thanks Paul. will look into the levels...
On Tue, 22 May 2018 07:57:43 -0400
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> Strange creature! Nicely captured, but perhaps in need of a slight
> levels adjustment to brighten the midrange.
>
> >>> https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/grtd/
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thank you Jack...for the one on the other as well...
On Tue, 22 May 2018 02:57:05 -0700
Jack Davis wrote:
> WOW! Fascinating!
> Especially clean, sharp image,
> Subash!
> J
>
> >
> > https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/grtd/
> >
> > i don't have a straight-on angle yet :)
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On Tue, 22 May 2018 10:07:20 +0200
"Alan C" wrote:
> What an amazing bird!
isn't it? here's another angle (not that particular bird though):
https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/grtd/
i don't have a straight-on angle yet :)
subash
> https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/22
greater racket-tailed drongo:
https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/22/greater-racket-tailed-drongo/
k5iis, FA*300/4.5
comments appreciated...
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On Sun, 20 May 2018 12:45:24 -0400
"Daniel J. Matyola" wrote:
> Another fine shot, Subash. I especially enjoy them as they are
> different from the birds that frequent my yard.
thanks Dan. this one is different from the birds that my frequent my
'yard' too... :)
> > https://somethingfeathere
On Sun, 20 May 2018 09:06:09 -0400
"Daniel J. Matyola" wrote:
> Does anyone know what is happning with the PPG? Has Ricoh finally
> killed it? I haven't be able to access it ice May 15.
since you pointed it out, i tried to connect to the site but i get an
connection time out error...
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On Sun, 20 May 2018 10:45:35 -0400
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> On a pine tree branch.
> https://www.photo.net/photo/18474027/Red-Winged-Blackbird
sharp and detailed...
i don't see a pine tree branch, however...
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On Sun, 20 May 2018 10:17:59 -0400
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> Very nice. Excellent detail and pleasing color combinations. Are
> your birds accustomed to the presence of humans? Even though my
> birds are somewhat conditioned to my being in the yard, I could never
> get close enough to get a good s
another one from kerala and the FA* 300/4.5
https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/20/orange-headed-thrush/
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On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 3:27 PM, Jan van Wijk wrote:
> Hello Subash,
>
>
> Hmm, just checked, thought there would be one or two, but it turns out the
> ones I remembered were made with the BIGMA, not the FA400
>
> But, checking in Lightroom, I see I have 922 images shot with the FA400
> so I sele
On Fri, 18 May 2018 19:09:29 -0700
Larry Colen wrote:
> Paul Stenquist wrote:
> > Reworking old lens formulas might not work. The optimum image
> > circle isn’t the same. And there’s something about the older lenses
> > that causes fringing. Clean sheet new designs are probably a better
> > direc
issue.
>
>
> On Fri, 18 May 2018 12:13:28 -0400 Paul Stenquist wrote:
> >
> >I have the A 400/5.6. I don't know if it's the same optical formula
> >as the FA 400, but it does exhibit some pretty severe purple
> >fringing.
> >
> >> On Ma
i only wish i can afford it if/when i come across a good copy. :)
thanks for your inputs...
subash
On Fri, 18 May 2018 10:47:34 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
jtainter wrote:
> It's a fine lens, very sharp and well made. Perhaps its best
> characteristic is that it is almost as sharp wide open as it is
> s
would allow me to have both!
>
> stan
>
> > On May 18, 2018, at 10:09 AM, Subash Jeyan
> > wrote:
> >
> > i recently used for 4 days the FA* 300/4.5 of a friend and liked it
> > quite a bit. i've been looking at buying (may be, perhaps) the FA*
> &g
light and portable and handles well. There wasn't much colour
> fringing as far as I recall. On digital I only ever used it with the
> *ist-D and the K-10D because I sold it to finance the FA*600/4 in
> 2008.
>
> Jostein
>
>
> Den 18.05.2018 16:09, skrev Subash Jeyan:
&
fringing on digital bodies. Either I was not concerned much
> about it, or it was not there (or it was very mild).
>
> Igor
>
>
>
> Subash Jeyan Fri, 18 May 2018 07:10:04 -0700 wrote:
>
> i recently used for 4 days the FA* 300/4.5 of a friend and liked it
> quite
in the used market at tempting prices...i am
avoiding those...
