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I've never been but high on my list of places to visit this year is the Hawk Conservancy in Andover, Hampshire. Would be nice to go with some fellow photographers to share some tips etc.
No date planned but I was thinking June time frame.
If anyone is interested leave a reply and we can organise a date.
If anyone is an expert/local and wants to take over the organising feel free!
TheNissanMan
21-04-2010, 22:27
I'm off alternative Sundays, if it falls on one of these count me in :D
Only had one visit and want to do better than I did last time lol...
Cool yes Sunday's are usually best for me too.
350wedge
22-04-2010, 18:24
You can add me as well final date dependant :D
I've not been there either so would be good to look round.
Love to but I will be in Arizona :D then Orlando :D for 3.5 weeks.:lol:
TheNissanMan
22-04-2010, 22:36
Love to but I will be in Arizona :D then Orlando :D for 3.5 weeks.:lol:
I might have to Kite sit for you then, wouldn't want them to think you'ld forgotten about them :D
They'll starve to death in 3.5 weeks, you've fed them so much they're tame now :lol::lol::lol:
davekiddle
23-04-2010, 03:32
Yep I'd be up for this, depending on the date. It's a great day out.
I might have to Kite sit for you then, wouldn't want them to think you'ld forgotten about them :D
They'll starve to death in 3.5 weeks, you've fed them so much they're tame now :lol::lol::lol:
Ryan, what about work,!!!! I am feeding them so much now they can diet for that time :lol::lol::lol: make them mean and keen for when I get back :lol::lol:
I'm interested as well..............depending on the date of course. I work a lot of Sundays :)
TheNissanMan
23-04-2010, 12:25
Ryan, what about work,!!!! I am feeding them so much now they can diet for that time :lol::lol::lol: make them mean and keen for when I get back :lol::lol:
Would only be on Wednesdays and I need something to test the new lens out :D:D:D
fleteboy
23-04-2010, 16:12
I'd like to join you. Depending on chosen date.
Geoff
deadkenny
24-04-2010, 08:25
Been once before and it's a great place so would be interested in coming along. The flying demonstrations especially are a fantastic opportunity.
Just don't make it the 13th as there is already a mocro meet and WHF meet that day. I love the place so depending on when may join you too
sounds like a good day out, will keep watching for a date :)
Would only be on Wednesdays and I need something to test the new lens out :D:D:D
I knew it could not resist it could you :lol::lol::lol: perhaps I can try the new lens on the new camera :D:D:D
When I get it :lol::lol:
I've got my name down for the Exbury meet on the 13th so won't be then.
Okay so 6th, 20th or 27th June? I can do any at the moment.. Any better/worse for those interested?
davekiddle
24-04-2010, 22:35
Earlier in the month is better for me.
I can do the 6th or the 20th:)
andy_fozzy
25-04-2010, 08:43
I'm interested.
I work most weekends, but should be able to blag a day off easily enough :D
TheNissanMan
25-04-2010, 15:59
I knew it could not resist it could you :lol::lol::lol: perhaps I can try the new lens on the new camera :D:D:D
You know your more than welcome :D
20th, being the day before the longest day of the year, might be a good plan, lighter for the owls in the wood :D
20th, being the day before the longest day of the year, might be a good plan, lighter for the owls in the wood :D
Sounds good to me.........I can do that day:thumbs:
Be aware.
Good Positioning is at a premium during flying displays. Over the weekends, there is a bunch of hard core regular visitors (of which I used to be one)with very heavy gear. On a good Sunday you may find 10-15 photographers with long lenses (and I mean long 500mm + white lenses) fighting for the best spots. Best to go weekdays instead.
deadkenny
02-05-2010, 09:41
I must have been lucky when I went as it was a weekend, summer and fine weather, yet no problem with getting a good position. It was later in the day with the last displays though (which is better for light anyway).
Anyway, weekdays are no go for me. Working.
This bunch has a tendency of arranging expensive excursions over the summer months. (African safaris and the like)...But trust me, I was part of the group for a year and every weekend we were there in force.
Also for the last display most of them tend to take pictures from the hide out (members only area).
