Martyn Pitt Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 Here is a Green Woodpecker that was in my back garden in the week,shame it was a dull day. This was taken through our back bedroom window
Ncfc Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 On 29/11/2015 at 13:56, martyn pitt said: I know his stuff, he used to post on the same photography forum I did Expand And he has had a 40lb pike.
Steve S 60 Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 This is the field where I normally walk the dog, viewed from the other side of the A66. The river is the Eamont.
Peter99 Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 On 06/12/2015 at 17:46, Steve S 60 said: This is the field where I normally walk the dog, viewed from the other side of the A66. The river is the Eamont. Expand Great picture Steve. The storm is causing real problems for many people isn't it - not a great lead up to Christmas for those who have suffered flood or wind damage. We've had high winds here in Notts but have been spared the torrential rain. It's also very mild - 13 degrees today, and the wind is dropping. Peter
Steve S 60 Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 On 06/12/2015 at 17:54, Peter99 said: Great picture Steve. The storm is causing real problems for many people isn't it - not a great lead up to Christmas for those who have suffered flood or wind damage. We've had high winds here in Notts but have been spared the torrential rain. It's also very mild - 13 degrees today, and the wind is dropping. Peter Expand This is as far as I got on my walk today before turning back, Peter. Feel sorry for all those affected.
Ncfc Posted December 7, 2015 Posted December 7, 2015 My daughter getting some instructions fro m ex Southend boss Steve Tilson.
Amsterdam Russ Posted December 10, 2015 Author Posted December 10, 2015 Must admit to having a soft spot for setting up and taking Christmassy shots like this one of a snowman in his snow globe (although to me it kind of looks like a snowman stepping through some sort of space/time portal!). The green effect in the background comes from a small light-up tree decoration, which I placed behind and I used a small torch to provide some side light and to create some shadow at the same time. Camera on a tripod… room lights off… click, click, click… and away you go!
Peter99 Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 On 07/12/2015 at 19:43, NCFC said: My daughter getting some instructions fro m ex Southend boss Steve Tilson. Expand She's a pretty girl Chris as well as being an obviously talented footballer.
Winsford Soul Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) Here's a few from me of a Long eared owl, another first, taken today at Burton Mere RSPB reserve. these pictures where taken balancing on one knee trying not to sink my other leg up to my calf in mud. Why do they never make it easy Steve Edited December 10, 2015 by Winsford Soul
Ncfc Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) On 10/12/2015 at 19:18, Peter99 said: She's a pretty girl Chris as well as being an obviously talented footballer. Expand She obviously gets her looks from me:-)).Not her mother. She's doing forensic science at uni in Cambridge So not got my brains. Edited December 10, 2015 by NCFC
Winsford Soul Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) Gutted about the twig across the left hand side of the owls face, but there's always the next time, the next picture. Steve Edited December 10, 2015 by Winsford Soul
Martyn Pitt Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 On 10/12/2015 at 20:36, Winsford Soul said: Gutted about the twig across the left hand side of the owls face, but there's always the next time, the next picture. Steve Expand Steve, nothing you can do about them hiding in trees, especially Owls, they would be buggers to play hide and seek with. That is a rare bird to see, so any photo of it is a bonus
Tattoodave Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 On 11/12/2015 at 08:00, martyn pitt said: Steve, nothing you can do about them hiding in trees, especially Owls, they would be buggers to play hide and seek with. That is a rare bird to see, so any photo of it is a bonus Expand There's quite a lot of them on the fens, my father is always going on about them, mind you as a gamekeeper he blames any raptor for taking partridge and pheasant chicks, when it's possibly a mink, stoat, weasel or even otter.
Ncfc Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 On 11/12/2015 at 08:30, TattooDave said: There's quite a lot of them on the fens, my father is always going on about them, mind you as a gamekeeper he blames any raptor for taking partridge and pheasant chicks, when it's possibly a mink, stoat, weasel or even otter. Expand Foxes get the blame round our way.Even for otter damage.they love to eat eggs and baby birds.
