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Kameko · 01-24-2015, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by jacamar

Not if you're an unsuspecting vole!

I'm sure even the vole's look at them thinking "aren't they the cutest thing ever... omg it's coming at me!"

Originally posted by swip

Do they stay in the open and easy to find?

When they're out, they're out. It's the finding them and IDing them from other sparrow sized birds that's a bit tough. Plus living in a city where they're constantly developing, it scares a lot of birds away and pushes them out of their habitats.

normhead · 01-24-2015, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by Driline

You talkin' to me?

Ya, I'm talking to you!... pay attention...

**dadipentak** · 01-24-2015, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Ya, I'm talking to you!... pay attention...

Careful, Norm gets a bit...you know...touchy in the depths of Winter.

normhead · 01-24-2015, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Careful, Norm gets a bit...you know...touchy in the depths of Winter.

Used to teach High School, old habits die hard...

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-24-2015, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Used to teach High School, old habits die hard...

Living with more than just your own teenagers is very hard on the psyche. Even just your own teenagers are more than enough exposure.

normhead · 01-24-2015, 09:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Living with more than just your own teenagers is very hard on the psyche. Even just your own teenagers are more than enough exposure.

I miss the kids a bit, but more than I miss the kids, I miss being able to keep up with them.

In a way it's real honour to be allowed to spend time with so many great people. Even if it is time spent cajoling them into learning.

Driline · 01-24-2015, 09:29 AM

I like Norm. ....Say's what he thinks and not afraid to say it. He's "keeping it real" man

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-24-2015, 09:45 AM

^^ Like this!

Ducatigaz · 01-24-2015, 10:13 AM - **6 Likes**

Another very close Stonechat female taken from the passenger seat of a car K-5/Sigma 500mm f4,5 EX DG/Kirk window mount

FreeSpirit9 · 01-24-2015, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Another very close Stonechat female taken from the passenger seat of a car K-5/Sigma 500mm f4,5 EX DG/Kirk window mount

A fine photo, beautiful detail.

r0ckstarr · 01-24-2015, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Kirk window mount

I'm curious to know which Kirk window mount you have, and roughly the size of the vehicle that you have to move around in. Would you find any issues using a window mount in a smaller car?

**csa** · 01-24-2015, 11:18 AM

I'm very impressed with my Tokina ATX 400 SD lens!

The first image was @55mm. Arrow points to ice fisherman.
The 2nd image was with the 400, handheld! (no sharpening done)

**marcusBMG** · 01-24-2015, 11:22 AM - **1 Like**

Teal are winter visitors hereabouts and are a nice complement to the shelducks and wigeon.

Tamron 31A 200-500mm on my K5 #1 is 100% crop.

normhead · 01-24-2015, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by Driline

I like Norm. ....Say's what he thinks and not afraid to say it. He's "keeping it real" man

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

^^ Like this!

AH shucks, you guys are making me blush....

Kath · 01-24-2015, 02:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FreeSpirit9

This is a photo that I took of a Frangipani @ 600mm. 55-300 with manual 2xTC quite some time ago, and I felt that I needed to contribute something to the thread considering that it's hit 1000 pages. There are not many birds here where I am and the couple of species that are here are so shy and skittish that you can't get close enough for a good shot.

Beautiful colors FreeSpirit9. Love the combination of in- and out-of-focus. Seems just right.

01-24-2015, 11:22 AM - 1 Like	#15088
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,870	Teal are winter visitors hereabouts and are a nice complement to the shelducks and wigeon. Tamron 31A 200-500mm on my K5 #1 is 100% crop. Last edited by marcusBMG; 01-24-2015 at 04:57 PM.

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01-24-2015, 01:22 AM	#15076
Kameko Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: White Rock Photos: Albums Posts: 450	Originally posted by jacamar Not if you're an unsuspecting vole! I'm sure even the vole's look at them thinking "aren't they the cutest thing ever... omg it's coming at me!" Originally posted by swip Do they stay in the open and easy to find? When they're out, they're out. It's the finding them and IDing them from other sparrow sized birds that's a bit tough. Plus living in a city where they're constantly developing, it scares a lot of birds away and pushes them out of their habitats.

01-24-2015, 06:27 AM	#15077
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Driline You talkin' to me? Ya, I'm talking to you!... pay attention...

01-24-2015, 08:31 AM	#15078
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by normhead Ya, I'm talking to you!... pay attention... Careful, Norm gets a bit...you know...touchy in the depths of Winter.

01-24-2015, 08:35 AM	#15079
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by dadipentak Careful, Norm gets a bit...you know...touchy in the depths of Winter. Used to teach High School, old habits die hard...

01-24-2015, 08:59 AM	#15080
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by normhead Used to teach High School, old habits die hard... Living with more than just your own teenagers is very hard on the psyche. Even just your own teenagers are more than enough exposure.

01-24-2015, 09:13 AM - 1 Like	#15081
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Living with more than just your own teenagers is very hard on the psyche. Even just your own teenagers are more than enough exposure. I miss the kids a bit, but more than I miss the kids, I miss being able to keep up with them. In a way it's real honour to be allowed to spend time with so many great people. Even if it is time spent cajoling them into learning.

01-24-2015, 09:29 AM	#15082
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,708	I like Norm. ....Say's what he thinks and not afraid to say it. He's "keeping it real" man

01-24-2015, 09:45 AM	#15083
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	^^ Like this!

01-24-2015, 10:13 AM - 6 Likes	#15084
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,505	Another very close Stonechat female taken from the passenger seat of a car K-5/Sigma 500mm f4,5 EX DG/Kirk window mount

01-24-2015, 10:25 AM	#15085
FreeSpirit9 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 557	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Another very close Stonechat female taken from the passenger seat of a car K-5/Sigma 500mm f4,5 EX DG/Kirk window mount A fine photo, beautiful detail.

01-24-2015, 11:04 AM	#15086
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Kirk window mount I'm curious to know which Kirk window mount you have, and roughly the size of the vehicle that you have to move around in. Would you find any issues using a window mount in a smaller car?

01-24-2015, 11:38 AM	#15089
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Driline I like Norm. ....Say's what he thinks and not afraid to say it. He's "keeping it real" man Originally posted by Canada_Rockies ^^ Like this! AH shucks, you guys are making me blush....

01-24-2015, 02:43 PM - 1 Like	#15090
Kath Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Gallery Posts: 737	Originally posted by FreeSpirit9 This is a photo that I took of a Frangipani @ 600mm. 55-300 with manual 2xTC quite some time ago, and I felt that I needed to contribute something to the thread considering that it's hit 1000 pages. There are not many birds here where I am and the couple of species that are here are so shy and skittish that you can't get close enough for a good shot. Beautiful colors FreeSpirit9. Love the combination of in- and out-of-focus. Seems just right.

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