> > On May 18, 2018, at 10:09 AM, Subash Jeyan
> > wrote:
> >
> > i recently used for 4 days the FA* 300/4.5 of a friend and liked it
> > quite a bit. i've been looking at buying (may be, perhaps) the F
i recently used for 4 days the FA* 300/4.5 of a friend and liked it
quite a bit. i've been looking at buying (may be, perhaps) the FA* 400
and would love to hear perspectives/opinions of those who have used it:
the IQ, how it handles, etc...
the only source for them is of course Ebay, mostly from
nice catch. the lens does seem sharp.
On Fri, 18 May 2018 13:28:56 +0200
"Alan C" wrote:
> A pair of Spoonbills at Sable Dam yesterday.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/40381105430/
>
> K5 with Sigma 170-500 APO DG
>
> The DG version of tis lens which I recently acquired is pret
On Fri, May 18, 2018 at 1:44 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote:
> On 18/5/18, Subash Jeyan, discombobulated, unleashed:
>
> >written with a rare generous of heart. incidentally, iirc, it is ten
> >years since your page by page critique the very first annualall the
> >best w
written with a rare generous of heart. incidentally, iirc, it is ten
years since your page by page critique the very first annualall the
best with your house sales and your moving.
~subash
On Fri, 18 May 2018 00:05:18 +0100
"Steve Cottrell" wrote:
> I spent a good hour going through the An
On Thu, 17 May 2018 09:47:02 -0500
Gonz wrote:
> Wow, nice shot. The 300 served you well there!
thank you...
> Kinda reminds me of our mascot, the Cormorant with that long neck.
longer, much longer :)
>
> On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 9:22 PM, Subash Jeyan
> wrote:
> > a
On Wed, 16 May 2018 08:56:55 -0700
l...@red4est.com wrote:
> Very nice.
thank you Larry.
> On May 15, 2018 7:22:52 PM PDT, Subash Jeyan
> wrote:
> >
> >https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/15/indian-darter/
> >
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On Wed, 16 May 2018 10:44:10 -0400
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> that's a keeper for sure. reminds me of our anhinga... sometimes, I
> think, also called snake bird in some venues.
thank you Ann. the bird is called snakebird here also and the
scientific name is Anhinga melanogaster, so it could be rel
On Wed, 16 May 2018 06:01:34 +0200
"Alan C" wrote:
> A great image, Subash. A close relation of the Cormorant.
thank you Alan.
> https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/15/indian-darter/
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On Tue, 15 May 2018 20:35:20 -0700
Jack Davis wrote:
> Impressive image, Subash!
thank you Jack...
> >>> https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/15/indian-darter/
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On Tue, 15 May 2018 23:44:19 -0400
"Ken Waller" wrote:
> Very nice capture, great DOF - the 300 FA is one of my most used
> lenses - I really appreciate it's close focusing ability.
thank you Ken.
> > https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/15/indian-darter/
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deptly.
>
>
> Dan Matyola
> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
>
> On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 10:22 PM, Subash Jeyan
> wrote:
>
> > a PESO from kerala, my native state in india:
> >
> > https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/15/indian
enjoyed the series. is the first one a drongo? no.9 (herd of elephants)
is quite dramatic...
On Sun, 13 May 2018 16:37:35 +0200
"Alan C" wrote:
> Being Mother's day, we went to the Letaba Camp picnic spot for a
> lunchtime braai. I took a few shots along the way:
>
> Scroll L to see the 9 imag
a PESO from kerala, my native state in india:
https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/15/indian-darter/
the indian darter, which according to the IUCN is a near-threatened
species. cropped image.
i had taken my friend's FA* 300/4.5. i really liked how the lens
handled but unfortunately
On Thu, 10 May 2018 17:27:00 -0400
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> A Titmouse atop one of my shepherd crooks. Pretty little bird. I see
> them only rarely. https://www.photo.net/photo/18472592/Titmouse
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very nice Paul. unfortunately, sparrows have disappeared from our
cities...
On Mon, 07 May 2018 16:27:08 -0400
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> At first glance, I thought this was another White Throated Sparrow,
> but according to the Audubon Field Guide, it’s a White Crowned
> Sparrow. Common in the we
very nice Jack. i'm hoping to get my very own owl soon...
On Mon, 7 May 2018 12:29:35 -0700 (PDT)
Jack Davis wrote:
> This AM at Sacramento Wild Life Refuge.
>
> Took a shot in a dark barrel shape in a tree and glad I did.
>
> I believe it's my first owl post in my long tenure with the PDML
thanks Paul and Jack...