I am not trying to put you off, they are a nice bunch of people, very much in to BIF photography. They are incredibly knowledgeable and eager to help with tips and tricks. Just be aware that if they are there in force it can get difficult to get a nice position that's all.
I had always thought that Andover was in Wiltshire... but it does appear to be in Hampshire :P.
I live down the road in Salisbury (which is why I thought it was Wiltshire!), and would be very interested in coming along, as long as it's AFTER my exams :P. My last one's on June 25th.
Anything happening on this ?
I'm still planning on going. Been away for a few weeks on hols.
So when we going :shrug:
My weekends are filling up fast so the 20th or later would suit me best. although could possibly do a bit of juggling around
deadkenny
26-05-2010, 14:35
20th is still good for me. Saturdays preferred.
TheNissanMan
26-05-2010, 14:38
Sundays prefered over here, 20th is a Sunday :D
I find many Saturday's hard as I work at Marwell quite a few of those.
How about we settle on Sunday 20th and see who can make? Of course I guess it's weather dependant too - don't want to be stuck in a field in pouring rain!
deadkenny
27-05-2010, 12:52
Sundays prefered over here, 20th is a Sunday :D
Good point :D
That might make me a maybe then. My Sundays tend to be consumed with mountain biking at the moment, but will just have to see what's going on that weekend nearer the date.
20th is good for me so made it a definite :thumbs:
Am now working that weekend so not sure I can make it. :( And seems this thread went quiet... I am terrible at arranging things sorry!
Anyone else still interested :shrug:
I will probably go anyway, weather permitting
TheNissanMan
11-06-2010, 18:54
Interested depeding on time...
deadkenny
16-06-2010, 19:16
Looks like I won't make it to this one after all. I would be interested in going again some time.
Two more for the list (very probables ... if that makes sense) Fred Dawson (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/member.php?u=4291) and myself.
ATM Boib I'm not sure what I'll be doing, had kind of written this off till I got your pm :)
Will wait and see what interest there is between now and Sunday :shrug:
OK Ingrid - let's see if good weather brings anyone else along. :)
TheNissanMan
17-06-2010, 17:47
I'm still up for it date depending..
TheNissanMan
17-06-2010, 17:54
I don't have another day off work until Wednesday next week (which could still be working at this point lol) otherwise would meet you there...
Have a great day :thumbs:
Ryan I think this Sunday 20th was the original date :shrug:
Kind of lost track along the way :|
TheNissanMan
17-06-2010, 19:41
Bah, thanks Ingrid, although I would absolutely love to go this Sunday I'm stuck in the office...
I know where I would rather be...
I'm easy Ryan (well not literally:) ) if you want to make another week that's fine, can't do 3rd July/11th July or 15 August at the moment.
Must admit this weekend is looking less likely.
TheNissanMan
17-06-2010, 20:04
I'm free
July 4th
July 18th
and then August lol, apart from that every Wednesday (apparently)...
I'm free
July 4th
July 18th
and then August lol, apart from that every Wednesday (apparently)...
Don't I know that feeling, got a call late Thursday evening asking me to work yesterday, but did get today instead.
Either of those dates are good at the moment, or I can do Wednesday 7th July, have that whole week off and intend to enjoy it :D
TheNissanMan
18-06-2010, 09:28
Wednesday 7th is superb for me :)
:thumbs: will note that down
Anyone else free in the week ? Quieter and kids still at school :D
TheNissanMan
18-06-2010, 19:55
Cool and the gang, hopefully should be quieter mid week :D
Brilliant Nicky, forgot you get Wednesdays off too :thumbs:
Ooo yes I could do wednesday 7th too. :)
deadkenny
19-06-2010, 17:37
Would love to do a weekday, but at present so busy.
HopefulM
19-06-2010, 17:45
I might be able to do 7th too :)
TheNissanMan
19-06-2010, 17:45
Looks like we could ahve a decent sized meet on our hands :D
Hi Maria & Helena :wave:
Ryan you will be outnumbered :D
TheNissanMan
19-06-2010, 18:03
Hi Maria & Helena :wave:
Ryan you will be outnumbered :D
Outnumbered by women, no problems with that :lol:
Cool, we have a gentleman to carry all our gear...........:lol:
I've added the date of 7th July to the title to see if it catches anyone else eye.
