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THEDOC4 In reply to Wodewose [2009-02-12 16:46:04 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou!!!!! I will never stop thats a fact, everything i see i find a shot in it somewhere, and then i can anticipate it next time.
what you see is something i've seen and tried before only this occasion i was successful.

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THEDOC4 In reply to crisvsv [2009-02-12 07:44:23 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks

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THEDOC4 In reply to digitalhermit [2009-02-11 13:21:34 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks well this series has come from the rescent weather, the snow and ice. on a normal day these birds never really take off or land close to the bank. but with the ice forming over 90% for a few days it forced them into the narrow channels of water that were not frozen. And with other birds
doing the same there was much more activity so i new a few takeoff points and where they would most likely land. i do use camouflaged clothing but thats about it really. i never chase birds i've learn't its best just to be in there area and just mingle, that way they realise your no threat and are less bothered about me pointing a camera at them and clicking. I used that technique with a Pied wagtail the same day, he came within feet of me while i was
sat down having a coffee, I got a shot i've wanted for years.

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digitalhermit In reply to THEDOC4 [2009-02-12 04:20:10 +0000 UTC]

Smart move then to make the most of the circumstances and to pick the right position.

Understanding and knowing the behaviour of your waterbirds improves your chances of getting great images like these.

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THEDOC4 In reply to digitalhermit [2009-02-12 07:56:38 +0000 UTC]

yes exactly!!!!! thats my approach, and being close and around the same area's lets me know all the good lighting spots
and best exposure windows for different times of the day. i just move with the action. One shot im waiting for is a Sparrow Hawk
that uses a hedgerow where i shoot my crow and magpie friends, seen Her 5 times now and had in the viewfinder twice but she's so fast.
but from my own experience i will probably get her sooner or later, i hope so

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THEDOC4 In reply to webworm [2009-02-11 11:07:11 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou very much, im glad you like them 's

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webworm In reply to THEDOC4 [2009-02-14 22:13:23 +0000 UTC]

It's my pleasure!

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THEDOC4 In reply to Mogrianne [2009-02-11 08:31:58 +0000 UTC]

Haha cheers cracking little birds thatare very twitchy indeed, another plus for the snow and ice. they have been restricted to the outsides of the
Res in the pools, giving me better chances.

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Mogrianne In reply to THEDOC4 [2009-02-11 13:12:41 +0000 UTC]

True snow/ice does do that - glad you were able to catch them
M

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THEDOC4 In reply to Mogrianne [2009-02-11 13:32:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, me too becaurse they are like bullets

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Mogrianne In reply to THEDOC4 [2009-02-11 14:31:58 +0000 UTC]

you are welcome
M

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THEDOC4 In reply to andy-j-s [2009-02-11 08:32:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks M8

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