Some pics from yesterday

[mh68]

Spent an enjoyable day yesterday at Gosforth Park NR near Newcastle.The Red Squirrels were very active on the ground and a lot more approachable than usual.Heres a few pics....









Not many birds within range to photograph, but managed this quick shot of a Blackbird as it landed nearby....



...and this shot of a pristine Comma sunning on one of the trees....



Hope you like them

Mark H

[big bill]

the images are really good nice and clear and sharp I especially like the pics of the Red Squirrels,there are a couple in the fir woods near the river where |I stay tried to get the pic the other day but had the camera on the wrong setting and missed them.
But superb images Mark well done

[mh68]

Thanks Bill. Usually the Squirrels are a nightmare to get close to unless you visit one of the feeding stations, luckily I was there at the right time for once

Mark H

[juliejam]

Just love the Comma ...great shot well done

Julie

[stirling]

Great photos Mark,thanks for sharing,love those squirrels.

Best from mike

[mh68]

Thanks Julie, and thanks Mike.

Julie, thats the first decent Comma pic i`ve managed up to now believe it or not,despite seeing lots of them.

Mark H

[colincurry]

Super shots, Mark. I envy your access to Red Squirrels.

Colin

[mh68]

Thanks Colin, considering their plight in the uk i feel very privileged to have them so close to home.Hopefully they`ll be there for a few years yet, although trouble is afoot regarding some released Greys where these shots were taken (see the squirrel cull thread).

Mark H

[paulchandler6]

Great shots of the Red Squirrels, havnt seen them for a few years. Brilliant Comma as well.

Paul

[mh68]

Thanks Paul. The Comma was a nice surprise

Mark H

[The Black Rabbit]

Blimey Mark, those are some photies!
Absolutely crystal clear!
They are superb (better than studio shots)!
Thanks for showing them,
Doug.

ps- you've got me missing my old Red Squirrels in Scotland now...

[mh68]

Thanks very much Doug.Must say I love my new camera

Mark H

[The Black Rabbit]

Originally Posted by mh68

Thanks very much Doug.Must say I love my new camera

Mark H

Mind me asking what you use Mark?
PM me if necessary?!
Cheers
Doug

[mh68]

Not at all Doug, a Panasonic fz50.Only had it for about a month or so but very impressed so far.

Mark H

[vole-woman]

Oh, aren't these wonderful!

[The Black Rabbit]

Originally Posted by mh68

Not at all Doug, a Panasonic fz50.Only had it for about a month or so but very impressed so far.

Mark H

So am I!
Just did a bit of research into that camera.
Sounds like just what I'm after - and at a half decent price too...
Bit of belt-tightening required from me I think!
Cheers again Mark
Doug

[mh68]

Happy to be of help Doug. If you do get one and need any info just give me a shout.Been using Panasonic cameras for a few years now so i know them pretty well. A good image editing program helps too

Mark H

[The Black Rabbit]

Originally Posted by mh68

Happy to be of help Doug. If you do get one and need any info just give me a shout.Been using Panasonic cameras for a few years now so i know them pretty well. A good image editing program helps too

Mark H

Will do. (Expect it!).
First stop this afternoon, on the way home, camera shop.
Very excited!

[mh68]

Nice one If you check my gallery in the meantime, all of the shots there are taken with Panasonics apart from the Water Shrew shots.Mostly with my previous fz20....but it`ll give you a further idea of what the cameras can do...expect better results with the fz50

Mark H