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Dave In La
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p.1 #1 · SPAM, the common kind

read this in another thread
I'm a bit tired of all the nostril shots of birds on this forum
Many, including me, photograph what is available and do it with pleasure.
If it's closeups of common sparrows and not elegant avians or exotic wildlife, it's still special and meaningful nature photography to me.

Time for more SPAM; SParrows At McDonald's

Was dull and overcast at the "Golden Arches" this morning,
but a cute little female "SPAMmer" was curtly posing.

All 1D2N, 400mm v/5.6L and 25mm tube, ISO 800
and typically f/6.3 at 1/250-1/400

#1 She sees me with camera ready, shows a profile

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#2 I think she curiously hears my AF beeper

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#3 Heck with that beeping, I see food down below

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#4 Again, "what" is that crazy beeping sound?

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#5 Darn peeps and their toys!!

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#6 Hey baby....check out my grooming

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#7 I'm just a "puffball", he gets all the girls

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#8 The habitat

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thanks for looking, c/c and letting me share

Nov 17, 2007 at 06:01 PM

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p.1 #2 · SPAM, the common kind

Dave I hope you spilled your coke all over.

Detail is stunning. I quit.

Ted

Nov 17, 2007 at 06:18 PM

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p.1 #3 · SPAM, the common kind

These are just great shots Dave. And its interesting to see where you're taking them. There's certainly nothing wrong with beautifully done shots of any animals in my book.

Steve

Nov 17, 2007 at 06:56 PM

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p.1 #4 · SPAM, the common kind

I like how you were able to capture his nostrils with a catchlight in them.

Nov 17, 2007 at 09:08 PM

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p.1 #5 · SPAM, the common kind

, once again MickyD's pays off for you. #2 and #6 are my favorites. The feather detail on #6 is amazing. You should be feeding those sparrows for posing so good for you!

Nov 17, 2007 at 09:16 PM

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p.1 #6 · SPAM, the common kind

Ted ellis wrote:
Dave I hope you spilled your coke all over.

Detail is stunning. I quit.
Ted
Thanks Ted.....morning at the arches is "coffee time" for me

Nov 17, 2007 at 10:19 PM

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Bmetcan wrote:
These are just great shots Dave. And its interesting to see where you're taking them. There's certainly nothing wrong with beautifully done shots of any animals in my book.
Steve
appreciated Steve, we all do our best and you are so right

Nov 17, 2007 at 10:20 PM

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p.1 #8 · SPAM, the common kind

Once again Dave, a beautiful series. The color, detail and texture of these shots are outstanding!

Doug

Nov 17, 2007 at 10:39 PM

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p.1 #9 · SPAM, the common kind

Dave what a fun series thank you

TOTALLY WACKY roger

Nov 17, 2007 at 11:41 PM

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p.1 #10 · SPAM, the common kind

Nice series Dave. Did you at least share some of your hotcakes with them ? Thanks for all the nostril shots.

Herb

Nov 17, 2007 at 11:54 PM

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p.1 #11 · SPAM, the common kind

Dave -
The SPAM shots were nice and all, but I got a kick out of the last shot.

- Ken

Nov 18, 2007 at 12:41 AM

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p.1 #12 · SPAM, the common kind

Hi Dave I like your enviorment but not for my arteries now are you feeding that poor little bird junk food. Yeah it's me and I am in my new place but have not picked up a camera in awhile. I am also having some trouble with this server. Outlet express is giving me a lot of trouble and so far I have had 5 different persons fix it. Don't you just love modern stuff. BTW the photos are really great and would make great cards.
Lou

Nov 18, 2007 at 02:10 AM

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p.1 #13 · SPAM, the common kind

Dave,

Amazing - I'm going to try this combo sometime ---- using a 400 with a 25mm tube, that is. My favorite of this set is #7 --- just love the colors and the simplicity of the shot. And really glad you included a view of the area. What do you do if someone's in your spot?

Nov 18, 2007 at 04:21 AM

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p.1 #14 · SPAM, the common kind

A fantastic set of shots of everyday birds is still a set of fantastic shots

It's nice to see a creative shot of common birds. Always good to have some variety. Great stuff Dave.

