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**dadipentak** · 10-26-2011, 07:19 AM

Great series, Tamia! If I had to pick just one, it would be #4.

Jools · 10-26-2011, 08:36 AM

Nice work Tamia, and to all on this forum.
First entry for me. One from a bird feeder. Testing a Tammy Adaptall 60-300mm matched with a 2XTC.

**RichardS** · 10-27-2011, 11:54 PM

I can't remember seeing ducks on an ocean beach before.

And, yes, the sand really is white

Richard [hmmm I think this might be my thousandth post]

**dadipentak** · 10-31-2011, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by RichardS

[hmmm I think this might be my thousandth post]

Congratz!

**RichardS** · 10-31-2011, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Congratz!

Heh. It only took me three years. Just burning up the network

rob1234 · 11-12-2011, 09:51 AM

K10D, 17-50/2.8, 1/350th wide-open, 45mm

**baro-nite** · 11-28-2011, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by RichardS

I can't remember seeing ducks on an ocean beach before.

Looks to me like a pair of Chestnut Teals. From Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) - Birds in Backyards Fact sheet:

The Chestnut Teal is found on wetlands and estuaries in coastal regions, and is one of the few ducks able to tolerate high salinity waters, although it still needs fresh water for drinking.

Finally got reasonably close to a perching bird, a hermit thrush I am pretty sure. This about a 50% crop from the DA* 200, with some PP work to brighten the shadowed parts of the bird, and to tame the glare from the branch.

Last edited by baro-nite; 12-17-2011 at 10:29 AM. Reason: small clarification about crop; broken link

**dadipentak** · 11-28-2011, 10:50 AM

Very nice work, baro-nite!

**pentaximus** · 11-28-2011, 11:00 PM

It's been a little while since there was a goose around here:

borno · 11-29-2011, 03:55 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Looks to me like a pair of Chestnut Teals. From Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) - Birds in Backyards Fact sheet:

The Chestnut Teal is found on wetlands and estuaries in coastal regions, and is one of the few ducks able to tolerate high salinity waters, although it still needs fresh water for drinking.

Finally got reasonably close to a perching bird, a hermit thrush I am pretty sure. This about a 50% crop from the DA* 200, with some PP work to brighten the shadowed parts of the bird, and to tame the glare from the branch.

Nice shot baro-nite

Looks like he's ready to go!

**baro-nite** · 11-29-2011, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Very nice work, baro-nite!

Thanks Dave!

Originally posted by borno

Nice shot baro-nite

Looks like he's ready to go!

Thanks! Actually this one was quite patient as I crept around for a clear shot. I did my usual spray-and-pray to get some shots in sharp focus and with a good pose. This was in a public garden where many of the birds are used to people.

RollsUp · 11-29-2011, 06:41 PM

What may be one of many diseased seals of the Arctic. It's coat of fur should be silver white throughout with some dark hair here and there rather than the brown fur that's on it's back.

bigted · 11-29-2011, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Looks to me like a pair of Chestnut Teals. From Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) - Birds in Backyards Fact sheet:

The Chestnut Teal is found on wetlands and estuaries in coastal regions, and is one of the few ducks able to tolerate high salinity waters, although it still needs fresh water for drinking.

Finally got reasonably close to a perching bird, a hermit thrush I am pretty sure. This about a 50% crop from the DA* 200, with some PP work to brighten the shadowed parts of the bird, and to tame the glare from the branch.

Beautiful shot!

**RichardS** · 11-30-2011, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Looks to me like a pair of Chestnut Teals. From Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) - Birds in Backyards Fact sheet:

The Chestnut Teal is found on wetlands and estuaries in coastal regions, and is one of the few ducks able to tolerate high salinity waters, although it still needs fresh water for drinking.

Finally got reasonably close to a perching bird, a hermit thrush I am pretty sure. This about a 50% crop from the DA* 200, with some PP work to brighten the shadowed parts of the bird, and to tame the glare from the branch.

Thanks for the info, baro-nite. Everything matches.

Great shot of the hermit thrush.

ivoire · 11-30-2011, 12:19 PM

Camoflague doesn't always work and they get feisty when noticed

11-29-2011, 06:41 PM	#342
RollsUp Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AK USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,766	What may be one of many diseased seals of the Arctic. It's coat of fur should be silver white throughout with some dark hair here and there rather than the brown fur that's on it's back. Last edited by RollsUp; 11-29-2011 at 06:46 PM.

