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Anonymous

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on: July 28, 2009, 04:33:46 PM
So I've started walking to lose weight and thought I'd share some pictures with you all...nothing special, but a nice variety for Frenchmans Bay.











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Reply #1 on: July 28, 2009, 07:45:29 PM
Don't knock yourself ... those are excellent pictures!  And, I'm joining you on the walking to lose weight thingy ... only I don't have a nice camera outfit where I can take nice pictures!

Good luck with the weight loss!!

Cheers, Hilander
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Reply #2 on: July 28, 2009, 11:52:41 PM
Hey nice shots i especially like the one of the swan staring down the heron
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Reply #3 on: July 29, 2009, 09:09:55 AM
my fiancee (who is a professional photographer *cough!*www.sharp-photo.com *cough!*) thinks that robins are the best bird to photograph.
they are pretty, they have great colour, they stand on the ground and pose and you can get relatively close.
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Reply #4 on: July 29, 2009, 09:18:06 AM
Attila good for you my dog gets me out walking everyday and of course the photography so you can't go wrong...where you are walking is great as these photos show good work love the Robin pic!
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Reply #5 on: July 29, 2009, 12:59:44 PM
Nice stuff....  I like the cool Dove wing-stretch.
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Reply #6 on: July 29, 2009, 09:23:00 PM
Thanks for the kind words everyone, I appreciate them and the encouragement.  :D

Skyviewer - it was pretty neat to see that swan interact with the heron, became quite comical to watch as they both stared each other down.  :lol:

Yogistewart - your fiancee does a find job shooting, great work on her site.

Colin - thanks mate, I'm still trying to figure out what the heck the robin is trying to eat in that pic...:)

Kin - thank you.  It's the first time that I've managed to see one stretching in such close proximity to me, normally happens at an elevation.
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Reply #7 on: August 04, 2009, 05:14:07 PM
Here's a few from this mornings walk, was a great day to be outside.  :D







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Reply #8 on: August 04, 2009, 06:47:24 PM
Love all the shots, especially the detail in what I believe is an Eastern Kingbird!
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Reply #9 on: August 05, 2009, 07:35:06 PM
Thanks Observer, here's a couple more from todays stroll - up the Humber River from Old Mill Station to Eglinton Ave. W. and Scarlett Rd.









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Reply #10 on: August 05, 2009, 08:16:29 PM
I love that you made the rock dove look interesting  nice work!
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Reply #11 on: August 12, 2009, 04:57:37 PM
Thanks Misty - he really does look regal, doesn't he?  Here's a few from this mornings 17.39km trek.  Current weight is 257lbs, down from 276lbs!  









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Reply #12 on: August 12, 2009, 11:39:56 PM
Congratulations on your loss (that sounds odd) and your great shots (fly-bys of GBH & GE are divine)!

Oh, and what is that sparrow-like bird between the Eastern Kingbird and Regal Pigeon?

Wish you all the best on your quest. A wonderful inspiration... Walk-on!
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Reply #13 on: August 13, 2009, 07:59:25 AM
Thanks Observer. :)

Ya, I was really happy to see them all flying instead of just stalking the shallows.

I think the sparrow is a summer phase Savannah Sparrow, but it wouldn't be the first time I'm wrong given I have a hard time id'ing sparrows apart from the usual suspects we see.

Getting closer to the goal each day, and I know I'll get there soon.  I never really realised, as a guy, how important good physical health is especially for someone in their 30's.  I'm hoping to lose all this weight by Christmas so that I can start doing a lot long treks and hikes in the winter searching for some elusive quarry like lynx, bobcats, and some of the owls that fly down here for the winter.

Cheers,
Attila
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Reply #14 on: August 13, 2009, 08:34:56 AM
I so get the sparrow brow furrow... obviously have a similar affliction... thanks for the id!

Bobcats and Lynx in the Toronto area? Who knew!?

All the best.
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