TheNissanMan
20-06-2010, 08:52
Cool, we have a gentleman to carry all our gear...........:lol:
Ahhh, were only good for one thing I see :lol:
At least she called you a gentleman Ryan :D
HopefulM
20-06-2010, 20:50
Ahhh, were only good for one thing I see :lol:
well, you could double your usefulness and bring us chocolate!!!!!!!!!! :D
well, you could double your usefulness and bring us chocolate!!!!!!!!!! :D
:lol::lol:
Excellent answer.
Brilliant answer Maria, I'm really looking forward to this day out, poor Ryan :lol:
hashcake
21-06-2010, 22:30
I'm interested, where is the meeting point going to be and what time?
It's a 78 mile drive for me that also includes the M25 so I would rather not set off during rush hour traffic.
I could drive down earlier and do breakfast at the services or pop in and see my sister who lives in Basingstoke but I don't think she'd want me knocking on the door at 8am :)
Hi Daren, it's not far off that distance for me, takes over an hour to get there but well worth it, there is so much going on during the day.
I would suggest meeting in the main carpark around 10am as there is a lot going on throughout the day. but if you can't make it you can always catch up later, the main site isn't that big.
Just to give you an idea of what goes on on :
10:00am Open
11:00am Wild Red Kite and Heron Feed from the hides.
11.30am Vulture Restaurant
Vulture feed and Keeper's talk. Watch how the birds interact with each other, and learn about the work the Trust is carrying out with endangered vultures around the world.
11.45am World of Raptors (lower flying grounds)
A display featuring a wide range of Birds of Prey from around the world. There is an opportunity to hold a British Bird of Prey after this display.
2.00pm Valley of the Eagles ( Reg’s Meadow)
A spectacular display where eagles, kites and vultures fill the sky. Watch wild raptors joining in the display.
(During certain times during the season there will be the opportunity to walk the meadow or take a trip on the Raptor Safari tractor and trailor ride.)
3.00pm Adults fly a Harris Hawk (aged 16 or over only)
3.30pm Woodland Hawks and Owls (Woodland arena)
A flying display featuring a team of birds of prey whose natural habitat would be in a woodland setting.
4.30pm Red Kite and Heron feed
Watch wild Red Kites, Buzzards, Kestrels, Herons and a whole range of other birds and wildlife coming into the meadow to feed.
TheNissanMan
22-06-2010, 07:26
I'm interested, where is the meeting point going to be and what time?
It's a 78 mile drive for me that also includes the M25 so I would rather not set off during rush hour traffic.
I could drive down earlier and do breakfast at the services or pop in and see my sister who lives in Basingstoke but I don't think she'd want me knocking on the door at 8am :)
If it helps I live in B'Stoke, if you want can pop by mine and I'll drive the Basinstoke, Hawks, Basingstoke...
8am is a tad early to be getting to B'Stoke but if it beats the traffic I'm normally up by then and the coffee machines not to shabby lol...
hashcake
22-06-2010, 08:21
If it helps I live in B'Stoke, if you want can pop by mine and I'll drive the Basinstoke, Hawks, Basingstoke...
8am is a tad early to be getting to B'Stoke but if it beats the traffic I'm normally up by then and the coffee machines not to shabby lol...
Thanks Ryan, I will consider it.
My sister lives in Old Kempshott Lane which I believe is closer to the M3 than Old Basing?
If not, coming with you might be a good idea.
Update..
I've had a chat to my Sister and I might stay over night at her place on the Tuesday.
It'd make live easier that trying to battle the morning rush hour via the north circular / M4 or north circular / M40, M25, M3.
Ryan if I go with this plan, would going down to Andover together work with you?
I don't mind driving there unless you want to?
So Ryan's going to carry the gear and Darran's going to bring the chocolate.
Gordon Scott
22-06-2010, 08:40
I should be able to make the 7th July if your happy for me to tag along.... I live in Southsea, but will probably travel from Hedge End.
