tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post3797560295347037153..comments2024-01-03T09:00:35.413+00:00Comments on Adrian's Images: SCRAMBLE (30/11/10)ADRIANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-28646603945097016772010-12-02T21:12:59.092+00:002010-12-02T21:12:59.092+00:00Jay, I do use a tripod but normally even with long...Jay, I do use a tripod but normally even with long lenses I shoot from a monopod or just make a hump of snow. The Inner Farne was easy. Just wish we had still been on the beach when the light came. Teleconverters are a pain. Zuiko ones more so as they cost a fortune. However I'm only dropping one stop on 2X. Years ago I wouldn't have considered using more than 1.4X. Glass gets better as full frame and half frame dies............Still love a full frame camera for Christmas.............With a digital back.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-63107416953796182732010-12-02T20:33:23.073+00:002010-12-02T20:33:23.073+00:00Good result with the Inner Farne. I remember havin...Good result with the Inner Farne. I remember having a 3x convertor in my non digital days.... I think I only used about 5 times as the f rating wasn't good and by the time I put a 70 - 210 zoom on, it was too heavy to sit on a tripod. I think it's still in my toy cupboard at my Mothers house !!!<br />Every time I go out to the Farnes by boat, I always seem to stock up on food snacks from this co-op.... no idea why, must think I'm on a long cruise or get marooned on Long Rock if the weather deteriorates. !<br />Respect for sticking with this weather up to now.J_on_tourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469200077815953611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-78426954985391796922010-12-02T11:37:59.441+00:002010-12-02T11:37:59.441+00:00Emma it is a good shop, wish I had walked that way...Emma it is a good shop, wish I had walked that way first. I dread to think what the place is like in summer but in winter it is charming. I'm in Stockton now with gas, water, plenty of dog food, plenty of Adrian food and a surfeit of the staples of life. Take care and if you need digging out then phone, there will be people to help.<br /><br />Trevor, I have the clothes for it, very few of these birds are going to survive, I feel so helpless. I've spread over two kilos of seed but it's the survivors get it Crows, Pigeon, Partridge and Pheasant. I'm afraid that the wee brown jobs and raptors are in for a hammering.<br /><br />Jolynne, it always happens but I've never seen such a concerted effort to drive one off.<br /><br />Glo, I was lucky the sun was behind me, It's when one could do with two or three cameras with different focal length lenses and an assistant or two.<br /><br />John, I was half a minute too late really but it was good to watch. I've never seen gulls join forces with crows before. The powers should relax regulation and allow farmers to leave still born lambs for Kites and Buzzard.....Okay it upsets the odd Orange Cagoule but better that than the death of these superb birds.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-20092247609850804412010-12-02T10:37:57.273+00:002010-12-02T10:37:57.273+00:00Great set of photos of the aerial action Adrian.Great set of photos of the aerial action Adrian.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-45996086785978562462010-12-02T05:24:28.477+00:002010-12-02T05:24:28.477+00:00The blue sky background of the aerial shots is sup...The blue sky background of the aerial shots is super, as is the snowy foreground. The light playing on the lighthouse makes for a great shot as well. Love the castle and houses, too. Glad to hear you were able to replenish your larder.Glohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-65736288213515188792010-12-01T23:59:52.429+00:002010-12-01T23:59:52.429+00:00Interesting bird attack; I've seen that drama ...Interesting bird attack; I've seen that drama play out here as well.JoLynne Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029955836072785693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-50765919460179621302010-12-01T22:51:29.652+00:002010-12-01T22:51:29.652+00:00Hi Adrian.
Lying on my stomach in a foot of snow I...Hi Adrian.<br />Lying on my stomach in a foot of snow I doubt I would recognize anything...Oh! how my eyes would water. Great shots of the chase ....probably only wanted a small mammal or rabbit. We are clear of snow in St A. but elsewhere it looks pretty grim.The Watcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350206851612868600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-73879753911118937272010-12-01T12:22:02.619+00:002010-12-01T12:22:02.619+00:00Glad you're getting dug out, Adrian. Glad too...Glad you're getting dug out, Adrian. Glad too to see you fulfilled your priorities re cig and cans. It's a nice little Coop in Seahouses. You take care too.Emma Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04385447781203785369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-19314885860504837132010-12-01T06:26:35.943+00:002010-12-01T06:26:35.943+00:00Dawntreader, we are close to the sea so temperatur...Dawntreader, we are close to the sea so temperatures are nothing like as extreme as yours. Still a little chilly though. You be careful and look after yourself and your camera.<br /><br />Keith sorry about the Starlings I am a Muppet even I should be able to identify a Starling.<br /><br />Krista, good to see you back in the comments. I can watch the birds for hours. Dry cold is fine It's the damp I hate. We are hovering around freezing here.<br /><br />Bob thankyou.<br /><br />GB, my long lens is in for repair so not only do you have to tolerate my eccentric ID's but a bird as a dot in the frame. <br /><br />Pauline, the other birds always mob the raptors, I feel sorry for them.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-69220900697673986062010-12-01T01:32:55.124+00:002010-12-01T01:32:55.124+00:00Love the aerial combat, must be hard being a buzza...Love the aerial combat, must be hard being a buzzard.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-58513125682663679152010-11-30T21:04:40.570+00:002010-11-30T21:04:40.570+00:00Great photos of the buzzard and the attack/defend ...Great photos of the buzzard and the attack/defend scenario. <br /><br />Yes - starlings they are. It looks like the solitary one could be a Meadow Pipit because the rear claw looks extended more than the other pipits.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-8530159288935335592010-11-30T19:15:31.429+00:002010-11-30T19:15:31.429+00:00I think that it was a Meadow Pipit (no.2), or some...I think that it was a Meadow Pipit (no.2), or something very close.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-46428792275311706012010-11-30T15:26:42.944+00:002010-11-30T15:26:42.944+00:00Wow! What a fun day! I love all the little birdies...Wow! What a fun day! I love all the little birdies and the buzzard! What a fun story. I love watching birds too; they've got their own little social rule set and everything! Way more fun than a crowd of humans for sure!<br /><br />We are buried in snow here!!! Over 30cm in the last week. And it's still snowing! But it is a gorgeous -15C so hard to complain! :o)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637557309399845617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-66800810542211795302010-11-30T15:07:39.719+00:002010-11-30T15:07:39.719+00:00Glad you managed to get some provisions. Hopefully...Glad you managed to get some provisions. Hopefully this weather might let up a bit.<br /><br />Your big group of birds are Starlings Adrian, but I can't make out what the loner is. Not a Starling, but I'd hazard a rough guess at a pipit of some sort.<br />Great action shots of the birds harassing the poor Buzzard. I always feel sorry for them poor buggers when that happens.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-59130205011370613222010-11-30T15:02:37.100+00:002010-11-30T15:02:37.100+00:00Easier said than done - to keep warm. -10° outside...Easier said than done - to keep warm. -10° outside here in the daytime now and even lower at night. Great shots of the birds.DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13956409908791716009noreply@blogger.com