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Phoenixuk wrote in post #19177617
Well... this is my 1000th post! I went out with my camera this morning with the sole intention of finding a great picture to post for my 1000th post! Not very successfully unfortunately but I did manage to find this Blur Tit!

Up until March this year the only flying things I had photographed were aeroplanes! With the arrival of Lockdown here in the UK this website and all the stunning pictures posted here in the Birds Forum have completely transformed how and why I take photographs... and saved my sanity! So... thank you to all of you who post here and especially thank you to all who take the time to like and comment on the pictures. I, for one, really appreciate it!

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Hi Mark...

Congratulations on your 1K posts, and looking forward to seeing your next thousand. With any luck and a lot of hard work by the healthcare community, we'll be seeing lockdowns in the rear view mirror this year. However given current problems, it's sure nice to be able to enjoy our winged friends and your Blue Tit photo is wonderful.

Tom

Pippan wrote in post #19177537
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today ...

clipper_from_oz wrote in post #19177555
Nice Shot!

BirdsofBC wrote in post #19177569
heal!

Thank you!

Gambel's Quail...

With the UK in lockdown again all I have access to is my local (urban) patch. Just been out for a quick walk and lots of Eurasian Goldfinch about up in the high branches.
Here's one checking out what that fool with the camera is doing.

Phoenixuk wrote in post #19177617
Well... this is my 1000th post! I went out with my camera this morning with the sole intention of finding a great picture to post for my 1000th post! Not very successfully unfortunately but I did manage to find this Blur Tit!

Up until March this year the only flying things I had photographed were aeroplanes! With the arrival of Lockdown here in the UK this website and all the stunning pictures posted here in the Birds Forum have completely transformed how and why I take photographs... and saved my sanity! So... thank you to all of you who post here and especially thank you to all who take the time to like and comment on the pictures. I, for one, really appreciate it!

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Well I think little bluey is a worthy #1000, keep at it and keep posting yourself!

amyandmark3 wrote in post #19177364

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Pippan wrote in post #19177388
Who tied a knot in that bird's neck?

Lol, yeah. I think he was getting ready to strike some prey.

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steveb108 wrote in post #19177218
Gray Jay

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Outstanding capture, Steve! Everything about it is really nice!

steveb108 wrote in post #19177389
Blue-footed Booby chick

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Definitely an outstanding, humorous shot, Steve! The sharpness in this image is excellent!

LD, thanks so much on both counts!

Phoenixuk wrote in post #19177617
Well... this is my 1000th post! I went out with my camera this morning with the sole intention of finding a great picture to post for my 1000th post! Not very successfully unfortunately but I did manage to find this Blur Tit!

Up until March this year the only flying things I had photographed were aeroplanes! With the arrival of Lockdown here in the UK this website and all the stunning pictures posted here in the Birds Forum have completely transformed how and why I take photographs... and saved my sanity! So... thank you to all of you who post here and especially thank you to all who take the time to like and comment on the pictures. I, for one, really appreciate it!

Fantastic detailed and beautifully composed photo Mark.
Love the pose.
Somewhat different to Spitfires but your mastery of the camera seems to work on birds too

sidknee wrote in post #19177686
great spotted woodpecker, male

Love this.
Beautiful composition. An attractive photo

steveb108 wrote in post #19177218
Gray Jay

Very nice photo of an equally beautiful little bird.

A Mallard.

avondale87 wrote in post #19177756
Love this.
Beautiful composition. An attractive photo

Thanks very much Richard

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BirdsofBC wrote in post #19151324
scratching that itch.

Both of these are really nice.

clipper_from_oz wrote in post #19151344
Eastern Rosella from today. Also had to crop to 100% which is no problem with this new R5. Second shot was the out of camera "before" RAW. WHilst I always cropped hard on my 50MP 5DSR a 100% crop tended to need a lot more work to bring it under control. Especially in regard to ISO noise showing at a 100% crop. Even at lower 800 ISO I would have really struggled to get it looking ok . Canon have really got the better of this with this new sensor.

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One thing I noticed (like) about the R5 is the files look good straight out the camera.