Perfectly happy for you to tag along Gordon :thumbs:
TheNissanMan
22-06-2010, 14:01
So Ryan's going to carry the gear and Darran's going to bring the chocolate.
I always love all the equality shout outs until it comes time to do something :D
Personally as the women outnumber the men (currently) so that we're not seem to discriminate against minorities I think the women should offer to carry the bags and bring the chocolates...
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
As long as you don't expect me to bake a cake :eek:
Well unless you want a supply for clay pigeon shooting :lol::lol:
hashcake
22-06-2010, 18:26
The women can supply the chocolate and we guys can then teach them how to use their cameras :D
:exit::exit::exit::exit::exit:
You wouldn't have a clue what to do with a real camera, you use Canon :p
:lol::lol::lol:
TheNissanMan
22-06-2010, 18:54
Isn't there only one other member coming along who has to put up with a Nikon other than yourself :shrug: :lol::lol::lol:
That's cos they are too superior for simple minds :cuckoo:
Ooo I am so glad we got this meet going again, I was disappointed when I couldn't make the original date. :) Have now booked Wed 7th off work so will defo be there.
Think there are 8 of us... have I missed anyone??
Aitchie aka Helena
Gordon Scott
Hashcake aka Darren
TheNissanMan aka Ryan
Gremlin aka Ingrid
HopefulM aka Maria (maybe?)
n1kcy aka Nicky
Kev_sly aka Kevin
I would love to come guys, but a bit skint after holiday. :shrug: :thumbsdown:
Have a great time though, I bet it will be great.:thumbs:
TheNissanMan
01-07-2010, 07:12
I would love to come guys, but a bit skint after holiday. :shrug: :thumbsdown:
Have a great time though, I bet it will be great.:thumbs:
Shame you can't make it Nicki
How were the hols :D
:bang: Always wanted to go to this place now I get the chance and can't afford it at the moment.:shrug:
Hols were good thanks. Needed to get away from the every day hassles with so called "friends" I think you know what I am on about , if not will talk to you sometime.
7 D coming on the market soon if interested, seems pointless keeping it if I have lost my mojo, I will just stick with the 450 :shrug:
Have a great time next week, very envious, wanted to do the big cat day as well was going to book it when I got back but too late:'( would have given me time to save a bit of money up.
Perhaps if there is another day I may be able to go.
Perhaps if there is another day I may be able to go.
You could always arrange another meeting yourself later in the year, some people prefer weekends :shrug:
I love the place so visit more then once a year
I work week ends perhaps I will just visit on my own when I can go.:shrug:
Well this was started as meyself and Ryan after the thread died and now we have quite a group so ytou never know
hashcake
01-07-2010, 16:23
I would love to come guys, but a bit skint after holiday. :shrug: :thumbsdown:
Have a great time though, I bet it will be great.:thumbs:
Shame you can't make it, after seeing your Red kite photos it would've been nice to meet you.
Just can't afford the diesel down there and the entrance fee as just got back of holiday. :shrug:
Thanks anyway.
hashcake
02-07-2010, 19:42
Bump!
I still can't see where we are all meeting?
Do we have meeting point?
I haven't been before so I don't quite know where meeting places are. Could we just meet by the entrance?
Bump!
I still can't see where we are all meeting?
Do we have meeting point?
Post 72 Darran
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=2741035&postcount=72
hashcake
03-07-2010, 07:22
Post 72 Darran
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=2741035&postcount=72
Just making sure you were awake :p
Hmmmmm and don't forget to bring your binoculas so you can find us in the enormous car park :eek::lol:
trishphoto
04-07-2010, 22:09
do they have a bald eagel their
do they have a bald eagel their
They have two and fly them in from a few miles away at the end of one of the displays, weather permitting
The weather is looking dodgy for Wednesday and it is predicting rain. :( Do we have a backup plan? I don't really want to sit in rain if it isn't nice.
TheNissanMan
05-07-2010, 06:52
Positive thinking...
It will be sunny :)
If it's raining hard the birds won't really want to do much in the flying displays and the ones in aviaries will probably just sit under shelter somewhere not making for very good photo ops, but I think we should wait and see what it's like on the Wednesday morning, if it's showery spells it's probably still worth going.
