Re: PESO Noisy Miner

2010-07-22 Thread Rob Studdert
On 21/07/2010, P. J. Alling  wrote:
> He looks like he's takingi it personally.

Yep, pretty much Peter.

On 21/07/2010, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:
> That is one ugly bird!
>
> Nice shot, but ugly bird nevertheless.

Hi Dan, I don't find them too ugly especially compared the the hideous
little introduced Indian Mynas that they tend to displace, but they do
often look a little angry. Cheers.

On 21/07/2010, Charles Robinson  wrote:

> Actually, I think that bird looks quite interesting (not ugly) and the 
> lighting and shot are pretty cool.

Hi Charles, I find the little guys interesting and they are certainly
entertaining. The day was quite overcast, hence the relatively high
ISO used, it turned out OK for a grab shot. Cheers.

On 21/07/2010, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:

> Certainly looks like you pissed him off!  Fun shot... didn't know birds had
> thyroid conditions :-)

Hi Ann, their agro is inherent in the species, I have a pair that own
the tree in my front yard, no matter how much I try to convince them
it's my tree and they are just lodging they won't have a bar of it ;-)
Cheers

On 21/07/2010, David J Brooks  wrote:
> Beauty

Thanks Dave, I'll pass it on ;-)

On 21/07/2010, Ken Waller  wrote:
> A very good capture!
> Lighting, focus and exposure appear spot on.
> Love the captured feather detail.
> The grate its on and the cutoff tail are minor distractions.

Thanks for commenting Ken, that was the only one of a quick series of
five that had the plane of focus anywhere useful. The little K-x
definitely does a good job on the exposure but I did have -0.3 EC
dialed in, the DR is where I'm mighty impressed especially at ISO1250.
The grate is actually the top (outside) of a bird cage, the very
limited DOF make is less of an issue I suspect.

On 21/07/2010, Christine  Aguila  wrote:
> Wow!  That's pretty neat, Rob.  Love the detail, color, and expression of
> the bird.  Very nice work.  Cheers, Christine

Thanks Christine ;-)

On 22/07/2010, Bob Sullivan  wrote:
> Rob,
> The feather detail is spectacular.
> Nice of him to pose for you!

Hi Bob, I'm pretty happy with the feather details in the the full res
version too. It just wanted to be rid of me, guess it thought I'd go
away if I got a decent shot ;-)

On 22/07/2010, Christian Skofteland  wrote:
> Nicely caught and the detail is great.

Thanks Christian (Birdmeister) ;-)

On 22/07/2010, Brian Walters  wrote:

> I've got a bit of grudging respect for them - they're not especially big
> but are very game and will see off much larger birds in their territory.
>  They also aren't shy about dive bombing anything else that they see as
> threats - cats and dogs and the occasional human (as Rob found out).

I've seen a pair chasing a medium sized brown hawk of some kind and
when my neighbour used to bring his 6' diamond python up for a walk on
the nature strip my resident pair would go bananas, squawking and
diving the snake, pretty brave really.

> The problem is that they tend to dominate an area so that very few other
> species get a chance.

Indeed, they are so territorial they basically drive all other birds
including the natives which can lead to bug and pollination
imbalances.

> Excellent photo, Rob.

Thanks again everyone ;-)

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Re: PESO Noisy Miner

2010-07-22 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:23 -0400, "Daniel J. Matyola"
 wrote:
> That is one ugly bird!
> 
> Nice shot, but ugly bird nevertheless.
> 


Well, I've got to stick up for these guys. They're a bit ordinary in
appearance but 'ugly'?  No way!!

I've got a bit of grudging respect for them - they're not especially big
but are very game and will see off much larger birds in their territory.
 They also aren't shy about dive bombing anything else that they see as
threats - cats and dogs and the occasional human (as Rob found out).

The problem is that they tend to dominate an area so that very few other
species get a chance.

Excellent photo, Rob.


Cheers

Brian

Brian Walters
Western Sydney Australia



> 
> On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Rob Studdert 
> wrote:
> > Hi Team,
> >
> > I haven't posted a bird pic for years but this one amused me, it's a
> > rather agitated native Noisy Miner. They are ferociously territorial
> > and I obviously stepped over the line, I was being dive bombed and
> > generally hassled but I caught this shot as it was eyeing me off for
> > the next assault.
> >
> > The image was shot hand held using my K-x and FA200/2.8 @ F3.2, 1/400,
> > ISO 1250, the K-x AF was no match for this guy.
> >
> > http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~aglcnews/temp/IMGX02127.jpg
> >
> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noisy_Miner
> >
> > Hope you enjoy.
> >
> 
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Re: PESO Noisy Miner

2010-07-21 Thread Christian Skofteland
On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 01:12:14AM +1000, Rob Studdert wrote:
> Hi Team,
> 
> I haven't posted a bird pic for years but this one amused me, it's a
> rather agitated native Noisy Miner. They are ferociously territorial
> and I obviously stepped over the line, I was being dive bombed and
> generally hassled but I caught this shot as it was eyeing me off for
> the next assault.
> 
> The image was shot hand held using my K-x and FA200/2.8 @ F3.2, 1/400,
> ISO 1250, the K-x AF was no match for this guy.
> 
> http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~aglcnews/temp/IMGX02127.jpg
> 
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noisy_Miner
> 
> Hope you enjoy.

