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#2671 20-01-2012 22:49:17

Imax
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Location:  : Randburg
Registered: 11-11-2008
Favourite Bird: Layard's Titbabbler

Re: Theme of The Week

it wont give the right answer to my bank manager though sad


birding101

"There is a difference in merely getting a bird, and seeing it."
                                                A supremely bad idea, by Luke Dempsey.
 

#2672 21-01-2012 08:57:31

Safari Ranger
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Location:  : Johannesburg
Registered: 11-08-2010
Favourite Bird: African Crowned Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Jay wrote:

Safari Ranger wrote:

... 300 f2.8 I believe is the answer. big_smilebig_smile

...an f/2.8 lens is the answer to a LOT of things SR LOL!

I couldn't agree more!! lollollol


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#2673 25-01-2012 20:46:47

Imax
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Favourite Bird: Layard's Titbabbler

Re: Theme of The Week

moving from the air to the ground..


Theme of the week: Stationary Swallows, Swifts & Martins

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6045/6413929673_a690bc454a.jpg
Lesser Striped Swallow by roelofvdb, on Flickr


birding101

"There is a difference in merely getting a bird, and seeing it."
                                                A supremely bad idea, by Luke Dempsey.
 

#2674 25-01-2012 21:47:06

Jay
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Location:  : West Coast, South Africa
Registered: 03-05-2008
Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Lovely shot, Imax!!

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3444/3284335187_f22f6c6ec1_z.jpg?zz=1
Wire-tailed swallow by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5220/5383968133_118632894e_z.jpg
Lesser Striped Swallow by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4068/4244541276_73c269c12b_z.jpg?zz=1
Red-breasted Swallow_MG_5798 by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2452/4019371778_b6fb8bfa78_z.jpg?zz=1
White-throated Swallow_MG_5600 by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4111/4840782498_f362698dd9_z.jpg
Rock Martin_MG_8628 by jackie.during, on Flickr


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
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Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#2675 25-01-2012 21:48:43

Safari Ranger
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Favourite Bird: African Crowned Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Great shot Imax and lovely variety Jay.

I have two oldies to contribute.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3219/2986309760_2a75d0acee_z.jpg?zz=1
Lesser Striped Swallows pair - Hirundo abyssinica by Robert Wienand, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6761618891_2e2425456f_z.jpg
Mosque Swallow - R. Wienand 1 by Safari Ranger, on Flickr

Last edited by Safari Ranger (25-01-2012 21:49:34)


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#2676 25-01-2012 22:47:03

Imax
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Favourite Bird: Layard's Titbabbler

Re: Theme of The Week

Great shots Jay and SR.

Very envious of the Mosque shot.


birding101

"There is a difference in merely getting a bird, and seeing it."
                                                A supremely bad idea, by Luke Dempsey.
 

#2677 26-01-2012 08:00:46

DotDaan
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Location:  : Here and there
Registered: 11-11-2008
Favourite Bird: Martial Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Fantastic Mosque shot SR!!

White Throated Swallow
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6764153029_25f4ff0b48.jpg
5363082218_ec7473bee5_z by dotdan2012, on Flickr

Wire Tailed Swallow
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6764153827_3e68b74d11.jpg
_MG_8319 by dotdan2012, on Flickr


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#2678 26-01-2012 08:09:30

wildtuinman
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Registered: 15-08-2008
Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Re: Theme of The Week

Jinne mense! I shouldn't even bother with mine after seeing this batch!


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Latest Lifer(s): Corn Crake, Lesser Black-backed Gull
 

#2679 26-01-2012 08:31:34

wildtuinman
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Re: Theme of The Week

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/518/Barn%20Swallow2%20-MKH.jpg
Barn Swallow - Mkhombo (WTM)

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/520/White-throated%20Swallow%20-%20Mem.JPG
White-throated Swallow - Memel (Laine)

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/522/Wire-tailed%20Swallow1.JPG
Wire-tailed Swallow - Kruger (Laine)

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/524/Red-breasted%20Swallow%20-%20KG.JPG
Red-breasted Swallow - Kgomo-Kgomo (Laine)

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/525/Mosque%20Swallow.jpg
Mosque Swallow - Kruger (Laine)

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/526/Greater%20Striped%20Swallow.jpg
Greater Striped Swallow - Marievale (Laine)

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/530/Common%20House%20Martin%20-%20KG.JPG
Common House-Martin - Kgomo-Kgomo (WTM)

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/523/Pearl-breasted%20Swallow.jpg
Pearl-breasted Swallow - Borakalalo (WTM)

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/417/Little%20Swift.jpg
Little Swift - Carousel (WTM)


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#2680 26-01-2012 08:59:13

Lizet
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Location:  : Pretoria
Registered: 15-01-2010

Re: Theme of The Week

Great shots guys, like the Rock Martin Jay!

 

#2681 26-01-2012 09:13:10

Niall
Birder of the Year

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Location:  : Jo'burg
Registered: 29-06-2009
Favourite Bird: Lappet-faced Vulture

Re: Theme of The Week

Green Sandpiper-eating Swallow



http://www.niall.co.za/Species/bird-pages/images/swallow-red-breasted_3474.jpg



Some of you should remember this!


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#2682 26-01-2012 09:17:06

wildtuinman
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Re: Theme of The Week

What did he do with the Green Sandpiper, Niall?

Come on, out with it.
big_smile


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#2683 26-01-2012 09:20:04

Niall
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Favourite Bird: Lappet-faced Vulture

Re: Theme of The Week

You should know, you were there! And we thought the Sandpiper had flown away....


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#2684 26-01-2012 09:22:22

wildtuinman
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Location:  : Vêr in die wêreld, Kitty
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Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Re: Theme of The Week

lollollol

Ja, that was a rather bizarre moment.

Here is the last photo of the poor Sandpiper before he was devoured by the Green Sandpiper eating Swallow.

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/265/Green%20Sandpiper.jpg


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#2685 26-01-2012 10:16:50

DotDaan
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Favourite Bird: Martial Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Really peed off about missing this photo op


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