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Sunday, October 2, 2011
Plover poses - Pipit pauses
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Different places suit different birds I guess. I find the Red-capped Plovers easy to get close to down here but can't get anywhere near a Pipit. I would certainly like to get close enough for a photo like yours.
ReplyDeleteTime to ask Santa for a new camera and bigger lens???
ReplyDeleteTut! Tut! Don't say my confidence in your powers of observation has been misplaced! You were the only one that noticed I had a new lens last year. Haven't you seen the results of the new camera over the last month? Santa came early.
ReplyDeleteHi Tony
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the male Red-cap (first shot). Beautiful contrasts.
The other is just taking a break, after you having chased it, I suspect. Mind you, you must have been careful to keep it walking, not flying off - right away from you.
Cheers
Denis
PS I can certify that Mick has been getting some great shots of her birds recently.
Oops! Sorry Mick. Been a bit distracted lately.
ReplyDeleteHi Denis. One good thing about ageing is slowing in any chase.