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Uncle-AJ · 30 April 2006, 12:24 PM

Here's a few more pictures from my weekend.

This could be a relative of Chip's dragonfly. I spotted it whilst trying to shoot a bird. I thought it wasn't bad for a long lens setup.

This is a lesser sand plover. I had to get confirmation on the species.

I got too close to this bee-eater and couldn't get him all in. Makes a nice portrait though.

This is a willow warbler, another one I needed help to identify.

diablojota · 30 April 2006, 12:28 PM

Those are some fabulous pics. Nice. Very nice.

dman · 30 April 2006, 12:59 PM

Great work Adrian, you are really good at these shots my friend.

Launch Mini · 30 April 2006, 01:13 PM

Adrain, You are really changing my "impression" of Saudi Arabia.
I really haven't heard much about your area before & "stereotyped" it as baren with nothing but sand & camels.
Thanks for opening my eyes through your camera.
Wicked pictures. Keep them coming.

C.J. · 30 April 2006, 01:52 PM

edt

rolexchick · 30 April 2006, 02:08 PM

Great shots AJ! love the bee eater simlpy beautiful

JJ Irani · 30 April 2006, 03:49 PM

Great pics, Adrian...really superb!! But obviously nobody's told the bee-eater a damn thing about the birds and the bees....he's not supposed to eat them!!

mailman · 30 April 2006, 08:03 PM

Excellent pics Adrian.

padi56 · 30 April 2006, 10:19 PM

Great pictures Adrian that lens is very sharp.

Prince · 30 April 2006, 10:21 PM

Excellent photos, Adrian. It is always a pleasure to see what you have been capturing in the lens of your camera!

Uncle-AJ · 30 April 2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Adrain, You are really changing my "impression" of Saudi Arabia.
I really haven't heard much about your area before & "stereotyped" it as baren with nothing but sand & camels.
Thanks for opening my eyes through your camera.
Wicked pictures. Keep them coming.

Funny thing is, most of the people here are not aware of the wildlife around them. For instance last week a hedgehog was run over on the flight line at work. Almost everyone thought it had been someone's pet and not an indigenous animal.

Uncle-AJ · 30 April 2006, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Great pictures Adrian that lens is very sharp.

Not half as sharp as the guy behind it.

1 May 2006, 02:40 AM

Great pics (as usual) Adrian.

SLRdude · 1 May 2006, 03:01 AM

Great shots!!!

Wildlife is limited in the Dallas Ft-Worth metroplex... unfortunatelly.

The Dude · 1 May 2006, 03:05 AM

I really like the bee eater picture! Nice

Uncle-AJ · 1 May 2006, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comatox

Great shots!!!

Wildlife is limited in the Dallas Ft-Worth metroplex... unfortunatelly.

If it's anything like my home town, I bet it's wild at the weekend.

Mrdi · 1 May 2006, 03:47 AM

Nice AJ
What lense and box are you using for the longer shots?

Thanks,

Mrdi

Uncle-AJ · 1 May 2006, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

Nice AJ
What lense and box are you using for the longer shots?

Thanks,

Mrdi

All the pictures were taken with a Nikon D200 connected to a Nikon 300mm 2.8 VR and Nikon X2 converter. The 35m equivalent is 900mm!!

Mrdi · 1 May 2006, 09:43 AM

900mm
@ 1/10,000
Even a tripod shakes at 900 mm

Found the Lens AJ.
No wonder those pics are so clear

What a set up!!

Uncle-AJ · 1 May 2006, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

900mm
@ 1/10,000
Even a tripod shakes at 900 mm

Found the Lens AJ.
No wonder those pics are so clear

What a set up!!

All my pictures are hand held or by resting the lens on my car window frame.

BTW the lens is heavy and can't hold it up for long with your arms starting to ache.

Hawkwind · 3 May 2006, 05:39 AM

Lovely shots as usual, Adrian. Even I managed a Willow Warbler last week, seems to be an exceptional year for them... after finding them a bit thin on the ground over the last few years

Oi, that's my bandwidth ;)

cheers,
Andy

Uncle-AJ · 3 May 2006, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkwind

Lovely shots as usual, Adrian. Even I managed a Willow Warbler last week, seems to be an exceptional year for them... after finding them a bit thin on the ground over the last few years

Oi, that's my bandwidth ;)

cheers,
Andy

Thanks Andy,

You should post a few more of your great pictures.

30 April 2006, 12:24 PM	#1
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Few more pics from my weekend. Here's a few more pictures from my weekend. This could be a relative of Chip's dragonfly. I spotted it whilst trying to shoot a bird. I thought it wasn't bad for a long lens setup. This is a lesser sand plover. I had to get confirmation on the species. I got too close to this bee-eater and couldn't get him all in. Makes a nice portrait though. This is a willow warbler, another one I needed help to identify. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

30 April 2006, 12:59 PM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Great work Adrian, you are really good at these shots my friend. __________________ 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.

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Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Adrain, You are really changing my "impression" of Saudi Arabia. I really haven't heard much about your area before & "stereotyped" it as baren with nothing but sand & camels. Thanks for opening my eyes through your camera. Wicked pictures. Keep them coming. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

30 April 2006, 01:52 PM	#5
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30 April 2006, 03:49 PM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Great pics, Adrian...really superb!! But obviously nobody's told the bee-eater a damn thing about the birds and the bees....he's not supposed to eat them!! __________________ 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!!

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diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Those are some fabulous pics. Nice. Very nice.

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rolexchick Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Catie Location: new york Posts: 336	Great shots AJ! love the bee eater simlpy beautiful

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,347	Great pictures Adrian that lens is very sharp. __________________ 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

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Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Excellent photos, Adrian. It is always a pleasure to see what you have been capturing in the lens of your camera! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

1 May 2006, 02:40 AM	#13
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1 May 2006, 03:01 AM	#14
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Great shots!!! Wildlife is limited in the Dallas Ft-Worth metroplex... unfortunatelly. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

1 May 2006, 03:05 AM	#15
The Dude Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my own world Posts: 595	That's a great picture I really like the bee eater picture! Nice

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Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Nice AJ What lense and box are you using for the longer shots? Thanks, Mrdi

1 May 2006, 09:43 AM	#19
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	900mm @ 1/10,000 Even a tripod shakes at 900 mm Found the Lens AJ. No wonder those pics are so clear What a set up!!

3 May 2006, 05:39 AM	#21
Hawkwind Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 18	Lovely shots as usual, Adrian. Even I managed a Willow Warbler last week, seems to be an exceptional year for them... after finding them a bit thin on the ground over the last few years Oi, that's my bandwidth ;) cheers, Andy

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