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#721 01-02-2010 20:09:01

Jay
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Re: Theme of The Week

stunning shots, Boetie cool


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Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
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#722 02-02-2010 06:42:57

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Re: Theme of The Week

I love the water drops on the tips of the Storks' bills.


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#723 02-02-2010 06:51:00

Charlie
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Re: Theme of The Week

awesome shots Boet! wink


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#724 02-02-2010 11:09:55

Laine
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Re: Theme of The Week

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Imm Bateleur!!

 

#725 02-02-2010 18:07:22

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Re: Theme of The Week

Not strictly portrait format, but still a facial portrait:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4325608346_592e151141.jpg
Sorry, just could not resist this one!! lol

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2745/4324872151_68fa997fd0.jpg
Hartlaubs Gull

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4324871637_4a80e9ac91.jpg
Grey Heron

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4325608964_a6f0a0292d.jpg
Giant Kingfisher


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#726 02-02-2010 18:08:23

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wonder whats on the left hand side of the computer - they are all checking it out lol


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"There is a difference in merely getting a bird, and seeing it."
                                                A supremely bad idea, by Luke Dempsey.
 

#727 02-02-2010 18:22:56

Jay
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Re: Theme of The Week

LOL, veeeery good question, Imax!
and LOL@kees!
great shots!!! coolcool


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#728 03-02-2010 07:19:23

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Re: Theme of The Week

Kewl shots Imax


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#729 03-02-2010 08:26:48

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Re: Theme of The Week

Awesome photos Boetie & Imax! cool

 

#730 03-02-2010 08:41:21

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Re: Theme of The Week

nice ones Imax!

 

#731 04-02-2010 18:20:36

Charlie
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Thanks guys - lovely shots!

Week 5 - 11 February
Juvi


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#732 11-02-2010 07:42:23

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Week: 12 Feb - 18 Feb

Crowded!


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#733 11-02-2010 16:52:53

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Re: Theme of The Week

Not actually birds, but our Sugar Bird feeder got crowded this morning when the bees & ants found it.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4348185297_3b806ab39f.jpg

Some of the crowds at the Berg River this morning.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4348929722_2784cccb26.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/4348183531_850aa525f6.jpg

Last edited by Muis (11-02-2010 17:00:14)

 

#734 11-02-2010 17:00:00

Jay
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Re: Theme of The Week

should've seen when I took the feeder away from the bees, NOT happy campers!


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#735 11-02-2010 19:31:54

Laine
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Re: Theme of The Week

and again great shots Muis!  love the bee photie!

 


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