Since when do the weathermen predict the right forecase anyway??? If they say rain my money is on sunshine.
hashcake
05-07-2010, 10:00
According to the met office and tbe BBC, we should be okay with the weather.
According to the met office and tbe BBC, we should be okay with the weather.
Make sure you change your location to Andover, it's quite a different forecast to London.
hashcake
05-07-2010, 10:07
Make sure you change your location to Andover, it's quite a different forecast to London.
I did, both vary slightly and I am still going.
hashcake
05-07-2010, 10:07
The weather is looking dodgy for Wednesday and it is predicting rain. :( Do we have a backup plan? I don't really want to sit in rain if it isn't nice.
Find a pub and get drunk? :D
Don't you mean find a cafe and eat CAKE...
hashcake
05-07-2010, 10:17
Don't you mean find a cafe and eat CAKE...
Will you shut up about cake!! :D
Ahhhhhhhhhhh shame I cannot come nice Chocolate cake would have gone down a treat !!!!:lol:
according to the forecasts I've seen no rain is forcast for a while, so I think just go for it. Ryan lives closest so may suggest a back plan if you lot are worried
Nicky is right the birds won't fly if it is raining but if it stays as it is now with a bit of cloud cover it will make photography a bit easier.
For anyone who noted my mobile number, sorry had to change it for various reasons, so if you want it again pm me
:D
One from my last very sunny visit with blown highlights :(
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/ingridnich/Birds%20of%20Prey%20and%20Owls/332.jpg
Well caught, he is super quick.
If anyone's interested here's a link to a few I took on one of their photographers days
http://www.flickr.com/photos/n1kcy/sets/72157621508080844/
Lovely Nicky :love:
and mine, except the last 2 of theperegrines, never have got a decent picture of the bald eagles in flight, to enraptured watching them
http://s907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/ingridnich/Birds%20of%20Prey%20and%20Owls/?albumview=slideshow
King of Groove
05-07-2010, 15:49
Fantastic picture Ingrid.
Just hope Darran isn't eating cake when that bird is in flight! Although he would probably want some bird to get their claws in to him!
Fantastic picture Ingrid.
Just hope Darran isn't eating cake when that bird is in flight! Although he would probably want some bird to get their claws in to him!
Well he's got a few choices ;)
is there room for one more on this meet ??? and i will let darran have the cake ,
Of course. 10am in the huge carpark!...bring a brollie.
ok thats great . y a brollie is it going to rain ,
Guarantee it WON'T rain if we all bring brollies.:lol:
I think the forecast is just cloudy so we should be fine.
got one in the car permanantly, :wave: Kev
hashcake
05-07-2010, 22:08
Fantastic picture Ingrid.
Just hope Darran isn't eating cake when that bird is in flight! Although he would probably want some bird to get their claws in to him!
Will you shut up about cake!
Okay so 8 of us now???
Think there are 8 of us... or have I missed anyone??
Aitchie aka Helena
Gordon Scott
Hashcake aka Darren
TheNissanMan aka Ryan
Gremlin aka Ingrid
HopefulM aka Maria (maybe?)
n1kcy aka Nicky
Kev_sly aka Kevin
Will you shut up about cake!
They don't have such a big selection at the HC, so you might have to make do with a sausage roll ;)
and if anyone is wondering about cakes
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=241094
Okay so 8 of us now???
Think there are 8 of us... or have I missed anyone??
Aitchie aka Helena
Gordon Scott
Hashcake aka Darren
TheNissanMan aka Ryan
Gremlin aka Ingrid
HopefulM aka Maria (maybe?)
n1kcy aka Nicky
Kev_sly aka Kevin
I think that's everyone.
hashcake
06-07-2010, 11:52
The forecast has now changed to cloudy and 19c.
19c!! - I'd be warmer if I stayed in London but fear not people, I will persevere and I will be there no matter what it takes!
TheNissanMan
06-07-2010, 12:01
The forecast has now changed to cloudy and 19c.
19c!! - I'd be warmer if I stayed in London but fear not people, I will persevere and I will be there no matter what it takes!
