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Holiday Birding

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robbo d Veteran Member • Posts: 3,884
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Camping got cancelled due to an extended family medical issue, so we re-located close to a lake where there is prolific water and other bird life. Lake Lorne is in Southern Victoria, Australia.

All shot with the k3mk1 and original DA-L 55-300 ED (excuse the noise)

Royal Spoonbill back lit in the morning sun.

Dragonfly in flight  DFIF

Spoonbill low pass over Lake Lorne

Swamp hen feeding chick just off shore

Just a small brood of chicks .... there has been a bumper breeding season here.

White Faced Heron taking off after I got too close.

After spending time in each area, you take stock of what's going on. The parent Swallows were flying around feeding and gathering for the juveniles which were sitting and waiting for each fly-by.

Two parents and two juveniles I think. A quick family gathering at the meal table.

Spoonbills have a crazy hair-do

JeremieB Senior Member • Posts: 2,041
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All really great photos ! You captured interesting moments.

I like the wildlife story

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OP robbo d Veteran Member • Posts: 3,884
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JeremieB wrote:

All really great photos ! You captured interesting moments.

I like the wildlife story

Despite the mki performance you can still manage interesting images. I'm about to get a one month slot at the local bank to show some images so I'll get to see how these print.

Thanks for the comments

ozdean
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Good captures there Rob.

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TBLF Senior Member • Posts: 1,390
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The holidays were good to you! Nice set of pics.

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Benoz
Benoz Veteran Member • Posts: 6,866
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Nice shooting Rob.

A little surprised to see the very good result from the original 55-300.

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OP robbo d Veteran Member • Posts: 3,884
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Hi Ben

I don't think the optics have changed a whole lot

It's always been a handy performer for the price

I've shot in good light and tried to remain close to keep the cropping and iso down plus shutter speed up.

Shooting with older generation gear is a challenge but with care can produce decent enough results

MightyMike Forum Pro • Posts: 41,691
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Nice shooting, you've got some real winners there

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grcolts Veteran Member • Posts: 3,911
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What kind of bird is image number 2?   LOL

OP robbo d Veteran Member • Posts: 3,884
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... the dragon winged bee eater 🤔😎

maranatha Senior Member • Posts: 2,781
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Lovely set of different photos Rob I like them looks like u had a good time there

Ps that DIF is a excellent Shot

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haui Regular Member • Posts: 308
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Beautiful shots! Thanks for sharing!

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PentUp
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Wonderful photos Rob

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OP robbo d Veteran Member • Posts: 3,884
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Thanks Paul

The dragonflies are not too hard when you find the one that returns to the same spot and hovers for 5 seconds

OP robbo d Veteran Member • Posts: 3,884
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PentUp wrote:

Wonderful photos Rob

Thanks mate 👍 hope your enjoying the break

PentUp
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robbo d wrote:

PentUp wrote:

Wonderful photos Rob

Thanks mate 👍 hope your enjoying the break

Cheers mate 👍🏻

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