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Re: Garden Bird Pictures

Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 2:49 pm
by Mel
Amazing once again! And really good shots too. Particularly of the birds in flight ^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^

Re: Garden Bird Pictures

Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:23 pm
by Richprins
Astounding, stf!

Thanks very much for this! X#X X#X X#X

Re: Garden Bird Pictures

Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:35 pm
by Philip1
steamtrainfan wrote:After having had this nectar feeder up for about three weeks without any birds, all of a sudden it has come to life.
Steamtrainfan..."Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish" - John Quincy Adams
\O Great Pic's of all, :ty: for sharing.

Re: Garden Bird Pictures

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 7:41 am
by nan
wow wow wow what a chance... if only I could have those........... :-0
^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^

Re: Garden Bird Pictures

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:12 pm
by steamtrainfan
Mel wrote:Amazing once again! And really good shots too. Particularly of the birds in flight ^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^
Thanks very much Mel.

Richprins wrote:Astounding, stf!Thanks very much for this!
Thank you very much RP and it is only a pleasure to share with the group.

Philip1 wrote:Steamtrainfan..."Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish" - John Quincy Adams Great Pic's of all, for sharing.
Hi Philip1. Thanks ever so much for the lovely quote and positive comment.
nan wrote:wow wow wow what a chance... if only I could have those...........
Thanks very much nan. We do appreciate the comments.

Re: Garden Bird Pictures

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:20 pm
by steamtrainfan
More action at the feeding nectar. The White-bellied Sunbird and Weaver fighting over landing rights at the feeder with the winner claiming his place at the feeder.

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Wish I knew how to get rid of the grainy effect. O/ O/ O/ O/

Re: Garden Bird Pictures

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:24 am
by Lisbeth
This time around the sunbird won ^Q^ ^Q^ I do not see anything grainy :-?

Re: Garden Bird Pictures

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 6:04 pm
by Richprins
Looks like you had slightly less light to work with, stf? Light is vital for action shots, and one can only do so much? :-)


Still great shots! X#X

Re: Garden Bird Pictures

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:12 pm
by steamtrainfan
Lisbeth wrote:This time around the sunbird won ^Q^ ^Q^ I do not see anything grainy :-?
He sure did Lisbeth and it was so interesting to watch. Thank you for your lovely comments.

Richprins wrote:Looks like you had slightly less light to work with, stf? Light is vital for action shots, and one can only do so much? Still great shots!
That could be RP - will keep this in mind next time. Thanks very much for your positive feedback.

Re: Garden Bird Pictures

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:19 pm
by steamtrainfan
Some more nectar bottle feeder photos taken yesterday.

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Then a most amazing visitor - first time we have seen one in our new garden. Had to grab the camera and fire off a shot through the window.

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Finally a Spotted Thick Knee in the garden of our complex.

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