I'll be happy with 19 and cloudy, no sun getting in the way of the view finder when following the birds!!
Keep doing it and it hurts lol
The forecast has now changed to cloudy and 19c.
19c!! - I'd be warmer if I stayed in London but fear not people, I will persevere and I will be there no matter what it takes!
All I can say is
BUGGER
:lol::lol::lol:
hashcake
06-07-2010, 17:13
All I can say is
BUGGER
:lol::lol::lol:
Keep this up and I will put you across my knee and give you a good spanking!
No wait, that would only make Clive jealous, I'll leave him to do that :lol:
Keep this up and I will put you across my knee and give you a good spanking!
No wait, that would only make Clive jealous, I'll leave him to do that :lol:
Cakes are made by M & S Darran not S & M
TheNissanMan
06-07-2010, 18:10
Cakes are made by M & S Darran not S & M
Depends where you shop :lol:
Ryan I am in shock now :eek:
TheNissanMan
06-07-2010, 18:17
Ryan I am in shock now :eek:
:coat: :lol:
I thought you were refering to S.M. Cake design :D
http://smcakedesign.com/default.aspx
:coat: :lol:
I thought you were refering to S.M. Cake design :D
http://smcakedesign.com/default.aspx
of course ;)
TheNissanMan
06-07-2010, 18:23
although....
http://freerangeliberal.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/britni_sm.jpg
Thought I better put a linky lol
Taken from...
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://freerangeliberal.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/britni_sm.jpg&imgrefurl=http://freerangeliberal.wordpress.com/&usg=__Iqb-eQHXf9kvKWGHrV134zcX_b4=&h=434&w=649&sz=26&hl=en&start=10&sig2=822Nf_JfaeHbkIkqLFUM3g&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=j-9edk4QkrEMOM:&tbnh=92&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsexual%2Bs%2526m%2Bcakes%26um%3D1%26h l%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft :*:IE-SearchBox%26rlz%3D1I7SNYK_en-GB%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=YXQzTOeBFInHsAa39MmDAQ
Keep this up and I will put you across my knee and give you a good spanking!
No wait, that would only make Clive jealous, I'll leave him to do that :lol:
Cakes are made by M & S Darran not S & M
Depends where you shop :lol:
:coat: :lol:
I thought you were refering to S.M. Cake design :D
http://smcakedesign.com/default.aspx
Blimey Guys!
Your meets are much more fun than mine!
I just get to take pictures of animals ( and bats) at zoo's
I really must try and make one of these
S&M thingies :thumbs:
See what you've and you cakes have done now Darran, we have snake threatening to invade our meets :eek:
and Chris, no bats at the Hawk cOnservancy either, they don't train well for the displays :p
See ya all later :thumbs:
TheNissanMan
07-07-2010, 05:40
Another early bird then....
Why can I never lie in on my days off ?
06:what !!!!! You are all mad.
See you in a bit.
TheNissanMan
07-07-2010, 07:02
06:what !!!!! You are all mad.
See you in a bit.
If I could still be asleep believe me I would be!!!
My body clock is screwed I seem to wake up normal time for work but when I have a day off I'm up at stupid o'clock no matter how tired I am!
Can't remember if the services on the M3 have a Costa but my fingers are crossed lol...
See you later...
Oooo the extra hour and a half in bed was a luxury for me. Now all I need is the rain to go away!!
TheNissanMan
07-07-2010, 07:25
What rain...
It's overcast but not raining here, shorts weather me thinks :D
LOL if you wear shorts it is bound to bring on the rain! ;)
TheNissanMan
07-07-2010, 07:30
Defo in shorts, will keep the place quiet as it'll scare away most of the people around lol
TheNissanMan
07-07-2010, 07:31
Now where's Hashcake on a morning, want to pick him up 10 mins early so I can stop on the way for an over sized coffee and a ristretto if I can find a Costa on the motorway :D
Wonderful day - thank you all for the bits of advice and help. :) Now to look through the 700 odd photo's I took to see if I have one or two acceptable ones.
TheNissanMan
07-07-2010, 17:00
Just in after stopping off at PC World and work on the way home, photo's copying (3 8Gb SD cars :lol:) Now to find out what worked and what didn't...
