I took last week on the South West coast of an immature male splendid fairy wren. a99 + SAL70-400G https://flic.kr/p/p6dhUL">  https://flic.kr/p/p6dhUL - Young Splendour by https://www.flickr.com/people/55567180@N03/ - benevolent_son71 , on Flickr------------- a99ii | Tamron 90mm f/2.8 | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 | Sony 50mm f/1.4 | Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 | CZ 16-35mm f/2.8 | Sony 70-400mm G2 |
Posted By: SnowFella
Date Posted: 08 September 2014 at 09:28
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Thanks mate. Having great fun hunting these little feathered things, though held back somewhat by lack of reach. Hopefully I'll have that sorted sometime this or next week, got my eyes on a new Sigma 150-500 and the funds are all sorted for it too. First new lens other than the kit lenses that came with my old A350 
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Posted By: stevo71
Date Posted: 08 September 2014 at 14:49
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Cool I hope you enjoy your new purchase. I must admit that my Sigma 150-500 has been neglected a fair bit since I got the a99 as I prefer my borrowed 70-400G. The reason for this is that the AF is much faster on the 400G something I found frustrating at times with the Sigma. IQ is comparable with both though the 400G is slightly better. BTW the Sigma is awesome for shooting the moon on a cropped sensor body - have fun. ------------- a99ii | Tamron 90mm f/2.8 | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 | Sony 50mm f/1.4 | Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 | CZ 16-35mm f/2.8 | Sony 70-400mm G2 |
Posted By: peter3400
Date Posted: 08 September 2014 at 17:47
 A850 + Minolta AF 80-200F2.8 @200, F4, iso 400, 1/125 ------------- pBouDib http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterboudib/ - Flickr http://twitter.com/pBouDib/ - Twitter https://www.facebook.com/groups/1478458255759527/ - minolta4ever |
Posted By: peter3400
Date Posted: 08 September 2014 at 18:21
 A850 + Minolta AF 300F4 HS F4, 1/8000, iso 320 ------------- pBouDib http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterboudib/ - Flickr http://twitter.com/pBouDib/ - Twitter https://www.facebook.com/groups/1478458255759527/ - minolta4ever |
Posted By: Wang TH
Date Posted: 09 September 2014 at 06:25
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Moments before the woodpecker fledge... https://flic.kr/p/p8ETcZ">  https://flic.kr/p/p8ETcZ - DSC01807_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on FlickrIt only managed to fly one tree and it was spotted by the crows... https://flic.kr/p/p8WpsT">  https://flic.kr/p/p8WpsT - DSC01822_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on FlickrThe parent who return to the tree did not even dare to go near its nest... https://flic.kr/p/p8ET16">  https://flic.kr/p/p8ET16 - DSC01829_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickr------------- Teck Heng |
Posted By: Wang TH
Date Posted: 09 September 2014 at 06:26
https://flic.kr/p/oRsbqe"> https://flic.kr/p/oRsbqe - DSC02064_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/p8ESQ6">  https://flic.kr/p/p8ESQ6 - DSC02061_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickrhttps://flic.kr/p/oRr6Vg">  https://flic.kr/p/oRr6Vg - DSC02070_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickr------------- Teck Heng |
Posted By: SnowFella
Date Posted: 09 September 2014 at 09:18
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Poor little woodpecker! Pallid cuckoo from a walk yesterday, likely with way to much cloning of oof branches.  A77, Big Beercan @ 300mm, f/7.1, 1/100sec, ISO200, +1EV |
Posted By: craig66
Date Posted: 09 September 2014 at 09:35
| I'm no expert but I think that may be a Fan-tailed cuckoo (Cacomantis flabelliformis) |
Posted By: SnowFella
Date Posted: 09 September 2014 at 10:18
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I believe you are right mate, just got told the same in an aussie based birding forum. Guess I didn't stare hard enough at the field guides, or more likely still don't have the eye needed to separate some birds!