On Mon, 07 May 2018 10:34:27 -0400
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> A beauty! Nicely captured.
>
>
> > On May 6, 2018, at 2:19 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote:
> >
> > That's a lovely looking bird. I like lapwings, always a treat to
> > see them.
uot;Alan C" wrote:
> Nice shot, Subash. We get them here too - we used to call them
> Plovers. Actually I enjoy annoying the serious birders by using the
> old names! Looks like that Sigma was a good acquisition.
>
> Alan C
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Subash
ly shot, as usual
>
> ann
>
> On 5/6/2018 12:59 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote:
> > a wader that is endemic to the indian subcontinent...
> >
> > https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/06/yellow-wattled-lapwing/
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> them.
>
> > On 6 May 2018, at 18:00, Subash Jeyan wrote:
> >
> > a wader that is endemic to the indian subcontinent...
> >
> > https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/06/yellow-wattled-lapwing/
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a wader that is endemic to the indian subcontinent...
https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/06/yellow-wattled-lapwing/
k5iis + the sigma 150-500 (@440mm)
comments, if any, are appreciated...
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On Thu, 3 May 2018 06:00:03 +0200
"Alan C" wrote:
> Dan said it all. A very fascinating bird>
i agree
> -Original Message-
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> Sent: 2 May, 2018 11:40 PM
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> Subject: PESO Rose Breasted Grosbeak
>
> Couldn’t get a completely clear
On Sun, 29 Apr 2018 14:15:34 -0400
ann sanfedele wrote:
> flipping through some old folders looking for something - I found
> this..
>
>
> https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Botanical-Gardens/i-JCLdH7W/A
i like it Ann. it is a very graphical image in a pleasing sort of way
sub
On Thu, 26 Apr 2018 18:22:15 +
Bob W-PDML wrote:
> The great Iranian Magnum photographer has died.
>
> https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2018/apr/26/photojournalist-abbas-a-career-in-pictures
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thanks Dan and Ann, and anyone else who looked...
On Wed, 25 Apr 2018 10:34:03 -0400
"Daniel J. Matyola" wrote:
> Simply Awesome!
> On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 11:06 PM, Subash Jeyan
> wrote:
>
> > a visitor from the arctic europe, a small wader called lit
On Wed, 25 Apr 2018 08:28:52 -0400
Bruce Walker wrote:
> Nice!
thanks Bruce...
> On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 11:06 PM, Subash Jeyan
> wrote:
> > a visitor from the arctic europe, a small wader called little
> > stint:
> >
> > https://somethingfeathered.word
On Wed, 25 Apr 2018 03:39:00 -0700
Jack Davis wrote:
> Stunning clarity, Subash!
thank you Jack...
> >>> On Apr 24, 2018, at 11:06 PM, Subash Jeyan
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> a visitor from the arctic europe, a small
On Tue, 24 Apr 2018 23:34:39 -0400
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> Excellent! Did you shoot at 600mm?
thank you Paul. this was shot at 600mm, f/6.3 (wide open) because the
nikon controls were totally unfamiliar and there was not too much time
to learn...
>
> > On Apr 24, 2018, at 11:0
a visitor from the arctic europe, a small wader called little
stint:
https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/04/25/little-stint/
another photo taken with the d500/tamron 150-600.
comments, if any, are appreciated.
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this one is from the k5iis and the 55-300, a white-bellied sea eagle
juvenile...
https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/04/22/white-bellied-sea-eagle/
thanks for looking, subash
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another photo
On Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:19:13 -0400
ann sanfedele wrote:
> wonderful, as usual - the couple with locked bills and offspring(?)
> especially - and the other pair..
> the larger group is nice, but not as int
very nice Jack. sharp and clear...
On Sun, 22 Apr 2018 06:03:25 -0700 (PDT)
Jack Davis wrote:
> Please forgive the perch for the moment. That will be changed soon!
>
> This taken along a roadside yesterday. Love the background and
>
> this glistening feathers pose.
>
>
> https://www.photo.ne
thanks Paul, Jack and Alan...
it is true the flamingos were far away (600mm and cropped to 50 per
cent) but flamingos are all about angles, geometries and colours (or so
i console myself)... :)
On Sun, 22 Apr 2018 13:44:34 +0200
"Alan C" wrote:
> Nice shots but they seem to be quite distant. U
splendid as usual Paul...
