Doi Lang, mountain birds

A few from the second highest mountain in Thailand. Doi Lang. Just a police outpost on top of a mountain here.

These are all with the 300mm f2.8 IS + 1.4 T.C. 580II flash and better beamer. I am really starting to use this lens alot. It is light and easy to handle. And seems to be sharp enough. I am looking forward to trying the new 300mm f2.8II.

Large Naltava

What a stunning group of colors on birds, quite a collection Gary... I really like the last three images, beautifully done.

Dave

Thanks dbriz... Playing with the better beamer. That is quite an invention.

Hey Gary Excellent Images! You made Thailand proud! Did you stop over to visit the other Dois as well? And how did you get so close? You used a blind?

Yes Gary, I'd say your 300 is quite sharp as those are fantastic images!
The first 4 would put a strain on anyone's color sensors and are quite beautiful. Gotta love the more exotic birds we don't see very often...thank you for bringing them to us.

Wow ....amazing birds great colors and patterns .great captures of these. I would say that 300 is pretty darn nice,wish I had a 300 2.8.

Very nice composition in all of them.

Those are just amazing, such colors! Well done.

Very nice shooting Plus they are fun for those of us that have never seen this colorful lot before -- Thanks!

Lovely collection of images of some really beautiful birds, Gary. Nice work

Thanks, Mek501st, CamFan01,Andrewhuxman,​BGgraphy,Markmizzou,Cr​imzon,Anke. I did not use a blind but I used food! Seems these guys always have one thing on there mind. I used wormes on these guys. And after awhile they could not stand it and came in for a bite. But a blind would of been better. They stay longer.

Mek501st, I live here most of the year. So I have visited most all of Dois here. I retired here. Money goes much farther, and the climate is great.

beautiful images, Gary - well captured

Fantastic collection of birds Gary. Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing these with us here on POTN.

Thnks, dgraham, Don... appreciated..

gary1952 wrote in post #13700391
Thanks, Mek501st, CamFan01,Andrewhuxman,​BGgraphy,Markmizzou,Cr​imzon,Anke. I did not use a blind but I used food! Seems these guys always have one thing on there mind. I used wormes on these guys. And after awhile they could not stand it and came in for a bite. But a blind would of been better. They stay longer.

Mek501st, I live here most of the year. So I have visited most all of Dois here. I retired here. Money goes much farther, and the climate is great.

Thank you for your tips Gary, past December I was in Chiang Dao trying to photograph birds but couldnt get any near me maybe i just need more practise!
Looking forward to seeing more of the mountain birds from you Gary!