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06-12-2006, 04:05 PM
|  | Frozen | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leeds West Yorkshire
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thank you I meant the gallery here as I have no idea how to put a pic in a post |
06-12-2006, 04:22 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Greater Manchester
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Originally Posted by Dorcas  well I certainly haven't got shots like these but I have some contributions re Formby in the gallery hopefully later on.
I don't know where you were standing but I was at the bottom of the hill near the fence. The first time I went by I saw them up in the tree, scattered some food but - no they didn't want it so went for a walk - came back and there were five. And they were all around my feet!!
The light was pretty bad hence high iso and hand held so a little soft but hey - gives me inspiration for next time.
Dorcas | Yes the bottom of the hill was where we eventually spotted them on the other side of the fence, but once they started to show themselves they were on the path and also a little further down on the the slope on the other side. Yes because of the trees, the lighting can be quite dull but luckily the sun managed to break through in places  |
06-12-2006, 04:45 PM
| | Frozen | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leeds West Yorkshire
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brill
next time fingers crossed or
.....it'll be squiggles at dawn
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07-12-2006, 03:10 PM
| | Frozen | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leeds West Yorkshire
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doubt this would be accepted into the gallery but what is it lol  |
07-12-2006, 03:37 PM
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Hi everyone, I thought I would drop you all a note regards Formby. I have been a few times and each time I have dithered over the use of a tripod or bean bag. More often than not you will want a fairly low angle and when using a tripods I think you will find the fences/barriers in the way. In these circumstances I found the bean bag invaluable, it is quick and steady, that is until some twerp starts bouncing around on the barrier.
If you have both I would take both but I suspect you will find the bean bag quicker in some instances. 
Jon
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07-12-2006, 09:23 PM
| | Frozen | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leeds West Yorkshire
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just wondering
when you use a monopod do you use image stabiliser or not
ta
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07-12-2006, 11:22 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny Doncaster
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Originally Posted by Jon Hi everyone, I thought I would drop you all a note regards Formby. I have been a few times and each time I have dithered over the use of a tripod or bean bag. More often than not you will want a fairly low angle and when using a tripods I think you will find the fences/barriers in the way. In these circumstances I found the bean bag invaluable, it is quick and steady, that is until some twerp starts bouncing around on the barrier.
If you have both I would take both but I suspect you will find the bean bag quicker in some instances.
Jon | I have the monopod and an ErgoRest but no beanbag,. Shopping tomorrow. Huzzah |
10-12-2006, 02:03 PM
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny Doncaster
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We had a good day out. Met with Mr Cheeky, Peter, in the car park around midday and spent some toime photographing the squirrels. The lighting was not the best so I was forced to use an f2.8 lens - the 105mil Siggy, which was often to large. Anyway I got some decent shots.
We then went to Crosby, but the tide was in so put paid to what we wanted to do there so we drove up to the lakes and camped out. Dry until 5 ish this morning, then we knew about it.
Nice meal last night. Sorry girls but we did Oscars recipe. Lovely - just the job, and we had a few beers. 
Slept quite well with gloves and hat on but woke with a slight headache - dont know why |
10-12-2006, 03:02 PM
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Greater Manchester
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Originally Posted by Boddie We had a good day out. Met with Mr Cheeky, Peter, in the car park around midday and spent some toime photographing the squirrels. The lighting was not the best so I was forced to use an f2.8 lens - the 105mil Siggy, which was often to large. Anyway I got some decent shots.
We then went to Crosby, but the tide was in so put paid to what we wanted to do there so we drove up to the lakes and camped out. Dry until 5 ish this morning, then we knew about it.
Nice meal last night. Sorry girls but we did Oscars recipe. Lovely - just the job, and we had a few beers.
Slept quite well with gloves and hat on but woke with a slight headache - dont know why |
Thats a lovely squirrel shot Boddie and yes the lighting can be a problem but you have done really well, lovely image. Shame about the rain in the lakes, it hasn't stopped raining here all day either. I don't know what Oscars recipe was, but with you saying sorry about it perhaps I'd better not ask  |
10-12-2006, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Barbara Thats a lovely squirrel shot Boddie and yes the lighting can be a problem but you have done really well, lovely image. Shame about the rain in the lakes, it hasn't stopped raining here all day either. I don't know what Oscars recipe was, but with you saying sorry about it perhaps I'd better not ask | I am blaming that on the beer |
10-12-2006, 04:27 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leicestershire
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Blimey, it was freeezing here last night. I wouldn't have a fancied camping out in that. I suppose a couple of beers helped
Matt |
10-12-2006, 04:37 PM
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Yep the beers were a good idea, and an early night. But i was none to happy to be woken at 12ish by other returning from the pub who woke me to a hangover. Bonus |
10-12-2006, 05:10 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leicestershire
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Thats a great image pal.
