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19-01-2008, 10:17 PM
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19-01-2008, 10:41 PM
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Hi glsammy,
some nice shots there glsammy very sharp and interesting view points. didnt realise you could get such sharp pics from a sigma.... |
19-01-2008, 10:42 PM
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Nice and crisp with the Robin shots! |
20-01-2008, 01:06 AM
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Cooooor Fab Shots glsammy.  |
20-01-2008, 02:11 AM
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We were in 2 minds whether to go to Rufford or Clumber, and in the end went to Clumber - we had the whole park to ourselves almost!!
Loads of chaffinches, a few robins, and several million Canadian Geese were there to greet us!! |
20-01-2008, 04:03 AM
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Hey up Graham, are you force feeding that robin, Keith
P.s. As for Dunlins comment I'll leave you to answer that.
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20-01-2008, 07:20 AM
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Some great shots of the robin ther Graham...Looks like you gave him a little too much over christmas.... 
Julie
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20-01-2008, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by dunlin  .... didnt realise you could get such sharp pics from a sigma.... | Oh now don't let's start that one off again  I think it's fair to say Graham's already proved the 'experts' wrong on that 
Anyway, love the Coot shots Graham - personally, I always prefer contextual/activity shots and these certainly are interesting.
As for your visits to Rufford, when you hit that 10,000 post mark (within the next week or so? ) I suggest that the WAB powers that be consider appointing you 'Lord Graham of Rufford' - I'm sure we could have a whip round on WAB to buy a Lordship 
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20-01-2008, 09:43 AM
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30 odd!?
I haven't taken that many in 1 year, let alone less than a day! 
But Dad (Fourwings) has!
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20-01-2008, 12:36 PM
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Hey Dunlin visit my website - All of the bird pictures on there are done with a sigma same goes for the portraits and landscapes ...
I guessed your comment was done tongue in cheek to wind up some other members I see it so many times on other photography forums..
The only complaint about my sigma is that it is not fast enough but to get a faster lense I have to invest 3x as much which personally I cannot warrant.. but it doesnt stop me wanting one
I am really pleased with the results from my sigma
A good set of pics graham - gonna look at your album now
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Reason: forgot to compliment Graham :)
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20-01-2008, 12:59 PM
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Lord Graham - I like that. Some kind of honour (a knighthood?) is required for services to wildlife photography. I am surprised that Sigma have not placed you on a retainer for showing off the potential of their kit!
Very very good.
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20-01-2008, 01:29 PM
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I love the reflective quality...
Have you tried selling your photos.?  Or maybe you do.. |
20-01-2008, 02:32 PM
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Your photographs are great,
The camera that you use and the knowledgeable way you use it, I truly admire, keep shooting and posting , I realy like browsing through your pics,
I can only dream of capturing images like yours,
Cheers.......Duncan |
20-01-2008, 02:43 PM
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Nice shots - I particularly like the third coot one, with its outstretched leg, and a pleasing reflection. |
20-01-2008, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by juliejam Some great shots of the robin ther Graham...Looks like you gave him a little too much over christmas....
Julie | My Robin puffs himself up as soon as he takes guard of the food. He doesn't allow any other bird to get any, although he sometimes chases one off only for the others to nip in whilst he's away..he's not so smart after all!
Really he's a perfectly normal Robin, honest!
He is a delight to see though. I've had him land on my shoulder and Linda has had him eating from her hand. He'll often hop right to your feet. We can't get enough of him! |
20-01-2008, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackbrook Eye Hey up Graham, are you force feeding that robin, Keith
P.s. As for Dunlins comment I'll leave you to answer that. | It looks like it doesn't it! He's not neglected, you could say that!
As for Dunlins comment, all I'll say is have a look through my Gallery. |
20-01-2008, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Kayleigh I love the reflective quality...
Have you tried selling your photos.? Or maybe you do.. | Thank you.
No I don't sell them, yet! I've just joined an organisation to upload my shots to, which I hope may in due course lead to the odd sale or two, with a lot of luck and a good wind behind them! |
20-01-2008, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dmclean2 Your photographs are great,
The camera that you use and the knowledgeable way you use it, I truly admire, keep shooting and posting , I realy like browsing through your pics,
I can only dream of capturing images like yours,
Cheers.......Duncan | Thank you for your comments Duncan, much appreciated.
If people enjoy looking at my pictures, then that makes the effort of getting them and uploading them worthwhile. |
20-01-2008, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffH Oh now don't let's start that one off again I think it's fair to say Graham's already proved the 'experts' wrong on that
Anyway, love the Coot shots Graham - personally, I always prefer contextual/activity shots and these certainly are interesting.
As for your visits to Rufford, when you hit that 10,000 post mark (within the next week or so? ) I suggest that the WAB powers that be consider appointing you 'Lord Graham of Rufford' - I'm sure we could have a whip round on WAB to buy a Lordship
Jeff | Thanks Jeff.
Lord Graham of Rufford... I like it!!
The whip round wouldn't need too much, just something to bribe Stu with! |
20-01-2008, 04:32 PM
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Forgot to say thanks to all of you for your comments. I really do appreciate them. |
20-01-2008, 06:26 PM
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Great shots Graham I like your Robin shots especially so sharp you could cut your fingers on it
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21-01-2008, 08:35 AM
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A bit late coming in on this one Graham as I had a bad day yesterday and never got on WAB.
Anyway you already know my opinion of your work and these are no exception. Great shots Graham
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21-01-2008, 08:48 AM
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Missed this thread Graham,apologies. Love that 3rd shot, but theyre all very good. Nice exposure on the Coot shots, black birds against pale water are always a struggle, more so Coots as you overexpose to get feather detail and the white crown and beak often blows out.You managed to expose both perfectly, very impressive
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