Kermit and friends

silkstone · 19-03-2005, 14:16

I've given up with birdies because they fly away at the first sight of a telephoto lens, especially big white ones. Frogs are much easier, particularly when preoccupied with whatever they're doing.

I just love the smug look on their faces.

***Steve*** · 19-03-2005, 14:39

Don't give up on the birds, we cant have Matt being the only member posting great shots, it would go to his head

I like the first and next to last shots the best. The look on their faces are almost like they are taking the micky. :lol:

stewart · 19-03-2005, 15:12

cool shots there silkstone like the first and the last two the expression on there faces are great, been a while since i had that same expression on my face, cant think for the life of me what i was doing

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silkstone · 19-03-2005, 15:38

Thanks guys. Here are a couple more - it's nice of them to give each other a piggyback when they're tired, don't you think?

Matty · 19-03-2005, 17:21

disgusting filth! Fancy showing COPULATING animals, complete with bodily fluids all over the place in shot 2

*snigger*

nice piccies, but cant help feeling you were looking for something to shoot!

digitalfailure · 19-03-2005, 17:25

:tripod:

I think when they've finished with the piggyback rides, you'll have a good chance of some bird shots. :wink:

My mums pond was often raided by a bad @$$ heron last year ! he made light work of the frogs and a few fish :lol:

Nice shots though silky 8)

silkstone · 19-03-2005, 17:56

We do have the occasional heron visit, but the three cats have the duty of scaring it away... when they're not asleep, which is most of the time.

The cunning plan is that if we have enough frogs (counted 100 earlier this week

) the heron will stuff itself so much it won't be able to take off, so I can throttle the b*gg*r.

Matty · 19-03-2005, 18:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by silkstone

We do have the occasional heron visit, but the three cats have the duty of scaring it away... when they're not asleep, which is most of the time.

The cunning plan is that if we have enough frogs (counted 100 earlier this week

) the heron will stuff itself so much it won't be able to take off, so I can throttle the b*gg*r.

Get some cool pics of Heron first!

Matt · 19-03-2005, 18:10

Are they in your pond Silky?

The first is the best of the bunch IMO.

I would try again when the light isn't as harsh, but this time get down even lower for your shot.
You'll notice a huge differance with this method.

Keep em coming Paul.

I'd like to shoot some frogs myself, anyone know of some localish ponds where I can find some? :click:

silkstone · 19-03-2005, 18:20

Yes, it's the garden pond which is usually full of either frogs or blanket weed!

The light was harsh, as you say. Earlier this week it was too dull.

I'll try some low level shots tomorrow if the weather's OK, and then I'll shop around for a waterproof camera. :wink:

***Steve*** · 19-03-2005, 18:24

Get the wife to hold the umbrella for you :P

silkstone · 19-03-2005, 19:20

The problem is the snorkel for when I fall in.

Matt · 20-03-2005, 10:15

Where's your commitment?
Get in the pond.

I know of a lad Who waded out into the sea in the freezing conditions just a couple of weeks ago, to get a photo of a egret.
Thing is he only had jeans and a jumper on when he did it.

***Steve*** · 20-03-2005, 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

Where's your commitment?
Get in the pond.

I know of a lad Who waded out into the sea in the freezing conditions just a couple of weeks ago, to get a photo of a egret.
Thing is he only had jeans and a jumper on when he did it.

Thats not showing commitment, its showing that he needs commiting :lol:

Matt · 20-03-2005, 18:55

Ahh, but you should see the shot he got.

effyman · 22-03-2005, 18:41

So Silky, you're into orgies, eh? [smilie=n:

silkstone · 22-03-2005, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by effyman

So Silky, you're into orgies, eh? [smilie=n:

No, just voyerism! :lol:

19-03-2005, 14:16	#1 (permalink)
silkstone Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silkstone Common, Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,293	Kermit and friends I've given up with birdies because they fly away at the first sight of a telephoto lens, especially big white ones. Frogs are much easier, particularly when preoccupied with whatever they're doing. I just love the smug look on their faces.

19-03-2005, 14:39	#2 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,002	Don't give up on the birds, we cant have Matt being the only member posting great shots, it would go to his head I like the first and next to last shots the best. The look on their faces are almost like they are taking the micky. :lol:

19-03-2005, 15:12	#3 (permalink)
stewart Quite Chatty Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: manchester Posts: 65	cool shots there silkstone like the first and the last two the expression on there faces are great, been a while since i had that same expression on my face, cant think for the life of me what i was doing .

19-03-2005, 15:38	#4 (permalink)
silkstone Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silkstone Common, Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,293	Thanks guys. Here are a couple more - it's nice of them to give each other a piggyback when they're tired, don't you think?

19-03-2005, 17:21	#5 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	disgusting filth! Fancy showing COPULATING animals, complete with bodily fluids all over the place in shot 2 snigger nice piccies, but cant help feeling you were looking for something to shoot!

19-03-2005, 17:25	#6 (permalink)
digitalfailure Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: on the floor Posts: 694	:tripod: I think when they've finished with the piggyback rides, you'll have a good chance of some bird shots. :wink: My mums pond was often raided by a bad @$$ heron last year ! he made light work of the frogs and a few fish :lol: Nice shots though silky 8)

19-03-2005, 17:56	#7 (permalink)
silkstone Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silkstone Common, Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,293	We do have the occasional heron visit, but the three cats have the duty of scaring it away... when they're not asleep, which is most of the time. The cunning plan is that if we have enough frogs (counted 100 earlier this week ) the heron will stuff itself so much it won't be able to take off, so I can throttle the bggr.

19-03-2005, 18:10	#9 (permalink)
Matt Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,326	Are they in your pond Silky? The first is the best of the bunch IMO. I would try again when the light isn't as harsh, but this time get down even lower for your shot. You'll notice a huge differance with this method. Keep em coming Paul. I'd like to shoot some frogs myself, anyone know of some localish ponds where I can find some? :click:

19-03-2005, 18:20	#10 (permalink)
silkstone Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silkstone Common, Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,293	Yes, it's the garden pond which is usually full of either frogs or blanket weed! The light was harsh, as you say. Earlier this week it was too dull. I'll try some low level shots tomorrow if the weather's OK, and then I'll shop around for a waterproof camera. :wink:

19-03-2005, 18:24	#11 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,002	Get the wife to hold the umbrella for you :P

19-03-2005, 19:20	#12 (permalink)
silkstone Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silkstone Common, Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,293	The problem is the snorkel for when I fall in.

20-03-2005, 10:15	#13 (permalink)
Matt Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,326	Where's your commitment? Get in the pond. I know of a lad Who waded out into the sea in the freezing conditions just a couple of weeks ago, to get a photo of a egret. Thing is he only had jeans and a jumper on when he did it.

20-03-2005, 18:55	#15 (permalink)
Matt Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,326	Ahh, but you should see the shot he got.

22-03-2005, 18:41	#16 (permalink)
effyman New here Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The frozen tundra Posts: 44	So Silky, you're into orgies, eh? [smilie=n: