Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Alan C]

1/6. I think Paul has some competition for steadiness!

Alan C

On 17-Jan-21 05:02 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote:

thank you Ann. i know the kind of light you are talking about. this
wasn't it :) at times, with 12800 ISO i was getting 1/6. and i did not
have a tripod with me. note to self: i should get a monopod at least

On Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:59:59 -0500
ann sanfedele  wrote:


A lovely gallery, Subash -  I think it was lucky you didn't have
bright sunlight.. foggy rainy days soften the light and , I think,
better serve the revealing of true colors in the birdies..  and it's
easier on one's eyes too.  And that  langur portrait is wonderful,
too!

https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/







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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Subash Jeyan]

thank you Bob. i am retiring in a couple of years or so (retirement age
generally is 60 here). that's why i am beginning to look for takumars
:) i got the first one too a couple of days back: the SMC takumar
135/3.5.

On Sun, 17 Jan 2021 17:53:43 +
Bob Pdml  wrote:

> That’s a fantastic variety of birds. I intend to develop my bird
> photography skills now that I’m retired. Love the langur too - I
> won’t be developing my langur photography skills as they are a bit
> thin on the ground round here.
> 
> > On 17 Jan 2021, at 10:18, Subash Jeyan  wrote:

> > https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/

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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Subash Jeyan]

thank you Ken.

the chameleon photo was taken with my son's tamron 90/2.8, the
nightjar and the blackbird photos were taken with the HD 55-300 and all
the other bird photos were taken with the sigma 150-500 OS HSM.

On Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:10:08 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Ken Waller  wrote:

> Nice captures, Subash. What lenses were used?
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> >From: Subash Jeyan 

> >https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/


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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Subash Jeyan]

thank you Toine. unfortunately, for a few months now, Aliexpress is
banned in India. we can neither access the site nor buy anything from
it. i'll look for local alternatives...

On Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:50:34 +0100
Toine  wrote:

> I have two of this model. Its very small collapsed and fits in any
> bag or in your pocket. Extended about 1.6 meter and Strong enough to
> support a long lens if you keep your hands on the lens. If it ever
> fails just buy a new one. Velbon has something similar and feels a
> little stronger and smoother for 5x the price.
> https://a.aliexpress.com/_B1P8YX
> 
> On Sun, 17 Jan 2021, 16:02 Subash Jeyan,  wrote:
> 
> > thank you Ann. i know the kind of light you are talking about. this
> > wasn't it :) at times, with 12800 ISO i was getting 1/6. and i did
> > not have a tripod with me. note to self: i should get a monopod at
> > least
> >
> > On Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:59:59 -0500
> > ann sanfedele  wrote:
> >  
> > > A lovely gallery, Subash -  I think it was lucky you didn't have
> > > bright sunlight.. foggy rainy days soften the light and , I think,
> > > better serve the revealing of true colors in the birdies..  and
> > > it's easier on one's eyes too.  And that  langur portrait is
> > > wonderful, too!  
> >  
> > > > https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/


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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Ken Waller]

Nice captures, Subash. What lenses were used?


-Original Message-
>From: Subash Jeyan 
>Sent: Jan 17, 2021 5:16 AM
>To: pdml 
>Subject: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris
>
>me and my son Adit went on a birding road trip to masinagudi and
>kothagiri (roughly 600 km from chennai), both in the Nilgiri Biosphere
>Reserve in the Western Ghats, from january 10-16. we were dogged by
>unseasonal rains in the hills and it was foggy with poor light most of
>the time. but, nevertheless it was a productive trip. Photos from the
>trip, mainly birds and some mammals….
>
>https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/
>
>comments appreciated, subash
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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Bob Pdml]

That’s a fantastic variety of birds. I intend to develop my bird photography 
skills now that I’m retired. Love the langur too - I won’t be developing my 
langur photography skills as they are a bit thin on the ground round here.

