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#31 06-03-2012 09:53:11

DotDaan
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Favourite Bird: Martial Eagle

Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

lollol

Ja nee hell, I am terrible with reptiles, but hell how can you possibly ask us what it is?


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#32 06-03-2012 10:22:52

Laine
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Favourite Bird: Fairy Flycatcher

Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

my word i took a lot of photos!  yikes lol

Ok.  So the Pygmy couple:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6958365611_4c470e3ff1.jpg
Pygmy Geese by Laine2005, on Flickr

The hubby on his own:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6812256154_859e75e9d0.jpg
Pygmy Goose - male by Laine2005, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7053/6959069449_42abe3a0e8.jpg
Pygmy Goose - male2 by Laine2005, on Flickr

The wife:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7069/6958364487_72a171f22e.jpg
Pygmy Goose - female by Laine2005, on Flickr

Wahlberg's scoping out the Quelea nests:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6812255210_9d4c303f66.jpg
Wahlberg's Eagle by Laine2005, on Flickr

The Shelley's Francolin trying to become one with the tar so we wouldn't see it:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/6958363115_da8f692f75.jpg
Shelley's Francolin by Laine2005, on Flickr

 

#33 06-03-2012 10:52:28

DotDaan
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Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

Fantastic photo's once again Laine!! You are making me super excited for this weekend big_smile


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#34 06-03-2012 11:01:10

Boskat
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Favourite Bird: All those with wings

Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

Brilliant, Laine!
Those pygmies are enough to give me nightmares. Are we the only people in S A who haven't seen them?


"Do not invoke conspiracy as explanation when ignorance and incompetence will suffice, as conspiracy implies intelligence."

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#35 06-03-2012 11:07:49

Laine
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Favourite Bird: Fairy Flycatcher

Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

Thanks DD and BK! smile

Don't worry BK, this time last week I too felt the same about Pygmy Geese! neutral

 

#36 06-03-2012 11:10:20

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Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

lollollol @ Imax!
Will see what I have at home.

Super photos, Laine! Wow! You nailed all of them.

 

#37 06-03-2012 11:49:21

wildtuinman
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Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

Boskat wrote:

Those pygmies are enough to give me nightmares.

Shame tannie kat. sadsad

 

#38 06-03-2012 14:03:17

Laine
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Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

and my last and final photo from Saturday:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6958682489_8f373ac33d.jpg
White-crowned Lapwing by Laine2005, on Flickr

 

#39 06-03-2012 14:04:03

Laine
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Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

and now I have to download Sunday's photos on to my laptop *bbm hand over eyes smiley*

 

#40 06-03-2012 14:18:55

Boskat
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Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

They are such beautiful birds, I love the colour on the legs. cool
Looking forward to some more, Laine.


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#41 06-03-2012 15:14:15

Jay
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Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

Great shots, Laine!!! coolbig_smile Love the goose and the lily shot wink


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.
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#42 06-03-2012 15:45:09

Laine
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Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

Thank you BK and Jay!

(Jay! I'm so glad you picked up the lily!!  lol I was aiming for that when i took the photo - no pun intended on the aiming.. hmm )

 

#43 06-03-2012 15:55:25

Jay
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Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

...the lilies take it from being a special bird shot to an all round special shot coolcool


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
 

#44 06-03-2012 16:34:21

wildtuinman
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Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

Ag nee come on Laine, don't get lazy now, you have loads of other photies to post!

 

#45 06-03-2012 16:52:59

Boetie
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Re: Weekend Trip to Nellies

Laine wrote:

Thank you again Boetie and Nis for an amazing weekend!!  big_smile

A big pleasure you guys and it was lekker to have you guys down in the Slowveld again!!


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