-Charlie

Nov 18, 2007 at 04:27 AM

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p.1 #15 · SPAM, the common kind

David, Please more SPAM! Or as Monty P. would say - " I will have Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam with that Spam" Bob

Nov 18, 2007 at 03:09 PM

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p.1 #16 · SPAM, the common kind

HI Dave,

Very nice of you to include that last shot showing their natural habitat

Super fine work my friend!

Ken

Nov 18, 2007 at 03:30 PM

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Johnny Bravo wrote:
I like how you were able to capture his nostrils with a catchlight in them.
That has been a real challenge John.....Master Nostril Peeper

billym wrote:

, once again MickyD's pays off for you. #2 and #6 are my favorites. The feather detail on #6 is amazing. You should be feeding those sparrows for posing so good for you!
Thanks Billy, they had fresh crackers from me

Doug Bentlage wrote:
Once again Dave, a beautiful series. The color, detail and texture of these shots are outstanding!
Doug
Thank you Doug, they are all I can find right now and I find them actually interesting and full of character. And they do have some nice coloration

Nov 18, 2007 at 04:05 PM

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p.1 #18 · SPAM, the common kind

Dave, Why don't you try Crows at Taco Bell, or Seagulls at Safeway? Every think you are alone? Just toss some leftover chinese out the window at Safeway. Even Mc D birds need love. Bruce

Nov 18, 2007 at 04:47 PM

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p.1 #19 · SPAM, the common kind

Keep posting nostril shots of birds, Dave. These are just a pleasure to view and you are doing a great job with that combo. I'm sure the birds are also very pleased with you, since you are making them look so good.

Socrate

Nov 18, 2007 at 04:51 PM

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B Benson wrote:
Dave, Why don't you try Crows at Taco Bell, or Seagulls at Safeway? Every think you are alone? Just toss some leftover chinese out the window at Safeway. Even Mc D birds need love. Bruce

Good advice for you Dave.

Nov 18, 2007 at 11:51 PM

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p.1 #21 · SPAM, the common kind

You have close, detail and very nice shots...

Nov 19, 2007 at 01:37 AM

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p.1 #22 · SPAM, the common kind

Hi Dave

Outstanding as always

Nov 19, 2007 at 12:30 PM

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p.1 #23 · SPAM, the common kind

Lovely capturing. Super details. Thanks for sharing.

Jude

Nov 19, 2007 at 01:27 PM

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thehotel wrote:
Dave what a fun series thank you
TOTALLY WACKY roger
Thanks Rog.......we're funny folk down south

Herb Houghton wrote:
Nice series Dave. Did you at least share some of your hotcakes with them ? Thanks for all the nostril shots.

Herb
Thanks Herb, they got old soup crackers

fwyflyr wrote:
Dave -
The SPAM shots were nice and all, but I got a kick out of the last shot.

- Ken
Thanks Ken.....I think we should all include a "habitat" shot

lbuscher wrote:
Hi Dave I like your enviorment but not for my arteries now are you feeding that poor little bird junk food. Yeah it's me and I am in my new place but have not picked up a camera in awhile. I am also having some trouble with this server. Outlet express is giving me a lot of trouble and so far I have had 5 different persons fix it. Don't you just love modern stuff. BTW the photos are really great and would make great cards.
Lou
Thanks Lou....you'll be all up to speed once the bugs get worked out.
Be well

JJBub wrote:
Dave,
Amazing - I'm going to try this combo sometime ---- using a 400 with a 25mm tube, that is. My favorite of this set is #7 --- just love the colors and the simplicity of the shot. And really glad you included a view of the area. What do you do if someone's in your spot?

Thanks Cris.
The tube is great if you cahn work close to the birds. The 25mm gives me a working distance of about 6'-20'.....NO focus beyond that 20'. I have had to wait for that parking slot.....I usually occupy the first 2 spaces and get some funny stares!

StarDog wrote:
David, Please more SPAM! Or as Monty P. would say - " I will have Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam,Spam with that Spam" Bob
Hi Bob....I got the "spam" message!!

Mr Zoom wrote:
HI Dave,
Very nice of you to include that last shot showing their natural habitat

Super fine work my friend!
Ken
Thank you sir....much appreciated comment

Nov 20, 2007 at 12:15 AM

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p.1 #25 · SPAM, the common kind

Spam spam spam spam, spam spam spam spam, lovely spam, wonderful spam....

Only those of us "of a certain age" will understand the above....

Susan

Nov 20, 2007 at 02:05 AM


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