Steve1956 wrote: ↑

Wed May 12, 2021 11:53 am

Can we see the same photo but in colour as it is today....I think the photos will be completely different with you being unable to replicate the brilliance of the black and white one,it really is a great photo that one

I'll take one next time I'm out

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.

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

Bosscat wrote: ↑

Wed May 12, 2021 9:52 pm

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

Didn't see that thread ....500 notes!....I'll stick to my phone.

One of the local cygnets earlier today....

AJ0I1313 by Dan Heap, on Flickr

dandeclaret wrote: ↑

Fri May 14, 2021 9:08 pm

One of the local cygnets earlier today....

AJ0I1313 by Dan Heap, on Flickr

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.

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

Awkward Barn Owl by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Sunset Curlew by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Post topping Snipe by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Red Squirrel, resplendent with ear tufts and glorious reflection.... making the 3:30am alarm call worth it

AJ0I4361 by Dan Heap, on Flickr

Just beautiful, dande.

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.

Goodness me dande, they are brilliant pictures and lovely to look at. Are you a professional photographer?

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.

Terrific, as always, Dan. Props!

Cheers JDR

Steve1956 wrote: ↑

Wed May 12, 2021 11:53 am

Can we see the same photo but in colour as it is today....I think the photos will be completely different with you being unable to replicate the brilliance of the black and white one,it really is a great photo that one

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.

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:52 pm

I thought I'd wait for the weather to improve before contributing


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Bottom of Castle road?

dandeclaret wrote: ↑

Fri May 14, 2021 9:08 pm

One of the local cygnets earlier today....

AJ0I1313 by Dan Heap, on Flickr

nice edit, stunning as usual

dandeclaret wrote: ↑

Sat May 15, 2021 9:11 pm

Red 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

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

Red Kite, tilting, turning, diving through the air, Avoca, County Wicklow.

AJ0I5836-Edit by Dan Heap, on Flickr

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

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

Such beautiful markings and colours

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.

Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑

Mon May 31, 2021 10:38 am

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.

We are quite lucky to be Rat Free (as far as we are aware) here, so still ground feed on the lawn.
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

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.

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

Stproc wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:13 pm

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A superb photo but I can't bring myself to give it a 'like'

Dogs enjoying playing around at Sunningdale...never thought I’d see that
Canada goose family outing with careful social distancing observed by one parent at least

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

Ben Nevis last Sunday. Folk are desperate to get out.

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

 

 
This afternoons walk through Balcarres Estate the wild garlic was in full bloom,the smell was amazing


 

 

Just now in Long P

Healthy, relaxed vixen, Dublin Friday 04.06.21


AJ0I8306-2 by Dan Heap, on Flickr

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.

Can’t argue with that Guppy

Little chap hard at work at RHS Bridgewater

I’m sure there’s a film in there somewhere.
The meadow had just been cut and there were many more than those.

Taken on my phone, unfortunately! I thought it was a bookies pen at first glance