Martyn Pitt Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 2 hours ago, flamingemeralds said: Is the first bird a peregrine or a sparrowhawk? Or neither? I don't know how you manage to get such spectacular photographs. As the lads have said, it is a Buzzard ... getting decent shots is just getting the basics right, and years of practice. Best advice to anyone taking a photograph of almost anything is to make sure the sun is behind you, ideally with the light coming over one shoulder onto the subject. 2
Popular Post Widnes63 Posted April 24, 2017 Popular Post Posted April 24, 2017 6 hours ago, TattooDave said: Well done Peter, it is indeed Buteo buteo. Saw one last night being mobbed by a pair of kestrels, no camera with me of course. Dave you have jogged my old memory with that comment, apparently the football game Subbuteo is named after the Hobby ( Falco Subbuteo ). The chap who invented the game wanted to call it " hobby for boys " but the maufacturers thought it a boring name so he came up with Subbuteo... That's the story I was told 4
Tattoodave Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Widnes63 said: Dave you have jogged my old memory with that comment, apparently the football game Subbuteo is named after the Hobby ( Falco Subbuteo ). The chap who invented the game wanted to call it " hobby for boys " but the maufacturers thought it a boring name so he came up with Subbuteo... That's the story I was told Peter Adolph just wanted to call it "Hobby", but wasn't given a patent on that name, as you can imagine that would have opened up a real can of worms (still available in Poundland), so came up with "Subbuteo" as you said. Buteo buteo is one of the three neo-Latin bird names I can remember, the other two being Perdix perdix, the Partridge, I used to know a Mr. Partridge and he owned his own printing company called the Perdix Press, and the ever so unlikely Troglodytes troglodytes which is the Wren. No prize for figuring out why I can remember these three. 2
Winsford Soul Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 29 minutes ago, TattooDave said: Peter Adolph just wanted to call it "Hobby", but wasn't given a patent on that name, as you can imagine that would have opened up a real can of worms (still available in Poundland), so came up with "Subbuteo" as you said. Buteo buteo is one of the three neo-Latin bird names I can remember, the other two being Perdix perdix, the Partridge, I used to know a Mr. Partridge and he owned his own printing company called the Perdix Press, and the ever so unlikely Troglodytes troglodytes which is the Wren. No prize for figuring out why I can remember these three. Dave. The only one I can remember is Tyto Alba. Barn Owl Steve
Tattoodave Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Winsford Soul said: Dave. The only one I can remember is Tyto Alba. Barn Owl Steve That's one I should remember, I used to breed them for release. 1
Winsford Soul Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, TattooDave said: That's one I should remember, I used to breed them for release. WOW. What a privilege that must have been Steve
Tattoodave Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Winsford Soul said: WOW. What a privilege that must have been Steve I had a 1200 egg incubator running constantly, hatching every egg that was offered, had all sorts in there, macaws, gyr falcons, ducks, turkeys, chickens, goshawks, you name it I tried to hatch them out. Mostly from captive bred birds, but not always. 2
Chalky Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 What lens are you guys using or recommend for wildlife?
