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elsa hoffmann

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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #180 on: November 22, 2015, 13:59:35 »
Bruno  - what a special image!
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elsa hoffmann

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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #181 on: November 22, 2015, 14:01:22 »
Mousebird - I hope its the correct name
First one for me to photograph - huge crop.
The lens is long -   but not THAT long!
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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #182 on: November 22, 2015, 14:03:32 »
I was also speaking of the older non-VR 300. I have never even seen the PF.

I am glad you are enjoying your new lens.

Peter - I really hope we can see one another when you come down to Cape Town in December. I am going to Malgas Island 11 - 18 December. And I hope by then I know a bit more about photographing birds... On the other hand - I will be shooting Cape Gannits for a week - should know after that experience  ;D
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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #183 on: November 22, 2015, 14:19:19 »
Great opportunity Elsa
I suspect you already know everything you need to know, the rest is "just" practice... I think...

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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #184 on: November 22, 2015, 14:29:55 »
Peter - I hope I dont. Otherwise the challenge is no more...
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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #185 on: December 01, 2015, 22:15:25 »
I was privileged to see Griffon Vultures on several occasions when visiting Spain a few times over the years, some by looking for them armed with big lenses and some while hiking in the area.

Here's a few of the images of these amazing birds.

D300 and Nikon 300/2.8 plus 1.7TC, Spain 2008


D300 and Nikon 300/2.8 plus 1.7TC, Spain 2008
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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #186 on: December 03, 2015, 18:17:33 »
Jan, they are indeed enigmatic birds!


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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #187 on: December 04, 2015, 23:04:19 »
oldish shot, a bit blurred, but I still like it
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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #188 on: December 04, 2015, 23:17:26 »
oldish shot, a bit blurred, but I still like it
So do I, very serene atmosphere, awesome.
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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #189 on: December 05, 2015, 00:01:22 »
Thought I might play.  A portrait of a Barking Owl.
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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #190 on: December 05, 2015, 00:08:21 »
Another distinctly Australian bird, a New Holland Honeyeater on a Bird of Paradise flower, taken in the backyard
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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #191 on: December 05, 2015, 00:15:17 »
oldish shot, a bit blurred, but I still like it

I like it too. Chinese painting style.
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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #192 on: December 06, 2015, 13:06:33 »
I like it too. Chinese painting style.
So do I.

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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #193 on: December 06, 2015, 13:08:05 »
One more vulture from south Spain. This one was very friendly and curious about the "click-click" of the camera.

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Re: Show Birds
« Reply #194 on: December 08, 2015, 22:00:39 »
Jay, Great and Crested Tomtits and Buzzard, from blind, buzzards discussing quality of food...
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