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Posted By: mikey2000
Date Posted: 10 September 2014 at 13:20
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A farmer was mowing up a field and there are fair few of these birds circling around and occasionally gliding in to scoop up piles of grass. I didn't ever notice any bird dropping his cargo off anywhere though. Then again, it was on another side of a hedge. I believe these may be Red Kites....? I didn't use a "conventional" birding rig. All three with A6000, SEL55-210, cropped to about 3000px (half size) then downscaled to fit on the Dyxum web page. Red Kite 1 https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeyphillips/15007030989/">  Focal Length: 210 mm | Aperture: f/8.0 | Exposure Time: 0.001 sec (1/800) | ISO: 400 Red Kite 2 https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeyphillips/15194875921/">  Focal Length: 210 mm | Aperture: f/8.0 | Exposure Time: 0.001 sec (1/1000) | ISO: 400 Red Kite 3 https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeyphillips/15197912765/">  Focal Length: 210 mm | Aperture: f/8.0 | Exposure Time: 0.001 sec (1/1000) | ISO: 400 ------------- Want to know more about https://www.dyxum.com/DFORUM/one-of-us-68-fred-s_topic139251_post1641244.html#1641244 - Fred_S ? Just click! |
Posted By: bhargav
Date Posted: 10 September 2014 at 19:34
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Sigma 150-500 at 330mm f8 on Sony A7 with LAEA4 ISO640. https://flic.kr/p/p8d34A">  https://flic.kr/p/p8d34A - DSC04200-Edit.jpg by https://www.flickr.com/people/58547200@N00/ - bhargav dave , on Flickr------------- Sony NEX, Sony A580, Olympus E-P2. Sony: CZ 16-80, 50/1.8, 30/2.8; Sigma 50/2.8; Minolta Big Beercan and Small Beercan, Tamron 10-24, Sigma 150-500. |
Posted By: Biggator
Date Posted: 11 September 2014 at 03:08
Been very Lucky lately, second time I've seen skimmers at Carrabelle beach, FL in several weeks. Before now been years since I've seen any. This time I had my A57 + Tamron 70-300.  They always seem to have seaweed stuck in their bills. An occupational hazard  Been a long time away from this site, feels good to be back. ------------- Sony A7lll & A77ll, A6300 + FE-mounts 24-105mm F4,35mm & 85mm f1.8, A-mounts Mino 80-200mm/F2.8 HS,16-50mm/F2.8, Tamron 70-300 Di LD, E-mounts 18-105 G,Sigma 19mm & 30mm/f2.8,55-210mm F4.5-6.3 |
Posted By: ABDurbs
Date Posted: 11 September 2014 at 07:46
 Little Bee Eater ------------- Regards Allan A99, A77ii but SAVING FOR A CHANGE |
Posted By: peter3400
Date Posted: 11 September 2014 at 18:21
@@ Chilean Blue Eagle ------------- pBouDib http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterboudib/ - Flickr http://twitter.com/pBouDib/ - Twitter https://www.facebook.com/groups/1478458255759527/ - minolta4ever |
Posted By: rickztahone
Date Posted: 12 September 2014 at 00:49
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Great shot Peter3400. At first glance I really thought that was a pigeon, lol. ------------- a99+VG|a77+VG|a55|Nex6|HVL-56/58|minO|58 1.2|24|Tam|90|SAL||16-50|70-200|∑|50 1.4|∑| 24-70 2.8 [URL=http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickztahone/]Flickr |
Posted By: peter3400
Date Posted: 12 September 2014 at 07:33
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Thank you ------------- pBouDib http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterboudib/ - Flickr http://twitter.com/pBouDib/ - Twitter https://www.facebook.com/groups/1478458255759527/ - minolta4ever |
Posted By: Wang TH
Date Posted: 12 September 2014 at 15:22
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forgot to upload this shot, only realised it when I was looking for it in my account! A77MK1 at ISO 4000, no slouch! https://flic.kr/p/oU6KkE">  https://flic.kr/p/oU6KkE - DSC00426_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickr------------- Teck Heng |
Posted By: RKunde
Date Posted: 14 September 2014 at 09:41
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A couple of photos from my walk today in the Boondall Wetlands: 1) Kingfisher https://flic.kr/p/pcP72B">  2) Kite (I think...) https://flic.kr/p/oVAGL4">  C&C welcome. Cheers Rosina |
Posted By: craig66
Date Posted: 14 September 2014 at 12:40
White-cheeked Honeyeater Rainbow Bee-eater perched on Banksia integrifolia. The Banksia flowers are a favourite food for many species of honeyeater.  A77 + Tamron 200-500 |
Posted By: Wang TH
Date Posted: 14 September 2014 at 14:10
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Lovely shots Craig A77MK2 ISO 5000, raw processed with DxO Optics Pro 9 https://flic.kr/p/pbeRLQ">  https://flic.kr/p/pbeRLQ - DSC03111_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on FlickrMore level headed ISOs...in decreasing ISO order...LOL https://flic.kr/p/pdgR5n">  https://flic.kr/p/pdgR5n - DSC02076_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickrhttps://flic.kr/p/pdgQDn">  https://flic.kr/p/pdgQDn - DSC03580_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickrhttps://flic.kr/p/pdeVxm">  https://flic.kr/p/pdeVxm - DSC02127_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/57621487@N03/ - teckhengwang , on Flickr------------- Teck Heng |
Posted By: SnowFella
Date Posted: 15 September 2014 at 11:43
Immature Superb fairy-wren Grey fantail  Red-rumped Parrot 
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Posted By: Obelix
Date Posted: 17 September 2014 at 02:12
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://flic.kr/p/oYfwyz">  https://flic.kr/p/oYfwyz - Hummingbird by https://www.flickr.com/people/71093243@N06/ - Dalibor M , on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/oYfv6z">  https://flic.kr/p/oYfv6z - Hummingbird by https://www.flickr.com/people/71093243@N06/ - Dalibor M , on Flickr Sony A57, Tamron SP 70-300mm f4/5.6 USD ------------- http://www.flickr.com/photos/71093243@N06" rel="nofollow - Dalibor M , at Flickr |
Posted By: stevo71
Date Posted: 17 September 2014 at 04:00
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The standards in this thread keep getting better some awesome work guys. Here's a couple of my recent shots, both with a99 and (borrowed) 70-400G. https://flic.kr/p/pavYSM">  https://flic.kr/p/pavYSM - The Opportunist by https://www.flickr.com/people/55567180@N03/ - benevolent_son71 , on Flickrhttps://flic.kr/p/oUzc4B">  https://flic.kr/p/oUzc4B - Baby Blue by https://www.flickr.com/people/55567180@N03/ - benevolent_son71 , on Flickr------------- a99ii | Tamron 90mm f/2.8 | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 | Sony 50mm f/1.4 | Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 | CZ 16-35mm f/2.8 | Sony 70-400mm G2 |
Posted By: Wang TH
Date Posted: 18 September 2014 at 01:24
https://www.flickr.com/photos/teckhengwang/15244705046/"> https://www.flickr.com/photos/teckhengwang/15244705046/ - DSC03261_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/teckhengwang/ - teckhengwang , on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/teckhengwang/15081151187/">  https://www.flickr.com/photos/teckhengwang/15081151187/ - DSC03313_DxO by https://www.flickr.com/people/teckhengwang/ - teckhengwang , on Flickr ------------- Teck Heng |
Posted By: SnowFella
Date Posted: 18 September 2014 at 09:49
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First outing with my new Sigma 150-500, still lots to learn about long lens handling but I'm impressed already. Bell Miner  Red Whiskered Bulbul  Grey Fantail 
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Posted By: SnowFella
Date Posted: 19 September 2014 at 10:03
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Can't pick what one I like more so I'll post both. Male Superb Fairywren in full breeding plumage.  
