Nature One less toe to tap !

One less toe to tap ! · **5 Likes**

This riparian area can have small mixed groups of small birds that forage trees and bushes . Sometimes a feather or this little guy hints of predator activity .

A flash may help make some images practical but these damp conditions are bothersome but a plastic bag could be jerry rigged .

**MikeNArk** · 01-15-2023, 07:29 PM

And a little less grip. Nice catch. Nice detail and natural colors in this image.

**eaglem** · 01-15-2023, 11:20 PM

But as Gloria Gaynor said..............I will survive!

**Tonytee** · 01-16-2023, 12:52 AM

Cute as a bug and awesomely captured. Well done and many thanks for sharing.

Tony

**pichaser** · 01-16-2023, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

And a little less grip. Nice catch. Nice detail and natural colors in this image.

Those feet seem adequate . Your encouraging comments are appreciated .

---------- Post added 01-16-23 at 03:56 AM ----------

Originally posted by eaglem

But as Gloria Gaynor said..............I will survive!

Thank you kindly Eaglem .

---------- Post added 01-16-23 at 04:01 AM ----------

Originally posted by Tonytee

Cute as a bug and awesomely captured. Well done and many thanks for sharing.

Tony

Much thanks for the kind words Tony .

**angkymac** · 01-16-2023, 07:02 PM

I really like what you did with those damp conditions!
And the bird doesn't seem too much bothered by the weather.
(I got a shot of a turkey that had lost a whole lower leg last week; I didn't like that image very much, though it was well taken by the equipment.)
I guess these birds just live on and make the best of it.
Anyway, good image!
Angky

**pichaser** · 01-18-2023, 04:56 AM - **1 Like**

Conditions here are consistently damp this time of year but the results are worth the trouble of learning how to cope .

Adversity is common as our friend here illustrates . This eagle sees well enough to fly and land in trees .
Your kind comments are appreciated .

**ToddK** · 01-18-2023, 01:54 PM

Terrific capture pichaser. The details and colors are outstanding. Animals are amazingly resilient and adaptable.

**pichaser** · 01-18-2023, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

Terrific capture pichaser. The details and colors are outstanding. Animals are amazingly resilient and adaptable.

As difficult subjects go for me birds can be very uncooperative and completely willing to be frustating but they can be exceptionally rewarding too. Your kind words are a blessing.

**MikeNArk** · 01-18-2023, 04:44 PM

Great capture of the eagle. It is amazing how birds and other wildlife can cope with injuries. My granddaughter saw a hawk with only one leg a few days ago. She said it seemed OK when it flew off. I enjoy your images.

**angkymac** · 01-18-2023, 05:22 PM

That shot of the eagle really tells a story!
Wish we knew for sure what the whole story really is.
(Or maybe I don't want to know!!!)
Angky.

**pichaser** · 01-19-2023, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Great capture of the eagle. It is amazing how birds and other wildlife can cope with injuries. My granddaughter saw a hawk with only one leg a few days ago. She said it seemed OK when it flew off. I enjoy your images.

We need to depict reality if we are honest about wildlife .

---------- Post added 01-19-23 at 05:51 AM ----------

Originally posted by angkymac

That shot of the eagle really tells a story!
Wish we knew for sure what the whole story really is.
(Or maybe I don't want to know!!!)
Angky.

Eagles are inspiring .

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-19-2023, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by pichaser

A flash may help make some images practical but these damp conditions are bothersome but a plastic bag could be jerry rigged .

I used to use a flash, with my *istD, but fell away from it as PTTL is not as good, especially since sigma TCs didn’t compensate for aperture, and Pentax/Hoya/Ricoh never seemed to want to accommodate other vendors even though they didn’t have a TC in their own mix for a very long time.

I think on and off about flash, but to be honest with the High ISO capabilities of the latest cameras, it seems much less important. Your shot is evidence of this

**pichaser** · 01-19-2023, 10:51 AM

You are right about new capabilities but improvement can be a goal to strive for .

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MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 9,342	And a little less grip. Nice catch. Nice detail and natural colors in this image.

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 40,541	But as Gloria Gaynor said..............I will survive!

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Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,473	Cute as a bug and awesomely captured. Well done and many thanks for sharing. Tony

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pichaser Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,538 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk And a little less grip. Nice catch. Nice detail and natural colors in this image. Those feet seem adequate . Your encouraging comments are appreciated . ---------- Post added 01-16-23 at 03:56 AM ---------- Originally posted by eaglem But as Gloria Gaynor said..............I will survive! Thank you kindly Eaglem . ---------- Post added 01-16-23 at 04:01 AM ---------- Originally posted by Tonytee Cute as a bug and awesomely captured. Well done and many thanks for sharing. Tony Much thanks for the kind words Tony .

01-16-2023, 07:02 PM	#6
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 6,420	I really like what you did with those damp conditions! And the bird doesn't seem too much bothered by the weather. (I got a shot of a turkey that had lost a whole lower leg last week; I didn't like that image very much, though it was well taken by the equipment.) I guess these birds just live on and make the best of it. Anyway, good image! Angky

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pichaser Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,538 Original Poster	Conditions here are consistently damp this time of year but the results are worth the trouble of learning how to cope . Adversity is common as our friend here illustrates . This eagle sees well enough to fly and land in trees . Your kind comments are appreciated .

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ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,748	Terrific capture pichaser. The details and colors are outstanding. Animals are amazingly resilient and adaptable.

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pichaser Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,538 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Terrific capture pichaser. The details and colors are outstanding. Animals are amazingly resilient and adaptable. As difficult subjects go for me birds can be very uncooperative and completely willing to be frustating but they can be exceptionally rewarding too. Your kind words are a blessing.

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MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 9,342	Great capture of the eagle. It is amazing how birds and other wildlife can cope with injuries. My granddaughter saw a hawk with only one leg a few days ago. She said it seemed OK when it flew off. I enjoy your images.

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angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 6,420	That shot of the eagle really tells a story! Wish we knew for sure what the whole story really is. (Or maybe I don't want to know!!!) Angky.

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pichaser Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,538 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk Great capture of the eagle. It is amazing how birds and other wildlife can cope with injuries. My granddaughter saw a hawk with only one leg a few days ago. She said it seemed OK when it flew off. I enjoy your images. We need to depict reality if we are honest about wildlife . ---------- Post added 01-19-23 at 05:51 AM ---------- Originally posted by angkymac That shot of the eagle really tells a story! Wish we knew for sure what the whole story really is. (Or maybe I don't want to know!!!) Angky. Eagles are inspiring .

01-19-2023, 10:24 AM	#13
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,373	Originally posted by pichaser A flash may help make some images practical but these damp conditions are bothersome but a plastic bag could be jerry rigged . I used to use a flash, with my *istD, but fell away from it as PTTL is not as good, especially since sigma TCs didn’t compensate for aperture, and Pentax/Hoya/Ricoh never seemed to want to accommodate other vendors even though they didn’t have a TC in their own mix for a very long time. I think on and off about flash, but to be honest with the High ISO capabilities of the latest cameras, it seems much less important. Your shot is evidence of this

01-19-2023, 10:51 AM	#14
pichaser Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,538 Original Poster	You are right about new capabilities but improvement can be a goal to strive for .