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Today, 02:03 PM

William Dickson started a thread Eider in Avian

Canon R6 f/4 400mm DO Mk2 at 560mm f/5.6 1/3200 ISO 1600 Another one from the local harbour. These ducks very rarely take flight in the...

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Today, 11:38 AM

Brian Sump replied to a thread Barn Owl in Avian

Jon, this is a sweet frame. I long to shoot Barn Owls, and in flight... with pray... indeed sweet! I like the subtle blue sky with a touch of...

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Today, 11:03 AM

Jonathan Ashton started a thread Barn Owl in Avian

Slight crop for composition. There was posterisation which I have attempted to correct. OM-1, 150-400TC Focal Length (35 mm conversion) : 1002.0mm...

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Yesterday, 07:01 AM

Daniel Cadieux replied to a thread Barn Swallows in Cypress, Texas in Introductions

Welcome to BPN David! How cool as that to have nesting Barn Swallows at your apartment complex. Fun to watch I'm sure!

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06-29-2024, 05:38 PM

Randy Stout replied to a thread Grumpus in Avian

Brian: Nice detail, exposure. The shadow cast by the lid does make him look a bit cranky! Back ground texture is soft enough to not distract. ...

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06-29-2024, 03:18 PM

Gabriela Plesea replied to a thread Leopard rocks in Wildlife

Must admit I am quite jealous of this frame. Really like the image design and pose of the leopard. As well as those stunning rich colours. As you...

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06-29-2024, 03:15 PM

Steve Kaluski replied to a thread Full tilt in Avian

HAHA, just a few but far more 'picky' now on the selection. Next time I've invited an old friend, so time for a catch up and a good laugh which makes...

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06-29-2024, 03:06 PM

Steve Kaluski replied to a thread Leopard rocks in Wildlife

Hey Gabriela, would you believe it, in less than an hour of leaving camp on arrival, we had tracked her with the impala kill but this area is so...

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06-29-2024, 03:04 PM

Gabriela Plesea replied to a thread Full tilt in Avian

Thank you Steve, Happy that you are back and I am sure lots of images in the pipeline, so looking forward:S3: Had a field of aloes in front...

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06-29-2024, 02:48 PM

Steve Kaluski replied to a thread Full tilt in Avian

Hi Gabriela, talk about hitting the ground running, three days after getting back from Africa I was back shooting the usual pair hoping to get sight...

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06-29-2024, 02:35 PM

Gabriela Plesea replied to a thread Full tilt in Avian

Dear Steve, Subject is so cute, wonder what the juveniles look like:S3: This is a well composed, well balanced frame with lots to look at. I...

5 replies | 126 view(s)

06-29-2024, 09:27 AM

Brian Sump started a thread Grumpus in Avian

Wandering through the forest around 7500 ft elevation, along a creek, and this Black-crowned Night Heron was perched atop a log going across the...

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06-29-2024, 07:38 AM

Steve Kaluski replied to a thread Full tilt in Avian

Original capture

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06-29-2024, 07:38 AM

Steve Kaluski started a thread Full tilt in Avian

Subject: Kestrel M (Falco tinnunculus) Camera: Canon EOS R3 Lens: EF 300mm F/2.8 L IS USM III + EXTENDER EF1.4x Exposure: 1/4000 at f/4 ISO2000 ...

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06-29-2024, 06:33 AM

Steve Kaluski replied to a thread Grey lourie in Avian

FWIW - Focus distance is 10.4m, lens to subject, normally I would have shot at f/8, here I perhaps caught the dial, but certainly would not exceed...

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06-29-2024, 06:01 AM

Randy Stout replied to a thread Grey lourie in Avian

Steve: The pose is nice, erect crest, sharp on the face. I get Jon's point about the tail, it is rather prominent visually. I might consider...

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06-29-2024, 05:51 AM

Randy Stout replied to a thread B&W for a B&W bird in Avian

That's me, trendy.

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06-28-2024, 11:03 PM

Ian McLachlan replied to a thread Grey lourie in Avian

I notice that Artie is getting the same effect with his 300/2.8.ie the in focus parts of some of these images was very shallow and to my eye the...

7 replies | 175 view(s)

06-28-2024, 03:21 PM

Gabriela Plesea replied to a thread Grey lourie in Avian

A very good evening to you dear Steve, Indeed this species is now called a "Grey Go-Away-Bird" but we still call it a Lourie around here... I...

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06-28-2024, 03:05 PM

Gabriela Plesea replied to a thread Zebra in Wildlife

Lovely image of this zebra and I like the way it stands out among the tall vegetation. Colours look good and you managed to tame the bright bits...

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06-28-2024, 02:50 PM

Gabriela Plesea replied to a thread Leopard rocks in Wildlife

Your Leopard rocks, Steve:cheers: Very special capture of an elusive species! Pose is superb and I like the image design, love the composition....

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06-28-2024, 01:25 PM

Steve Kaluski replied to a thread B&W for a B&W bird in Avian

Randy, it was very trendy in Advertising in the mid ‘90s, 4 colour B/W.

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06-28-2024, 12:56 PM

Randy Stout replied to a thread B&W for a B&W bird in Avian

Jon: I mentioned that I added the eye color back in. It is so iconic for a loon, I couldn't leave it out! Randy

5 replies | 155 view(s)

06-28-2024, 06:32 AM

Jonathan Ashton replied to a thread Grey lourie in Avian

No need to trouble you with calculations if it wasn't possible it wasn't - simple as that, the point I am making is that I find the big OOF tail...

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06-28-2024, 05:50 AM

Randy Stout replied to a thread Kingfisher - subadult in Avian

John: Just a curves adjustment . No color or sat changes. Brushed in the change with a 30% soft brush. Randy

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06-28-2024, 04:10 AM

Steve Kaluski replied to a thread Grey lourie in Avian

Thank you Jon, exactly how much DoF would I need to get the tail in focus as it slows away, but for me it’s the head a raised crest that is key. ...

7 replies | 175 view(s)

06-28-2024, 04:08 AM

Jonathan Ashton started a thread Golden bloomed grey long horned beetle (Agapanthia villosoviridescens) in Macro and Flora

I thought f11 might just have nailed it but not quite, stacking was not practicable due to the breeze. Model Name : OM-1 40-150 & MC14 Focal Length...

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06-28-2024, 03:59 AM

Jonathan Ashton replied to a thread Grey lourie in Avian

Different but doesn't quite float my boat, if DOF had been a little greater then the big dark tail would not have looked so fuzzy and consequently...

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06-28-2024, 03:54 AM

Jonathan Ashton replied to a thread B&W for a B&W bird in Avian

Looks very good indeed, tonal details and composition are spot on. (Just a little confused - B&W but the eye is red??)

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06-28-2024, 02:47 AM

Steve Kaluski started a thread Grey lourie in Avian

Commonly known as the go-away-bird because of the call. Subject: Grey lourie (Crinifer concolor) Location: Africa Camera: Canon EOS R3 Lens:...

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