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jonathandael
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Aussie Ducks Oct 24, 2008 9:45:20 GMT

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Post by jonathandael on Oct 24, 2008 9:45:20 GMT

still from the same set during my afternoon hike at Warriewood Wetlands.

Australian Grey Teal

D300+600mm f/4 + 1.4TC @f/8, 1/80 ISO 500 tripod supported, MF

D300+600mm f/4 + 1.4TC @f/8, 1/100 ISO 500 tripod supported, MF

just beside them is this Pacific Black Duck
sorry for the rather soft parts. i was behind a bunch of tall grass ;D

D300+600mm f/4 + 1.4TC @f/8, 1/100 ISO 500 tripod supported, MF

a little farther away are a pair of Hardhead Ducks male (white eyed) and female

D300+600mm f/4 + 1.4TC @f/8, 1/125 ISO 500 tripod supported, MF

all of these, including the Little Black Cormorants and the Little Pied Cormorant were all line abreast in the wooden divide resting/sunbathing without a care in the world. It was a smorgasbord of water birds and i was done shooting in 15 mins. ;D

Bob Kaufman Moderator, PBP Posts: 1,545	Aussie Ducks Oct 24, 2008 15:48:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 24, 2008 15:48:46 GMT Wow, such a variety of water birds in one place! Good job in capturing them, Jonathan!
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Teddy Regpala Certified Birdnut, PBP member: The 300mm Club Posts: 1,208	Aussie Ducks Oct 25, 2008 4:50:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Teddy Regpala on Oct 25, 2008 4:50:19 GMT Must be a duck paradise Jonathan. ;D
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jonathandael
Cebu Flowerpecker

"At least i know the camo is working..." =P

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Aussie Ducks Oct 26, 2008 11:13:24 GMT

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Post by jonathandael on Oct 26, 2008 11:13:24 GMT

indeed Ted! I'm having a blast!
just yesterday. at Middle Reserve, Narrabeen Lake

Chestnut Teal

600mm+1/4xTC f/8 1/160 ISO 640 tripod support, mf, med crop

male and female

600mm+1.4xTC f/8 1/100 ISO 640 tripod support, mf, med crop

was running out of light on these

Mallard Duck (male)

600mm+1.4xTC f/8 1/100 ISO 640 -1/3EV tripod support, mf, med crop

blokes

600mm+1.4xTC f/8 1/50 ISO 640 -1/3EV tripod support, mf, med crop

600mm + 1.4xTC f/4 1/80 ISO 640 -1/3EV tripod support, mf

Neon Rosell II
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Aussie Ducks Oct 27, 2008 0:53:57 GMT

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Post by Neon Rosell II on Oct 27, 2008 0:53:57 GMT

Nice collection of ducks Jonathan!! Over in Perth I just saw the wood duck and the hardhead. Looks like it will be breeding season soon as they are pairing already. Wait for the ducklings and sure your CF cards won't be enough as you will want to capture every movement the cuties will do.

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jonathandael Cebu Flowerpecker "At least i know the camo is working..." =P Posts: 302	Aussie Ducks Oct 30, 2008 8:44:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jonathandael on Oct 30, 2008 8:44:00 GMT thanks, neon! did you say ducklings? location: Western Plains Zoo Oct 6, 2008 D300 + 70-300G @300mm f/8 1/320 ISO 800 tripod support, medium crop
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JP Cariño PBP Trustee "Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift." - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) Posts: 1,048	Aussie Ducks Oct 30, 2008 9:54:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JP Cariño on Oct 30, 2008 9:54:42 GMT nice set! i love the last photo
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Martin Alvendia Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 958	Aussie Ducks Oct 30, 2008 12:44:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Martin Alvendia on Oct 30, 2008 12:44:40 GMT Wonderful captures all Jonathan! Love the Mallard Shot.....excellent detail and exposure job! JP....your floating blind is looking for you!!!!!
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Neon Rosell II PBP Trustee "Never fall in to temptation to get a photo at the expense of the ecosystem” - Avianus lunaticus Posts: 3,180	Aussie Ducks Oct 30, 2008 13:24:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Neon Rosell II on Oct 30, 2008 13:24:36 GMT Oct 30, 2008 8:44:00 GMT jonathandael said: thanks, neon! did you say ducklings? Yeah!! I knew it it's just a mater of time that this cuties will hatch!! Nice catch Jonathan!! and wohoo what a big clutch!!
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Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Aussie Ducks Oct 31, 2008 1:13:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Oct 31, 2008 1:13:50 GMT Nice set of Oz quackers.... love the cute ducklings!
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jonathandael Cebu Flowerpecker "At least i know the camo is working..." =P Posts: 302	Aussie Ducks Nov 4, 2008 10:37:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jonathandael on Nov 4, 2008 10:37:43 GMT another Chestnut Teal Quack? D300 + 600mm + TC-14B @ f/8 (f/16) 1/60 ISO 800 tripod supported, mf

jonathandael Cebu Flowerpecker "At least i know the camo is working..." =P Posts: 302	Aussie Ducks Nov 13, 2008 10:41:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jonathandael on Nov 13, 2008 10:41:26 GMT A Wood Duck-Mallard hybrid? D300 + 600/4 + TC 14B @ f/5.6 1/1000 sec ISO 1600 tripod, gimbal, mf.

Post by jonathandael on Oct 24, 2008 9:45:20 GMT

Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 24, 2008 15:48:46 GMT

Post by Teddy Regpala on Oct 25, 2008 4:50:19 GMT

Post by jonathandael on Oct 26, 2008 11:13:24 GMT

Post by Neon Rosell II on Oct 27, 2008 0:53:57 GMT

Post by jonathandael on Oct 30, 2008 8:44:00 GMT

Post by JP Cariño on Oct 30, 2008 9:54:42 GMT

Post by Martin Alvendia on Oct 30, 2008 12:44:40 GMT

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Post by jonathandael on Nov 13, 2008 10:41:26 GMT