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DragonSpeed

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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #30 on: April 10, 2011, 06:30:13 PM »
Quote from: Damien on April 10, 2011, 01:51:20 PM
Once again GREAT SHOTS!!

Thanks so much for sharing.
Quote from: cutthroat22 on April 10, 2011, 10:57:54 AM
WOW!  Nice shots!
Glad you guys are liking them. :D  This hobby surpasses the costs of fishing unfortunately  ::)
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #31 on: June 03, 2011, 09:51:28 AM »
It was a rainy drippy day yesterday but these two visitors brightened it up nicely. 
 
I hope they cheer your day up too!
 
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Wet Steller's Jay by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
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Male Rufous Hummingbird by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #32 on: June 04, 2011, 12:07:08 PM »
Things are active around the feeders these days and the hummingbirds seem to be more tolerant of me shooting.  Here are some shots from yesterday.
 
1. In flight.

Hummer in flight by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
2. A Photoshop rescue - this one was soo dark in the fir tree boughs

Showing off his stuff by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
3. Male American Goldfinch

Sitting pretty by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
4. Juvenile House Finch

Immature House Finch by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
It's a great time to be shooting backyard birds!
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #33 on: June 05, 2011, 09:27:12 AM »
Wow, I think it's time for a Dragonspeed's FWR birding photography course.  I would be the first registered student.
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #34 on: June 05, 2011, 10:36:57 AM »
I always like to see our provincial bird.

And great shots all around.

THANKS!
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #35 on: June 06, 2011, 08:10:53 AM »
Quote from: Damien on June 05, 2011, 10:36:57 AM
I always like to see our provincial bird.

And great shots all around.

THANKS!
The Steller's Jays are such characters.  I love to watch them try and grab a peanut from my feeder.  They almost hover sometimes :D  So many people mis-ID them as Blue Jays.  TOTALLY different animal.
Quote from: fishersak on June 05, 2011, 09:27:12 AM
Wow, I think it's time for a Dragonspeed's FWR birding photography course.  I would be the first registered student.
Lesson #1 be your own harshest critic.  Don't accept that you have the best shot of something.  Keep working on a BETTER one.  (like fishing - who wants the 8lb Coho when you can get the 10 lber :D )

Thanks guys.
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #36 on: June 13, 2011, 02:26:58 PM »
Three from sitting around on my balcony yesterday:

1. Pine Siskin

Pine Siskin by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

2. Female Black Headed Grosbeak

Female Black Headed Grosbeak by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

3. Mr Downy Woodpecker

Mr Downy Woodpecker by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #37 on: June 13, 2011, 02:36:26 PM »
3 hours of sitting still paid off. The Steller's Jays are starting to almost come closer than MFD... Still working on feeding by hand... They aren't THAT comfortable with me yet.

Comments and Critique welcome.

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Steller's Jay by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Steller's Jay by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Steller's Jay by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Steller's Jay by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Steller's Jay by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #38 on: June 13, 2011, 02:48:16 PM »
Rufous Hummingbirds - a study

Yesterday afternoon was a great day for watching my backyard birds. I sat and watched the hummers zip in and out and the adult male chasing off pretenders to his throne... A few shots from the afternoon's watching:
 
1. Female/Juvi close-up:

Study of Hummingbirds #6 by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
2. Female/Juvi at the feeder:

Study of Hummingbirds #5 by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
3. Male in flight:

Study of Hummingbirds #4 by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
4. Male in flight:

Study of Hummingbirds #3 by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
5. Male in flight:

Study of Hummingbirds #2 by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
 
6. Male in flight (giving me the business end!):

Study of Hummingbirds #1 by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #39 on: June 15, 2011, 10:10:46 PM »
D S your pics are my favorite part of Rods site lol and alwas cheer me up, like looking at a local version of National Geographic.
My friend forgot her big Canon with the zoom on our walk tonight but I had my pocket camera.We stopped to admire a bird of prey sitting on a post when we heard some weird squack caw sound repeating and getting closer.Then this creature appeared and flew overhead.I have seen only one or two of them despite their nesting in Pitt Meadows/Polder.
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #40 on: June 15, 2011, 11:31:40 PM »
Quote from: leadbelly on June 15, 2011, 10:10:46 PM
D S your pics are my favorite part of Rods site lol and alwas cheer me up, like looking at a local version of National Geographic.
My friend forgot her big Canon with the zoom on our walk tonight but I had my pocket camera.We stopped to admire a bird of prey sitting on a post when we heard some weird squack caw sound repeating and getting closer.Then this creature appeared and flew overhead.I have seen only one or two of them despite their nesting in Pitt Meadows/Polder.

Thanks Leadbelly!

I only ever see the sandhill cranes when I'm out at Reifel... Very interesting birds.
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #41 on: June 19, 2011, 12:27:42 AM »
Hi guys, I'm new here.  Along with fishing I also love photography.  Although this wasn't taken on a fishing trip, its a bird none the less lol.  let me know what you think.  Thanks

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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #42 on: June 19, 2011, 06:59:17 PM »
Welcome to FWR, and to the photo side!

Lovely shot of the peacock and good composition.  The ones I see always seem to be just walking around dragging their tails!

Cheers!
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #43 on: June 19, 2011, 08:30:44 PM »
Thanks, I'll probably be posting more in this section than any other for the first while, lol.  I seem to have better results taking pictures than fishing, lol.  But I'm here to learn, and I've got some great info from here already!!  You have some very nice shots too!
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #44 on: June 21, 2011, 10:19:54 AM »
Last night, I saw a Downy sitting on my balcony rail.. very unusual to see them on a horizontal surface.  Then I noticed one on my feeder as well.  Soon after, the one on the feeder came down to the rail and did the "here's your food - I pre-chewed it for you" thing for junior. 

I noticed that junior certainly still had some of his young down and was reluctant to jump onto the feeder. They stayed around for about 10 minutes. I wish there had been more light and that I didn't have to shoot through my glass door :(

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Mom and Junior by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Mom and Junior by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Mom and Junior by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Mom and Junior by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Mom and Junior by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
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