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Newcastle Wetlands

PostPosted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 8:55 pm
by sheepie
For those that are interested, here's a few teaser pics from today's trip to the Wetlands in Newcastle...

Of course, we had a duck guide :wink:
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Off to see the world...
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Those natives aren't a very friendly bunch!
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There were birds...
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...And some butterflies:
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...BUT NO RAIN!

More to come when I get them sorted (maybe tomorrow)...
http://sheepie.smugmug.com/gallery/403906

PostPosted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 9:52 pm
by BBJ
Nice pics sheepie, The 4th looks like maybe another birdie in the distance or is it a dust bunney, maybe i would cloned it out but looks like you all had a good day out and a weather was kind to you as well.
Look forward to seeing more.
Cheers
John
BBJ

PostPosted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:16 am
by Killakoala
Excellent, the Ibis are nice and sharp. Good work on the butterfly. Matt and Philo look like they are on a safari. Peter looks like an old Pro. That guy in the camoflage is a good looking fella. :)

PostPosted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 6:43 am
by birddog114
Nice pics from you as usual sheepie! sorry I didn't make it! I know you guys had lot of fun!
Weather is the one stopped me! Not rain but then too hot yesterday and my gears are so heavy then yours, if I've gone up, and lug all my gears, I perhaps not survive too long under the the hot and humidity, over 40 degree.

PostPosted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 7:37 am
by Glen
Great shots Sheepie, especially the inflight Ibis :D Glad everyone had a good time

PostPosted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 9:20 am
by stubbsy
Sheepie

The butterfly is a great capture. Fantastic detail and beautifully lit. I'm also impressed with the ibis shots. You did better than me - I'm not happy with any of my in flight shots :cry: I need more practice or slower birds (or both)

Not sure about the one of the guy with the duck :D

Look forward to the rest of your pics.

Cheers

PostPosted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 9:31 am
by fozzie
sheepie,

Excellent sample overview of yesterday's visit to the Wetlands in Newcastle. Look forward to seeing the balance at days end. BTW: who is the weekend warrior :?: .

Goodbye for now,

PostPosted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 9:39 am
by sheepie
More pics up now - see better detail at http://sheepie.smugmug.com/gallery/403906...

The Look of Concentration (or was it those beans he had last night?)
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Reflections on Nature
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My Favourite of the day - Reeds
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The well equiped (and branded) D70user
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More at http://sheepie.smugmug.com/gallery/403906


Thanks those that came for a wonderful day, especially Stubbsy - your hospitality rivals Birddogs!

PostPosted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:30 pm
by stubbsy
Sheepie wrote:Thanks those that came for a wonderful day, especially Stubbsy - your hospitality rivals Birddogs!

I'm blushing :oops: it's impossible to even come near birddog's hospitality.

I agree the reeds are the best shot, but the butterfly comes damn close.

PostPosted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:35 pm
by stubbsy
Sheepie. Number 8 (reflections) is bloody good too. I like the framing with the reeds in the foreground. I think this makes the shot.

I have one question though - where are all the ducks?

PostPosted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:57 pm
by sheepie
stubbsy wrote:I have one question though - where are all the ducks?


Here ya go....
http://forum.d70users.com/viewtopic.php?t=3023

PostPosted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 2:23 pm
by stubbsy
Thanks sheepie. Now I feel content :D :D