Winsford Soul Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, chalky said: What lens are you guys using or recommend for wildlife? Chalky. I'm using a Canon 500mm f4 is usm mk2. and a Canon 70-200 f2.8 is usm mk2 . They are both amazing lenses. Perfect for both Bird and wildlife photography. Steve Edited April 24, 2017 by Winsford Soul 1
Martyn Pitt Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 56 minutes ago, chalky said: What lens are you guys using or recommend for wildlife? 500mm f4 here as well Chalky, you would get away with a 300 f4 on a crop sensor body at a pinch, depends how close you can get. There are also 3rd party zoom lenses available, quality drops a touch but they are a lot cheaper. Plenty of 2nd hand lenses out there as well. 1
Chalky Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Been looking at the 70-200 f2.8 but the 500 out of my price range unfortunately
Winsford Soul Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 56 minutes ago, chalky said: Been looking at the 70-200 f2.8 but the 500 out of my price range unfortunately Chalky. If it's a Canon 70-200 f2.8 make sure it's the mk 2 because it has image stabilisation. You can always get a tele converter to boost the reach. 1.4 or 2.0. A 2 x would give you a 400mm at f5.6. Steve 1
Winsford Soul Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Chalky. There's a Sigma sport 150-600mm for about £1300. That's got a good reputation. Steve 1
Popular Post Martyn Pitt Posted April 29, 2017 Popular Post Posted April 29, 2017 That wasn't what I meant when I said can you find a suitable perch for the kids 11
Popular Post Andy Rix Posted April 29, 2017 Popular Post Posted April 29, 2017 I caught a lady doing a selfie in India ... and some other stuff 13
Popular Post Andy Rix Posted April 30, 2017 Popular Post Posted April 30, 2017 Her 'Life isn't fair' T-shirt is quite poignant Andy 7
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted May 1, 2017 Popular Post Posted May 1, 2017 Reed Warbler being all shy Steve 9
Peter99 Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 On 4/30/2017 at 10:38, Andy Rix said: Her 'Life isn't fair' T-shirt is quite poignant Andy Indeed it isn't Andy. Are you on holiday or working? Pete
Peter99 Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 12 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said: Reed Warbler being all shy Steve Until you spotted him Steve. Fantastic picture - captures the beauty and frailty of nature perfectly. Good job Steve. Pete 1
Andy Rix Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, Peter99 said: Indeed it isn't Andy. Are you on holiday or working? Pete On holiday ... was touring South India ... back home now where it is a little cooler 2
Martyn Pitt Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 32 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said: Reed Warbler being all shy Steve I love to see shots of them in their natural surroundings, nice one Steve 1
Winsford Soul Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 Just now, martyn pitt said: I love to see shots of them in their natural surroundings, nice one Steve Thanks Martyn. As you know they have just returned from wintering in Africa and the reed beds at Pennington flash are alive with them marking out there territories. Great to hear and see them Steve
Popular Post Soulandy Posted May 1, 2017 Popular Post Posted May 1, 2017 Another weekend in Snowdonia 8
Popular Post Soulandy Posted May 1, 2017 Popular Post Posted May 1, 2017 Anderton Boat lift complete with flying duck photo bombing :-). First time I have seen this, very impressive, the lift not the duck!! 8
Winsford Soul Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 56 minutes ago, soulandy said: Anderton Boat lift complete with flying duck photo bombing :-). First time I have seen this, very impressive, the lift not the duck!! Andy. It's a marvel of Victorian engineering. Used to fish right next to it on the Trent and Mersey canal. Great picture Steve 2
Popular Post Zoomsoulblue Posted May 2, 2017 Popular Post Posted May 2, 2017 Outside back door this morning - Stanground looking towards Mc Cainns wind turbines Whittlesea- morning mist 10
Popular Post Martyn Pitt Posted May 2, 2017 Popular Post Posted May 2, 2017 A regular summer visitor is the Chiffchaff, another warbler who's call is probably the easiest to recognise 12
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted May 2, 2017 Author Popular Post Posted May 2, 2017 Sunrise from our front balcony. I was just heading to bed at the time. 10
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted May 2, 2017 Author Popular Post Posted May 2, 2017 A visit to the Marolles flea market in Brussels the other weekend - and a suitable breakfast, continental style! 9
Soulandy Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 On 5/1/2017 at 22:13, Winsford Soul said: Andy. It's a marvel of Victorian engineering. Used to fish right next to it on the Trent and Mersey canal. Great picture Steve Certainly is a great piece of engineering. We said we'd have to go back for trip on a boat and go on the lift. 2
Popular Post Bruv Posted May 3, 2017 Popular Post Posted May 3, 2017 Our good friend the Crow is still coming onboard fishing boats as they go past Brownsea Island here in Poole Dorset, I managed to grab this picture with the phone recently while crewing on a friends boat, hope you like it. 11
Peter99 Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 28 minutes ago, Bruv said: Our good friend the Crow is still coming onboard fishing boats as they go past Brownsea Island here in Poole Dorset, I managed to grab this picture with the phone recently while crewing on a friends boat, hope you like it. Nice picture. Also managed to get the very elusive Basil Brush in the same photo. 2
Bruv Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 23 minutes ago, Peter99 said: Nice picture. Also managed to get the very elusive Basil Brush in the same photo. Thank you, Pete 1
Guest Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 Blackpool Tower Weekender, Saturday night. It's not a photo of the quality some souloids have posted on here, but it has a very nice red hue!