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Re: PESO Noisy Miner

2010-07-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rob,
The feather detail is spectacular.
Nice of him to pose for you!
Regards,  Bob S.

On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 8:06 PM, Ken Waller  wrote:
> A very good capture!
> Lighting, focus and exposure appear spot on.
> Love the captured feather detail.
> The grate its on and the cutoff tail are minor distractions.
>
>
> Kenneth Waller
> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
>
> - Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" 
> Subject: PESO Noisy Miner
>
>
>> Hi Team,
>>
>> I haven't posted a bird pic for years but this one amused me, it's a
>> rather agitated native Noisy Miner. They are ferociously territorial
>> and I obviously stepped over the line, I was being dive bombed and
>> generally hassled but I caught this shot as it was eyeing me off for
>> the next assault.
>>
>> The image was shot hand held using my K-x and FA200/2.8 @ F3.2, 1/400,
>> ISO 1250, the K-x AF was no match for this guy.
>>
>> http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~aglcnews/temp/IMGX02127.jpg
>>
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noisy_Miner
>>
>> Hope you enjoy.
>>
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Re: PESO Noisy Miner

2010-07-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow!  That's pretty neat, Rob.  Love the detail, color, and expression of 
the bird.  Very nice work.  Cheers, Christine



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Hi Team,

I haven't posted a bird pic for years but this one amused me, it's a
rather agitated native Noisy Miner. They are ferociously territorial
and I obviously stepped over the line, I was being dive bombed and
generally hassled but I caught this shot as it was eyeing me off for
the next assault.

The image was shot hand held using my K-x and FA200/2.8 @ F3.2, 1/400,
ISO 1250, the K-x AF was no match for this guy.

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~aglcnews/temp/IMGX02127.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noisy_Miner

Hope you enjoy.

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Re: PESO Noisy Miner

2010-07-20 Thread Ken Waller

A very good capture!
Lighting, focus and exposure appear spot on.
Love the captured feather detail.
The grate its on and the cutoff tail are minor distractions.


Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

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Subject: PESO Noisy Miner



Hi Team,

I haven't posted a bird pic for years but this one amused me, it's a
rather agitated native Noisy Miner. They are ferociously territorial
and I obviously stepped over the line, I was being dive bombed and
generally hassled but I caught this shot as it was eyeing me off for
the next assault.

The image was shot hand held using my K-x and FA200/2.8 @ F3.2, 1/400,
ISO 1250, the K-x AF was no match for this guy.

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~aglcnews/temp/IMGX02127.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noisy_Miner

Hope you enjoy.

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Re: PESO Noisy Miner

2010-07-20 Thread David J Brooks
Beauty

Dave

On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Rob Studdert  wrote:
> Hi Team,
>
> I haven't posted a bird pic for years but this one amused me, it's a
> rather agitated native Noisy Miner. They are ferociously territorial
> and I obviously stepped over the line, I was being dive bombed and
> generally hassled but I caught this shot as it was eyeing me off for
> the next assault.
>
> The image was shot hand held using my K-x and FA200/2.8 @ F3.2, 1/400,
> ISO 1250, the K-x AF was no match for this guy.
>
> http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~aglcnews/temp/IMGX02127.jpg
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noisy_Miner
>
> Hope you enjoy.
>
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Re: PESO Noisy Miner

2010-07-20 Thread Ann Sanfedele

Rob Studdert wrote:


Hi Team,

I haven't posted a bird pic for years but this one amused me, it's a
rather agitated native Noisy Miner. They are ferociously territorial
and I obviously stepped over the line, I was being dive bombed and
generally hassled but I caught this shot as it was eyeing me off for
the next assault.

The image was shot hand held using my K-x and FA200/2.8 @ F3.2, 1/400,
ISO 1250, the K-x AF was no match for this guy.

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~aglcnews/temp/IMGX02127.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noisy_Miner

Hope you enjoy.

 

Certainly looks like you pissed him off!  Fun shot... didn't know birds 
had thyroid conditions :-)


ann


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Re: PESO Noisy Miner

2010-07-20 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 20, 2010, at 10:23, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

> That is one ugly bird!
> 
> Nice shot, but ugly bird nevertheless.
> 

Actually, I think that bird looks quite interesting (not ugly) and the lighting 
and shot are pretty cool.

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Re: PESO Noisy Miner

2010-07-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is one ugly bird!

Nice shot, but ugly bird nevertheless.

