lights, camera, ACTION

Two decently good shots (no.1 and no.3) in a single lunch break is quite a good score! This made me post some action in-flight photos that looked thematically linked.

above: Black-faced Cormorant, Tasmania

above: Forest Raven, Tasmania

above: Silver Gull, Tasmania

above: Kelp Gull, Tasmania

above: Silvereye, Tasmania

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Forest Raven

You can easily distinguish a Crow from a Raven by looking at the primary feathers during flight. Only Ravens have those wide negative spaces at the tips of the wings.

Forest Raven, Tasmania

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Fierce Little Miners

I wish that the quality of these shots was better. But even these reveal how intimidating the Noisy Miners are. I was stunned when I saw the photos. Such skillful fliers those brave little birds never hesitate to support each other and attack much bigger creatures defending their territories. I hope to have the chance to witness such a fight again and take better pictures...

above: Noisy Miners attacking Forest Raven, Hobart

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Noisy Miners and Ravens

I introduced the Noisy Miner yesterday. Here it is again with a portrait taken just two days ago. A brave little bird, living communally and defending their territory vigorously from ravens and other big birds.

above: Noisy Miner, Hobart. I call them 'Yellow Eye'

above: Noisy Miner attacking a Forest Raven, Hobart. It is unbelievable how skillful they are and how intimidating they look in the air when frozen on a photo. More such pics to come...

and above: Australian Raven, Sydney, a photo taken years ago with my old camera, showing Ranvens in a very intimate moment, talking to each other, hidden from the burning afternoon sun.

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Experiencing 30D's performance for the first time

I have the habit of shooting at burst mode. 30D can save up to 5 shots a second. It feels like you'll never miss the moment again. Which, of course, is not true at all. In most cases you can just have more 'missed' shots. :)

Still the chance of getting the Moment frozen is higher. And it's so satisfying!

above: Little Pied Cormorant landing

above: Forest Raven attacked by an Australian Magpie

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