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Uncle-AJ · 7 May 2006, 03:08 AM

First one was a tricky one to identify as the colour is all wrong. It's a slender-billed gull, probably discoloured with iron oxide.

This is one of my favourites, a graceful prinia on song. For such a small bird they certainly have a loud voice.

Last is a turnstone. I'd been hoping to get a decent shot of one and I was happy with this one.

padi56 · 7 May 2006, 03:57 AM

Great pictures Adrian like the turnstone,met quite a few of them in my life.

JJ Irani · 7 May 2006, 05:36 AM

Excellent pics, Adrian...you must live in paradise as compared with the rest of us....well, almost the rest of us!

Mark · 7 May 2006, 05:53 AM

Awesome shots ! What kind of camera are you using?

Rockrolex · 7 May 2006, 07:39 AM

Another set of beautiful birds, Adrian. Who would have thought the desert could produce such wildlife.

mailman · 7 May 2006, 07:45 AM

Great pics Adrian.

I imagine it isn't easy to photograph birds.

Uncle-AJ · 7 May 2006, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rev

Awesome shots ! What kind of camera are you using?

It's a Nikon D200 with a 300mm 2.8VR lens and Nikon TC-20E II X2 converter. Most of my shots are done from my car, steadying the camera on the window frame. The turnstone was done by steadying the camera on the sea wall.

Uncle-AJ · 7 May 2006, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Great pics Adrian.

I imagine it isn't easy to photograph birds.

The hardest part is being able to get close enough to take a shot. I usually try to creep close in my car. Sometimes if I stay stationary long enough the birds will land close to me, any movement scares them off. You also need to be observant and know where to look for certain birds. For instance I now know of two locations where the graceful prinia can usually be seen so that takes a lot of work out of the equation. A friend of mine stays for hours in one location and gets some awesome shots. I don't know if this link will work but here's one to one of his shots.

A working link can be found on post #10

JJ Irani · 7 May 2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

The hardest part is being able to get close enough to take a shot. I usually try to creep close in my car. Sometimes if I stay stationary long enough the birds will land close to me, any movement scares them off. You also need to be observant and know where to look for certain birds. For instance I now know of two locations where the graceful prinia can usually be seen so that takes a lot of work out of the equation. A friend of mine stays for hours in one location and gets some awesome shots. I don't know if this link will work but here's one to one of his shots.
http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/...at/3206/page/1

I clicked on the link, but found myself being forced into enroll onto a Bird Forum....not my variety, I'm afraid, but I'll take your word for it, Adrian!

C.J. · 7 May 2006, 02:10 PM

edt

Uncle-AJ · 8 May 2006, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I clicked on the link, but found myself being forced into enroll onto a Bird Forum....not my variety, I'm afraid, but I'll take your word for it, Adrian!

I spoke to Juhani, the guy who took the picture and he gave me permission to show it here.

JJ Irani · 8 May 2006, 03:45 AM

Always the gentleman, uh Adrian?

Now that's one helluva picture...top stuff!

mailman · 8 May 2006, 08:12 AM

That's an amazing pic

Rockrolex · 8 May 2006, 12:28 PM

Unbelievably stunning pic, Adrian. Tell your friend thanks for allowing you to share it with us.

dman · 8 May 2006, 02:19 PM

Very nice as always mate!! You are getting better and better.

Hawkwind · 9 May 2006, 04:50 AM

Top shot from Juhani, Adrian.
I don't like to pigeon-hole nations, but why is it that the Finnish are so bloody brilliant at bird photography?... they win all the wildlife photo competitions.

btw: more great shots yourself, Adrian. I'm still waiting for my 300/2.8 VR ... hopefully nice mr Utting at Warehouse Ex will be phoning me very soon. Your photos aren't doing my patience any good at all.

cheers
Andy

Uncle-AJ · 9 May 2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkwind

Top shot from Juhani, Adrian.
I don't like to pigeon-hole nations, but why is it that the Finnish are so bloody brilliant at bird photography?... they win all the wildlife photo competitions.