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Posted By: MichelvA
Date Posted: 19 September 2014 at 11:23
Very colorful and well chosen dof. The 150-500 works well.  ------------- Respect Observe Capture Enjoy https://www.dyxum.com/dforum/color-management-and-monitor-calibration_topic102868.html - Color management |
Posted By: Kilkry
Date Posted: 21 September 2014 at 16:15
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Pluvialis apricaria, doing what's given it its Swedish name  ------------- - |
Posted By: Wang TH
Date Posted: 23 September 2014 at 07:13
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Lovely shot, Snowfella ------------- Teck Heng |
Posted By: Xmilehigh
Date Posted: 23 September 2014 at 07:27
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A77II & 500mm Reflex Heron  ------------- Jerry http://www.jerrys-gallery.uk/ - Jer's Photography |
Posted By: SnowFella
Date Posted: 23 September 2014 at 15:12
Thank you. I'm having a blast with the new lens, first new lens I've ever bought and it's been an eye opener. Not that I fault the old Minolta gear I already had but this one has opened up a whole new world of what's possible and I haven't even had it a week yet. Though I have to admit I have to figure out a new way of carrying my gear, old big beercan works just fine hanging off straps to the camera body but I'm not comfortable doing the same with this hunk of plastic and glass. 2 shots from the other day, just no way of getting clean views of these but it's what I'd call more habitat photos. Galah's  
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Posted By: mambo
Date Posted: 23 September 2014 at 19:44
A couple from my backyard.   ------------- https://www.instagram.com/ctmusuka/ - instagram | musuka.zenfolio.com - website | A6400 | A7Rv |plus an assortment of glass | |
Posted By: stevo71
Date Posted: 24 September 2014 at 03:17
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@ mambo the focus on the eye in that last one is spot on - very nice @ snowfella glad you're enjoying the Sigma mate and looks like you are handling it very well. I have been neglecting mine a lot lately favouring the 70-400G I borrowed from a friend but since giving it back a couple of weeks ago I thought I'd dust of the Sigma and do some birding. The following are a couple of the results. BTW I still find the AF on the Sigma to be very frustrating especially in low light plus it does still suffer from more CA than the 400G. Still a nice sharp lens and the extra reach is also a plus. Sacred Kingfisher https://flic.kr/p/pmwMkB">  https://flic.kr/p/pmwMkB - Sacred Kingfisher by https://www.flickr.com/people/55567180@N03/ - benevolent_son71 , on FlickrWhite Faced Heron https://flic.kr/p/p57gHG">  https://flic.kr/p/p57gHG - Sleek Elegance by https://www.flickr.com/people/55567180@N03/ - benevolent_son71 , on FlickrPurple Swamp Hen https://flic.kr/p/pjyq15">  https://flic.kr/p/pjyq15 - Brooding Hen by https://www.flickr.com/people/55567180@N03/ - benevolent_son71 , on Flickr------------- a99ii | Tamron 90mm f/2.8 | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 | Sony 50mm f/1.4 | Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 | CZ 16-35mm f/2.8 | Sony 70-400mm G2 |
Posted By: stevo71
Date Posted: 24 September 2014 at 03:25
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Also Snowfella have you decided which you prefer with the Sigma either the OS on the lens or SSS in the camera? I did a test on my a65 when I first bought the lens and found the OS on the lens was slightly better. Would love to hear your thoughts on this though. (sorry admins if I shouldn't be asking on this thread). ------------- a99ii | Tamron 90mm f/2.8 | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 | Sony 50mm f/1.4 | Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 | CZ 16-35mm f/2.8 | Sony 70-400mm G2 |