11-30-2011, 12:19 PM	#345
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Camoflague doesn't always work and they get feisty when noticed Last edited by ivoire; 03-30-2012 at 07:38 PM.

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10-26-2011, 07:19 AM	#331
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Great series, Tamia! If I had to pick just one, it would be #4.

10-26-2011, 08:36 AM	#332
Jools Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Wisconsin by way of Venezuela Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,398	Nice work Tamia, and to all on this forum. First entry for me. One from a bird feeder. Testing a Tammy Adaptall 60-300mm matched with a 2XTC.

10-27-2011, 11:54 PM	#333
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	I can't remember seeing ducks on an ocean beach before. And, yes, the sand really is white Richard [hmmm I think this might be my thousandth post]

10-31-2011, 05:54 AM	#334
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by RichardS [hmmm I think this might be my thousandth post] Congratz!

10-31-2011, 01:53 PM	#335
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	Originally posted by dadipentak Congratz! Heh. It only took me three years. Just burning up the network

11-12-2011, 09:51 AM	#336
rob1234 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	K10D, 17-50/2.8, 1/350th wide-open, 45mm

11-28-2011, 09:20 AM	#337
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by RichardS I can't remember seeing ducks on an ocean beach before. Looks to me like a pair of Chestnut Teals. From Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) - Birds in Backyards Fact sheet: The Chestnut Teal is found on wetlands and estuaries in coastal regions, and is one of the few ducks able to tolerate high salinity waters, although it still needs fresh water for drinking. Finally got reasonably close to a perching bird, a hermit thrush I am pretty sure. This about a 50% crop from the DA* 200, with some PP work to brighten the shadowed parts of the bird, and to tame the glare from the branch. Last edited by baro-nite; 12-17-2011 at 10:29 AM. Reason: small clarification about crop; broken link

11-28-2011, 10:50 AM	#338
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Very nice work, baro-nite!

11-28-2011, 11:00 PM	#339
pentaximus Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Covington, Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 926	It's been a little while since there was a goose around here:

11-29-2011, 03:55 AM	#340
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	Originally posted by baro-nite Looks to me like a pair of Chestnut Teals. From Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) - Birds in Backyards Fact sheet: The Chestnut Teal is found on wetlands and estuaries in coastal regions, and is one of the few ducks able to tolerate high salinity waters, although it still needs fresh water for drinking. Finally got reasonably close to a perching bird, a hermit thrush I am pretty sure. This about a 50% crop from the DA* 200, with some PP work to brighten the shadowed parts of the bird, and to tame the glare from the branch. Nice shot baro-nite Looks like he's ready to go!

11-29-2011, 05:20 AM	#341
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by dadipentak Very nice work, baro-nite! Thanks Dave! Originally posted by borno Nice shot baro-nite Looks like he's ready to go! Thanks! Actually this one was quite patient as I crept around for a clear shot. I did my usual spray-and-pray to get some shots in sharp focus and with a good pose. This was in a public garden where many of the birds are used to people.

11-29-2011, 08:07 PM	#343
bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,594	Originally posted by baro-nite Looks to me like a pair of Chestnut Teals. From Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) - Birds in Backyards Fact sheet: The Chestnut Teal is found on wetlands and estuaries in coastal regions, and is one of the few ducks able to tolerate high salinity waters, although it still needs fresh water for drinking. Finally got reasonably close to a perching bird, a hermit thrush I am pretty sure. This about a 50% crop from the DA* 200, with some PP work to brighten the shadowed parts of the bird, and to tame the glare from the branch. Beautiful shot!

11-30-2011, 10:43 AM	#344
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	Originally posted by baro-nite Looks to me like a pair of Chestnut Teals. From Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) - Birds in Backyards Fact sheet: The Chestnut Teal is found on wetlands and estuaries in coastal regions, and is one of the few ducks able to tolerate high salinity waters, although it still needs fresh water for drinking. Finally got reasonably close to a perching bird, a hermit thrush I am pretty sure. This about a 50% crop from the DA* 200, with some PP work to brighten the shadowed parts of the bird, and to tame the glare from the branch. Thanks for the info, baro-nite. Everything matches. Great shot of the hermit thrush.

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