Bird of Paradise

slodaveslodave Registered Users Posts: 57 Big grins
edited February 11, 2008 in Other Cool Shots
Hi! I was taking some pictures of Hummingbirds and for a break, I decided to find another bird. The white is blown, but I like it. Feel free to comment.
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Dave

On a steep learning curve...
Nikon D100, Nikon 18-135mm, Tamron 5.6 200-400mm

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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2008
    slodave wrote:
    Hi! I was taking some pictures of Hummingbirds and for a break, I decided to find another bird. The white is blown, but I like it. Feel free to comment.

    Ahhhh yes the Bird of Paradise Flower, it's a weird looking flower isn't it.
    The old Maternity Wing of the Geelong Hospital, called Baxter House,
    used to be lined out the front with these plants.

    Quite a unique and pretty flower ... thanks for sharing thumb.gif ... Skippy :D
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    Now where's those humming bird shots ?? :D
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  • slodaveslodave Registered Users Posts: 57 Big grins
    edited February 10, 2008
    I grew up with them. I never really thought of them as weird, but they look awful as they wilt. ne_nau.gif

    Today was not my day for Hummingbirds. I got my dad into Hummingbirds a couple of weeks ago and he has been digging out any old flash that can be used. I stopped by my parents house yesterday and sat in with him, but I did not use the flash setup.

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    This was hand held, with a bit of PS to get rid of a feeder on the right.
    Dave

    On a steep learning curve...
    Nikon D100, Nikon 18-135mm, Tamron 5.6 200-400mm
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2008
    slodave wrote:
    I grew up with them. I never really thought of them as weird, but they look awful as they wilt. ne_nau.gif

    Today was not my day for Hummingbirds. I got my dad into Hummingbirds a couple of weeks ago and he has been digging out any old flash that can be used. I stopped by my parents house yesterday and sat in with him, but I did not use the flash setup.


    This was hand held, with a bit of PS to get rid of a feeder on the right.

    Awwwww least you've got hummingbirds to shoot mate,
    we do not have this tiny bird here in Australia.

    Hummers are my favourite little Birds nod.gif ... Nice Shot thumb.gif ..Skippy :D
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    :skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
  • slodaveslodave Registered Users Posts: 57 Big grins
    edited February 11, 2008
    Skippy, you may not have hummingbirds, but you do have these...
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    Ok, Skyler is English and not wearing natural Aussi colors, but he keeps me company! Hand held late this past afternoon. I need to try again with more light.
    Dave

    On a steep learning curve...
    Nikon D100, Nikon 18-135mm, Tamron 5.6 200-400mm
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