Your R System Images - March 2024

[PKM-UK]

Bar-tailed Godwit in Flight …

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Bar-tailed Godwit : Limosa lapponica​

A female Bar-tailed Godwit takes flight.

In my opinion there are far too few photos of this species that explain how it gains its common name! Most of all, I like seeing the wonderful structure and shape of godwits' wings.

… David

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• electronic shutter
• ~20 frames/second
• manual aperture & speed; auto ISO
• (And this time I had the R5 saving images as raw files!)

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Hi David,

A wonderful creature with fascinating and astonishing plumage, beautifully presented and captured (no small task!).

Well done - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Blue Tit portrait, late afternoon sunshine hit our lounge window and threw reflected light back into the bird.
Almost like I have used flash, having the ability to move the perches around helps. View attachment 26862

Hi Nick,

A terrific capture of a wonderful (and generally incredibly nervous/ fast moving) creature - the lighting is superb, popping the fine feather detail and eye.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Ika sashimi from the other night.View attachment 26891

Hi David,

A very well caught (literally!) dish - excellent control of the lighting and depth of field.

Karen would definitely be up for this, but I may have to go for a burger instead...

Thank you for sharing...

Phil

 

[PKM-UK]

Wonderful set of shots, Folks. The first photo is a manicurist's deepest nightmare, love the details and colors of the frogs, and our younger daughter (who loves the color orange and tigers) appreciated the last photo, where you captured their gazes perfectly. Although I think they are gazing at their next potential meal...

Hi Don,

Thank you for those very kind words - appreciated! - Karen did really well to keep a steady hand with both of those tigers taking aim...

Phil

 

[Kamoshika]

Hi David,

A very well caught (literally!) dish - excellent control of the lighting and depth of field.

Karen would definitely be up for this, but I may have to go for a burger instead...

Thank you for sharing...

Phil

Thanks. Yeah, not for everyone. Especially the part where you squeeze lemon on the tentacles and they flail about a bit.

 

[Kamoshika]

Japan's national bird, the Japanese green pheasant (キジ kiji), hiding in the brush.

 

[PKM-UK]

Japan's national bird, the Japanese green pheasant (キジ kiji), hiding in the brush.View attachment 26929

Hi David,

Well spotted and caught (amid the tangle of flora).

Definite overall similarity with our UK variants, but unusual to see such colouration (for us!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Arbarthisti]

Another rainy day in paradise
This rather sorry looking Blackbird, braving yet more Derbyshire rain.
Deliberate shot at low shutter to capture the water trails, the IS working well.

 

[Kamoshika]

Hi David,

Well spotted and caught (amid the tangle of flora).

Definite overall similarity with our UK variants, but unusual to see such colouration (for us!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

Thanks.

 

[Kamoshika]

Another rainy day in paradise
This rather sorry looking Blackbird, braving yet more Derbyshire rain.
Deliberate shot at low shutter to capture the water trails, the IS working well.
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That's an interesting effect with the water trails--I've never thought to do that. You do need a bird willing to remain still.

 

[Kamoshika]

A female meadow bunting (ホオジロ hoojiro) doing it's best to look regal.

 

[Arbarthisti]

That's an interesting effect with the water trails--I've never thought to do that. You do need a bird willing to remain still.

That's an interesting effect with the water trails--I've never thought to do that. You do need a bird willing to remain still.

lucky only had 2 frames where the bird moved its head slightly, the rest are all sharp.

 

[PKM-UK]

Another rainy day in paradise
This rather sorry looking Blackbird, braving yet more Derbyshire rain.
Deliberate shot at low shutter to capture the water trails, the IS working well.
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Hi Nick,

Well, we suspect most of us Brits will be able to empathise to a fair degree with this stoic and resolute creature.

The UK Winter Drench-Fest aside, an interesting capture - nailed on/ well isolated subject with the rain traces adding texture and interest for the viewer.

Well seen - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

A female meadow bunting (ホオジロ hoojiro) doing it's best to look regal.View attachment 26943

Hi David,

Very well seen (this beautiful creature is sporting some rather effective camouflage!) and nicely captured too given the dynamic range in evidence here.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Our final set of images for this month - all captured at Chester Zoo, Chester, England. (The compilations are again a mixture of R7 - Karen and R5 - Phil).

A trip to North Wales in Frank awaits (and yes, the weather forecast is looking dreadful) so we won't be able provide any further feedback after tomorrow.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ Nik Collection, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI).