> On 17 Jan 2021, at 10:18, Subash Jeyan  wrote:
> 
> me and my son Adit went on a birding road trip to masinagudi and
> kothagiri (roughly 600 km from chennai), both in the Nilgiri Biosphere
> Reserve in the Western Ghats, from january 10-16. we were dogged by
> unseasonal rains in the hills and it was foggy with poor light most of
> the time. but, nevertheless it was a productive trip. Photos from the
> trip, mainly birds and some mammals….
> 
> https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/
> 
> comments appreciated, subash
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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Toine]

I have two of this model. Its very small collapsed and fits in any bag or
in your pocket. Extended about 1.6 meter and Strong enough to support a
long lens if you keep your hands on the lens. If it ever fails just buy a
new one. Velbon has something similar and feels a little stronger and
smoother for 5x the price.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_B1P8YX

On Sun, 17 Jan 2021, 16:02 Subash Jeyan,  wrote:

> thank you Ann. i know the kind of light you are talking about. this
> wasn't it :) at times, with 12800 ISO i was getting 1/6. and i did not
> have a tripod with me. note to self: i should get a monopod at least
>
> On Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:59:59 -0500
> ann sanfedele  wrote:
>
> > A lovely gallery, Subash -  I think it was lucky you didn't have
> > bright sunlight.. foggy rainy days soften the light and , I think,
> > better serve the revealing of true colors in the birdies..  and it's
> > easier on one's eyes too.  And that  langur portrait is wonderful,
> > too!
>
> > > https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/
>
>
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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Subash Jeyan]

thank you Dan. i had to google rara avis :)

On Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:30:55 -0500
"Daniel J. Matyola"  wrote:

> That is a wonderful collection os superb bird portraits, many exotioc
> and all quite interesting.
> 
> [The last 5 images stretch the concept or rara avis.  ]

> 
> On Sun, Jan 17, 2021 at 5:18 AM Subash Jeyan 
> wrote:

> > https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/


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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Subash Jeyan]

thank you Alan. our birds are not especially tolerant of humans. the 24
mp of k3ii gives you quite a leeway for cropping. :) 

i just couldn't find the Voetspore DVDs here...


On Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:50:59 +0200
Alan C  wrote:

> That's a great gallery, Subash. Perhaps the birds there are quite 
> tolerant of humans? I say this because you seem to be able to get
> quite close. Nice to see the nightjars - I hear them in winter but
> seldom see them. Pretty bee-eaters too. BTW, did you ever find the
> "Voetspore India" DVD's?

> > https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/



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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Subash Jeyan]

thank you Paul.

On Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:08:55 -0500
Paul Stenquist  wrote:

> Stunning I’m as he’s. The langur is special. 
> 

> >> On 1/17/2021 5:16 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote:

> >> https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/



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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Subash Jeyan]

thank you Ann. i know the kind of light you are talking about. this
wasn't it :) at times, with 12800 ISO i was getting 1/6. and i did not
have a tripod with me. note to self: i should get a monopod at least

On Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:59:59 -0500
ann sanfedele  wrote:

> A lovely gallery, Subash -  I think it was lucky you didn't have
> bright sunlight.. foggy rainy days soften the light and , I think,
> better serve the revealing of true colors in the birdies..  and it's
> easier on one's eyes too.  And that  langur portrait is wonderful,
> too!

> > https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/




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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Subash Jeyan]

the western ghats are one of the few biodiversity hot spots left. 

if you do come, ping me... i'll take you there :)

On Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:42:05 +0100
Toine  wrote:

> Nice birds and pictures, a few look familiar. Searched on google maps.
> Wish I was there with my camera ;)
> 
> On Sun, 17 Jan 2021 at 11:18, Subash Jeyan 
> wrote:

> > https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/

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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Subash Jeyan]

thank you Larry...

On Sun, 17 Jan 2021 02:24:17 -0800
Larry Colen  wrote:

> > On Jan 17, 2021, at 2:16 AM, Subash Jeyan 
> > wrote:
> > 
> > me and my son Adit went on a birding road trip to masinagudi and
> > kothagiri (roughly 600 km from chennai), both in the Nilgiri
> > Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats, from january 10-16. we were
> > dogged by unseasonal rains in the hills and it was foggy with poor
> > light most of the time. but, nevertheless it was a productive trip.
> > Photos from the trip, mainly birds and some mammals….  
> 
> I’ll say that was productive, you got some great shots
> 
> > 
> > https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/



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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Daniel J. Matyola]

That is a wonderful collection os superb bird portraits, many exotioc and
all quite interesting.