Winsford Soul Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) On 11/12/2015 at 08:00, martyn pitt said: Steve, nothing you can do about them hiding in trees, especially Owls, they would be buggers to play hide and seek with. That is a rare bird to see, so any photo of it is a bonus Expand Martyn. Its only I think the second maybe third time that I've actually seen a long eared owl but the first time when I've had a camera with me. was well chuffed . Now if I could only turn back time for all the times that I've seen barn owls and tawnies when I never had a camera. Steve Edited December 11, 2015 by Winsford Soul
Ncfc Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 On 11/12/2015 at 20:02, Winsford Soul said: Martyn. Its only I think the second maybe third time that I've actually seen a long eared owl but the first time when I've had a camera with me. was well chuffed . No if I could only turn back time for all the times that I've seen barn owls and tawnies when I never had a camera. Steve Expand Steve have you seen a short eared owl?They are very erratic during flight.
Winsford Soul Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 On 11/12/2015 at 20:25, NCFC said: Steve have you seen a short eared owl?They are very erratic during flight. Expand Yes Chris. Only recently for the first time, They seem to be very common in the Northwest this year. They must have had a very successful breeding season last year. They have such a distinctive round face when flying. Not had any opportunities to photograph them though, but here's hoping its soon. Bet they're common in the fens with that habitat. steve
Ncfc Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 On 11/12/2015 at 20:35, Winsford Soul said: Yes Chris. Only recently for the first time, They seem to be very common in the Northwest this year. They must have had a very successful breeding season last year. They have such a distinctive round face when flying. Not had any opportunities to photograph them though, but here's hoping its soon. Bet they're common in the fens with that habitat. steve Expand I'm a bit further east in Norfolk than the fens but they seem to thrive here too.
Peter99 Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 This thread is great. Thanks everyone. Peter
Tattoodave Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 I did hear that Tengmalm's Owl was back in Norfolk, that's one I'd like to see thrive
Winsford Soul Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 On 12/12/2015 at 00:54, Peter99 said: This thread is great. Thanks everyone. Peter Expand Its a Fabulous thread my friend. Hope your keeping well. Bout time you got yourself that camera ........Get you out and about on the Grantham canal Steve
Suzannek Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) We had a snowfall yesterday of 7 inches of snow at Wham, here is the front garden yesterday evening 12.12.15 Edited December 13, 2015 by suzannek
Peter99 Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) On 13/12/2015 at 21:34, suzannek said: We had a snowfall yesterday of 7 inches of snow at Wham, here is the front garden yesterday evening 12.12.15 Expand Hi Suz Wow! It's so mild here - fog and rain. Your picture would grace any Christmas Card. I hope all is well with you. Peter x Edited December 13, 2015 by Peter99
Suzannek Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 Yes am fine Peter. We still have snow, although there has been a tiny bit of thawing, not looking forward to getting my car off the drive tomorrow morning or if I can my drive to work Suz x
Peter99 Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 On 13/12/2015 at 22:23, suzannek said: Yes am fine Peter. We still have snow, although there has been a tiny bit of thawing, not looking forward to getting my car off the drive tomorrow morning or if I can my drive to work Suz x Expand Stay safe girl! Peter
Tattoodave Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 On 13/12/2015 at 21:41, Peter99 said: Hi Suz Wow! It's so mild here - fog and rain. Your picture would grace any Christmas Card. I hope all is well with you. Peter x Expand No rain or fog here Peter, a mild 18C today, no sun. Tomorrow we could see 21C, what a life!
Peter99 Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 On 14/12/2015 at 07:22, TattooDave said: No rain or fog here Peter, a mild 18C today, no sun. Tomorrow we could see 21C, what a life! Expand You're living the dream Dave! Just short of a couple of weeks and we will have had the shortest day - we'll soon be on our uppers! Peter
Winsford Soul Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 On 12/12/2015 at 09:32, TattooDave said: I did hear that Tengmalm's Owl was back in Norfolk, that's one I'd like to see thrive Expand Dave. they have been reported in 20 different counties in the UK , don't know about any breeding yet Steve
Tattoodave Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 On 14/12/2015 at 19:40, Winsford Soul said: Dave. they have been reported in 20 different counties in the UK , don't know about any breeding yet Steve Expand I heard from a twitcher that they bred in Norfolk, still a big secret, so shhhh!
