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02-06-2021, 01:19 AM   #35011
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So far has been posting birdie in clean background, I have lots of them due to very frequent shooting during the 1st few years of birding. Sometimes I spent hours to wait for birds to perch on clean background and eventually I got them. I usually will process these pics first and those non-clean background rare birds or lifer later.

One of the rare birds - Feruginous Partridge shot with K5 + DA*300
These birds don't perch on branches and they moved very quickly on the ground looking for food, many times they will be blocked by branches and leaves, spent few hours just to snap a few shots... I only managed to have 2 shots of the pair in frame and I've never process this shot before until recently uploaded to flickr


One of the most colourful bird in Malaysia - Silver-eared Mesia
shot with K5 + Sigma 500/4.5




White-rumped Shama (juvenile) shot with K5 + Sigma 500/4.5



sidenote - these pics are less favorited in flickr than those birds with nice clean background, could be few times lesser.
Great images of beautiful birds - many thanks for sharing!

02-06-2021, 02:05 AM   #35012
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This guy is a 20x30 canvas on my wall.
I can see why
That's an outstanding shot Norm!
02-06-2021, 10:08 AM   #35013
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QuoteOriginally posted by kengoh Quote
So far has been posting birdie in clean background, I have lots of them due to very frequent shooting during the 1st few years of birding. Sometimes I spent hours to wait for birds to perch on clean background and eventually I got them. I usually will process these pics first and those non-clean background rare birds or lifer later.
Ken, as with above, I prefer the bird or animal in its habitat. Your birds are fabulous and I am always amazed at the colourful variety you have.
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QuoteOriginally posted by luftfluss Quote
K 500/4.5 + A 2x-L
Now you are tempting me.

02-06-2021, 02:11 PM   #35015
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We live with wolves but we see tracks and scat a lot ore than the we see wolves.

A chance to see wolves without actually setting up blinds and stalking them tends to be a once in a life time experience. This from my once.

DA* 60-250 and K-5


This guy is a 20x30 canvas on my wall.
What an incredible experience that must have been! Fantastic portrait.
02-06-2021, 02:38 PM   #35016
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QuoteOriginally posted by MossyRocks Quote
Now you are tempting me.
It's a decent combo, but I don't think it's up to your standards.

The A 2x-L converter does fit your A* 400/2.8, though.
02-07-2021, 01:42 AM   #35017
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This guy is a 20x30 canvas on my wall
Really deserves to be there. Lovely image with some menace and exuding confidence

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Bird-on-left: "Hey mate, need a lift?"

Bird-on-right: (thinking)
("just shut up will ya")
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QuoteOriginally posted by Des Quote
Clean backgrounds are overrated! I like seeing images of wildlife in their habitat. These are all fine shots.

If I ran Flickr, I would change the algorithm so that every one of your photos was Explored, Ken.
QuoteOriginally posted by acoufap Quote
Great images of beautiful birds - many thanks for sharing!
QuoteOriginally posted by Canada_Rockies Quote
Ken, as with above, I prefer the bird or animal in its habitat. Your birds are fabulous and I am always amazed at the colourful variety you have.
Thanks guys for the great comments.
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Breathtaking!
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From today's walk

Part of a much bigger raft of Redheads (and spot the Gadwall!)



Couple of male Long-tailed Duck



Hermit Thrush - I wasn't expecting to see this one again until April!



K-3, DA* 300mm, DA 1.4x TC
02-07-2021, 01:57 PM   #35022
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From today's walk

Part of a much bigger raft of Redheads (and spot the Gadwall!)
What’s the expression, “an odd duck”
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What’s the expression, “an odd duck”
I think it's playing "Where's Waldo".
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K1 + DA* 300. Various birds from around the yard today. I'm loving this lens.



Peek-a-boo with a robin.




And one from yesterday.

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02-07-2021, 05:10 PM   #35025
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QuoteOriginally posted by jacamar Quote
From today's walk

Part of a much bigger raft of Redheads (and spot the Gadwall!)
I see the Redheads are there again. Humberbay Park is it?

---------- Post added 02-07-21 at 07:10 PM ----------

QuoteOriginally posted by termy Quote
Bird-on-left: "Hey mate, need a lift?"

Bird-on-right: (thinking)
("just shut up will ya")
Pretty birdies.

---------- Post added 02-07-21 at 07:12 PM ----------

QuoteOriginally posted by GvilleRick Quote
K1ii + DA* 300. Various birds from around the yard today. I'm loving this lens.



And one from yesterday.
The lens is throwing up some funny bokeh in the cardinal shot.
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