On Sat, 21 Apr 2018 17:33:09 -0400
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> This appears to be a juvenile female goldfinch. She’s waiting for a
> spot on the feeder and perhaps a bit uneasy about moving in on all
> the older males.
>
> https://www.photo.net/photo/18469282/Juvenile-Fem
so i went to pulicat again (with a friend who shoots nikon d850 and a
300/2.8 with a 1.4tc), the wintering ground for migratory birds, because
the son wanted to visit it. and i was resigned to him monopolising the
k5iis/55-300.
when we met at the lake, my friend had a little surprise for me. he h
On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 11:08 AM, Larry Colen wrote:
>
> I'm a big fan of the purple potato vines:
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/26638607057/in/album-
> 72157693949536931/
that is a pleasant image, the bokeh and the colours...
subash
>
>
> I've got a couple of vines that I don't th
erence.
>
> Alan C
>
> -Original Message- From: Subash Jeyan
> Sent: 17 April, 2018 4:44 AM
> To: pdml
> Subject: GESO (14): migratory birds at pulicat
>
>
> i've put together a GESO of our trip to pulicat sunday:
>
> https://somethingfeathered.wordpre
On Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:20:48 -0400
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> Nice set. I especially like the last one. Colorful!
thank you Paul. it was the last one, shot just as the sun was setting...
> > On Apr 16, 2018, at 10:44 PM, Subash Jeyan
> > wrote:
> >
> > i've pu
thank you Dan...
On Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:04:30 -0400
"Daniel J. Matyola" wrote:
> A Fine collection, Subash.
>
> Dan Matyola
> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
>
> On Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 10:44 PM, Subash Jeyan
> wrote:
>
> > i'
i've put together a GESO of our trip to pulicat sunday:
https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/04/17/migratory-birds-at-pulicat/
there are about 14 photos. comments, if any, appreciated...
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very nice Paul...
On Mon, 16 Apr 2018 16:39:20 -0400
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> I get a lot of goldfinches every day, so I can say with certainty
> that they grow more colorful by the day. The best looking birds are
> now in full yellow jackets.
>
> https://www.photo.net/photo/18468352/Pure-Gold
thanks Dan, Jack, Paul and Alan...
Alan, i have a few images of the bar-tailed godwit. it is considered a
'rarity' here. coming soon to a PESO near you :)
subash
On Mon, 16 Apr 2018 06:13:05 +0200
"Alan C" wrote:
> An excellent image with plenty of detail visible, Subash. I see it
> is a
a european/central asian migrant this time, the black-tailed godwit,
which is a near-threatened species according the IUCN.
there is a brackish water lake some 80 km out of chennai called pulicat
lake (the lake has a long history and has been mentioned by Ptolemy.
the tamil name is Pazhaverkadu an
nice shot Alan. as you say, ok for the ID. will look forward to the
better days...
subash
On Sun, 15 Apr 2018 17:13:22 +0200
"Alan C" wrote:
> Not the best image but OK for ID. There will be better days. Green
> bird always on the move in green foliage . I took about 30 shots over
> half an hou
of the greenery on either side of the
> subject.
>
>
> -Original Message-
> >From: Larry Colen
> >Subject: Re: PESO: koel
> >
> >
> >
> >Subash Jeyan wrote:
> >> early morning visitor:
> >>
> >> https://somethingfeathe
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> >> From: Larry Colen
> >> Subject: Re: PESO: koel
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Subash Jeyan wrote:
> >>> early morning visitor:
> >>>
> >>> https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/04/14
thanks Jack and Paul...
On Sat, 14 Apr 2018 07:30:16 -0400
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> Nice shot. Black birds with red eyes are the stuff of nightmares!
>
> Paul
>
> > On Apr 14, 2018, at 5:41 AM, Jack Davis
> > wrote:
> >
> > Nicely composed pleasing scene
> > Subash.
> >> https://somethingfe
On Sat, Apr 14, 2018 at 11:30 AM, Larry Colen wrote:
>
>
> Subash Jeyan wrote:
>
>> early morning visitor:
>>
>> https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/04/14/koel/
>>
>>
> That's a great shot. I'd love to see it cropped in a lot tight
early morning visitor:
https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/04/14/koel/
k5iis, DAL 55-300
comments, if any, are appreciated...
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sharp with nice details. i am afraid even ordinary house
sparrows have been driven out of our cities. i'm yet to come across
one...
