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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: Lance B on August 21, 2015, 16:03:56

Title: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Lance B on August 21, 2015, 16:03:56: Pardalotes are native Australian birds, only 3" in length. They build their nests usually in the ground in burrows, but sometimes in the hollow of a tree like this couple are doing. One of my favourite birds due to their beautiful colouring, cuteness and usually inquisitive nature.

Mr Pardalote:

D810 + 400 f2.8E FL VR, f5.6, 1/400sec, ISO640

(http://www.pbase.com/lance_b/image/161021225/original.jpg)

D810 + 400 f2.8E FL VR, f5.6, 1/400sec, ISO640

(http://www.pbase.com/lance_b/image/161021226/original.jpg)

Mrs Pardalote:

D810 + 400 f2.8E FL VR, f5.6, 1/400sec, ISO560

(http://www.pbase.com/lance_b/image/161021220/original.jpg)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Frank Fremerey on August 21, 2015, 16:07:01: Compositionally #3 is a wonderful harmonious shot, technically they are all stunning, no wonder given that dream of a lens, in'it?
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Jakov Minić on August 21, 2015, 16:45:19: Beautiful little bird.
You must be enjoying the lens :)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: John Geerts on August 21, 2015, 19:33:57: Gorgeous pics with loads of detail. That must be a very fine lens. ;)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: armando_m on August 21, 2015, 19:54:47: Wow , nice images , impressive quality

#1 is my favorite
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Lance B on August 22, 2015, 08:30:13: Quote from: Frank Fremerey on August 21, 2015, 16:07:01
Compositionally #3 is a wonderful harmonious shot, technically they are all stunning, no wonder given that dream of a lens, in'it?

Thank you very much for your lovely comments and appraisal, Frank! Very much appreciated! :)

The lens is stupid good, makes getting photos like these easy, but I hate to admit it. :)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Lance B on August 22, 2015, 08:30:59: Quote from: Jakov Minic on August 21, 2015, 16:45:19
Beautiful little bird.
You must be enjoying the lens :)

Thank you very much for your most kind comments, Jakov! Very much appreciated! :)

The lens almost lives on my D810. :)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Lance B on August 22, 2015, 08:34:50: Quote from: John Geerts on August 21, 2015, 19:33:57
Gorgeous pics with loads of detail. That must be a very fine lens. ;)

Thank you very much for your gracious comments, John! Very much appreciated! :)

The lens is a gem and worth every penny! :)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Lance B on August 22, 2015, 08:35:38: Quote from: armando_m on August 21, 2015, 19:54:47
Wow , nice images , impressive quality

#1 is my favorite

Thank you very much for your wonderful comments and appraisal, Armando! Very much appreciated! :)

#1 is my favourite as well. :)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: stenrasmussen on August 22, 2015, 09:21:11: When I see these cute and pretty creatures it is hard to think that their forefathers were the dinosaurs.
Thanks for sharing this couple with us Lance 😊
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on August 22, 2015, 10:15:22: Rendition of the furry forerunners to man is stunningly detailed. I can even identify the fern they are sitting on (Pteridium aquilinum). So no doubt this lens is excellent. However, it still takes a good photographer to make pictures taken with it sing.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Lance B on August 22, 2015, 10:27:34: Quote from: stenrasmussen on August 22, 2015, 09:21:11
When I see these cute and pretty creatures it is hard to think that their forefathers were the dinosaurs.
Thanks for sharing this couple with us Lance 😊

Thank you for your comments, Sten. Much appreciated! :)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Lance B on August 22, 2015, 10:28:54: Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on August 22, 2015, 10:15:22
Rendition of the furry forerunners to man is stunningly detailed. I can even identify the fern they are sitting on (Pteridium aquilinum). So no doubt this lens is excellent. However, it still takes a good photographer to make pictures taken with it sing.

Thank you very much for your very kind and gracious comment, Bjørn. Very much appreciated! :)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: elsa hoffmann on August 22, 2015, 10:29:37: Superb IQ
beautiful bird for sure
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Lance B on August 22, 2015, 14:23:41: Quote from: elsa hoffmann on August 22, 2015, 10:29:37
Superb IQ
beautiful bird for sure

Thank you very much for your generous comments, Elsa! Very much appreciated! :)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Gary on August 22, 2015, 16:26:54: Super! Wonderful IQ and a great image of such a small subject.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Lance B on August 23, 2015, 03:10:51: Quote from: Gary on August 22, 2015, 16:26:54
Super! Wonderful IQ and a great image of such a small subject.

Thank you very much for your very gracious comment, Gary. Very much appreciated! :)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Jørgen Ramskov on August 25, 2015, 13:28:14: Very nice and sharp pictures. The birds coloring is certainly beautiful.
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Peter Connan on August 25, 2015, 19:32:08: Beautiful series of beautiful birds Lance!
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: rosko on August 26, 2015, 00:09:52: .
Super sharp pictures !

They look like close-up shots. 8)

Was your combo hand held ?

Really impressive ! ;)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Lance B on August 26, 2015, 00:30:20: Quote from: Jørgen Ramskov on August 25, 2015, 13:28:14
Very nice and sharp pictures. The birds coloring is certainly beautiful.

Thank you very much for your lovely comments and appraisal, Jørgen. Very much appreciated! :)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Lance B on August 26, 2015, 00:32:17: Quote from: Peter Connan on August 25, 2015, 19:32:08
Beautiful series of beautiful birds Lance!

Thank you very much for your kind comments, Peter. Very much appreciated! :)
Title: Re: Mr and Mrs Spotted Pardalote nest building
Post by: Lance B on August 26, 2015, 00:33:16: Quote from: rosko on August 26, 2015, 00:09:52
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Super sharp pictures !

They look like close-up shots. 8)

Was your combo hand held ?

Really impressive ! ;)

Thank you very much for your most gracious comments and appraisal, Rosko. Very much appreciated! :)