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shalu wrote in post #18798618

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That shot there is just plain stunning, Shalu. There's no way that trout is going down his gullet.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

graham121 wrote in post #18798646
Another one popped into the backyard, this time as I was cooking dinner on the bbq. New Holland Honeyeater.

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Wonderful shot, Graham. That is a uniquely beautiful bird.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

Vintage Racer wrote in post #18798650
Garden birds in the snow.....

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https://flic.kr/p/2eq9​VCpDSC_7952_01 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

https://flic.kr/p/2ekz​9Q9DSC_7947_01 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr


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Those are all fantastic shots. The snow adds so much to the composition of your images.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

robamy wrote in post #18798666

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2epK​eiT Barred Owl in the woods by A & R Photography, on Flickr

Amazing shot, Rob.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

avondale87 wrote in post #18798677
Tawny Frogmouth
in a wildlife refuge come zoo

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These are beautifully photographed shots, Richard. I especially like the first one.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

fotoi wrote in post #18798733
Wood duck

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Gorgeous shot of that beauty, fotoi.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

PCousins wrote in post #18798912
Decided to use my old 1ds3 today for a change . This body was released over 11 years ago and I've owned mine for nearly 8 years. It still takes amazing photo's. It has it's limitations, however it's never failed me. I must use it more.

The bird below is a Common Snipe having a stretch.

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I sure like this one. Not at all easy to catch a snipe in this pose.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #18799762
That shot there is just plain stunning, Shalu. There's no way that trout is going down his gullet.

Thank you very much, Mike! Sure looks that way, right? Here is another look at the size of that fish:

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What do you say, Mike? No way?

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PCousins wrote in post #18798914
Took this at f/2 today (Blows the background right out). Not often I use a 200mm Prime to take a photo of a bird. Taken again on my old Canon 1ds MK III.

Jackdaw

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Very cool looking shot of the jackdaw...nicely composed.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

PCousins wrote in post #18798916
Water Rail

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Super nice shot of the water rail.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

TedEllis wrote in post #18798946
2013 Puffin.

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Enjoy.

Incredibly nice shot of the banded puffin, Ted.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18798963
So many great shots from everybody!

Here's a surprise visitor. They usually don't show until mid-spring. Saw him one day then vanished

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Wow Robert...this is such a nice bluebird shot!!

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

shooz wrote in post #18799036

Belted kingfisher

That's a real beauty, David...so nicely composed.

LD, or Mike
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Tom in Arizona wrote in post #18799099
Female Northern Cardinal...

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Excellent shot, Tom...great looking pose.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

pappusrkr wrote in post #18799146
I am not sure if it can be called a portrait.

Stunning shot, beautifully composed.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.