Nature 2021-01-30-the best of the rest

2021-01-30-the best of the rest · **5 Likes**

K-3 and DA 55-300 PLM

A pine Martin raiding the bird seed at the Cameron Rd parking lot.

A raven came to see me. I called him, he came in for a fly over then came down for a look. Maybe he's my guy from at least 3 other photoshoots.. It's so hard to tell with Ravens.

If you feed chickadees food from the top of your hat....

They may take some string from your hat.

There's little bit of snow on the picnic tables.

bertwert · 01-31-2021, 01:54 PM

That PLM certainly is a winner, the detail in that last chickadee shot is simply remarkable!

normhead · 01-31-2021, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

That PLM certainly is a winner, the detail in that last chickadee shot is simply remarkable!

My DA*60-250 is getting seriously neglected. I honestly see no advantage in using it, and the size and weight makes it no contest.

Walkingwolf · 01-31-2021, 06:48 PM

Great shots. I always enjoy scenes from in and around Algonquin.
Thanks for sharing.

normhead · 01-31-2021, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by Walkingwolf

Great shots. I always enjoy scenes from in and around Algonquin.
Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Walkingwolf, by the way, my grandson lives north of Edmonton, my son used to live in Smith.

**Tonytee** · 02-01-2021, 02:19 AM

Excellent series Norm. Well done sir.

tt

**RICHARD L.** · 02-01-2021, 05:47 AM

You're some kind of a "sharp shooter", Sir. Very nice series !

Best Regards

normhead · 02-01-2021, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Excellent series Norm. Well done sir.

tt

Thanks for commenting Tony

---------- Post added 02-01-21 at 11:51 AM ----------

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

You're some kind of a "sharp shooter", Sir. Very nice series !

Best Regards

I think I'm more of a volume shooter who selects images in part based on sharpness, but why quibble?

**Sailor** · 02-01-2021, 09:56 AM

Nice series, Norm - always a pleasure. Also - throughout my life I've continued to think of a bird when I encounter the term, "pine martin". Perhaps after seeing the little furry guy (or gal) in the first shot, my inner mind will accept that pine martins can't fly (at least on their own steam).

Jer

normhead · 02-01-2021, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

Nice series, Norm - always a pleasure. Also - throughout my life I've continued to think of a bird when I encounter the term, "pine martin". Perhaps after seeing the little furry guy (or gal) in the first shot, my inner mind will accept that pine martins can't fly (at least on their own steam).

Jer

They are amazingly agile moving from tree to tree along the branches in the canopy. Maybe they can' fly, but they are great arial performers. I've seen them move though a hundred meters of forest without ever touching the ground. And I can never remember whether Martin, or Marten is the bird, which might possibly led to your confusion. Pretty sure the martin is the bird and marten is the weasel.

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01-31-2021, 07:45 PM	#5
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by Walkingwolf Great shots. I always enjoy scenes from in and around Algonquin. Thanks for sharing. Thanks Walkingwolf, by the way, my grandson lives north of Edmonton, my son used to live in Smith. Last edited by normhead; 02-01-2021 at 06:22 AM.

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	That PLM certainly is a winner, the detail in that last chickadee shot is simply remarkable!

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert That PLM certainly is a winner, the detail in that last chickadee shot is simply remarkable! My DA*60-250 is getting seriously neglected. I honestly see no advantage in using it, and the size and weight makes it no contest.

01-31-2021, 06:48 PM	#4
Walkingwolf Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 174	Great shots. I always enjoy scenes from in and around Algonquin. Thanks for sharing.

02-01-2021, 02:19 AM	#6
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,530	Excellent series Norm. Well done sir. tt

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RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,637	You're some kind of a "sharp shooter", Sir. Very nice series ! Best Regards

02-01-2021, 09:50 AM	#8
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee Excellent series Norm. Well done sir. tt Thanks for commenting Tony ---------- Post added 02-01-21 at 11:51 AM ---------- Originally posted by RICHARD L. You're some kind of a "sharp shooter", Sir. Very nice series ! Best Regards I think I'm more of a volume shooter who selects images in part based on sharpness, but why quibble?

02-01-2021, 09:56 AM	#9
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Nice series, Norm - always a pleasure. Also - throughout my life I've continued to think of a bird when I encounter the term, "pine martin". Perhaps after seeing the little furry guy (or gal) in the first shot, my inner mind will accept that pine martins can't fly (at least on their own steam). Jer

02-01-2021, 10:18 AM	#10
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Nice series, Norm - always a pleasure. Also - throughout my life I've continued to think of a bird when I encounter the term, "pine martin". Perhaps after seeing the little furry guy (or gal) in the first shot, my inner mind will accept that pine martins can't fly (at least on their own steam). Jer They are amazingly agile moving from tree to tree along the branches in the canopy. Maybe they can' fly, but they are great arial performers. I've seen them move though a hundred meters of forest without ever touching the ground. And I can never remember whether Martin, or Marten is the bird, which might possibly led to your confusion. Pretty sure the martin is the bird and marten is the weasel.