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Regent Bowerbird
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:18 pmby Manta
Had a great trip yesterday to a local mountain rainforest region (Lamington Plateau for those who may have been there). A friend of mine had arranged a loan of the awesome 200-400VR and here's one of my shots using that amazing hunk of glass.
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:19 pmby kipper
Link not worky.
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:20 pmby Manta
Sorry Darryl - should work now.
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:20 pmby birddog114
Simon,
Great to know you have had a play with it.
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:21 pmby Manta
Birddog114 wrote:Simon,
Great to know you have had a play with it.
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Works now Birdy. What a lens!!!
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:22 pmby birddog114
Simon,
Is it going to be under your Xmas tree in 05??
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:22 pmby Manta
Birddog114 wrote:Simon,
Is it doing to be under your Xmas tree in 05??
2105 maybe.....not 2005!!
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:24 pmby avkomp
wow. this is a great portrait.
the 200-400 does the business.
Steve
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:25 pmby Manta
avkomp wrote:wow. this is a great portrait.
the 200-400 does the business.
Steve
Thanks Steve. It's certainly worth lugging it around, as long as you don't have too far to walk...
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:27 pmby BBJ
Simon this is a nice looking bird, i am amazed how these birds stay still long enough to get shots of but yeh sure there is a lot to learn on this side of things as using the flash while birding. But nice pcture well framed as well.
Cheers
John
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:33 pmby Manta
BBJ wrote:Simon this is a nice looking bird, i am amazed how these birds stay still long enough to get shots of but yeh sure there is a lot to learn on this side of things as using the flash while birding. But nice pcture well framed as well.
Cheers
John
It was a bit a job to snap the shots while they were flitting around - they don't like to stay still for very long!
EXIF on this one, for those that are interested: 1/160@f11, ISO 200, SB800 on TTL-BL. This was shot at 400mm
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:52 pmby ozimax
Cracking shot of the bird Simon, I too would like to try one of them thar lens thingos, Max
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:55 pmby mitedo
Nice shot great color, when you have finished with the lens send it up to
noosa will you
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:55 pmby Nicole
What a beauty!
A nice lens to have in a rainforest environment. Great place for birds. Last time I was there I got eaten alive by the leeches. Any chance your friend can arrange a loan at Christmas?!
Great job!
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:07 pmby Manta
Thanks Max, Kevin and Nicole.
I'll be twisting Mike's arm to see if he can wangle this baby again 'cos I certainly couldn't justify the expense at my level of expertise. Kipper and avkomp on the other hand....
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:11 pmby sirhc55
Simon - that is one beautiful bird. If you are using CS it might be nice to see what happens if you use the highlight/shadow to see if the black(!) feathers would show more definition.
BTW did you use the VR
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:14 pmby Manta
sirhc55 wrote:Simon - that is one beautiful bird. If you are using CS it might be nice to see what happens if you use the highlight/shadow to see if the black(!) feathers would show more definition.
BTW did you use the VR
Thanks Chris - I'll give that a go. Yes - I did use the VR. What a hoot!
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:18 pmby kipper
So many toys, not enough money
Been a few times where I could of done with the luxury of a VR lens in some of the low light situations I've been shooting in.
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:35 pmby kinetic
Lovely shot Manta
The contrast between the yellow and black has been captured really well. How big is this bird in "real life"?
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:48 pmby Manta
kinetic wrote:Lovely shot Manta
The contrast between the yellow and black has been captured really well. How big is this bird in "real life"?
Thanks K - pleased you like it. The Regents are smaller than the Satins and are very cute. This should put it into perspective:
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:08 pmby the foto fanatic
Manta wrote: This should put it into perspective:
Eeeww! Looks like it dropped a little present in your hand.
Seriously though, love the original image, Simon. Nice grab.
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:16 pmby Manta
Yes it does look like that Trevor but it certainly wasn't a 'deposit' of any kind.
Glad you liked the shot.
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:27 pmby Willy wombat
Nice subject, and quite tame by the looks of it. Lucky you. Good use of the lens and vivid capture. Thanks for sharing them
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:33 pmby Manta
Willy wombat wrote:Nice subject, and quite tame by the looks of it. Lucky you. Good use of the lens and vivid capture. Thanks for sharing them
Thanks Willy - they are certainly very photogenic though the sheen on their feathers does tend to throw the sharpness a bit.
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:42 pmby kinetic
Thanks for the Comparison shot Manta. You were very fortunate to be able to get up close and personal with your subject.
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:48 pmby Manta
It's not hard when they can't resist a nice feed. (Sometimes it was my finger they were chewing on!)
Like the new avatar!
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:22 pmby blacknstormy
Simon - beautiful beautiful photo. You have me drooling all over my keyboard!!! I was soooo tempted to chuck a 'sickie' on Tuesday, and follow you two around (bastards
)
Congrats on a wonderful shot - remember what you said to me in the training room yesterday??? I believe I can say the same to you?? !!
Rel
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:31 pmby Manta
Thanks Rel - I fluke one occasionally....
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:03 amby DionM
Great shot. Animal portraits are one of my favourite subjects, when done right, like this one.
As I said in PMs, must get up there again myself one day
Re: Regent Bowerbird
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:26 amby Muzza22au
Manta wrote:Had a great trip yesterday to a local mountain rainforest region (Lamington Plateau for those who may have been there). A friend of mine had arranged a loan of the awesome 200-400VR and here's one of my shots using that amazing hunk of glass.
(Click for larger image)
Lovely photo! Crisp and clear.
We are going to Queensland in December! Mainly to Townsville and Airlie Beach, am hoping to take lots of photos and do some hiking,snorkelling diving etc!!! Can't wait...
Cheers
Scott
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:08 pmby Manta
Thanks for your comments Dion and Scott.
Hope you enjoy your trip Scott.... and Dion - what are you waiting for man! It's only 90mins up the road!
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:29 pmby JordanP
Top shot Simon!!! One of my favourite forests. Did you take many other shots?
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:59 pmby Manta
JordanP wrote:Top shot Simon!!! One of my favourite forests. Did you take many other shots?
Thanks Craig. This is one of about 250 shots for the day. I think I'll have to take a week off work to go through them.
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:16 pmby blacknstormy
Might as well do it at work Simon
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:07 pmby Manta
Love to! But then who's gonna deliver all those riveting training sessions for you guys?!
