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DragonSpeed

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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #60 on: September 29, 2011, 08:52:29 AM »
Quote from: Damien on September 26, 2011, 09:02:16 AM
LOVE the yellowlegs. 

Thanks for sharing, always a treat.
Yes, they are quite an intesting bird.  Imagine having to go around life with YELLOW legs!

Quote from: leadbelly on September 28, 2011, 08:01:10 PM
them herons always look awkward,that last heron pic is such a great shot!
Herons look all cool when they stand around, but in the landing and take off - not so graceful looking ;)
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #61 on: October 20, 2011, 07:34:42 PM »
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #62 on: November 13, 2011, 04:48:51 AM »
While in HK I had the chance, yesterday, to get out to Yuen Long to shoot some of the water birds.  There were many egrets and herons as well as some ducks and wading shore birds.  Most were too far and too small to shoot, but I got some decent pics:

1) Egret (unknown type)

Egret by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

2) Grey Heron posing

Grey Heron by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

3) Grey Heron in flight

Grey Heron by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

4) Black Winged Stilt

Black Winged Stilt by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

5) Great Cormorant

Great Cormorant by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #63 on: November 20, 2011, 04:29:26 PM »
While here in Hong Kong, I've had the chance to shoot some beautiful birds.  A couple of days ago we walked through the Hong Kong Park and their lovely, free, aviary.  Here are the results of the walk.  Any ID's and comments welcome!

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Birds of the Hong Kong Park Aviary by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Birds of the Hong Kong Park Aviary by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Birds of the Hong Kong Park Aviary by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Birds of the Hong Kong Park Aviary by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Birds of the Hong Kong Park Aviary by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Birds of the Hong Kong Park Aviary by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Birds of the Hong Kong Park Aviary by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

The whole wanderings of that day are in a set (with some non bird stuff) at http://www.flickr.com/photos/dragonspeed/sets/72157628057623673/with/6366282119/

Cheers!
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #64 on: November 26, 2011, 07:49:32 AM »
We were out at Sai Kung, a village on the outskirts of Hong Kong.  In the afternoon, the kites came in much closer and there were about 10-20 of us shooting them...  Here are the shots I came back with (a bit harsh on the sky)

Comments and Critique always welcome.

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A day trip to Sai Kung by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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A day trip to Sai Kung by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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A day trip to Sai Kung by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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A day trip to Sai Kung by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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A day trip to Sai Kung by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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A day trip to Sai Kung by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

7. Acrobatic flyer!!!

A day trip to Sai Kung by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #65 on: December 03, 2011, 03:47:29 PM »
Great shots all around.  Not much help on the IDs.  But here's a couple of the easier ones.

#3, Rose Ringer Parakeet.
#4, Lorikeet (if you have a shot with its mouth open/feeding, you will see a brush like tongue, its neat)

Puzzled on that 'cockatiel headed' dove, lol.

Love the shots of the kites!

#1, Eastern Great Egret (?)
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #66 on: December 04, 2011, 11:04:54 AM »
Thanks Damien,

Turns out #1 of the Aviary series is a "Crested Pigeon" and #7 is a Maroon-Breasted Crowned Pigeon.  LOL - not exactly creative names :)

Still working on various ID's

edit... The parakeet appears to be actually an Alexandrine Parakeet
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #67 on: December 04, 2011, 04:42:59 PM »
My bad, shoulda researched before making my claim.  Thought I knew that one.

Pretty bird, either way.

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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #68 on: December 06, 2011, 04:35:35 PM »
No Photos, but have been told by my son who took photos that there are now 16 snowy owls over at Boundary Bay along with a few other types of owls and other raptors
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #69 on: December 07, 2011, 11:39:52 AM »
Quote from: mykisscrazy on December 06, 2011, 04:35:35 PM
No Photos, but have been told by my son who took photos that there are now 16 snowy owls over at Boundary Bay along with a few other types of owls and other raptors
Thanks, yes - I have heard that they are down there.   I also have heard about a few people getting too close to them and harrassing them :(

It's a mixed blessing when they are here. It means that their normal wintering grounds don't have enough food so they have come down even further to feed.  Good for us (a chance to see them) but bad for them.
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Owls and Harriers at Boundary Bay
« Reply #70 on: December 09, 2011, 03:54:39 PM »
I got out yesterday, in anticipation of a nice sunny day for shooting...  The weather service plays some cruel jokes some days :(

Anyway....

The full set can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dragonspeed/sets/72157628347413937/with/6482573789/

Comments and critique welcome.

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Snowy Owl at Rest by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Short-Eared Owl on the Hunt by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Snowy Owl in Flight by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Snoy Owl at Rest by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Short-Eared Owl on the Hunt by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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The Grey Ghost by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Northern Harrier in Flight by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Snowy Owl in Flight by DragonSpeed, on Flickr

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Resting by DragonSpeed, on Flickr
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #71 on: December 10, 2011, 08:01:20 AM »
Nice!
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #72 on: December 10, 2011, 01:43:06 PM »
Quote from: leadbelly on December 10, 2011, 08:01:20 AM
Nice!
Thanks LB!  Would have liked to have made it out yesterday, but work DOES get in the way ;)
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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #73 on: December 10, 2011, 03:38:26 PM »
Terrific shots all around, as usual.

I love the short ear coming right at you.  Particuarly his neck positioning as it appears that he is altering his sight line, mid flight, zeroing in.  Really cool.

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Re: 2011 Birds
« Reply #74 on: December 10, 2011, 05:58:08 PM »
--I noticed the birds even in flight have good focus and definition... are you in a set position and guessing distance for focus or using fast shutter speed or combo?
--Just looking for some hints on birds in flight technique thanks.
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