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Re: Spring Photographs
Just had a look back through this thread,the wildlife pictures are stunning...how do you get these stunning shots certainly not on a phone eh?I looking to get a camera so I can try my hand at photographing the fantastic wild life up here,any suggestions for a good starter camera.
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I have a Canon sx60 I use on holiday's etc but mainly use my phone for every day stuff...
The Canon is a great bit of kit to me ... but having seen the DSLR thread I won't mention it on there
The Canon is a great bit of kit to me ... but having seen the DSLR thread I won't mention it on there
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Re: Spring Photographs
As a pro do you prefer that style? Personal view is I would crop the left half off to highlight the refection, which is fabulous. I bow to your superior knowledge.dandeclaret wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 9:08 pmOne of the local cygnets earlier today....
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I always like to leave space when it appears an animal is travelling. This is a really quick edit of one from today, I’ve not looked through them in detail yet, and it may get recut when I get down to the shortlist later. I also like black space when there’s reflections, i think it adds to the effect, as it appears the reflection is in nothingness, rather than water, if that makes sense.... probably not explained it that well. Early start tomorrow for hopefully cuckoos, pine marten and red squirrels, and a myriad of forest birds..... in the pouring rain of course
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Awkward Barn Owl by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr
Sunset Curlew by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr
Post topping Snipe by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr
Sunset Curlew by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr
Post topping Snipe by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr
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Red Squirrel, resplendent with ear tufts and glorious reflection.... making the 3:30am alarm call worth it
AJ0I4361 by Dan Heap, on Flickr
AJ0I4361 by Dan Heap, on Flickr
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Just beautiful, dande.
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Thanks Spades, the Cuckoo and Pine Marten were both elusive today, but these little ones always are a joy to photograph. Will have to go back in a month or so for the Pine Marten, hopefully with this year's cubs.
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Goodness me dande, they are brilliant pictures and lovely to look at. Are you a professional photographer?
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Thanks Beddie - semi pro, do a little bit of wildlife photography guiding and tuition, and am a freelance racecourse photographer - providing books and publications, as well as artists for portraits and owners with high quality prints of their horses in action.
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Terrific, as always, Dan. Props!
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Cheers JDR
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Re: Spring Photographs
As promised, I've shown the first pic again taken the other week when it snowed and below that is one I took this afternoon on my way to the Turf.
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Bottom of Castle road?ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:52 pmI thought I'd wait for the weather to improve before contributing
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Re: Spring Photographs
nice edit, stunning as usualdandeclaret wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 9:08 pmOne of the local cygnets earlier today....
AJ0I1313 by Dan Heap, on Flickr
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Re: Spring Photographs
dandeclaret wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 9:11 pmRed Squirrel, resplendent with ear tufts and glorious reflection.... making the 3:30am alarm call worth it
AJ0I4361 by Dan Heap, on Flickr
Great photo Dan, funny little things they are.
Have you seen Dani Connor Wild's work with squirrels on twitter she has some great footage
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Thanks Vegas and Claretonthecoast..... I wasn't aware of Dani Connor Wild - but I've followed her now....
Another photo of one of the local cygnets
AJ0I2535 by Dan Heap, on Flickr
Another photo of one of the local cygnets
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Red Kite, tilting, turning, diving through the air, Avoca, County Wicklow.
AJ0I5836-Edit by Dan Heap, on Flickr
AJ0I5836-Edit by Dan Heap, on Flickr
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Tornado having just come south over Ribblehead Saturday 22 May 2021
60163 Tornado exiting Ribblehead Viaduct on the southbound journey back to Hellifield with The Pennine Explorer by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr
60163 Tornado exiting Ribblehead Viaduct on the southbound journey back to Hellifield with The Pennine Explorer by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr
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Flying Scotsman leaving Hellfield on the way to the NRM at York 15 May 2021
Brightening a dull day as Flying Scotsman leaves Shed 24H at Hellifield Station on a test run, so nice to see some steam after such a long layoff. by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr
Brightening a dull day as Flying Scotsman leaves Shed 24H at Hellifield Station on a test run, so nice to see some steam after such a long layoff. by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr
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Such beautiful markings and colours
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Re: Spring Photographs
I love starlings.
