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#1 24-06-2009 13:59:39

wildtuinman
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Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Your most prized photo

Post your most prized photo here:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3278284879_fc34dd1778_m.jpg

 

#2 24-06-2009 14:07:37

Laine
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Location:  : Joburg, South Africa
Registered: 05-05-2008
Favourite Bird: Fairy Flycatcher

Re: Your most prized photo

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/2827547482_2afc8a0921_m.jpg

 

#3 24-06-2009 15:26:04

DotDaan
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Favourite Bird: Martial Eagle

Re: Your most prized photo

http://i40.tinypic.com/axeizc.jpg


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#4 24-06-2009 16:02:11

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

Re: Your most prized photo

Well then this one remains my most prized (but not the best)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2464/3657203072_f73fc10614_m.jpg
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"There is a difference in merely getting a bird, and seeing it."
                                                A supremely bad idea, by Luke Dempsey.
 

#5 27-06-2009 17:23:23

Jay
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Location:  : West Coast, South Africa
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Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Your most prized photo

and mine is of the Cape Long-billed Lark...because I have never before managed to capture it LOL!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/3288587402_dff6f488bc_m.jpg


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
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
 

#6 30-06-2009 15:42:56

Niall
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Favourite Bird: Lappet-faced Vulture

Re: Your most prized photo

I wouldn't call it "most prized", but I'm battling to concentrate after nearly choking on my coffee reading about WTM Phissing in the Shurveberg! This was taken at Mkhombo dam, so to me it is prized as a South African sighting:

http://www.niall.co.za/Species/Photos/challenge/slaty_7013.jpg


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#7 30-06-2009 18:12:06

Charlie
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Location:  : Cape Town, South Africa
Registered: 12-05-2008
Favourite Bird: Black Shoulderd Kite

Re: Your most prized photo

Laine wrote:

come on trekkies!

i am waiting patiently for you all to submit a photie!

neutral

Ok Laine-Buddy, here you go ...

I took this pic in Kruger earlier this year when Jay and I went up for the BBW!

http://i41.tinypic.com/29c5quw.jpg

I felt soooo sorry for this little frog!! sad


The best thing about life is that it comes one day at a time!
 

#8 09-07-2009 04:57:55

myrontay
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Favourite Bird: Asian Paradise Flycatcher

Re: Your most prized photo

Waited a total of nine hours over two days for this shot:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3587384284_bc5d4dd500.jpg


My bird photo collection can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28786551@N04/
 

#9 09-07-2009 07:21:27

Muis
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Re: Your most prized photo

Wow, that is patience Myrontey, but it produced an incredible photo! - well done cool

 

#10 09-07-2009 07:44:25

Charlie
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Favourite Bird: Black Shoulderd Kite

Re: Your most prized photo

Awesome shot Myron - well done! AND a belated WELCOME to this awesome place we call "home" !!! I hope you will have a long and happy time with all these nut jobs! wink


The best thing about life is that it comes one day at a time!
 

#11 09-07-2009 08:04:23

myrontay
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Registered: 23-05-2009
Favourite Bird: Asian Paradise Flycatcher

Re: Your most prized photo

Thanks for the kind words and warm welcome, Muis and Charlie!


My bird photo collection can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28786551@N04/
 

#12 09-07-2009 08:54:16

DotDaan
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Favourite Bird: Martial Eagle

Re: Your most prized photo

Wow.. now that is a stunning photo MT big_smile


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#13 09-07-2009 08:57:38

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

Re: Your most prized photo

spectacular shot, Myron! That kingfisher is virtually 3 dimensional its so clear! cool


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
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
 

#14 09-07-2009 09:41:05

Laine
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Location:  : Joburg, South Africa
Registered: 05-05-2008
Favourite Bird: Fairy Flycatcher

Re: Your most prized photo

Wow!!!!!

*laine wants to remove her kingfisher now*

lol

brilliant shot Myron!  cool cool cool cool cool

 

#15 09-07-2009 10:06:55

myrontay
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Registered: 23-05-2009
Favourite Bird: Asian Paradise Flycatcher

Re: Your most prized photo

Thanks for the encouraging words, DotDann, Jay and Laine!


My bird photo collection can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28786551@N04/
 


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