Thematic Wildlife

**noelcmn** · 08-11-2018, 08:29 AM

**WPRESTO** · 08-11-2018, 10:39 AM - **1 Like**

Don't have an id for this bird. I think it's an Asiatic ibis.

**tmlawes** · 08-11-2018, 01:07 PM - **1 Like**

An enclave of royal terns.

**WPRESTO** · 08-11-2018, 01:20 PM - **2 Likes**

Really had to move the ISO to get the right shutter speed for this one.

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**CharLac** · 08-11-2018, 05:47 PM - **1 Like**

Snapped a picture of this dude

**noelcmn** · 08-12-2018, 05:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Don't have an id for this bird. I think it's an Asiatic ibis.

Sounds about right !

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Really had to move the ISO to get the right shutter speed for this one.

Congratulations- You pulled it off!

Lesser Striped Swallow

Tigs · 08-12-2018, 06:27 AM - **5 Likes**

Kestrel in Richmond Park (London)

**WPRESTO** · 08-12-2018, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by Tigs

Kestrel in Richmond Park (London)

GIVE ME A BREAK! How can I post anything to follow that BIF? Unbelievably stunning.

**noelcmn** · 08-12-2018, 06:37 AM

Heartily agree with that sentiment!

---------- Post added 08-12-18 at 06:38 AM ----------

More of those Lesser Striped Swallows

**WPRESTO** · 08-12-2018, 06:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelcmn

Lesser Striped Swallow

That is a very pretty swallow..

**noelcmn** · 08-12-2018, 06:43 AM

Agreed! And there was an abundance of them in Pilansberg National Park

**WPRESTO** · 08-12-2018, 06:44 AM

Giraffe that was eventually semi-spooked by our hot air balloon. Ran off a bit, not too fast, then stood and stared.

**noelcmn** · 08-12-2018, 07:02 AM - **1 Like**

I came across one singing "when the moon hits you eye like a big Pizza Pie" Strange behavior!

Tigs · 08-12-2018, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

GIVE ME A BREAK! How can I post anything to follow that BIF? Unbelievably stunning.

Thank you for the compliment! This was taken yesterday, it was a great experience.
Two Kestrels were hunting from a couple of trees nearby.
I positioned myself where I thought I would get the best angle and light to capture one of the birds, prepared for the right moment, and got a bit lucky. The Kestrel spotted a prey very close to where I was standing, and kept his body and head still while moving his wings. The shot was taken at 1/400 so you can see a bit of wing movement. The background was distant, which helped with bokeh. Minimal cropping and slight editing and Voilà.

Gros Loup · 08-12-2018, 12:03 PM - **1 Like**

Tigs , what a nice shot of the Kestrel

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tmlawes Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 770	An enclave of royal terns. Last edited by tmlawes; 02-12-2019 at 08:39 PM.

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08-12-2018, 05:47 AM - 1 Like	#7656
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,157	Originally posted by WPRESTO Don't have an id for this bird. I think it's an Asiatic ibis. Sounds about right ! Originally posted by WPRESTO Really had to move the ISO to get the right shutter speed for this one. Congratulations- You pulled it off! Lesser Striped Swallow

08-12-2018, 06:27 AM - 5 Likes	#7657
Tigs Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 146	Kestrel in Richmond Park (London)

08-12-2018, 06:32 AM	#7658
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,089	Originally posted by Tigs Kestrel in Richmond Park (London) GIVE ME A BREAK! How can I post anything to follow that BIF? Unbelievably stunning.

08-12-2018, 06:37 AM	#7659
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,157	Heartily agree with that sentiment! ---------- Post added 08-12-18 at 06:38 AM ---------- More of those Lesser Striped Swallows

08-12-2018, 06:42 AM - 1 Like	#7660
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,089	Originally posted by noelcmn Lesser Striped Swallow That is a very pretty swallow..

08-12-2018, 06:43 AM	#7661
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,157	Agreed! And there was an abundance of them in Pilansberg National Park

08-12-2018, 07:02 AM - 1 Like	#7663
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,157	I came across one singing "when the moon hits you eye like a big Pizza Pie" Strange behavior!

08-12-2018, 11:28 AM	#7664
Tigs Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 146	Originally posted by WPRESTO GIVE ME A BREAK! How can I post anything to follow that BIF? Unbelievably stunning. Thank you for the compliment! This was taken yesterday, it was a great experience. Two Kestrels were hunting from a couple of trees nearby. I positioned myself where I thought I would get the best angle and light to capture one of the birds, prepared for the right moment, and got a bit lucky. The Kestrel spotted a prey very close to where I was standing, and kept his body and head still while moving his wings. The shot was taken at 1/400 so you can see a bit of wing movement. The background was distant, which helped with bokeh. Minimal cropping and slight editing and Voilà.

08-12-2018, 12:03 PM - 1 Like	#7665
Gros Loup Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Terrebonne,Québec Posts: 93	Tigs , what a nice shot of the Kestrel

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