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#2041 01-07-2011 12:37:12

Safari Ranger
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Favourite Bird: African Crowned Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Mmmm, like that Imax. cool It is really quite interesting how these birds come out in B & W.


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#2042 01-07-2011 12:37:25

Imax
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Favourite Bird: Layard's Titbabbler

Re: Theme of The Week

spot on! lol


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#2043 01-07-2011 12:57:42

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Re: Theme of The Week

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5040/5890105685_7dd4d2bbdd.jpg
GBB - Black and White by robertwienand, on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5890105939_017f2c2a75.jpg
White-cheeked Honeyeater B&W by robertwienand, on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/5890110865_8a2b857f27.jpg
Rainbow Pitta B&W by robertwienand, on Flickr


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#2044 01-07-2011 13:14:26

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

Re: Theme of The Week

splendid, SR, love that Honeyeater, that one worked awesomely cool


How to resize your photos
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“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 
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      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
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#2045 01-07-2011 13:27:03

Imax
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Re: Theme of The Week

the honeyeater is stunning!


birding101

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

#2046 01-07-2011 14:01:40

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Favourite Bird: All those with wings

Re: Theme of The Week

A challenging theme this week, Jay, well done everybody!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6035/5890216373_9a0554226e.jpg
_MG_0286 by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr


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

Latest lifers:Collared Flycatcher, Penant-winged Nightjar, Arnot's Chat.
 

#2047 01-07-2011 14:06:58

Jay
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Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

oh that also worked beautifully BK/RK coolcool ... love the uncluttered-ness of the 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.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#2048 01-07-2011 14:43:10

Imax
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Favourite Bird: Layard's Titbabbler

Re: Theme of The Week

i like the reflection and ripples. well done


birding101

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

#2049 01-07-2011 14:47:43

Laine
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Favourite Bird: Fairy Flycatcher

Re: Theme of The Week

beautiful shots everybody!!

 

#2050 01-07-2011 15:44:39

Boskat
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Re: Theme of The Week

Thanks Jay, Imax, Laine, old Rammie is getting seriously good these days cool


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

Latest lifers:Collared Flycatcher, Penant-winged Nightjar, Arnot's Chat.
 

#2051 06-07-2011 17:18:23

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

Re: Theme of The Week

...and The Theme of The Week for this week is..."LBJ: as in large or little brown job"

..for those not entirely familiar with the term LBJ; it is a birders term for little, brown, difficult to identify birds...in this weeks theme we are including the big, brown, difficult to identify jobs too wink

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5236/5908354959_8a7364142c_z.jpg
Immature Kelp Gull 3469 by jackie.during, on Flickr


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
 

#2052 06-07-2011 19:59:27

Muis
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Re: Theme of The Week

Great theme and photo Jay! cool

 

#2053 06-07-2011 20:05:58

Boskat
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Favourite Bird: All those with wings

Re: Theme of The Week

This is going to be an interesting challenge, nice photo, Jay big_smile


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

Latest lifers:Collared Flycatcher, Penant-winged Nightjar, Arnot's Chat.
 

#2054 06-07-2011 20:17:49

Jay
Admin.-Nightjar awards Judge

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

Re: Theme of The Week

Thanks, Muis, BK smile


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
 

#2055 06-07-2011 20:46:50

Boskat
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Favourite Bird: All those with wings

Re: Theme of The Week

The jury is still out on these two:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5116/5909172895_4f421bf685.jpg
cist_MG_8508_1 by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5235/5909172881_d898f3f8a2.jpg
_MG_8090.JPG_T by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr

As you can see Ramkat's equipment was occupied, so my mik en druk had to do the job - it puts a new meaning to "bird photography":

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5278/5909172869_bd9dda097a.jpg
DSC06762.JPG_T by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr

Last edited by Boskat (07-07-2011 09:33:13)


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