Dan

On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Rob Studdert  wrote:
> Hi Team,
>
> I haven't posted a bird pic for years but this one amused me, it's a
> rather agitated native Noisy Miner. They are ferociously territorial
> and I obviously stepped over the line, I was being dive bombed and
> generally hassled but I caught this shot as it was eyeing me off for
> the next assault.
>
> The image was shot hand held using my K-x and FA200/2.8 @ F3.2, 1/400,
> ISO 1250, the K-x AF was no match for this guy.
>
> http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~aglcnews/temp/IMGX02127.jpg
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noisy_Miner
>
> Hope you enjoy.
>
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Re: PESO Noisy Miner

2010-07-20 Thread P. J. Alling

He looks like he's takingi it personally.

On 7/20/2010 11:12 AM, Rob Studdert wrote:

Hi Team,

I haven't posted a bird pic for years but this one amused me, it's a
rather agitated native Noisy Miner. They are ferociously territorial
and I obviously stepped over the line, I was being dive bombed and
generally hassled but I caught this shot as it was eyeing me off for
the next assault.

The image was shot hand held using my K-x and FA200/2.8 @ F3.2, 1/400,
ISO 1250, the K-x AF was no match for this guy.

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~aglcnews/temp/IMGX02127.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noisy_Miner

Hope you enjoy.

   



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PESO Noisy Miner

2010-07-20 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team,

I haven't posted a bird pic for years but this one amused me, it's a
rather agitated native Noisy Miner. They are ferociously territorial
and I obviously stepped over the line, I was being dive bombed and
generally hassled but I caught this shot as it was eyeing me off for
the next assault.

The image was shot hand held using my K-x and FA200/2.8 @ F3.2, 1/400,
ISO 1250, the K-x AF was no match for this guy.

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~aglcnews/temp/IMGX02127.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noisy_Miner

Hope you enjoy.

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Re: PESO: Noisy Miner (Take 2)

2006-03-27 Thread Christian

Brian Walters wrote:

Hi all

Most of the comments on the earlier image suggested that the cropping
was a bit tight.  Here's another version with a bit more space at the
top (it's actually uncropped - not sure why I thought I needed to
crop
the earlier one).

Anyway - the first version is at the top - the new one is below.


http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html


The revised crop gives a better balanced image.  Much better.


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RE: PESO: Noisy Miner (Take 2)

2006-03-26 Thread Tim Øsleby
:-)

Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
 
Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds 
(Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)

> -Original Message-
> From: Brian Walters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: 27. mars 2006 02:18
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: PESO: Noisy Miner (Take 2)
> 
> Hi all
> 
> Most of the comments on the earlier image suggested that the cropping
> was a bit tight.  Here's another version with a bit more space at the
> top (it's actually uncropped - not sure why I thought I needed to
> crop
> the earlier one).
> 
> Anyway - the first version is at the top - the new one is below.
> 
> 
> http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Brian
> 
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PESO: Noisy Miner (Take 2)

2006-03-26 Thread Brian Walters
Hi all

Most of the comments on the earlier image suggested that the cropping
was a bit tight.  Here's another version with a bit more space at the
top (it's actually uncropped - not sure why I thought I needed to
crop
the earlier one).

Anyway - the first version is at the top - the new one is below.


http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html


Cheers,

Brian

+
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Western Sydney, Australia
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RE: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-16 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Tim


Thanks - yes I think I've got the message now!

I'll probably replace it with a better crop over the next few days. 
It will give a bit more space at the top.


Cheers,

Brian

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Quoting Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> I never did comment on this one. It is a lovely photo. Despite
> being a tiny
> bit too tight. It makes me smile.
> 
> 
> Tim
> Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
>  
> Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds 
> (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)
> 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: 16. mars 2006 06:20
> > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> > Subject: RE: PESO: Noisy Miner
> > 
> > Now that's a beautiful picture! My only complanit is that it's
> not bigger
> > -
> > I would want a little more space aabove the bird.
> > Thhe lighting and compositione i s awesome.
> > Regards
> > Jens
> > 
> > Jens Bladt
> > http://www.jensbladt.dk
> > 
> > -----Oprindelig meddelelse-
> > Fra: Brian Walters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sendt: 10. marts 2006 01:54
> > Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> > Emne: PESO: Noisy Miner
> > 
> > 
> > Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
> > spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.
> > 
> > This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
> > mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
> > screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.
> > 
> > Comments of all sorts welcome.
> > 
> > 
> > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html
> > 
> > 
> > 





RE: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-16 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Jens

Thanks for the comment.  

Yes, others have made a similar comment.  The funny thing is that I
cropped a bit off the top to balance the amount of space at the
bottom.  I should have left well enough alone.


Cheers


Brian

Cheers,

Brian

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Quoting Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> Now that's a beautiful picture! My only complanit is that it's not
> bigger -
> I would want a little more space aabove the bird.
> Thhe lighting and compositione i s awesome.
> Regards
> Jens
> 
> Jens Bladt
> http://www.jensbladt.dk
> 
> -Oprindelig meddelelse-
> Fra: Brian Walters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sendt: 10. marts 2006 01:54
> Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Emne: PESO: Noisy Miner
> 
> 
> Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
> spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.
> 
> This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
> mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
> screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.
> 
> Comments of all sorts welcome.
> 
> 
> http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html
> 
> 
> 





RE: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-16 Thread Tim Øsleby
I never did comment on this one. It is a lovely photo. Despite being a tiny
bit too tight. It makes me smile.


Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
 
Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds 
(Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)

> -Original Message-
> From: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: 16. mars 2006 06:20
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: RE: PESO: Noisy Miner
> 
> Now that's a beautiful picture! My only complanit is that it's not bigger
> -
> I would want a little more space aabove the bird.
> Thhe lighting and compositione i s awesome.
> Regards
> Jens
> 
> Jens Bladt
> http://www.jensbladt.dk
> 
> -Oprindelig meddelelse-
> Fra: Brian Walters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sendt: 10. marts 2006 01:54
> Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Emne: PESO: Noisy Miner
> 
> 
> Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
> spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.
> 
> This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
> mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
> screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.
> 
> Comments of all sorts welcome.
> 
> 
> http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Brian
> 
> +
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RE: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-15 Thread Jens Bladt
Now that's a beautiful picture! My only complanit is that it's not bigger -
I would want a little more space aabove the bird.
Thhe lighting and compositione i s awesome.
Regards
Jens

Jens Bladt
http://www.jensbladt.dk

-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Brian Walters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 10. marts 2006 01:54
Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Emne: PESO: Noisy Miner


Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.

This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.

Comments of all sorts welcome.


http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html



Cheers,

Brian

+
Brian Walters
Western Sydney, Australia





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Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-12 Thread Paul Stenquist

Okay, so we have one Shell. And one Shel. And more than one She.
On Mar 12, 2006, at 8:46 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote:


We have no shells.


Bob Shell ?

Kenneth Waller

- Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: PESO: Noisy Miner



I really hope he is asleep ;-)
If he isn't, I'll blame it on my auto spellchecker.


Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)

Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds
(Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)


-Original Message-
From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 13. mars 2006 02:23
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

We have no shells. We have only a Shel, which is far better.
Paul
On Mar 12, 2006, at 8:17 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote:

> I'll be Shell here, he seems to be asleep. URL
>
>
> Tim
> Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
>
> Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds
> (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)
>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Brian Walters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Sent: 12. mars 2006 23:59
>> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>> Subject: Re: PESO: Noisy Miner
>>
>> Hi all
>>
>> Thanks for all of the comments.  Much appreciated.
>>
>> Toine commented:  "I looks like  the right 5-10 mm is 
photoshopped, if

>> so why?"
>>
>> Well spotted!  I'll have to practise my image editing - there are
>> obvious repeating patterns on the extreme right.  Basically it 
was a

>> balance issue.  I didn't think there was quite enough space on the
>> right hand side for a 600 x 400 pixel crop, which is what I
>> standardise on for PESO contributions, so I expanded the canvas
>> slightly and cloned in the extra.
>>
>> +
>>
>> Ann asked about tech info.  I should have mentioned it in the 
original
>> post that details can be seen by clicking on the "i" icon at the 
top

>> of the page.  However.
>>
>> Pentax *istDS
>> ISO 200
>> Aperture preferred exposure
>> Pentax AF280T Flash
>> SMC Pentax 80-320 zoom at 240mm
>> f 6.5
>> 1/180 sec
>>
>> For those interested in the bird itself
>>
>> Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) - The noisy miner is a
>> medium-sized honeyeater which is well known throughout most of
>> eastern Australia. It is an aggressive, fearless bird that will
>> actively discourage other (often larger) birds from its territory.
>> This particular bird is a juvenile, not long out of the nest and
>> still retaining some downy feathers.
>>
>> +++
>>
>> Tom commented:
>>
>> "Usually the problem I have with bird images is not being close
>> enough."
>>
>> Me too - this little bloke was more cooperative than most.
>>
>>
>> +++
>>
>> Frank commented:
>>
>> "terrific composition."
>>
>> Well - composition was helped by Photoshop! - see above..and, as 
has

>> been discussed, it would have been improved by more space top and
>> bottom.  However, with wildlife luck plays a big role in the 
outcome

>> of the image, in my experience.
>>
>> +++
>>
>> Ken and Paul are yet to resolve their disagreement :)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Brian
>>
>> +
>> Brian Walters
>> Western Sydney, Australia
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>













RE: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-12 Thread Brian Walters
Tim