Andy

I let Juhani use my lens once, he only had for less than 30 mins but came up with a cracking shrike shot. It must be in their genes.

JJ Irani · 9 May 2006, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I let Juhani use my lens once, he only had for less than 30 mins but came up with a cracking shrike shot. It must be in their genes.

I've got some cracking shots in my jeans too, Adrian!!

padi56 · 9 May 2006, 08:18 PM

Picture taken several years ago on 35mm Canon T90 with Tamron 90mm lens One of my Eagle Owls had to give them all up,but she is still doing well down the owl sanctuary.Image scanned from 35mm negative into computer,and reduced in size.

African Eagle again scanned from 35mm neg and resized for
forum.Del was a large bird but very tame,used to give talks
about raptors at local schools and flew Del quite regular.He
died about 3 years ago down at the sanctuary.

Uncle-AJ · 9 May 2006, 10:23 PM

Nice pictures Peter, I bet you miss your birds.

padi56 · 9 May 2006, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Nice pictures Peter, I bet you miss your birds.

Yes quite a lot Adrian, but still visit the owl santurary as much as I can.At the moment nursing a injured Barn owl, she will be ready to go back into the wild where she belongs in about a week.

mailman · 10 May 2006, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I've got some cracking shots in my jeans too, Adrian!!

They're not talking about farts ya tosser

7 May 2006, 03:57 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,440	Great pictures Adrian like the turnstone,met quite a few of them in my life. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

7 May 2006, 05:36 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Excellent pics, Adrian...you must live in paradise as compared with the rest of us....well, almost the rest of us! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

7 May 2006, 07:39 AM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,574	Another set of beautiful birds, Adrian. Who would have thought the desert could produce such wildlife. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

7 May 2006, 07:45 AM	#6
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,388	Great pics Adrian. I imagine it isn't easy to photograph birds. __________________ JJ

8 May 2006, 03:45 AM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Always the gentleman, uh Adrian? Now that's one helluva picture...top stuff! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

7 May 2006, 03:08 AM	#1
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	More pics from my weekend First one was a tricky one to identify as the colour is all wrong. It's a slender-billed gull, probably discoloured with iron oxide. This is one of my favourites, a graceful prinia on song. For such a small bird they certainly have a loud voice. Last is a turnstone. I'd been hoping to get a decent shot of one and I was happy with this one. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

7 May 2006, 05:53 AM	#4
Mark TRF Founder Join Date: Nov 2004 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV Posts: 719	Awesome shots ! What kind of camera are you using?

7 May 2006, 02:10 PM	#10
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	edt __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there Last edited by C.J.; 25 May 2006 at 03:53 AM..

8 May 2006, 08:12 AM	#13
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,388	That's an amazing pic __________________ JJ

8 May 2006, 12:28 PM	#14
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,574	Unbelievably stunning pic, Adrian. Tell your friend thanks for allowing you to share it with us. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

8 May 2006, 02:19 PM	#15
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Very nice as always mate!! You are getting better and better. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

9 May 2006, 04:50 AM	#16
Hawkwind Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 18	Top shot from Juhani, Adrian. I don't like to pigeon-hole nations, but why is it that the Finnish are so bloody brilliant at bird photography?... they win all the wildlife photo competitions. btw: more great shots yourself, Adrian. I'm still waiting for my 300/2.8 VR ... hopefully nice mr Utting at Warehouse Ex will be phoning me very soon. Your photos aren't doing my patience any good at all. cheers Andy

9 May 2006, 08:18 PM	#19
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,440	Picture taken several years ago on 35mm Canon T90 with Tamron 90mm lens One of my Eagle Owls had to give them all up,but she is still doing well down the owl sanctuary.Image scanned from 35mm negative into computer,and reduced in size. African Eagle again scanned from 35mm neg and resized for forum.Del was a large bird but very tame,used to give talks about raptors at local schools and flew Del quite regular.He died about 3 years ago down at the sanctuary. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

9 May 2006, 10:23 PM	#20
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Nice pictures Peter, I bet you miss your birds. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

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