Popular Post Martyn Pitt Posted May 7, 2017 Popular Post Posted May 7, 2017 A couple of Grey Plover in the gloom on Saturday, you don't see many around these parts 9
Winsford Soul Posted May 7, 2017 Posted May 7, 2017 2 hours ago, martyn pitt said: A couple of Grey Plover in the gloom on Saturday, you don't see many around these parts Normally a winter visitor to the coastline of the UK. It's indeed a rare one inland and in the summer to boot Steve
Martyn Pitt Posted May 8, 2017 Posted May 8, 2017 9 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Normally a winter visitor to the coastline of the UK. It's indeed a rare one inland and in the summer to boot Steve They would have been easily confused into thinking it was winter on Saturday, it was freezing cold 1
Winsford Soul Posted May 8, 2017 Posted May 8, 2017 1 hour ago, martyn pitt said: They would have been easily confused into thinking it was winter on Saturday, it was freezing cold Tell me about it mate. Went out in shorts. No pictures only stayed out about a hour
Popular Post Martyn Pitt Posted May 8, 2017 Popular Post Posted May 8, 2017 33 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said: Went out in shorts. What I would call trousers (before you say it) ... Sunday was better, managed to get a couple of shots of the common black & white Lapwing ... amazing what a bit of sun will do to bring out the hidden iridescent colouring of our wildlife. 12
Popular Post Tattoodave Posted May 8, 2017 Popular Post Posted May 8, 2017 My birthday treat to myself is a couple of hours in the cactus garden in Paloma Park, Benalmadena, lots of wildlife there if you look. 8
Popular Post Tattoodave Posted May 8, 2017 Popular Post Posted May 8, 2017 A Monarch butterfly that decided to settle long enough for me to take a quick photo, also in Paloma Park. 8
Popular Post Coops Posted May 8, 2017 Popular Post Posted May 8, 2017 some see a prize winning heffer chilling in a field, some see a small glimpse of quintessential english spring time, i just see a whole host of rib-eye, rump and sirloin still in its original wrapper 8
Popular Post Coops Posted May 8, 2017 Popular Post Posted May 8, 2017 not exactly lincoln cathedral but most vilages in rural lincolnshire had a church because people oft stayed local with no means of transport....... although, since this one was built cars had been invented...... 9
Popular Post Harry Crosby Posted May 8, 2017 Popular Post Posted May 8, 2017 Some lovely photo`s coming in now we are into springtime. Nearly time for my Tench fishing escapades at this Beautiful lake in the North east of England. Last year i took only one of my friends with me, this year i`ll take my beloved Smooth fox terriers with me, the "Rough & Tumble twins" (Aka Rosie & Bob) Should be a fun day out, from dusk til dawn 10
Peter99 Posted May 8, 2017 Posted May 8, 2017 22 minutes ago, HARRY CROSBY said: Some lovely photo`s coming in now we are into springtime. Nearly time for my Tench fishing escapades at this Beautiful lake in the North east of England. Last year i took only one of my friends with me, this year i`ll take my beloved Smooth fox terriers with me, the "Rough & Tumble twins" (Aka Rosie & Bob) Should be a fun day out, from dusk til dawn Love the two dogs Harry. Looks like the new arrival has settled in and become firm friends. Best to you and Di mate. Pete 1
Harry Crosby Posted May 8, 2017 Posted May 8, 2017 22 minutes ago, Peter99 said: Love the two dogs Harry. Looks like the new arrival has settled in and become firm friends. Best to you and Di mate. Pete Hi mate, yes he`s settled in fine and they get on great together, he`s just hit puberty so as you can imagine his testosterone levels are through the roof at the moment, they already a very active breed, but he`s like a blur at the moment, poor little chap can`t settle at the moment. So it`s lots of walks and training at the moment to keep his mind active, which is great for me, as it gets me out, and i enjoy doing it. All the best to you my mate 1
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