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html


Cheers,

Brian

+
Brian Walters
Western Sydney, Australia

Quoting Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> I'll be Shell here, he seems to be asleep. URL
> 
> 
> Tim
> Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
>  
> Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds 
> (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)
> 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Brian Walters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: 12. mars 2006 23:59
> > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> > Subject: Re: PESO: Noisy Miner
> > 
> > Hi all
> > 
> > Thanks for all of the comments.  Much appreciated.
> > 
> > Toine commented:  "I looks like  the right 5-10 mm is
> photoshopped, if
> > so why?"
> > 
> > Well spotted!  I'll have to practise my image editing - there
> are
> > obvious repeating patterns on the extreme right.  Basically it
> was a
> > balance issue.  I didn't think there was quite enough space on
> the
> > right hand side for a 600 x 400 pixel crop, which is what I
> > standardise on for PESO contributions, so I expanded the canvas
> > slightly and cloned in the extra.
> > 
> > +
> > 
> > Ann asked about tech info.  I should have mentioned it in the
> original
> > post that details can be seen by clicking on the "i" icon at the
> top
> > of the page.  However.
> > 
> > Pentax *istDS
> > ISO 200
> > Aperture preferred exposure
> > Pentax AF280T Flash
> > SMC Pentax 80-320 zoom at 240mm
> > f 6.5
> > 1/180 sec
> > 
> > For those interested in the bird itself
> > 
> > Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) - The noisy miner is a
> > medium-sized honeyeater which is well known throughout most of
> > eastern Australia. It is an aggressive, fearless bird that will
> > actively discourage other (often larger) birds from its
> territory.
> > This particular bird is a juvenile, not long out of the nest and
> > still retaining some downy feathers.
> > 
> > +++
> > 
> > Tom commented:
> > 
> > "Usually the problem I have with bird images is not being close
> > enough."
> > 
> > Me too - this little bloke was more cooperative than most.
> > 
> > 
> > +++
> > 
> > Frank commented:
> > 
> > "terrific composition."
> > 
> > Well - composition was helped by Photoshop! - see above..and, as
> has
> > been discussed, it would have been improved by more space top
> and
> > bottom.  However, with wildlife luck plays a big role in the
> outcome
> > of the image, in my experience.
> > 
> > +++
> > 
> > Ken and Paul are yet to resolve their disagreement :)
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > 
> > Brian
> > 
> > +
> > Brian Walters
> > Western Sydney, Australia
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
> 



Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-12 Thread Kenneth Waller

We have no shells.


Bob Shell ?

Kenneth Waller

- Original Message - 
From: "Tim Øsleby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Subject: RE: PESO: Noisy Miner



I really hope he is asleep ;-)
If he isn't, I'll blame it on my auto spellchecker.


Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)

Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds
(Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)


-Original Message-
From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 13. mars 2006 02:23
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

We have no shells. We have only a Shel, which is far better.
Paul
On Mar 12, 2006, at 8:17 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote:

> I'll be Shell here, he seems to be asleep. URL
>
>
> Tim
> Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
>
> Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds
> (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)
>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Brian Walters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Sent: 12. mars 2006 23:59
>> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>> Subject: Re: PESO: Noisy Miner
>>
>> Hi all
>>
>> Thanks for all of the comments.  Much appreciated.
>>
>> Toine commented:  "I looks like  the right 5-10 mm is photoshopped, if
>> so why?"
>>
>> Well spotted!  I'll have to practise my image editing - there are
>> obvious repeating patterns on the extreme right.  Basically it was a
>> balance issue.  I didn't think there was quite enough space on the
>> right hand side for a 600 x 400 pixel crop, which is what I
>> standardise on for PESO contributions, so I expanded the canvas
>> slightly and cloned in the extra.
>>
>> +
>>
>> Ann asked about tech info.  I should have mentioned it in the original
>> post that details can be seen by clicking on the "i" icon at the top
>> of the page.  However.
>>
>> Pentax *istDS
>> ISO 200
>> Aperture preferred exposure
>> Pentax AF280T Flash
>> SMC Pentax 80-320 zoom at 240mm
>> f 6.5
>> 1/180 sec
>>
>> For those interested in the bird itself
>>
>> Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) - The noisy miner is a
>> medium-sized honeyeater which is well known throughout most of
>> eastern Australia. It is an aggressive, fearless bird that will
>> actively discourage other (often larger) birds from its territory.
>> This particular bird is a juvenile, not long out of the nest and
>> still retaining some downy feathers.
>>
>> +++
>>
>> Tom commented:
>>
>> "Usually the problem I have with bird images is not being close
>> enough."
>>
>> Me too - this little bloke was more cooperative than most.
>>
>>
>> +++
>>
>> Frank commented:
>>
>> "terrific composition."
>>
>> Well - composition was helped by Photoshop! - see above..and, as has
>> been discussed, it would have been improved by more space top and
>> bottom.  However, with wildlife luck plays a big role in the outcome
>> of the image, in my experience.
>>
>> +++
>>
>> Ken and Paul are yet to resolve their disagreement :)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Brian
>>
>> +
>> Brian Walters
>> Western Sydney, Australia
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>











RE: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-12 Thread Tim Øsleby
I really hope he is asleep ;-)
If he isn't, I'll blame it on my auto spellchecker. 


Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
 
Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds 
(Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)

> -Original Message-
> From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: 13. mars 2006 02:23
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: Re: PESO: Noisy Miner
> 
> We have no shells. We have only a Shel, which is far better.
> Paul
> On Mar 12, 2006, at 8:17 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote:
> 
> > I'll be Shell here, he seems to be asleep. URL
> >
> >
> > Tim
> > Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
> >
> > Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds
> > (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)
> >
> >> -Original Message-
> >> From: Brian Walters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> Sent: 12. mars 2006 23:59
> >> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> >> Subject: Re: PESO: Noisy Miner
> >>
> >> Hi all
> >>
> >> Thanks for all of the comments.  Much appreciated.
> >>
> >> Toine commented:  "I looks like  the right 5-10 mm is photoshopped, if
> >> so why?"
> >>
> >> Well spotted!  I'll have to practise my image editing - there are
> >> obvious repeating patterns on the extreme right.  Basically it was a
> >> balance issue.  I didn't think there was quite enough space on the
> >> right hand side for a 600 x 400 pixel crop, which is what I
> >> standardise on for PESO contributions, so I expanded the canvas
> >> slightly and cloned in the extra.
> >>
> >> +
> >>
> >> Ann asked about tech info.  I should have mentioned it in the original
> >> post that details can be seen by clicking on the "i" icon at the top
> >> of the page.  However.
> >>
> >> Pentax *istDS
> >> ISO 200
> >> Aperture preferred exposure
> >> Pentax AF280T Flash
> >> SMC Pentax 80-320 zoom at 240mm
> >> f 6.5
> >> 1/180 sec
> >>
> >> For those interested in the bird itself
> >>
> >> Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) - The noisy miner is a
> >> medium-sized honeyeater which is well known throughout most of
> >> eastern Australia. It is an aggressive, fearless bird that will
> >> actively discourage other (often larger) birds from its territory.
> >> This particular bird is a juvenile, not long out of the nest and
> >> still retaining some downy feathers.
> >>
> >> +++
> >>
> >> Tom commented:
> >>
> >> "Usually the problem I have with bird images is not being close
> >> enough."
> >>
> >> Me too - this little bloke was more cooperative than most.
> >>
> >>
> >> +++
> >>
> >> Frank commented:
> >>
> >> "terrific composition."
> >>
> >> Well - composition was helped by Photoshop! - see above..and, as has
> >> been discussed, it would have been improved by more space top and
> >> bottom.  However, with wildlife luck plays a big role in the outcome
> >> of the image, in my experience.
> >>
> >> +++
> >>
> >> Ken and Paul are yet to resolve their disagreement :)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >>
> >> Brian
> >>
> >> +
> >> Brian Walters
> >> Western Sydney, Australia
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 






Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-12 Thread Paul Stenquist

We have no shells. We have only a Shel, which is far better.
Paul
On Mar 12, 2006, at 8:17 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote:


I'll be Shell here, he seems to be asleep. URL


Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)

Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds
(Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)


-Original Message-
From: Brian Walters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 12. mars 2006 23:59
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

Hi all

Thanks for all of the comments.  Much appreciated.

Toine commented:  "I looks like  the right 5-10 mm is photoshopped, if
so why?"

Well spotted!  I'll have to practise my image editing - there are
obvious repeating patterns on the extreme right.  Basically it was a
balance issue.  I didn't think there was quite enough space on the
right hand side for a 600 x 400 pixel crop, which is what I
standardise on for PESO contributions, so I expanded the canvas
slightly and cloned in the extra.

+

Ann asked about tech info.  I should have mentioned it in the original
post that details can be seen by clicking on the "i" icon at the top
of the page.  However.

Pentax *istDS
ISO 200
Aperture preferred exposure
Pentax AF280T Flash
SMC Pentax 80-320 zoom at 240mm
f 6.5
1/180 sec

For those interested in the bird itself

Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) - The noisy miner is a
medium-sized honeyeater which is well known throughout most of
eastern Australia. It is an aggressive, fearless bird that will
actively discourage other (often larger) birds from its territory.
This particular bird is a juvenile, not long out of the nest and
still retaining some downy feathers.

+++

Tom commented:

"Usually the problem I have with bird images is not being close
enough."

Me too - this little bloke was more cooperative than most.


+++

Frank commented:

"terrific composition."

Well - composition was helped by Photoshop! - see above..and, as has
been discussed, it would have been improved by more space top and
bottom.  However, with wildlife luck plays a big role in the outcome
of the image, in my experience.

+++

Ken and Paul are yet to resolve their disagreement :)




Cheers,

Brian

+
Brian Walters
Western Sydney, Australia












RE: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-12 Thread Tim Øsleby
I'll be Shell here, he seems to be asleep. URL


Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
 
Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds 
(Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)

