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Talking about Owls, here is a Saw-whet Owl that I caught in the wild…

I was out watching some surfing today whenI noticed this little fellow hanging around.

A Pied Shag

Make: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Shutter Speed: 1/640 second
F Number: F/4.0
Focal Length: 300 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Date Picture Taken: Dec 1, 2008, 2:50:41 PM

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Just so happens I got a picture of an owl the other day!



Probably the coolest thing I've shot so far I must say. I had lots of fun that day.

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no ducks, not many clucks, but this thread, is awesome...I never get tired of snooping this thread..love the owls, and the little surfer bird with electric blue eye makeup...whoooohoooo..

love this.

patti

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Oooo... Very nice pictures. I love birds of prey, they just seem so majestic. I think most predators look pretty sleek though, especially the ones that rely on stealth. Shagrath, I imagine if that snow weren't on that tree it would be pretty hard to spot that owl. Sweet shot.

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And you think you are having a "bad hair" day...

Victoria Crowned Pigeon


• Camera = Canon EOS 40D
• Exposure = 1/640 seconds
• Aperture = f/1.20
• ISO = 100
• Focal Length = 85 mm

Bob.

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Astrophotography: TEC 140 'scope, FLI ML16803 camera, ASA DDM60 Pro mount.

great shot bob where the hell was that taken never seen a punk pigeon before LOL

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Yes, beautiful shot of the VCP
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Check out the crazy feet on this Coot...

May i suggest you one thing WestCoast? Get on the level of the birds - at least as much as possible. Most of the times, the result will be much better. That's how it is for me at least
Oh, and you seem to have focused on the back of the bird - not the head

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I was only interested in its “crazy feet” but the bird got in the way.

An white Pelican

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Wonderful bird, Bob...I think his hair looks spectacular, what is he..those feathers look like a crown..gorgeous.

And Alex, what in the heck...his bill is bigger then his whole body..
Wescoast, I like the little almost webbed feet on this little one...send him to da duck, he qualifies, I think..

love this thread!!


patti

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Thanks. It's a Victoria Crowned Pigeon.

Bob.

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Gitzo GT1541T, Arca-Swiss Z1 DP ball-head.
Astrophotography: TEC 140 'scope, FLI ML16803 camera, ASA DDM60 Pro mount.

Hey, patti! You really seem to love the feathered friends huh?
Well... this one not everybody likes, at least down here... it's an Brazilian Black Vulture. It has an bad reputation because people think it brings bad luck or even death...
I don't care. I think this guy is pretty funny always sitting and watching the others

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This one looks way artificial to me. A friend had it Photoshoped for me to remove the fences between me and the bird so, as effect, the photo isn't as good as it could be
Well... at least is still sharp...

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