Summer Photos

Ambrose · Post by **Ambrose** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:17 pm

I think he's giving me the eye because he's after some more of the worms I was tempting him with.

All models need paying, even if they're wild and free like this one.

IMG_9349 by John Pate, on Flickr

IMG_0029 by John Pate, on Flickr

IMG_0141 by John Pate, on Flickr

Ambrose · Post by **Ambrose** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:33 pm

Come the summer those little signets are nearly as big as mum.

1DS_3459 by John Pate, on Flickr

dandeclaret · Post by **dandeclaret** » Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:04 am

DQ4A6103 by Dan Heap, on Flickr

spadesclaret · Post by **spadesclaret** » Mon Aug 29, 2016 1:27 pm

Summer almost over

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ALP · Post by **ALP** » Mon Aug 29, 2016 3:32 pm

Head and Clasp Detail by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Southern Hawker by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Mon Aug 29, 2016 7:45 pm

Back on the hills today. The Comeragh Mountains.

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Dressinggown · Post by **Dressinggown** » Mon Aug 29, 2016 10:16 pm

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Tue Aug 30, 2016 4:54 pm

Redshank

Wood Sandpiper with Bloodworm

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 12:41 pm

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JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Sat Sep 03, 2016 6:26 am

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Ightenclaret · Post by **Ightenclaret** » Sat Sep 03, 2016 8:23 am

How did you get the bird to stop flying mid-air whilst you took the photo?

Dom · Post by **Dom** » Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:57 pm

Few from my holiday down the west coast of Ireland and Scotland.
Keem Bay, Co Mayo

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Fanad Head lighthouse, Co Donegal

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Downpatrick Head, Co Sligo.

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Dom · Post by **Dom** » Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:00 pm

Achill Island, Co Mayo

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Croagh Patrick, Co Mayo

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Glenveagh National Park, Co Donegal

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Dom · Post by **Dom** » Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:03 pm

Eilean Donan Castle, Argyll

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Steall Waterfall, Glen Nevis

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Talisker Distillery, Isle of Skye

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JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Sun Sep 04, 2016 5:03 pm

Nice photo's Dom. It always looks ideal for swimming around the coast of the British Isles, until you dip a toe in!

Dom · Post by **Dom** » Sun Sep 04, 2016 6:01 pm

JohnMac wrote:Nice photo's Dom. It always looks ideal for swimming around the coast of the British Isles, until you dip a toe in!

We went in the sea twice. Once at Kincasslach when we were sea kayaking, even in a wetsuit it was freezing. The other time was at Keem Bay and it was surprisingly warm. Nice to see a bit of the British Isles.

Wexford_Claret · Post by **Wexford_Claret** » Sun Sep 04, 2016 7:35 pm

Greeting from Manchester, where I'm stuck for the next few months. Who's complaining, though, when we're a mere 35 miles from the Turf!

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biggles · Post by **biggles** » Mon Sep 05, 2016 3:17 pm

can i add a big 'well done' and a collective 'like' to you all for the pics. not only are they a pleasure to see but the fact that this thread contains none of the usual bickering, petty one-upmanship,school-boyish taunting, grammar policing and general all-round nastiness is a breath of fresh-air. keep them coming, clarets.

spadesclaret · Post by **spadesclaret** » Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:57 pm

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Ambrose · Post by **Ambrose** » Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:26 am

biggles wrote:can i add a big 'well done' and a collective 'like' to you all for the pics. not only are they a pleasure to see but the fact that this thread contains none of the usual bickering, petty one-upmanship,school-boyish taunting, grammar policing and general all-round nastiness is a breath of fresh-air. keep them coming, clarets.

Photographers tend to be a nice bunch, always willing to help each other to become better at our art. I've recently taken up wildlife photography and I've been quite pleased with some of my shots but I owe it all to a few incredible guys, who I've accompanied to some brilliant places and they showed me the ropes.

We all help each other, so if you ever see a group of togs in camouflage gear at an airshow, they'll be with me.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Wed Sep 07, 2016 1:29 am

Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Wed Sep 07, 2016 8:18 pm

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Caernarfon_Claret · Post by **Caernarfon_Claret** » Thu Sep 08, 2016 6:05 pm

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spadesclaret · Post by **spadesclaret** » Thu Sep 08, 2016 9:53 pm

Symphoricarpos albus (Snowberry)

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JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:54 am

Macro photography with the wind at 16mph and gusting over the Fens is challenging

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Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:12 pm

Covered Trooping the Colour from Quuen Vic monument

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:22 pm

Brilliant set there Mark.

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:24 pm

Stella on glass table

©Starting_11 2017

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:26 pm

JohnMac wrote:Brilliant set there Mark.

Thanks

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 11:41 pm

Not a quality shot at all, taken from a video, but we had 5 minutes of mayhem trying to get this little devil out of the house. Eventually he fell asleep behind a mirror and I was able to carry the mirror outside and he flew off. It could drive you batty!

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Holtyclaret · Post by **Holtyclaret** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 6:30 pm

6am yesterday and 6am today, double fishing weekend without the kids!

iluva64 · Post by **iluva64** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:22 pm

Go to the red "Post Reply" button

It brings up another window that has a section "add attachment"

ALP · Post by **ALP** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 10:25 pm

Sunset by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Broad Bodied Chaser by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Four Spotted Chaser by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Bee Orchid by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

longside72 · Post by **longside72** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:08 am

Sunset in budva , montenegro.

aggi · Post by **aggi** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:48 pm

Some nicer images of London from last weekend:

Ambrose · Post by **Ambrose** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:32 pm

This is definitely a summer activity for me, though I do believe keen aviation photographers brave the climb up Cad West in the winter.

2S1A1082 by John Pate, on Flickr

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LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:07 pm

Enjoyed everyone's photos while drinking my pea and ham soup! : )

claretdavid · Post by **claretdavid** » Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:35 am

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A first for my garden. This nuthatch had unfortunately flown into a window
and landed below on its back. I put it right way up and hoped it would
recover. The good news is it did and flew off after about 10 minutes.

balzak69 · Post by **balzak69** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:56 pm

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balzak69 · Post by **balzak69** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:18 pm

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Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:31 pm

I found a hollowed out stag beetle on the lawn this afternoon. it started moving and a wasp came out of it. Better I didn't photograph it, methinks.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 5:38 pm

Gotta love Burnley. Just seen this duck with her chicks... closely followed by a giant rat!

spadesclaret · Post by **spadesclaret** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:41 am

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CJW · Post by **CJW** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 4:05 pm

Absolutely love these little guys but they're a right royal pain to photograph well:

Ruby-tailed Wasp

CJW · Post by **CJW** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 4:08 pm

Spent yesterday morning on my local headland just relaxing and shooting at whatever came within range...

spadesclaret · Post by **spadesclaret** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:17 pm

Swallowtail

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Dressinggown · Post by **Dressinggown** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:32 pm

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:26 am

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A small part of the Starling Murmuration that now resides at RSPB Frampton Marsh taken in really poor light last night.
It is fascinating how they dive into their roost and within a short space of time disappear completely.

I will upload some video footage when I have time.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:33 am

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