> -Original Message-
> From: Brian Walters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: 12. mars 2006 23:59
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: Re: PESO: Noisy Miner
> 
> Hi all
> 
> Thanks for all of the comments.  Much appreciated.
> 
> Toine commented:  "I looks like  the right 5-10 mm is photoshopped, if
> so why?"
> 
> Well spotted!  I'll have to practise my image editing - there are
> obvious repeating patterns on the extreme right.  Basically it was a
> balance issue.  I didn't think there was quite enough space on the
> right hand side for a 600 x 400 pixel crop, which is what I
> standardise on for PESO contributions, so I expanded the canvas
> slightly and cloned in the extra.
> 
> +
> 
> Ann asked about tech info.  I should have mentioned it in the original
> post that details can be seen by clicking on the "i" icon at the top
> of the page.  However.
> 
> Pentax *istDS
> ISO 200
> Aperture preferred exposure
> Pentax AF280T Flash
> SMC Pentax 80-320 zoom at 240mm
> f 6.5
> 1/180 sec
> 
> For those interested in the bird itself
> 
> Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) - The noisy miner is a
> medium-sized honeyeater which is well known throughout most of
> eastern Australia. It is an aggressive, fearless bird that will
> actively discourage other (often larger) birds from its territory.
> This particular bird is a juvenile, not long out of the nest and
> still retaining some downy feathers.
> 
> +++
> 
> Tom commented:
> 
> "Usually the problem I have with bird images is not being close
> enough."
> 
> Me too - this little bloke was more cooperative than most.
> 
> 
> +++
> 
> Frank commented:
> 
> "terrific composition."
> 
> Well - composition was helped by Photoshop! - see above..and, as has
> been discussed, it would have been improved by more space top and
> bottom.  However, with wildlife luck plays a big role in the outcome
> of the image, in my experience.
> 
> +++
> 
> Ken and Paul are yet to resolve their disagreement :)
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Brian
> 
> +
> Brian Walters
> Western Sydney, Australia
> 
> 
> 





Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-12 Thread Brian Walters
Not a myna either :)


Cheers,

Brian

+
Brian Walters
Western Sydney, Australia
-- 



Quoting John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> On Sun, Mar 12, 2006 at 04:59:05PM -0600, Brian Walters wrote:
> > 
> > Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) - The noisy miner is a
> > medium-sized honeyeater which is well known throughout most of
> > eastern Australia. It is an aggressive, fearless bird that will
> > actively discourage other (often larger) birds from its
> territory.
> > This particular bird is a juvenile, not long out of the nest and
> > still retaining some downy feathers.
> 
> Ahh.  I'ts a minor miner.  Not a Mynah, though.
> 
> 



Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-12 Thread John Francis
On Sun, Mar 12, 2006 at 04:59:05PM -0600, Brian Walters wrote:
> 
> Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) - The noisy miner is a
> medium-sized honeyeater which is well known throughout most of
> eastern Australia. It is an aggressive, fearless bird that will
> actively discourage other (often larger) birds from its territory.
> This particular bird is a juvenile, not long out of the nest and
> still retaining some downy feathers.

Ahh.  I'ts a minor miner.  Not a Mynah, though.



Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-12 Thread Brian Walters
Hi all

Thanks for all of the comments.  Much appreciated.

Toine commented:  "I looks like  the right 5-10 mm is photoshopped, if
so why?"

Well spotted!  I'll have to practise my image editing - there are
obvious repeating patterns on the extreme right.  Basically it was a
balance issue.  I didn't think there was quite enough space on the
right hand side for a 600 x 400 pixel crop, which is what I
standardise on for PESO contributions, so I expanded the canvas
slightly and cloned in the extra.

+

Ann asked about tech info.  I should have mentioned it in the original
post that details can be seen by clicking on the "i" icon at the top
of the page.  However.

Pentax *istDS
ISO 200
Aperture preferred exposure
Pentax AF280T Flash
SMC Pentax 80-320 zoom at 240mm
f 6.5
1/180 sec

For those interested in the bird itself

Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) - The noisy miner is a
medium-sized honeyeater which is well known throughout most of
eastern Australia. It is an aggressive, fearless bird that will
actively discourage other (often larger) birds from its territory.
This particular bird is a juvenile, not long out of the nest and
still retaining some downy feathers.

+++

Tom commented:  

"Usually the problem I have with bird images is not being close
enough."

Me too - this little bloke was more cooperative than most.


+++

Frank commented:

"terrific composition."

Well - composition was helped by Photoshop! - see above..and, as has
been discussed, it would have been improved by more space top and
bottom.  However, with wildlife luck plays a big role in the outcome
of the image, in my experience.

+++

Ken and Paul are yet to resolve their disagreement :)




Cheers,

Brian

+
Brian Walters
Western Sydney, Australia





Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-11 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Brian Walters wrote:
> 
> Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
> spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.
> 
> This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
> mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
> screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.
> 
> Comments of all sorts welcome.
> 
> http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Brian
> 
> +
> Brian Walters
> Western Sydney, Australia

He's a sweetie - are you gonna tell us tech info?  I'm
curious too

ann



Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-10 Thread frank theriault
On 3/9/06, Brian Walters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
> spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.
>
> This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
> mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
> screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.
>
> Comments of all sorts welcome.
>
>
> http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html
>
>

Beautiful!

Tack sharp, great pose, lovely bokeh, terrific composition.

Couldn't be any better, IMHO.

cheers,
frank

--
"Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson



RE: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-10 Thread Tom C
Very nice.  I agree that the image is a little tight and needs more 
background area.  The highlights do not bother me at all.  Usually the 
problem I have with bird images is not being close enough.  I'd love to have 
this problem.



Tom C.







From: Brian Walters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: PESO: Noisy Miner
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 18:53:45 -0600

Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.

This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.

