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Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 1:35 pm**

On my stroll down to breakfast this morning took the 70-200 in case I saw a decisive moment. No moments, but caught a few birds which I thought I should post for Kipper to prove it can be done with a 70-200 (no TC). Must be my camo gear and stealthy nature.

All shots complete, no cropping. Yes Kipper, I know these aren't flighty 5cm high birds, they are about 20cm in height.

Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 1:38 pm**

Glen they are beautiful shots but I think Kipper would be better off buying your 800mm setup (that’s if it is for sale) :lol:

Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 1:43 pm**

I think Kipper is trying to shoot wittle birdies...
(robins, etc..)

Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 1:47 pm**

I would use the Matt K technique, leave some food for them and then hit them with the capsicum spray :lol:

Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 1:48 pm**

The last thing we need is a comment to bring PETA in here. :lol:

Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 1:51 pm**

I still reckon that superglue on the branches is the way to go :lol:

Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 1:57 pm**

Our kipper know what to do and he's going to get a big gun for his desire. :wink:

Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 2:09 pm**

Had a thought :idea:

Kipper could get one of those tree suits and if he stands still for a couple of days the birds will think he is a real tree :roll:

Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 2:15 pm**

Better to hire someone to do that, Chris, otherwise he won't be able to take the shots.

Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 2:23 pm**

Meanwhile, back at the photos...
Very nice, Glen.

Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 3:56 pm**

Thanks Trevor, I was really out looking for a decisive moment, the closest I got was to choose between real coffee and decaf (real won), so these fellows were second prize

Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 4:05 pm**

Glen wrote:All shots complete, no cropping. Yes Kipper, I know these aren't flighty 5cm high birds, they are about 20cm in height.

Why dontcha pick on someone your own size, huh ???

Aren't they just gorgeous birds?

Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 8:07 pm**

Yeah, the birds a nice, but for me what makes these shots is the soft pastel background, specially in the middle one.
Beautiful shots Glen.

Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 8:37 pm**

No doubting these shots are nicely done. However the Rainbow Lorikeet I suspect is less timid then the small birds I usually hunt.

Posted: **Fri May 13, 2005 9:04 pm**

These are terrific examples of the Lorikeet(?), the colour and contrast is great, really vivid and sharp... #2's my fav out of the bunch...

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