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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

02/28/2005 02:53:55 PM · #1

Just a small collection from yesterday:

Kylie

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

02/28/2005 03:03:53 PM · #2

Wow, Brad - terrific collection. I left comments and really enjoyed these. Did you see awpollard's SD area bird shots yesterday? You guys are spoiling me.

sailracer_98

Canon EOS-6D

02/28/2005 06:20:06 PM · #3

Those are fantastic! Any tips on how to get bird shots like these?

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

02/28/2005 11:05:40 PM · #4

Patience, luck and a long lens. Did I mention luck?

Here are a couple more I like in B&W:

lentil

Canon EOS-5D

02/28/2005 11:08:02 PM · #5

i love the parrot shot. Is that what you call them over there?

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

02/28/2005 11:18:50 PM · #6

Originally posted by lentil:

i love the parrot shot. Is that what you call them over there?

Thanks Lisa.

Are you referring to this one:

If so, it's a Lorikeet. They are in the parrot family and are primarily nectar drinkers. Judging by your domain extension, these should be native to you.

The Rainbow Lorikeet is a small, brightly-colored Australian parrot with a brush-tipped tongue. This active bird has a shrill call while flying and chatters while eating. It is found in rainforests, open forests, woodlands, heath, mangrove forests, parks, and orchards in Australia.

In the wild, this parrot feeds in flocks of about 20 parrots, but roosts in flocks of thousands of birds. Mating pairs stay together for life. The Rainbow Lorikeet has a life span of about 20 years.

parrothead

Canon EOS-40D

02/28/2005 11:21:51 PM · #7

Just simply awesome Brad! I couldn't say enough about them! I couldnt even pick out one that I like the best???? KUDOS!

lentil

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

02/28/2005 11:23:06 PM · #8

Originally posted by BradP:

Originally posted by lentil:
i love the parrot shot. Is that what you call them over there?

Thanks Lisa.

Are you referring to this one:

If so, it's a Lorikeet. They are in the parrot family and are primarily nectar drinkers. Judging by your domain extension, these should be native to you.

The Rainbow Lorikeet is a small, brightly-colored Australian parrot with a brush-tipped tongue. This active bird has a shrill call while flying and chatters while eating. It is found in rainforests, open forests, woodlands, heath, mangrove forests, parks, and orchards in Australia.

In the wild, this parrot feeds in flocks of about 20 parrots, but roosts in flocks of thousands of birds. Mating pairs stay together for life. The Rainbow Lorikeet has a life span of about 20 years.

you are absolutely correct. Did you see the other native bird i put on here too?

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

02/28/2005 11:32:07 PM · #9

Brad - great collection. I left a few comments. Thanks for posting.

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/28/2005 11:37:28 PM · #10

Brad, I think it stinks that you drugged that poor rainbow lorrikeet just so you can take a breathtaking photo of it!
Hopefully it will recover ok *g*
Super photo !!!!

PhilipDyer

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/28/2005 11:50:02 PM · #11

Wow, Brad. Those are some seriously great bird shots. What kind of flash were you using?

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

03/01/2005 12:05:43 AM · #12

Lisa:
I did see your native shots - cool multi-continental share!

Karin:
Drugged? (LOL) These birds should be WIRED! They are in an enclosure open to the public and one can buy nectar to hand feed them. I just enjoyed watching them interact and get fed.
420mm of lens in a small enclosure was a bit tricky though.

Brian:
Thanks for the comments & fav!

J.B:
Thanks for the comments - always appreciated.

Philip:
Thanks! The flash I use is the Olympus FL-40 off-camera in full TTL mode, on a bracket to offset it from the lens.

Thanks all, glad you enjoyed them and happy to share!

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

03/01/2005 12:11:44 AM · #13

Fantastic shots Brad... Lord how I envy these wonderful captures. I too was out yesterday... in knee deep snow to try and get shots of owls. I did manage to get some, but a 420mm USM IS lens sure would have helped.

Wonderful shots.... those are truly stunning photos.

Ray

03/01/2005 04:25:50 PM · #14

Stealth Mode.

Kylie

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

03/01/2005 04:28:18 PM · #15

Super Owl????