Great to meet everyone and a superb day out :D
Yep I made it home and pictures onto pc, just need to sort through now.
Cheers all for a cracking day, nice to meet you all, so who's going to start the thread ;)
I haven't found any photos I like yet ;) Most are pretty blurry... clearly hard taking photos of moving birds, or it seems still ones too in my case. Hmm
TheNissanMan
07-07-2010, 18:59
First photo's up :D
I'm giving up looking through the rest as batteries are now running on empty...
TheNissanMan
07-07-2010, 18:59
I haven't found any photos I like yet ;) Most are pretty blurry... clearly hard taking photos of moving birds, or it seems still ones too in my case. Hmm
Today was for from ideal conditions though, dark and dull and fast moving birds, a goo day out though...
yet another great meet , cheers guys, and nice to meet new members as well , now to sort out photos , hope theres some good ones fingers crossed ,
Another fantastic day. I came home with over 600 photos and have narrowed it down to 21 which I'd like to share, is that too many for a thread??
Nope stick them on there.
But christ you lot are quick, haven't had a chance to look at mine to closely yet :shrug:
I couldn't find Ryan's thread, so I've started one here:
**edit - link removed, now found Ryan's thread so added pics there as agreed.
Ryan's thread was in the bird section:
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=241949
Doh!! Why didn't I find it....:thinking:
I've moved my pics onto Ryan's thread.... sorry for any confusion.
Okay I've stuck up 4 of mine... not sure I have many more I particularly like! Not done much more than a convert from RAW and a crop so if anyone has any tips then gratefully received... :)
hashcake
08-07-2010, 21:31
Nice to met some new faces and the usual suspects.
Kev I can see you becoming a regular :)
Ryan, Helena and Gordon, great to meet you and Gordon, I enjoyed us showing each other our missed shots :)
Thanks again for the ride Ryan, next time I pop down to my sisters I'll give you shout, a couple of beers heading your way.
As Ryan stated above, the lighting was poor and for me ramping up the ISO just gave me far too many soft shots.
I'm going to head back there in August providing the light is better.
Gordon Scott
09-07-2010, 08:36
Lovely too meet you all, it was fun. The light was a little challenging, but at least it did not rain!
I'll post a couple of pictures on the thread when I get a minute to process them.
Hope to catch you at a meet some time soon.....
Am I the only one that actually found the light ok, fairly bright but not sunny :shrug:
Ok it made the woodlands difficult but for the resy at least you don't get endless blown highlights and siloheuttes
hashcake
09-07-2010, 19:10
Am I the only one that actually found the light ok, fairly bright but not sunny :shrug:
Ok it made the woodlands difficult but for the resy at least you don't get endless blown highlights and siloheuttes
It was probably easier with a 2.8 lens but better light would have helped.
Ingrid lets see some of your photos, I'd like to see how well you did.
Still ploughing through them at the moment Darran, been a bit busy over the last couple of days so will hopefully get some up later tonight
King of Groove
09-07-2010, 22:59
Will another meet be organised there?
hashcake
10-07-2010, 07:06
Will another meet be organised there?
Only if you can provide the dates that you can't attend :D
King of Groove
10-07-2010, 08:35
Only if you can provide the dates that you can't attend :D
Well M8 you couldn't probably attend another meet because you'll be on holiday or too busy eating cake!!
I'd be up for another one.
King of Groove
11-07-2010, 11:18
I'd be up for another one.
What a nice young lady Nicky is for suggesting another meet at the Hawk place!
meaning I'd be quite happy to revisit the Hawk Conservancy for a day's photography.:)
Well I love the place so a yes from me too, date and time permitting
hashcake
12-07-2010, 07:34
August please, after the 15th!
August please, after the 15th!
So how does the weekend before the 15th suit everyone :D
King of Groove
13-07-2010, 20:05
So how does the weekend before the 15th suit everyone :D
I think Darran might have a free weekend in December 2011!
deadkenny
14-07-2010, 22:28
Still up for a trip if it's a weekend. Saturdays even better, and if you can time it when my bike riding buddies aren't off on a trip that would be perfect :D
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