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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: Anonymous on May 01, 2009, 08:48:02 PM

Title: Halls Rd. Visit
Post by: Anonymous on May 01, 2009, 08:48:02 PM

Here's a few from tonight.  There are some unique ducks out there (Shoveler, Wood, Gadwall, Wigeon) but you'll need at least 500mm to get any type of shots of them.

(http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq326/WingsofFuryPhotography/MourningDoveProfile.jpg)

(http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq326/WingsofFuryPhotography/Cardinal2.jpg)

(http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq326/WingsofFuryPhotography/Chickadee1-1.jpg)

(http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq326/WingsofFuryPhotography/TalkingRWBB.jpg)

And if you're wondering what the bugs were like....

(http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq326/WingsofFuryPhotography/Bugs.jpg)

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Post by: TomTelford on May 01, 2009, 09:06:16 PM

Do we want to know what that last shot is of...???

Tom.

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Post by: Anonymous on May 01, 2009, 09:41:31 PM

Tom,

Mercifully they were only gnats, but they were EVERYWHERE.  Got into hair, clothes, and I wouldn't be surprised if they figured out how to get into a camera as well!  :shock:

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Post by: Cody on May 01, 2009, 10:41:59 PM

Gee, those things are everywhere! Tonight while I was photographing Turkey Vultures in my backyard they were all over the place!

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Post by: JMCDA on May 01, 2009, 11:28:32 PM

I like your dove shot Attila, it shows that little irridescent purplish spot on their neck really well - and how did you get that darn Chickadee to sit still long enough for a nice clear shot like that! :-)

Joann

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Post by: Anonymous on May 02, 2009, 08:56:49 AM

Cody - I hear ya!  Last week I was down at Centre Island and it was the exact same way!  Was hoping to find a fly catcher to come clear them all out but no dice... :lol:

JMCDA - The chickadees at Halls Rd. are very people oriented and have no problem flying quite close to you.  That being said, they are almost always moving!  So what did I do to keep him there?? I whistled.  :)  The frustrating thing was that I had him in some great poses but then he'd move as soon as I pressed the shutter which caused the photo to be blurred!

Attila

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Post by: egret on May 02, 2009, 12:49:40 PM

Great photos.. tks

Yes, many gnats
at Wards yesterday!


Egret