[The last 5 images stretch the concept or rara avis.  ]
Dan Matyola
*https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery
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On Sun, Jan 17, 2021 at 5:18 AM Subash Jeyan  wrote:

> me and my son Adit went on a birding road trip to masinagudi and
> kothagiri (roughly 600 km from chennai), both in the Nilgiri Biosphere
> Reserve in the Western Ghats, from january 10-16. we were dogged by
> unseasonal rains in the hills and it was foggy with poor light most of
> the time. but, nevertheless it was a productive trip. Photos from the
> trip, mainly birds and some mammals….
>
> https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/
>
> comments appreciated, subash
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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Alan C]

That's a great gallery, Subash. Perhaps the birds there are quite 
tolerant of humans? I say this because you seem to be able to get quite 
close. Nice to see the nightjars - I hear them in winter but seldom see 
them. Pretty bee-eaters too. BTW, did you ever find the "Voetspore 
India" DVD's?


Alan C

On 17-Jan-21 12:16 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote:

me and my son Adit went on a birding road trip to masinagudi and
kothagiri (roughly 600 km from chennai), both in the Nilgiri Biosphere
Reserve in the Western Ghats, from january 10-16. we were dogged by
unseasonal rains in the hills and it was foggy with poor light most of
the time. but, nevertheless it was a productive trip. Photos from the
trip, mainly birds and some mammals….

https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/

comments appreciated, subash




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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Paul Stenquist]

Stunning I’m as he’s. The langur is special. 

Paul

> On Jan 17, 2021, at 8:03 AM, ann sanfedele  wrote:
> 
> A lovely gallery, Subash -  I think it was lucky you didn't have bright 
> sunlight.. foggy rainy days soften the light and , I think, better serve the
> revealing of true colors in the birdies..  and it's easier on one's eyes too. 
>  And that  langur portrait is wonderful, too!
> 
> ann
> 
>> On 1/17/2021 5:16 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote:
>> me and my son Adit went on a birding road trip to masinagudi and
>> kothagiri (roughly 600 km from chennai), both in the Nilgiri Biosphere
>> Reserve in the Western Ghats, from january 10-16. we were dogged by
>> unseasonal rains in the hills and it was foggy with poor light most of
>> the time. but, nevertheless it was a productive trip. Photos from the
>> trip, mainly birds and some mammals….
>> 
>> https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/
>> 
>> comments appreciated, subash
>> 
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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[ann sanfedele]

A lovely gallery, Subash -  I think it was lucky you didn't have bright 
sunlight.. foggy rainy days soften the light and , I think, better serve the
revealing of true colors in the birdies..  and it's easier on one's eyes 
too.  And that  langur portrait is wonderful, too!


ann

On 1/17/2021 5:16 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote:

me and my son Adit went on a birding road trip to masinagudi and
kothagiri (roughly 600 km from chennai), both in the Nilgiri Biosphere
Reserve in the Western Ghats, from january 10-16. we were dogged by
unseasonal rains in the hills and it was foggy with poor light most of
the time. but, nevertheless it was a productive trip. Photos from the
trip, mainly birds and some mammals….

https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/

comments appreciated, subash



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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

[Toine]

Nice birds and pictures, a few look familiar. Searched on google maps.
Wish I was there with my camera ;)

On Sun, 17 Jan 2021 at 11:18, Subash Jeyan  wrote:
>
> me and my son Adit went on a birding road trip to masinagudi and
> kothagiri (roughly 600 km from chennai), both in the Nilgiri Biosphere
> Reserve in the Western Ghats, from january 10-16. we were dogged by
> unseasonal rains in the hills and it was foggy with poor light most of
> the time. but, nevertheless it was a productive trip. Photos from the
> trip, mainly birds and some mammals….
>
> https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/
>
> comments appreciated, subash
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Re: GESO (33): birding in the nilgiris

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> On Jan 17, 2021, at 2:16 AM, Subash Jeyan  wrote:
> 
> me and my son Adit went on a birding road trip to masinagudi and
> kothagiri (roughly 600 km from chennai), both in the Nilgiri Biosphere
> Reserve in the Western Ghats, from january 10-16. we were dogged by
> unseasonal rains in the hills and it was foggy with poor light most of
> the time. but, nevertheless it was a productive trip. Photos from the
> trip, mainly birds and some mammals….

I’ll say that was productive, you got some great shots

> 
> https://something-feathered.in/2021/01/17/birding-in-the-nilgiris/
> 
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