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[AlanF]

A Keel-billed Toucan seen on a recent trip to Panamá.
R5MkII, RF 200-800

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It’s a pretty rare shot.

 

[JasonLee]

Eastern red-rumped swallow (Cecropis daurica)

 

[Click]

Great shot !

 

[foda]

It’s a pretty rare shot.

It is, but they almost always hang out in pairs, so, if you miss the first one, chances are good you can catch its partner shortly thereafter.

 

[AlanF]

A glorious day of sunshine, which was reflected from some very large flocks of Lapwings and Black-tailed Godwits wheeling and their colours changing. And a few Greenwinged Teal in the far distance. These are crops from the centres of the shots from the RF200-800mm on the R5ii.

 

[Click]

Cool shots! I especially like the second one. Nice formation on the third. Well done, Alan.

 

[foda]

A Black-chested Jay seen on a recent trip to Panamá.
R5MkII, RF 200-800

 

[foda]

A glorious day of sunshine, which was reflected from some very large flocks of Lapwings and Black-tailed Godwits wheeling and their colours changing. And a few Greenwinged Teal in the far distance. These are crops from the centres of the shots from the RF200-800mm on the R5ii.

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Very nice photos! Always enjoy the colors on the Lapwings. Good lighting makes all the difference, doesn't it?

 

[AlanF]

Very nice photos! Always enjoy the colors on the Lapwings. Good lighting makes all the difference, doesn't it?

I agree completely about the Lapwings. They are gorgeous when the light hits the top of the wings. When they wheel in flight, the colours go from white and black under the wings to the green iridescence as they turn.

 

[Click]

I really like this shot. Well done foda.

 

[Nemorino]

R5 + RF 100-500L + 1.4 TC
@1/4000s, f10, iso 10 000
upscaled with topaz (h=1767->2160px)

 

[Click]

The bird is really sharp. The focus is right on the eye.

 

[foda]

R5 + RF 100-500L + 1.4 TC
@1/4000s, f10, iso 10 000
upscaled with topaz (h=1767->2160px)
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Very nice! This is a tough shot to capture since they are so unpredictable, and fast.

 

[Nemorino]

unpredictable

Thank you foda and Click!
Yes, espacially the place has been unpredictable. In a busy area of the park with a lot of people passing by. Didn't expect this!
And I didn't expect that:



R5 + RF 100-500L + 1.4 TC
@ 1/4000, f10, iso 20 000

 

[ISv]

A glorious day of sunshine, which was reflected from some very large flocks of Lapwings and Black-tailed Godwits wheeling and their colours changing. And a few Greenwinged Teal in the far distance. These are crops from the centres of the shots from the RF200-800mm on the R5ii.

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I like all of them: except for the last one (rather rare here!!!) I have no chance to see these birds here (well, I took some photos of the Black-tailed Godwid last year in Europe)!

 

[ISv]

Thank you foda and Click!
Yes, espacially the place has been unpredictable. In a busy area of the park with a lot of people passing by. Didn't expect this!
And I didn't expect that:
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R5 + RF 100-500L + 1.4 TC
@ 1/4000, f10, iso 20 000

If you stay home there is really no chance to see something. If you go out you never know... Never!!!!

 

[foda]

Black-throated Mango Hummingbird seen on a recent trip to Panamá.
R5MkII, RF 200-800

 

[Click]

Beautiful colours. Nicely done, foda.

 

[AlanF]

Not as colourful. Great Egret 200-800/5ii.

 

[snudel]

Mallard
I recently bought a very old EF 300 2.8 L IS and wanted to test it out. Today I finally had the opportunity to do so.