tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273239276262782106.post392205160369465320..comments2023-09-24T01:46:16.270+10:00Comments on tyto tony: Tawny away with the FairyTyto Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03834120720077625697noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273239276262782106.post-40583850928252956342008-11-11T14:15:00.000+10:002008-11-11T14:15:00.000+10:00Hi Mick,Did I mention my 'new' car? The L300 4WD m...Hi Mick,<BR/><BR/>Did I mention my 'new' car? The L300 4WD mobile hide was dying on 2 1/4 cylinders. My flash 1984 Camry hatch cost less than camera!<BR/><BR/>We do find ways to finance our passions. You'll find a way to get that new gear. (Psst: I know someone with a cheap Tamron 28-300 VC macro.)Tyto Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03834120720077625697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273239276262782106.post-58314714823298808642008-11-11T14:01:00.000+10:002008-11-11T14:01:00.000+10:00Hi Mosura,You are so right. But once I get a bette...Hi Mosura,<BR/><BR/>You are so right. But once I get a better feel for the camera's high ISO capability, and AI focus and servo differences, I may come to see some advantages in getting away from strong light and shadows.Tyto Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03834120720077625697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273239276262782106.post-45217438453407104852008-11-11T13:50:00.000+10:002008-11-11T13:50:00.000+10:00Hello Martin,Thanks for dropping in. I think we al...Hello Martin,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping in. I think we all enjoy in blogs and blogging the chances to see other places through others' eyes.Tyto Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03834120720077625697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273239276262782106.post-20164724613608521452008-11-11T13:47:00.000+10:002008-11-11T13:47:00.000+10:00Too right, Duncan. Just outlaid $3 for broad-brim ...Too right, Duncan. Just outlaid $3 for broad-brim cotton lid at op shop after old hat fell apart. Did my usual trick of trimming out all that useless sweat banding and it fits my big head bang on ;-)Tyto Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03834120720077625697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273239276262782106.post-2856566179627834902008-11-11T13:44:00.000+10:002008-11-11T13:44:00.000+10:00Gidday Gouldiae,Leave those dry, old greens and fa...Gidday Gouldiae,<BR/><BR/>Leave those dry, old greens and fairways and journey to the winterless north. Tick the birds off and stand in the rain. Meantime, I'll get 'em coming.Tyto Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03834120720077625697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273239276262782106.post-63712807043865878212008-11-11T13:41:00.000+10:002008-11-11T13:41:00.000+10:00Hi Denis,Now that you mention it...I suppose the l...Hi Denis,<BR/><BR/>Now that you mention it...<BR/><BR/>I suppose the long toes assist Tawnies in their foraging through grasses, bent sedges and long reeds. I can't recall ever seeing one on the ground.Tyto Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03834120720077625697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273239276262782106.post-82970336872746689402008-11-11T12:20:00.000+10:002008-11-11T12:20:00.000+10:00Low light is our worst enemy but I like both of th...Low light is our worst enemy but I like both of these shots. Love the pose on the second one.<BR/><BR/>Those really are big toes on the Grassbird. I didn't notice until I read the comment from Denis.Mosurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786494432479216149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273239276262782106.post-55661573544052493052008-11-11T11:58:00.000+10:002008-11-11T11:58:00.000+10:00Your posts are so informative and the quality of t...Your posts are so informative and the quality of those photographs is improving beautifully.<BR/><BR/>We love living vicariously through your blog.Martin Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993070528842851468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273239276262782106.post-60962292119797258952008-11-11T08:37:00.000+10:002008-11-11T08:37:00.000+10:00Your photos of all the little birds are great. I a...Your photos of all the little birds are great. I am very envious of your new gear!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273239276262782106.post-22115270154722953542008-11-11T07:21:00.000+10:002008-11-11T07:21:00.000+10:00Yeah, pretty good I suppose. I don't want to go ov...Yeah, pretty good I suppose. I don't want to go overboard because you may not be able to afford a larger size hat after buying that expensive new glass. ;-)Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182951711946882353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273239276262782106.post-29505067164019928972008-11-11T04:55:00.000+10:002008-11-11T04:55:00.000+10:00Just delightful Tony. Your skill, (and patience), ...Just delightful Tony. Your skill, (and patience), are to be admired. It's beaut each morning to see and read about birds I'll never see - thanks.<BR/>GouldiaeGouldiaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04534425400820381646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273239276262782106.post-89470231523637941602008-11-11T00:47:00.000+10:002008-11-11T00:47:00.000+10:00Hi TonyI am not familiar with the Tawny Grassbird,...Hi Tony<BR/>I am not familiar with the Tawny Grassbird, however, as an experienced (former) bird-bander, that bird has really unusually long toes for a small passerine. Seemingly much longer than a similar sized Wren, or Honeyeater, or even the larger Reed Warbler.<BR/>Great photos, by the way. I liked the Gerygone. Very natural pose.<BR/>Cheers<BR/>DenisDenis Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10031115992910569116noreply@blogger.com