Phil and Karen


1. You humans really are quite fascinating...

2. Hang on, something's looking a bit fishy here...

3. Yes, we know you're not really tetchy...

4. Hold it right there...

5. What a pair of little cuties...

6. Tiger Club - Just catching some rays, chilling out...

 

[Arbarthisti]

Our final set of images for this month - all captured at Chester Zoo, Chester, England. (The compilations are again a mixture of R7 - Karen and R5 - Phil).

A trip to North Wales in Frank awaits (and yes, the weather forecast is looking dreadful) so we won't be able provide any further feedback after tomorrow.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ Nik Collection, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI).

Phil and Karen


1. You humans really are quite fascinating...

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2. Hang on, something's looking a bit fishy here...

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3. Yes, we know you're not really tetchy...

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4. Hold it right there...

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5. What a pair of little cuties...

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6. Tiger Club - Just catching some rays, chilling out...

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Some interesting captures, the Chimpanzee is lovely and the Tiger lazing in the sun fab. The 100-500 is such a versatile lens,

 

[Arbarthisti]

We actually had a sunny day last week, the late afternoon light coming through Cherry blossom made for a nice spring backdrop.

 

[PKM-UK]

Some interesting captures, the Chimpanzee is lovely and the Tiger lazing in the sun fab. The 100-500 is such a versatile lens,

Hi Nick,

Cheers - much appreciated!

We're members at Chester Zoo and it's one of our regular haunts - particularly so during winter as there's always something to see and do.

(Our RF 100-500's are generally glued to our cameras when we're there - though we have other lenses we really should get round to trying).

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

We actually had a sunny day last week, the late afternoon light coming through Cherry blossom made for a nice spring backdrop. View attachment 26961

Hi NIck,

Well controlled shot given the back lighting - which is rather beautiful in its own right. (And what a little cutie!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Kamoshika]

My taunter, the Japanese bush warbler (ウグイス uguisu). Making lots of noise, rarely coming into view.

 

[PKM-UK]

My taunter, the Japanese bush warbler (ウグイス uguisu). Making lots of noise, rarely coming into view. View attachment 26973

Hi David,

You did really well to spot and capture this little cutie amid the tangle of foliage - terrific fine feather detail in evidence and a nice dash of eye catch-light.

Well done - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[sosh]

Still learning RF 100-400)

Funny crop(for me)

Morning plane to Moscow

Crop, through the window(

Again, big black Woody Woodpecker, crop

And of course, the moon. Daytime(

 

[JustUs7]

Red Panda at the Atlanta Zoo. This is Rosie. She was born a triplet at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, MI. Her sister, Ruby, passed on recently. We got to see them when they were babies.

Meerkat on the lookout at the Atlanta Zoo.

These two Black Vultures were high in a tree in the back yard of our vacation rental. The RF100-400 and R6II are such a great vacation combo!

 

[Chris Summers]

It's wildflower season here in Texas with Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush in large numbers. Here are 2 from a trip in March.

 

[David Stallard]

It's a 2 for 1, the main subject is Inka the black Jaguar but sneaking in at the top of the frame is Mr Bumble Bee

 

[PKM-UK]

Still learning RF 100-400)

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Funny crop(for me)
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Morning plane to Moscow
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Crop, through the window(
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Again, big black Woody Woodpecker, crop
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And of course, the moon. Daytime(

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Hi sosh,

It looks to us like you're learning fast - a fine selection of images to showcase your tech (#5 being our favourite!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

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Red Panda at the Atlanta Zoo. This is Rosie. She was born a triplet at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, MI. Her sister, Ruby, passed on recently. We got to see them when they were babies.

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Meerkat on the lookout at the Atlanta Zoo.


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These two Black Vultures were high in a tree in the back yard of our vacation rental. The RF100-400 and R6II are such a great vacation combo!

Hi Stephen,

A terrific set of captures - we're torn between them as to which will be our favourite (but if pushed, it would just be #2).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

It's wildflower season here in Texas with Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush in large numbers. Here are 2 from a trip in March.View attachment 27139View attachment 27140

Hi Chris,

Stupendous colours which really pop these already interesting compositions (love the slightly brooding sky and hint of angel beams in #2).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

It's a 2 for 1, the main subject is Inka the black Jaguar but sneaking in at the top of the frame is Mr Bumble Bee

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Hi David,

A well controlled capture - as you may know, we love Inka (and Napo!) and she's looking particularly resplendent here on the prowl in the sun.

(That bee should take care not to make her angry... ).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

*** Your R System Images - March 2024 *** Thread Closed…

A terrific collection of inspirational R System images this month - posted by people all around the world and viewed by people all around the world - we’ve enjoyed seeing them all. A HUGE ‘thank you’ to the contributors and commentators - your talents and time are appreciated!!

You can continue to post any comments here, but the April thread is now open for all new images (including any additional March material).

Phil and Karen