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For Big Lens Kipper - few shots from breakfast

Postby Glen on 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.

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Postby sirhc55 on 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: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby MHD on Fri May 13, 2005 1:43 pm

I think Kipper is trying to shoot wittle birdies...
(robins, etc..)
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Postby Glen on 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:
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Postby Nnnnsic on Fri May 13, 2005 1:48 pm

The last thing we need is a comment to bring PETA in here. :lol:
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Postby sirhc55 on Fri May 13, 2005 1:51 pm

I still reckon that superglue on the branches is the way to go :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby birddog114 on 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:
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Postby sirhc55 on 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:
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Postby Nnnnsic on 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.
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Postby the foto fanatic on Fri May 13, 2005 2:23 pm

Meanwhile, back at the photos...
Very nice, Glen. :D
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Postby Glen on 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
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Re: For Big Lens Kipper - few shots from breakfast

Postby gstark on 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?
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Postby phillipb on 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.
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Postby kipper on 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.
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Postby mudder on 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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