I must admit I can see Oscar having to cook his recipe the next time we have an all night Mothing session, it sounds fantastic, the perfect meal to go with the odd gallon or two of ale |
10-12-2006, 05:15 PM
|  | Officer of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pork Pie Town, Leicestershire
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Originally Posted by Fourwings Thats a great image pal.
I must admit I can see Oscar having to cook his recipe the next time we have an all night Mothing session, it sounds fantastic, the perfect meal to go with the odd gallon or two of ale | It is really simple, even Forrest Gump couldn't make a "hash" of it.
It is nowhere near the Chinese take away standard though, ask MTR or Nikon Nige!
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10-12-2006, 05:21 PM
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I like it alot. Took no time to prepare and cook also. Just the job on a cold night. Some nice rustic bread. OOOPH, isn't it? |
10-12-2006, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Oscar2006 It is really simple, even Forrest Gump couldn't make a "hash" of it. | I can't cook pal, I could burn flippin' water
Just not the domestic type I guess, good job I've got her indoors really otherwise I'd starve!!! |
10-12-2006, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Fourwings I can't cook pal, I could burn flippin' water
Just not the domestic type I guess, good job I've got her indoors really otherwise I'd starve!!! | Sorry Steve, no excuses! 
When I said Forrest Gump could do it I mean all of us idiots can do it.
No real cooking required, bung all the "secret" ingredients into a pan and heat through!
Presto! A perfect meal for 3? 
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11-12-2006, 03:50 PM
|  | Knight Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chilterns
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Originally Posted by Boddie I like it alot. Took no time to prepare and cook also. Just the job on a cold night. Some nice rustic bread. OOOPH, isn't it? | ....and it only took my old dear 15 minuites to scrape the burnt on gunk off the pan when I got home
A top weekend , but I am definitely taking something to sleep on next time , I was flippin freezin with just a sleeping bag twixt me and the ground. I need a smaller tent as well for some reason I brought a four man tunnel tent 
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11-12-2006, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by eeyore ....and it only took my old dear 15 minuites to scrape the burnt on gunk off the pan when I got home
A top weekend , but I am definitely taking something to sleep on next time , I was flippin freezin with just a sleeping bag twixt me and the ground. I need a smaller tent as well for some reason I brought a four man tunnel tent | It certainly sounds like it was a good job I didn't join you. It would have put my recuperation back by a couple of years by the sound of it.
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11-12-2006, 04:13 PM
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See this image
Do you think it is spoilt by not getting all of his tail in, or do you not think it matters, too much? |
11-12-2006, 06:33 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs
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I don't think it detracts from the pic, Boddie.
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11-12-2006, 06:51 PM
| | Officer of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pork Pie Town, Leicestershire
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Originally Posted by Boddie See this image
Do you think it is spoilt by not getting all of his tail in, or do you not think it matters, too much? | Yeh! naff photo without the tail 
A very good reason to return and have another go?
The picture really is fine.
(Who am I to criticise until I can do better? )
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11-12-2006, 08:41 PM
|  | Active Member | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Pork Pie town in Leicestershire
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Nice Pici Boddie
I assume that you talking about Oscars Stew earlier in this thread.
I can say that I have sampled it several times and it is an excellent meal
Has he told you about his home made curry mix?
That I can tell you is to die for.
It is one of the best curry mixes I have ever tasted, no packet rubbish involved.
This is made with authentic spices in a huge pan (Perhaps that only happens when I'm there huge pan that is)
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11-12-2006, 09:49 PM
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Only just found this thread - I'm pleading a busy week at work - too tired or busy to surf at nights. . . nice pic Boddie - sounds like we missed a good outing - not sure about sleeping on a cold floor tho - getting a bit too old for that!
You should have hung around for the Formby Fox - he is being fed just on dusk by a number of locals and can be almost relied on to turn up. We saw him last Friday evening (I took some shots even tho it was dark) I wanted to compare markings with my earlier pics and prove to myself its still the same Fox - and it is. However we were told that two are coming now and locals are hoping for cubs - but I have a feeling they are both dogs. . . hopefully I'm wrong as little-'uns would be nice tho I would be worried that something untoward might happen the niave youngsters. Time will tell.
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29-12-2006, 09:51 PM
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rather belatedly (as i finally have a nice new and shiny computer) these are my best 3 from that meet.   
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