New photography interest

[Tamtarn]

Hi everyone
Over the past few years I have been concentrating on deep sky imaging. I am no longer doing any astrophotography and have taken a new direction and I now spend my time on landscapes and bird photography.

Here are a couple of images taken recently hope you like them!
David

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Higher res Cockatiel here
http://www.pbase.com/rangeviewobservatory/image/142913685
Higher res Yellow tufted Honeyeater here
http://www.pbase.com/rangeviewobservatory/image/142180180

[MrB]

I thought something was up when you were selling your gear, thought you may have been on the upgrade path. Will be a shame not to see any more deep sky images from you.

I really like these photo's and look forward to seeing more! :)

[jjjnettie]

They're beautiful photos. I look forward to seeing more. :)

[Omaroo]

Good photos David - and I'm in the same boat as you. I'm about an inch away from offloading all my astronomy gear as well to go fully terrestrial again.

Thanks for sharing! :)

[Tamtarn]

Thanks Simon & jjj.
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We are both enjoying travelling around and visiting new places with camera's in hand.
Glad you like the photos.

David & Barb

[Tamtarn]

Chris my body won't stand the cold nights any more.
Now we are revisiting many places and seeing others through new eyes.

David.

[allan gould]

All power to you and Barb, David.
Enjoy it all while you can.

[Octane]

Beautiful images, guys. Nicely exposed with subtle highlight and shadow mottling in the background; helps give the image a bit of dimensionality.

Let's see some of those landscapes.

Question: how did you guys get so many comments on pbase in such a short amount of time! I get nothing. :)

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[Tamtarn]

Thanks very much for the great comments Humayun, really appreciate your thoughts knowing the superb work you post.

Will post a couple of landscapes next.

In answer to your question, " maybe we spend too much time online " !!!! ;)

[danielsun]

Wow, they are really beautiful shots guys!!:thumbsup:
Always great work from you guys be it day or night.:thumbsup:

Cheers Daniel.

[Ric]

Lovely images guys

Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Cheers

[Tamtarn]

It's certainly getting us out and about Alan.
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Daniel & Rick, thanks very much again.

Hope you are both doing well.


Thanks

David.

[gregbradley]

The Honeyeater one is particularly sublime. A nicely blurred and interesting coloured background and the very colourful bird makes for a great shot.

What setup are you using?

I found my TEC110 is a good scope for bird shots but its not particularly portable for lugging around in the bush. I suppose I could only just.

I'd estimate I could get that scale of shot from about 35 metres away which is a nice distance for birds that tend to be skittish.

Greg.

[RobF]

I'm just glad to hear you're both ok.
Was wondering when all the gear went up. Your astrophotography is missed, but glad life is being enjoyed!

[Tamtarn]

Hi Greg

These shots were taken with a 40D and a Canon EF 70-200 f/4L.
Thanks for the great comment on the Honey eater.

Your TEC110 looks very impressive, but at this stage light gear seems to be a good option for us.

David.

[Tamtarn]

Both Okay Rob, Just a change in direction for us.
All the best

David & Barb