I have many dreams, mostly ones one can hardly convey in spoken language. IÂ want nature and peace around me, yet IÂ do not want to relinquish digital photography. IÂ have a Nikon D200 with a very basic lens. I had a Canon 30D too, but what a disappointment. BIO I am 55, an IT consultant and tried my hand at diamond digging, computer programming, being a network & computer technician, web designer, amateur photographer, etc. I am a man of the bush and appreciate simple things. IÂ do photography assignments from time to time. I am privileged to live where IÂ do, (map), a rural area in South Africa where I can hear the lions roar just 12 miles (20km) from where I live. I love this site and the artists uploading their work and I don't think any other site offers this varied depth in artistic skills. Piet
Comments (62)
goodoleboy
Another elegant presentation in your avian series, my friend! I envy your knowledge of this particular subject. Maybe you used a bird encyclopedia, perused the Internet for your information, or knew all of this by heart. In any event, capital captures!
Botai
A delightful series. I've enjoyed seeing and reading about all the lovely birds you have around your home. Thank you.
Shucoda
G'day mate! Wonderful captures again mate! Simply amazing.. Well done Piet!
mps
I'm sad to hear this is the end of your bird photos. I did so enjoy seeing them.
Richardphotos
not colorful but every bit a beautiful bird and captures are excellent
sharky_
Beautiful work.. So many varieties. Aloha
jocko500
super looking
zoren
very nice!!
puzzler
Very charasmatic bird, I have enjoyed your birds a lot...Cath xx
lizzibell
Beautiful birds...
annie5
Very funny to see this one at the left..Superb capture! It's a great series..Bravo Piet! :)
lior
So beautiful,cut,wonderful colors too!
kjpweb
Good one, Piet. You sure got some birds in your neighborhood!
Luka_30
Excellent work! Beautiful poses, and composition.
shahlaa
beautiful capture and a very beautiful feathered friend
natalieb
Great that you always mention thesouth african name! It would be named the same here I think. Beautiful captures Piet! Also your previous uploads are so amazing!
DennisReed
Wonderful wildlife photograpy, and superb presentation!
CavalierLady
Great shot.... I have enjoyed your bird series very much!! Thank you for sharing them with us, Piet!
Lara-Shaeya
Also two excellent shots!!! I love the fadingout background and of course the bird. It looks like you will get an ornitholgic man ;o) Beautiful work!
louly
A beautiful series with the birds :) You could make a book... Wonderful capture and presentation, once more!
amirapsp
They are so pretty...Hugs
Cosme..D..Churruca
Splendid this series ! Love it.
DJB
You have a lot of nice birds there. The POV's you manage are all so nice. You are now official as a birder LOL. Sorry I have missed a few, but been totally busy.Will catch up. Enjoy your new week. D
Sekadhar
Love it! Superb done!
tizjezzme
Your birds are awesome .. I'm so glad you are uploading and sharing your feathered friends of SA. Snow in Minnesota is a love/hate thing. We don't want to see it, but when it comes anyway, we're out there playing in it! It gives us something to look forward to; and that is SPRING.
Stringy
Great presentation of of this lovely bird!
_Guffi_
I like those bird captures, excellent series.
three_grrr
Very much like a similar bird that comes to my yard, it too is very busy, turning over all the leaves in the compost heap in the back. It seems to prefer the back part of our yard, where there are more leaves on the ground from a big hedge maple. I think it is also in the thrush family, a thrasher. Aptly named! I am sorry to see the bird series ending, you have posted so many wonderful photos! Much better then the ones on the bird sites, or the bird books. I've enjoyed this so very much! Thank you.
jinet
The whole bird series is a great series !
nathalie06
I agree with my friend Je (jinet), he has said all important ;o))) It's really a superb serie Piet, and very interesting too. Thank you for have add the french names for us ;o))) Hugs my friend