Your R System Images - January 2024

[PKM-UK]

Wonderful set of photos, love the robins

Hi Don,

Cheers - much appreciated!

During the winter time we generally develop a symbiotic relationship with the local bird population - seed for photos!

(It feels good to spread a little cheer).

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

A few photos from the last (very hectic) 1-2 months, starting with a half moon and full moon photo, taken with 1280 mm effective focal length with the R7 and 800 mm f/11.
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This female white-breasted nuthatch is showing display behavior trying to project dominance. To be honest, these birds do this a lot and I don't think the other birds pay attention...
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I captured this nice black-capped chickadee chilling out in the trees
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A winter plumage American goldfinch in B&W
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This pretty female eastern bluebird visited our feeder for a snack
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The birds at the feeder were very concerned by a pair of red-tailed hawks circling high above our yard (one shown below), but were thrown into a tizzy by an attacking Cooper's hawk that crested over our house with the low winter sun behind, swooping suddenly down to the feeders. The Cooper's didn't catch anything and flew on, and I didn't get a photo of it
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Hi Don,

A terrific set of images - two simply stunning moon shots and a collection of wonderful bird shots (the eastern bluebird - just - being our favourite).

Thank you for sharing - keep up the great work!

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

By way of contrast, She Who Must Be Obeyed has discovered an enthusiasm for little succulents in pots around the house and back garden. This flower recently appeared on the front verandah. Image is a focus stack of 10 exposures, processed in Photoshop 24, tweaked in LRC.


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Hi Gareth,

What a truly delightful shot - fascinating detail and wonderful colours that draw the viewer in for a closer look - well worth all your (considerable) efforts.

Well done indeed and thank you for sharing!

P&K

 

[Delbert]

Backyard Cat-Bird Watching

• Canon EOS R5
• RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM
• 96.0 mm
• ƒ/4.5
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 250

 

[PKM-UK]

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Hi James,

Looks like your cat has a keen eye - as do you for a great shot (and what a beautiful visitor)!

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

We're back after a pleasant weekend away in 'Frank', which included a couple of fun visits to Chester Zoo (a few images to follow in a little bit!).

In the meantime, some more recent-ish shots from our local woods (Hartshill Country Park, Warwickshire, England).

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite, Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop and Topaz Labs Photo AI).

Phil and Karen


1. H-e-l-l-o...

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 324.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 12800

2. Good morning sunshine...

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 3200

3. Hold it right there...

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 2500

4. Sorry, we're running bit late...

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 2500

5. Yes, it's us...

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 12800

6. What a little cutie...

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 451.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 10000

 

[Kamoshika]

Another set of beauties.

 

[PKM-UK]

Another set of beauties.

Hi David,

Cheers - much appreciated!

P&K

 

[Delbert]

Hi James,

Looks like your cat has a keen eye - as do you for a great shot (and what a beautiful visitor)!

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

Thank you. I couldn't resist the shot.

 

[Grahamk]

We're back after a pleasant weekend away in 'Frank', which included a couple of fun visits to Chester Zoo (a few images to follow in a little bit!).

In the meantime, some more recent-ish shots from our local woods (Hartshill Country Park, Warwickshire, England).

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite, Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop and Topaz Labs Photo AI).

Phil and Karen


1. H-e-l-l-o...

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2. Good morning sunshine...

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3. Hold it right there...

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4. Sorry, we're running bit late...

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5. Yes, it's us...

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6. What a little cutie...

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Love the smiling squirrel!