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silkstone
19-03-2005, 13:16
I've given up with birdies because they fly away at the first sight of a telephoto lens, especially big white ones. Frogs are much easier, particularly when preoccupied with whatever they're doing. :D

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/silkstone/photos/frog1.jpg

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/silkstone/photos/frog2.jpg

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/silkstone/photos/frog3.jpg

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/silkstone/photos/frog4.jpg

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/silkstone/photos/frog5.jpg

I just love the smug look on their faces. :D
Steve
19-03-2005, 13:39
Don't give up on the birds, we cant have Matt being the only member posting great shots, it would go to his head ;)

I like the first and next to last shots the best. The look on their faces are almost like they are taking the micky. :lol:
stewart
19-03-2005, 14:12
cool shots there silkstone like the first and the last two the expression on there faces are great, been a while since i had that same expression on my face, cant think for the life of me what i was doing :).
silkstone
19-03-2005, 14:38
Thanks guys. Here are a couple more - it's nice of them to give each other a piggyback when they're tired, don't you think? :D

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/silkstone/photos/frog6.jpg

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/silkstone/photos/frog7.jpg
matty
19-03-2005, 16:21
disgusting filth! Fancy showing COPULATING animals, complete with bodily fluids all over the place in shot 2

*snigger*

nice piccies, but cant help feeling you were looking for something to shoot!
digitalfailure
19-03-2005, 16:25
:tripod:

I think when they've finished with the piggyback rides, you'll have a good chance of some bird shots. :wink:

My mums pond was often raided by a bad @$$ heron last year ! he made light work of the frogs and a few fish :lol:

Nice shots though silky 8)
silkstone
19-03-2005, 16:56
We do have the occasional heron visit, but the three cats have the duty of scaring it away... when they're not asleep, which is most of the time. :( The cunning plan is that if we have enough frogs (counted 100 earlier this week :shock: ) the heron will stuff itself so much it won't be able to take off, so I can throttle the b*gg*r. :)
matty
19-03-2005, 17:07
We do have the occasional heron visit, but the three cats have the duty of scaring it away... when they're not asleep, which is most of the time. :( The cunning plan is that if we have enough frogs (counted 100 earlier this week :shock: ) the heron will stuff itself so much it won't be able to take off, so I can throttle the b*gg*r. :)

Get some cool pics of Heron first!
Matt
19-03-2005, 17:10
Are they in your pond Silky?

The first is the best of the bunch IMO.

I would try again when the light isn't as harsh, but this time get down even lower for your shot.
You'll notice a huge differance with this method.

Keep em coming Paul.


I'd like to shoot some frogs myself, anyone know of some localish ponds where I can find some? :click:
silkstone
19-03-2005, 17:20
Yes, it's the garden pond which is usually full of either frogs or blanket weed!

The light was harsh, as you say. Earlier this week it was too dull. :( I'll try some low level shots tomorrow if the weather's OK, and then I'll shop around for a waterproof camera. :wink:
Steve
19-03-2005, 17:24
Get the wife to hold the umbrella for you :P
silkstone
19-03-2005, 18:20
The problem is the snorkel for when I fall in. :D
Matt
20-03-2005, 09:15
Where's your commitment?
Get in the pond.

I know of a lad Who waded out into the sea in the freezing conditions just a couple of weeks ago, to get a photo of a egret.
Thing is he only had jeans and a jumper on when he did it.
Steve
20-03-2005, 09:18
Where's your commitment?
Get in the pond.

I know of a lad Who waded out into the sea in the freezing conditions just a couple of weeks ago, to get a photo of a egret.
Thing is he only had jeans and a jumper on when he did it.

Thats not showing commitment, its showing that he needs commiting :lol:
Matt
20-03-2005, 17:55
Ahh, but you should see the shot he got. :D
effyman
22-03-2005, 17:41
So Silky, you're into orgies, eh? [smilie=n:
silkstone
22-03-2005, 18:09
So Silky, you're into orgies, eh? [smilie=n:
No, just voyerism! :lol:
effyman
22-03-2005, 20:46
Eeeewwwwww!!!!!! [smilie=s: :wink:
lolyton
22-03-2005, 20:57
I've given up with birdies because they fly away at the first sight of a telephoto lens, especially big white ones.
I know what you mean!!
http://img36.exs.cx/img36/9538/seagullflight2vm.jpg