dewmuw Cream of the Crop  6,024 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2002 Location: Wirral, UK More info | Dec 18, 2006 06:36 | #1 This turned up on a local lake and caused quite a stir. They aren't often seen in these parts and go down as a 'rarity'. I was glad to have got some shots - even happier that my 6 year old son game with me and enjoyed it immensely. even acting as a tripod!
Damian Waters
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dancinec Cream of the Crop  8,035 posts Joined Apr 2005 Location: Carlsbad, California More info | Dec 18, 2006 07:12 | #2 Great shots of the loon. Looks very cold there as well. Dennis
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dewmuw THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 6,024 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2002 Location: Wirral, UK More info | Dec 18, 2006 07:17 | #3 Dennis - freezing is the word! At one point the rain lashed down and I stood over my son acting like an umbrella - he said "I've had fun Dad, but can we go now. The rain has made my undies soggy!" Damian Waters
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Phreddie Senior Member  887 posts Joined Jan 2006 Location: Little Paxton, Cambs. UK More info | Dec 18, 2006 08:39 | #4 Nice shots Damian - but tell me how did you get the tripod bush into your son's head? Don't procrastinate if you can put it off 'til tomorrow!
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dewmuw THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 6,024 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2002 Location: Wirral, UK More info | Dec 18, 2006 08:50 | #5 Phreddie wrote in post #2415298  Nice shots Damian - but tell me how did you get the tripod bush into your son's head?  Well I'm going to patent this and call it a Ear-sidekick! Damian Waters
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dazzlebea Cream of the Crop  5,329 posts Joined Aug 2005 Location: SoCal More info | Dec 18, 2006 08:51 | #6 A 6 year old who can act as a tripod? That implies standing still and is therefore another rarity
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dewmuw THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 6,024 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2002 Location: Wirral, UK More info | Dec 18, 2006 08:59 | #7 dazzlebea wrote in post #2415340 A 6 year old who can act as a tripod? That implies standing still and is therefore another rarity   Oh, and the bird is great too. Congrats!He's very serious about his wildlife and can stay still for a good while. He does a good line in crouching down and crawling behind bushes too! Damian Waters
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paulhillion Goldmember  1,392 posts Joined Jun 2004 Location: Guernsey, UK More info | Dec 18, 2006 10:04 | #8 |
dewmuw THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 6,024 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2002 Location: Wirral, UK More info | Dec 18, 2006 10:24 | #9 paulhillion wrote in post #2415539 Great shots Damian! Thanks Paul. I liked the one of it eating a crab - looks like it was putting up a fight! Damian Waters
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GyRob Cream of the Crop 10,206 posts Likes: 1413 Joined Feb 2005 Location: N.E.LINCOLNSHIRE UK. More info | Dec 18, 2006 10:25 | #10 very nice shot iv not seen this bird befor he looks have submerged like No1 best . "The LensMaster Gimbal"
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dewmuw THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 6,024 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2002 Location: Wirral, UK More info | Dec 18, 2006 10:37 | #11 gyrob wrote in post #2415603 very nice shot iv not seen this bird befor he looks have submerged like No1 best . Rob. Thanks Rob. From what I understand they are rare and unusual to see one next to a main road anyway! Damian Waters
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StephenStephen Cream of the Crop  More info | Dec 18, 2006 11:44 | #12 Very nice Damian. A touch of fill flash might have helped the first tow shots but I'd still be pleased to have them in my collection. Stephen
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dewmuw THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 6,024 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2002 Location: Wirral, UK More info | Dec 18, 2006 13:25 | #13 Thanks Stephen. I think if I'd used fill flash and the bird had flown off the people who had gathered to see it would not have been happy! Damian Waters
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KeithR Goldmember 2,856 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2006 Location: Blyth, Northumberland, NE England More info | Dec 18, 2006 15:51 | #14 If you'd used a flash you'd have taken the place of the diver in the lake, I reckon - it's a much photographed bird!
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PaulA Cream of the Crop  More info | Dec 18, 2006 15:58 | #15 Very nice Damian. GearList
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