On Thu, 12 Apr 2018 17:30:03 -0400
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> I hadn’t seen one of these before today. They breed in many areas of
> the U.S. but spend most of the yea
Morris, i hope you get better soon...
On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 21:26:13 -0500
Morris Galloway wrote:
> Health concerns force me to withdraw participation. It has been a
> great run and I thank all of you who have corresponded. May God Bless
> Us All!
>
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On Sun, 8 Apr 2018 21:18:29 +0100
"Steve Cottrell" wrote:
> On 8/4/18, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed:
> >I'm working on the 2018 PRML Book
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> Pentax Reprobates Mailing List
what the subject line says: a bunch of reprobates discussing more OT
than pentax subjects in chennai
h
thank you Jack. they look remarkably similar...
On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 11:57:06 -0700
Jack Davis wrote:
> Razor sharp images, Subash.
> We have "Black necked" stilts
> here in CA.
> Have snapped many.
>
> > https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/black-winged-stilt/
> >
thanks Ann. about the banner stuff, too much work. not having a
banner at all works for me :)
On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 19:54:45 -0400
ann sanfedele wrote:
> Like your stilts - and I see Jack has already mentioned we have their
> cousins over here..
> I saw the banner on first visit... agree about mak
On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 17:41:04 +
Bob W-PDML wrote:
> I like it. They all look as if they're thinking "why am I here?".
thank you Bob. existentialism on stilts... :)
> I'd make the banner picture about half the height so that your main
> picture gets more prominence. Perhaps also change it to
incredible level of detail Paul.
On Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:54:24 -0400
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> This shot of a male Downy Woodpecker on a pine tree illustrates the
> capability of the 150-450 and DA 1.4X converter combination. The shot
> is at 630mm, F8, 1/640th, ISO 2400, cropped to about 50% of
On Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:46:36 -0400
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> I like the composition. Interesting birds.
thank you Paul
> >>>
> >>> a visit to the marshland nearby yielded this:
> >>>
> >>> https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/black-winged-stilt/
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On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 17:06:34 +0100 (BST)
mike wilson wrote:
> I would be tempted to hit the crop button much harder. Just above
> the two sticks poking out of the mud and at least 2/3rds of the way
> down from the present top to the top of the highest bird's head.
like this?
https://somethingfe
On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 17:57:11 +0200
"Alan C" wrote:
> You really nailed that one, Subash. Interesting to see such a large
> group of stilts - mostly pairs around here.
thank you Alan. this is the first time i've come across such a large
group
> >>> a visit to the marshland nearby yielded
On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 11:14:54 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
Ken Waller wrote:
> Nicely captured Subash.
thank you Ken...
> -Original Message-
> >From: Subash Jeyan
> >Subject: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland
> >
> >a visit to the marshland nea
On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 11:10:47 -0400
"Daniel J. Matyola" wrote:
> Nice work! I love the way you rendered the reflections.
thank you Dan..
> > https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/black-winged-stilt/
> >
> > k5iis + DAL 55-300, cropped
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a visit to the marshland nearby yielded this:
https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/black-winged-stilt/
k5iis + DAL 55-300, cropped
p.s.: since picasaweb became google photos, i was using 500px to
display photos. since i wasn't happy with it for many reasons, i have
created a wordp
that's a great portrait
On Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:13:13 -0400
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> A female Chickadee challenges a male at the feeder. He skedaddled.
>
> https://www.photo.net/photo/18466874/One-Tough-Lady
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d out ok :-)
> - this fella reminds me of a bird we have called a cedar waxwing.
> Glad you got out in the shrubs
>
> ann
>
> On 4/8/2018 1:56 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote:
> > had gone to a shrub forest outside the city for birding with the son
> > and this is the
had gone to a shrub forest outside the city for birding with the son
and this is the only photo which turned out ok...a red-whiskered bulbul:
https://500px.com/photo/252693917/red-whiskered-bulbul-by-subash-jeyan
k5iis + DAL 55-300
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nice portrait. they are much more interesting looking than our babblers
here...
subash
On Tue, 3 Apr 2018 09:34:54 +0200
"Alan C" wrote:
> A large, raucous group of these was ensconced in the undergrowth,
> making tactical sorties to picnickers' tables at Mooiplaas yesterday.
>
> https://www.
On Sat, 31 Mar 2018 12:26:26 -0700
Larry Colen wrote:
> Great shots.
thanks Larry
> >>> a white-throated kingfisher:
> >>> https://500px.com/photo/251275353/white-throated-
> >>> kingfisher-by-subash-jeyan
> >>>
> >>> a jungle
thank you Jack and Dan...
