Spring/summer birds

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Not much solar work going on here at the moment. We've been getting plenty of clear skies, but the seeing has been so bad that it's beyond the treshold where I even bother trying to image. I have been doing a fair bit of visual though, so I haven't been missing anything :)

On the other hand, it is that time of year where my other hobby (bird photography) peaks. A small selection of what I've managed to capture lately. Hope you enjoy.

Red-Crested Pochard:

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Eurasian Blackcap:

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Northern Pintail:

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Oystercatcher:

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Stonechat:

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Yellow Wagtail:

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Just WOW!! the image and composition of the Yellow Wagtail is just perfect!! :bow :bow :bow the detail is so incredible in all the images, has that poor little female Blackcap got grass stuck up her nose?

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Thanks Alexandra :)

The blackcap did indeed have some grass stuck there. Not sure how much that bothers/harms her (if at all).


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Super shots Jochen! What camera / lens combo are you using?


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Thanks Mark.

I use a Nikon Z9. The lens depends on the situation (how close I am), but it's either a Nikon 300mm pf or 500mm pf.


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Beautiful photographs, Jochen.

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Thanks Stu.


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Fabulous pictures, Jochen !

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Hi Jochen,

Your images are Stunning. First class. Incredible sharpnes and all birds are alive. That little reflection of the sun on their eyes is an absolute must.

The detail of the featers of the duck sre just impressive.

You should participate in a nature photography competition.

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Thanks Franco/Rainer.
rsfoto wrote: Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:02 pm
You should participate in a nature photography competition.
Funny you should say that; my girlfriend has been going on about that very thing lately as well :)

The competitive side of me is a bit hesitant (there's a lot of amazing bird photographers out there), but we'll see. I might at some point.


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