They don't half bicker amongst themselves. Much worse than jackdaws!
Usually get a huge family of young eating mealworm & fatballs, but I've curtailed ground feeding this year after a rat problem.
They don't half bicker amongst themselves. Much worse than jackdaws!
Usually get a huge family of young eating mealworm & fatballs, but I've curtailed ground feeding this year after a rat problem.
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We are quite lucky to be Rat Free (as far as we are aware) here, so still ground feed on the lawn.Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑Mon May 31, 2021 10:38 amI love starlings.
They don't half bicker amongst themselves. Much worse than jackdaws!
Usually get a huge family of young eating mealworm & fatballs, but I've curtailed ground feeding this year after a rat problem.
Its great seeing our pair of resident Magpies (who nest just down the railway line from us) argueing with the Jackdaws . Magpies 2-1 Jackdaws this week
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I eventually caught the rat and she was released, with a couple of her offspring a mile out of the village.
My neighbors weren't so kind or patient.
A couple of them got a rat killer in. Think the rest of her brood ended up dead.
It was last year shortly after 1st lockdown, tourists had to stop coming. Pub and roadside bins were empty.
Guess the local rats got hungry. I saw her in the garden, obviously pregnant, eating seeds and, hedgehogs food.
She stayed close by. She even managed to jump onto a feeder on the washing line. Have a video of it.
At least she wasn't killed. They are remarkably resilient, clever creatures.
My neighbors weren't so kind or patient.
A couple of them got a rat killer in. Think the rest of her brood ended up dead.
It was last year shortly after 1st lockdown, tourists had to stop coming. Pub and roadside bins were empty.
Guess the local rats got hungry. I saw her in the garden, obviously pregnant, eating seeds and, hedgehogs food.
She stayed close by. She even managed to jump onto a feeder on the washing line. Have a video of it.
At least she wasn't killed. They are remarkably resilient, clever creatures.
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On Sunday, I spent a while studying a preening male mute swan, as he went through his whole maintenance routine, in the water, out of the water, splashing and diving, before meticulously preening out all of the old feathers. Here's a few photos from the portfolio of shots that I took.
AJ0I7356-2 by Dan Heap, on Flickr
AJ0I7608-2 by Dan Heap, on Flickr
AJ0I7632-2 by Dan Heap, on Flickr
AJ0I7952-2 by Dan Heap, on Flickr
AJ0I7356-2 by Dan Heap, on Flickr
AJ0I7608-2 by Dan Heap, on Flickr
AJ0I7632-2 by Dan Heap, on Flickr
AJ0I7952-2 by Dan Heap, on Flickr
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A superb photo but I can't bring myself to give it a 'like'
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Canada goose family outing with careful social distancing observed by one parent at least
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Got home and took a picture of this poppy that came up in my wildflowers during the day and when I went round for another angle realized I’d nearly trod on a big fat bullfrog
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Ben Nevis last Sunday. Folk are desperate to get out.
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Little Owl this evening being illuminated by the setting sun by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr
Green hairstreak by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr
The sun kissing the earth goodnight (sorry, I have to watermark now) - all images are for sale at reasonable prices by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr
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The sun kissing the earth goodnight (sorry, I have to watermark now) - all images are for sale at reasonable prices by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr
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This afternoons walk through Balcarres Estate the wild garlic was in full bloom,the smell was amazing
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For anyone wondering, Dande and ALP are using high end gear but you can bet your bottom dollar they will both take amazing shots with any equipment. Their gear just drives it up a notch, they are both craftsmen with a camera.
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Little chap hard at work at RHS Bridgewater
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I’m sure there’s a film in there somewhere.
The meadow had just been cut and there were many more than those.
The meadow had just been cut and there were many more than those.
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Taken on my phone, unfortunately! I thought it was a bookies pen at first glance
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