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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
03-22-2021, 04:53 AM
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it has been a while since I posted here:
from the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center's Rain Forest
Scarlet Ibis Eudocimus ruber
K10d + my recently acquired Tokina SZ-X845 80-200 f1:4.5-5.6 1:4
crop and pp
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
11-10-2019, 07:35 PM
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if you find one of these as a bird in flight
then you have a historic photograph
they are always going to spread their wings while grounded
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
10-06-2019, 02:13 PM
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it's been nonsensical from the start:
 Quote: Wing Span" (found in nature, on the ground, trees etc, stretching,)
the thread has evolved -
despite the mention of "birds", we are not limiting this to only the wing spans of birds, other appropriate photos of natural wing spans of animals or insects would be welcomed.
I am posting the description of the photos we are looking to include in the thread just to remind folks and new visitors of its intent. The intent is not to compete with the BIF thread.
cross posting of photos is welcomed. There are a lot of threads in the forums where you can choose to post your photos and we want this to be one of them.
Thanks to the contributions and to those just looking
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Some people describe the "wing span" of certain athletes
well I prefer the wing span found in nature
please add your photos. . . Read more at: "Wing Span" (found in nature) - Page 12 - PentaxForums.com |
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
10-06-2019, 08:10 AM
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To avoid conflict with the excellent BIF thread which was started first
This thread is looking for wing span photos where the object has some connection with another object
Land, tree etc
Not those in the air
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
08-08-2019, 04:24 AM
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here is another photo of the Lappeted-face Vulture
I like how sharp it turned out
crop and pp
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no worries
As. You can see, you are not the first to not read the first post in this thread
I set it up that way because there was ( and is ) a thread:
BIF photography
BIF Photography - PentaxForums.com
for " birds on the wing " photos in existence when I began this thread
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
05-28-2018, 06:19 AM
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It has been awhile since I contributed
so
osprey from Yellowstone National Park
SOC
crop and pp
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
03-19-2018, 02:47 PM
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very, very nice start
welcome to the forums
pm sent
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
03-06-2018, 03:24 AM
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that works, I really wasn't set up for it as you can tell
no chance to change settings
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
12-14-2017, 07:21 AM
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it has been quite a while since anyone has posted to this thread
a Eurasian Eagle Owl Bubo bubo at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
09-28-2017, 02:51 AM
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either a maturing cygnet or
a juvenile trumpeter swan
your choice
at the Kansas City Zoo
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
09-06-2017, 04:54 AM
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no problem
keep posting those nice photos and no one will remember
as you can tell from reviewing the posts to this thread, you weren't the first, nor will you be the last
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
09-04-2017, 01:03 PM
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I was told by the mods that I could " authorize " cross posting
I have done cross posting on other threads, I just id it as such as a curtesy
If you have a problem I would certainly like to know
I don't think you will
however, this is not the BIF birds in flight thread, that is a separate one
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/26-mini-challenges-games-photo-stories/6...tml#post660662
we don't want to compete so we ask that the bird, insect, bat, etc be " grounded " in some fashion as opposed to just photographed flying
thanks for your cooperation
beautiful photos
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
09-04-2017, 04:49 AM
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I can help some what
" I may be breaking some rule as I have posted this photo in the 300+ lens club " No you did not, not in this thread
as far as I know as the OP I can allow cross posting - posting the same image in this thread that has or will be posted in another thread
so you and everyone else ( including me ) can do so here
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when I do so, I make a separate copy of the image, add a new name for it, and post the two different copies ( in name only ) in the different threads
I am sure there are better ways to do it but that process works for me
others may have different better methods
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
08-30-2017, 05:19 AM
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a juvenile Yellow Crowned Night Heron Nyctanassa violacea - Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
found visiting the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center.
I learned while trying to id the bird from the Zoo staff that there is an active nest near the zoo on private land [ the owners had contacted them to have them removed b/c of worries about dropping on vehicle - the Zoo informed them that with the exception of 4 species it is against either Federal or State law to interfere with birds in Kansas - yeah Kansas ]
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
08-07-2017, 04:51 AM
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a possible useful tool:
All you have to do, they say, is whip out your smartphone and download the iNaturalist app. Created by the California Academy of Sciences, iNaturalist allows anyone to take a picture of an animal (or plant or fungi or whatever) and make an attempt to identify it. Then others, including experts, weigh in on whether your ID is correct or not. Think of it as a bit like Pokémon Go, only you’re trying to “catch” real creatures instead of Charizards and Vaporeons.
On the day of the eclipse, theapp will feature a special drawdown menu that allows you to record observations leading up to, during, and after the astronomical event. Simply keep an eye out for any interesting or unusual behavior and snap a few pics while you enjoy the show
Do eclipses drive animals wild? Here’s how you can help scientists find out. - The Washington Post |
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
07-07-2017, 05:45 AM
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time to stretch those wings
and don't forget that neck
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
05-27-2017, 01:55 AM
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less crop, more appropriate lens
look mom, I'm hanging on with only one foot
Giant Indian Fruit Bats [ Flying Foxes ] Pteropus giganteus at the Rain Forest Exhibit in the Topeka Zoological Park
" Body mass ranges from 600 to 1600 g and males are generally larger than females. Wingspan may range from 1.2 to 1.5 m [ 3' 11 '' to 4' 11' ] and body length averages 23 cm. . . . " - ADW: Pteropus giganteus: INFORMATION
K 3 + Smc PENTAX-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
05-24-2017, 10:02 AM
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wrong lens, massive crops
K 3 + Smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
04-03-2017, 05:34 AM
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boy, it has been awhile since any one has posted here, i hope folks are not losing interests, the other posters are posting great photos.
here is a short series I call "competing"
drake mallards displaying at the Topeka Zoological Park
K 3 + HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
03-14-2017, 01:10 AM
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"By George, I do believe he's got it"
looks very nice perfect for the thread
thanks
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