Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Tom hicks
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I take it those are Kookaburras?
Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree
Merry, merry king of the bush is he.
I've never seen the second one
Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree
Merry, merry king of the bush is he.
I've never seen the second one
sparrow6224
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Keith - the sound of the Pentax 67 shutter does that to many creatures, some of them bipeds. Your birds are gorgeous -- I'm dying to know what camera/lens/film? If they're digital conversions to b/w all the more congrats because they really look like film, like Acros or HP5 or Tri-X. Really satisfying to look at.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
The birds were shot with an OM-2 and Zuiko 300mm ... the film was Rollei Retro 100.
I wish I still had that lens!
Tom hicks
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I picked up one of those lenses this past Christmas wonderful lens.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Tom ... the second photo is a female Satin Bower Bird. The male is really striking and has a stunning blue black plumage that shines like chrome in certain light!
Tom hicks
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Those are the ones that do all the dancing around when looking for a mate. Yes they are pretty.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Another Kookaburra shot ... you really have to watch your breakfast when these things are around if your eating it on the deck. They'd steal the food from your mouth if you gave them the chance! 
Tom hicks
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They could easily be mistaken for kingfisher , but are probably a little larger. They have a little thievery in them I take it.
Tom hicks
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Thanks for coming out to play Keith. It's 10.41 PM here and it's been a long day so I'll be leaving you shortly . My eyes are shutting on me .
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Thay are actually a kingfisher Tom and their thievery is well known in the area I live in. The mask is very appropriate!
I've had one one crash tackle me in an attempt to get the bacon of my plate ... they really have no morals!
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Cheers Tom and goodnight ... it's been a pleasure to be able to support your fine thread.
Tom hicks
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Thay are actually a kingfisher Tom and their thievery is well known in the area I live in. The mask is very appropriate!
I've had one one crash tackle me in an attempt to get the bacon of my plate ... they really have no morals!
See I told you:bang: , I guess the kingfishers I see normally have a little longer bill or beak. Enjoy the rest of your Tuesday afternoon .
Tom hicks
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sisser
Established
Not just herons that are scarce but all wildlife.
I just love your photos
, wish there was a bit more nature around here.
Tom hicks
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Not just herons that are scarce but all wildlife.
I just love your photos
I go through and post some that are not so tightly shot, it's the macro in me .