On Fri, 30 Mar 2018 09:20:48 -0400
"Daniel J. Matyola" wrote:
> I have enjoyed these images a lot, Subash!
>
> Dan Matyola
> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
>
> On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 10:15 PM, Subash Jeyan
> wro
On Sat, 31 Mar 2018 07:29:35 +0200
"Alan C" wrote:
> A bushveld scene in Kruger looking south from the Phalaborwa - Letaba
> road which shows how well the vegetation has recovered from late
> rains. However, none of the major rivers have been in flood this
> season. Scroll R to see how well a you
Bob, that one made me smile. thank you... :)
On Fri, 30 Mar 2018 08:10:27 +
Bob W-PDML wrote:
> That kingfisher looks like an alien nightmare. Great shot.
>
> > a white-throated kingfisher:
> > https://500px.com/photo/251275353/white-throated-kingfisher-by-subash-jeyan
hing from the balcony because you were
> temporarily confined at home?
>
> I hope the end of your "interregnum" means you're Ok and able to get
> out and about again.
>
> But they've been some very nice photos.
> > a white-throated kingfisher:
> &
both excellent and that kingfisher looks to have a sense of humor!
>
> ann
>
> why ending? we have also enjoyed
>
>
>
> On 3/29/2018 10:15 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote:
> > two photos to end my little interregnum with birds, which *i* have
> > quite enjoyed :)
>
long. All your species are closely related to those in
> SA. We have the Jardine's (Arrow Marked) babblers here aplenty. Large
> flocks are very noisy often announcing themselves with a sort of
> choral crescendo.
> a white-throated kingfisher:
> https://500px.com/photo/251275353/wh
two photos to end my little interregnum with birds, which *i* have quite
enjoyed :)
a white-throated kingfisher:
https://500px.com/photo/251275353/white-throated-kingfisher-by-subash-jeyan
a jungle babbler:
https://500px.com/photo/251302767/jungle-babbler-by-subash-jeyan
the jungle babbler is
the former, as i am not very good at post-processing
On Thu, 29 Mar 2018 20:37:16 -0400
John wrote:
> Not bad though. Either you're still getting fairly low noise at ISO
> 3200 or you're doing a good job removing it in post.
>
>
> On 3/28/2018 22:37, Subash Je
gt; at least me) birds.
>
>
>
> Igor
>
>
> On Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:22:21 -0500 Paul Sorenson wrote:
>
> > Very nice. I've been impressed with all of your bird photos.
> >
> > -p
>
> > > https://500px.com/photo/251231051/asian-ko
thank you Paul.
On Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:22:21 -0500
Paul Sorenson wrote:
> Very nice. I've been impressed with all of your bird photos.
>
> -p
> > https://500px.com/photo/251231051/asian-koel-female-by-subash-jeyan
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thank you Dan...
On Wed, 28 Mar 2018 23:17:17 -0400
"Daniel J. Matyola" wrote:
> Quite nice!
>
> >
> > https://500px.com/photo/251231051/asian-koel-female-by-subash-jeyan
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conditions were not good, had to use a high iso, since the bird can be
seen only at dawn, well before the sun rises...
https://500px.com/photo/251231051/asian-koel-female-by-subash-jeyan
k5iis, DAL 55-300, about 50 per cent cropped...
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> > Nice image, Subash. Looks more like a dove than a raptor.
> >
> >
> > Dan Matyola
> > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
> >
> >> On Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 8:50 AM, Subash Jeyan
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >&g
a relatively rare catch from the balcony. the shikra is a small
raptor, about 26-30 cm long. the word shikra means 'hunter' in hindi.
https://500px.com/photo/251007589/shikra-by-subash-jeyan
k5iis and the DAL 55-300, about 50 per cent cropped...
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Bob W-PDML wrote:
> Can't entirely blame the weather unfortunately. Some health issues
> and bone idleness too :0( . I'm starting to build it up again though.
after doing a 400 in january, i've been idle too. got to start soon.
that spa looks lovely...
> >
March 2018 at 13:49 Subash Jeyan wrote:
> > https://500px.com/photo/250368391/asian-koel-male-by-subash-jeyan
> Looks very similar to the Koels that arrive here in spring from
> south-east Asia and start their infuriating ko-el ko-el call from
> about 4am. It's amazing
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