Comments of all sorts welcome.


http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html



Cheers,

Brian

+
Brian Walters
Western Sydney, Australia










Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-09 Thread Brian Walters
Thanks Christian

Comments much appreciated.  Unfortunately not enough space top and
bottom for a vertical crop - maybe next time.


Cheers

Brian


-- 



Quoting Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> Wow... sharp!  Great detail and he's got a great pose too.  Like
> Ken said, a
> little more space around him (maybe a vertical composition) and
> less
> background highlight would have made it perfect/
> 
> Christian
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Brian Walters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: 
> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:53 PM
> Subject: PESO: Noisy Miner
> 
> 
> > Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
> > spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.
> >
> > This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
> > mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
> > screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.
> >
> > Comments of all sorts welcome.
> >
> >
> > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Brian
> >
> > +
> > Brian Walters
> > Western Sydney, Australia
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-09 Thread Christian
Wow... sharp!  Great detail and he's got a great pose too.  Like Ken said, a
little more space around him (maybe a vertical composition) and less
background highlight would have made it perfect/

Christian

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Subject: PESO: Noisy Miner


> Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
> spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.
>
> This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
> mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
> screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.
>
> Comments of all sorts welcome.
>
>
> http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Brian
>
> +
> Brian Walters
> Western Sydney, Australia
>
>
>
>
>
>



Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-09 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Peter

Thanks

Yes - but not as noisy as the rainbow lorrikeets that fight with them
over the birdbath!



Brian

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Quoting Peter McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> Nice shot Brian.  Noisy and territorial little buggers, aren't
> they?  :-)
> 
> ciao,
> 
> Peter in Sydney
> 
> 
> On Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:53:45 +1100, Brian Walters
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  
> wrote:
> 
> > Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
> > spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.
> >
> > This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
> > mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
> > screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.
> >
> > Comments of all sorts welcome.
> >
> >
> > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Brian
> >
> > +
> > Brian Walters
> > Western Sydney, Australia
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
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Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-09 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Bruce

Thanks - actually a summary of the details can be seen by clicking the
"i" icon.  But, yes, I used an AF280T flash (TTL mode) with the Pentax
80-320 zoom on the DS.  I quite like this lens even if it isn't quite
'top of the range'. 


Cheers

Brian





Quoting Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> Hello Brian,
> 
> Great shot!  Wonderful focus.  I'm curious if you used flash on
> it.
> Care to share the details?
> 
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bruce
> 
> 
> Thursday, March 9, 2006, 4:53:45 PM, you wrote:
> 
> BW> Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human
> who
> BW> spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a
> bird.
> 
> BW> This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a
> bit
> BW> mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
> BW> screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.
> 
> BW> Comments of all sorts welcome.
> 
> 
> BW> http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html
> 
> 
> 
> BW> Cheers,
> 
> BW> Brian
> 
> BW> +
> BW> Brian Walters
> BW> Western Sydney, Australia
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 



Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-09 Thread Brian Walters
Thanks Paul

Bird photography is fairly new to me - this was one of the better ones
(the others I'll keep to myself.)



Brian


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Quoting Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> Excellent! Love the light and sharp as a tack. Great work.
> Paul
> On Mar 9, 2006, at 7:53 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
> 
> > Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
> > spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.
> >
> > This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
> > mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
> > screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.
> >
> > Comments of all sorts welcome.
> >
> >
> > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Brian
> >
> > +
> > Brian Walters
> > Western Sydney, Australia
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 



Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-09 Thread Peter McIntosh

Nice shot Brian.  Noisy and territorial little buggers, aren't they?  :-)

ciao,

Peter in Sydney


On Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:53:45 +1100, Brian Walters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  
wrote:



Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.

This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.

Comments of all sorts welcome.


http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html



Cheers,

Brian

+
Brian Walters
Western Sydney, Australia









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Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-09 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Brian,

Great shot!  Wonderful focus.  I'm curious if you used flash on it.
Care to share the details?

-- 
Best regards,
Bruce


Thursday, March 9, 2006, 4:53:45 PM, you wrote:

BW> Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
BW> spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.

BW> This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
BW> mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
BW> screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.

BW> Comments of all sorts welcome.


BW> http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html



BW> Cheers,

BW> Brian

BW> +
BW> Brian Walters
BW> Western Sydney, Australia








Re: PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-09 Thread Paul Stenquist

Excellent! Love the light and sharp as a tack. Great work.
Paul
On Mar 9, 2006, at 7:53 PM, Brian Walters wrote:


Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.

This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.

Comments of all sorts welcome.


http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html



Cheers,

Brian

+
Brian Walters
Western Sydney, Australia









PESO: Noisy Miner

2006-03-09 Thread Brian Walters
Sorry if you've come here expecting to see a carousing human who
spends much of his life underground - this is a photo of a bird.

This little guy was not long out of the nest and was still a bit
mystified by the world outside. The parents were not far away
screeching at me while their offspring posed for the camera.

Comments of all sorts welcome.


http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/miner-paw.html



Cheers,

Brian

+
Brian Walters
Western Sydney, Australia