Nature Successful hunt

Successful hunt · 06:07 AM

A couple from this morning. This Robin seems to be working over the local bug and worm populations.

I think this is some sort of Swallow but I'm not sure about the particular species. Any ornithological suggestions?

Tom G

**Sailor** · 07-04-2010, 06:57 AM

Hey, Tom - these are marvelous. You certainly have the long lens chops!

Jer

8540tomg · 07-04-2010, 07:59 AM

Thanks for looking Jer.

The light was especially nice this morning. I've got to start getting up earlier.

Tom G

Frogfish · 07-04-2010, 08:03 AM

Some very tasty looking shots there (sorry couldn't resist) !

Were these hand-held or on a tripod ?

Netsoft · 07-04-2010, 08:03 AM

That is real nice! Personally like the first photo! Keep up the good work

8540tomg · 07-04-2010, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Some very tasty looking shots there (sorry couldn't resist) !

Were these hand-held or on a tripod ?

I always use a monopd when working with my 400mm. I know I should use a tripod but I seem to have better success with a monopd. By the time I get a tripod set up when I'm birding the birds have usually taken off.

Tom G

8540tomg · 07-04-2010, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by Netsoft

That is real nice! Personally like the first photo! Keep up the good work

Thanks for lookiing.

Tom G

**Marc Langille** · 07-04-2010, 09:05 AM

Tom, you've nailed those images! Well done...

8540tomg · 07-04-2010, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by Marc Langille

Tom, you've nailed those images! Well done...

Thanks Marc,

I manage to get one or two in focus from time to time.

Tom G

gawan · 07-04-2010, 12:57 PM

Great captures, Tom! Amazing how many he has managed to take in his mouth..

8540tomg · 07-04-2010, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by gawan

Great captures, Tom! Amazing how many he has managed to take in his mouth..

Thanks Georg.

Yes, he does have a mouthful doesn't he? That being said I think this guy from a shot I took last year wins the award for most worms in a single beak.

Tom G

**dcmsox2004** · 07-04-2010, 02:49 PM

great work tom!! those pentax colors are stunning.... dave m

8540tomg · 07-04-2010, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

great work tom!! those pentax colors are stunning.... dave m

Thanks Dave.

Worm work – Yes, I’m carving out a niche for myself in this important and long neglected area of nature photography.

I was pleased with the colours as well. These exhibit the “robin’s egg blue” (no pun intended) typical of so many M series lenses.

Cheers

Tom G

Jimbo · 07-04-2010, 05:10 PM

Nicely done Tom. You are making the 400 hum bud. JIM

8540tomg · 07-04-2010, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Nicely done Tom. You are making the 400 hum bud. JIM

Thanks Jim.

I haven't been able to get out much of late and I'm looking forward to being more active this summer.

Tom G

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07-04-2010, 02:33 PM	#11
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by gawan Great captures, Tom! Amazing how many he has managed to take in his mouth.. Thanks Georg. Yes, he does have a mouthful doesn't he? That being said I think this guy from a shot I took last year wins the award for most worms in a single beak. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 07-04-2010 at 05:00 PM. Reason: typo

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Hey, Tom - these are marvelous. You certainly have the long lens chops! Jer

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8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Thanks for looking Jer. The light was especially nice this morning. I've got to start getting up earlier. Tom G

07-04-2010, 08:03 AM	#4
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Some very tasty looking shots there (sorry couldn't resist) ! Were these hand-held or on a tripod ?

07-04-2010, 08:03 AM	#5
Netsoft Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 58	That is real nice! Personally like the first photo! Keep up the good work

07-04-2010, 08:08 AM	#6
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by Frogfish Some very tasty looking shots there (sorry couldn't resist) ! Were these hand-held or on a tripod ? I always use a monopd when working with my 400mm. I know I should use a tripod but I seem to have better success with a monopd. By the time I get a tripod set up when I'm birding the birds have usually taken off. Tom G

07-04-2010, 08:09 AM	#7
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by Netsoft That is real nice! Personally like the first photo! Keep up the good work Thanks for lookiing. Tom G

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Tom, you've nailed those images! Well done...

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8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by Marc Langille Tom, you've nailed those images! Well done... Thanks Marc, I manage to get one or two in focus from time to time. Tom G

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gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Great captures, Tom! Amazing how many he has managed to take in his mouth..

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dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	great work tom!! those pentax colors are stunning.... dave m

07-04-2010, 03:51 PM	#13
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 great work tom!! those pentax colors are stunning.... dave m Thanks Dave. Worm work – Yes, I’m carving out a niche for myself in this important and long neglected area of nature photography. I was pleased with the colours as well. These exhibit the “robin’s egg blue” (no pun intended) typical of so many M series lenses. Cheers Tom G

07-04-2010, 05:10 PM	#14
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Nicely done Tom. You are making the 400 hum bud. JIM

07-04-2010, 06:15 PM	#15
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jimbo Nicely done Tom. You are making the 400 hum bud. JIM Thanks Jim. I haven't been able to get out much of late and I'm looking forward to being more active this summer. Tom G