Ncfc Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 Sunrise in Thurne valley whilst walking my greyhound today.Proud to be a Norfolk lad.
Kev John Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Getting the last of the light yesterday down the park !
Winsford Soul Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) Here, a couple taken today in the rain. Willow Tit and Greater spotted woodpecker Steve Edited December 18, 2015 by Winsford Soul
Winsford Soul Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) Here's one I forget to post from my recent visit to Betws y coed. Love the stark rocks and decaying wood covered in mosses and lichen Steve Edited December 18, 2015 by Winsford Soul
Peter99 Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 On 18/12/2015 at 21:23, Winsford Soul said: Here's one I forget to post from my recent visit to Betws y coed. Love the stark and decaying wood covered in mosses and lichen Steve Expand Hiya Steve I love this photograph. A quality printed copy of that would look great in a frame in anyone's wall. Well done mate. Peter
Winsford Soul Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 On 18/12/2015 at 21:42, Peter99 said: Hiya Steve I love this photograph. A quality printed copy of that would look great in a frame in anyone's wall. Well done mate. Peter Expand Evening Peter. Hope your well. . Thank you my friend. Steve
Kev John Posted December 21, 2015 Posted December 21, 2015 Got this 1 on me phone this morning The visiting Heron at the park
Tattoodave Posted December 21, 2015 Posted December 21, 2015 A seasonal one taken last year at the local garden centre, the display this year isn't as good. and one with a bit of snow in it, though not here, it was Bruges in 2013 (I think)
Winsford Soul Posted December 21, 2015 Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Here's a seasonal picture from me Steve Edited December 21, 2015 by Winsford Soul
Ncfc Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 Sunset on the broads from the front of my boat today
Tattoodave Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 Sunset from the balcony on the Costa del Sol
Zoomsoulblue Posted December 24, 2015 Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) had two of the grandchildren over last night both from different kids born 2 days apart - the wife just got some sleep , just to let you know I was fine lol Got a glow ball for the dog at night makes me laugh she runs down the Rd with almost a green headlight Edited December 24, 2015 by ZoomSoulBlue
Amsterdam Russ Posted December 24, 2015 Author Posted December 24, 2015 Christmas decorations as spotted on the shelf in the local garden centre - just lining themselves up waiting for someone to come along and take a photo of them (even if only with an iPad!). Merry Christmas everyone. Best wishes for a very festive Yule and a truly fantastic New Year!
Ncfc Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 Moved some 45s from my lounge on Christmas Day and between two sleeves this popped out still alive and well.Put it in garden for a quick(crap) snap.
Kev John Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 (edited) Pembroke in blooming June atb Kev Edited December 26, 2015 by Kev John
Tattoodave Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 Eriobotrya japonica, otherwise known as the Loquat. Close up of Agave atenuata flowers, the Foxtail Agave. And this is the plant, flowering now.
Suzannek Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 On 26/12/2015 at 09:51, NCFC said: Moved some 45s from my lounge on Christmas Day and between two sleeves this popped out still alive and well.Put it in garden for a quick(crap) snap. Expand A lovely Tortoiseshell butterfly Suz x
Winsford Soul Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 On 26/12/2015 at 20:31, Kev John said: Pembroke in blooming June atb Kev Expand Kev. My favourite county. Can't wait till June for my yearly visit Steve
Kev John Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 On 27/12/2015 at 19:40, Winsford Soul said: Kev. My favourite county. Can't wait till June for my yearly visit Steve Expand Hi Steve Hope you are well sir ! Know the county like the back of my hand my fathers family from the Dock atb Kev
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