Let's put this Challange to Bed !

[bfjr]

As some of you may know our most excellent Moderator, gives us West Coast boys & girls (well everyone really :D) certain bird challenges to obtain.
Very good for photography practice and learning species types, I think :thumb

Well the most current is KingFisher......:wow tough buger! I do think however with this set we can now move on to the next birdie :thumb :wink

Oh and no offense to other posts of Kingfishers here as all are splendid :thumb
Harry just needs more of a visual aid, he seems to need a little extra push :rofl :lol4

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/37663178-L.jpg

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/37663434-L.jpg

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/37663563-L.jpg

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/37663295-L.jpg

And Harry "Limpkin" is not a good choice for next birdie, as they only eat those snails found in your part of the country, please choose another :D

[gluwater]

Ben, Those are really spectacular. I never knew they made remote controlled Kingfishers though :rofl . You really have blown away all the competition on this one. #2 is especially good. Congratulations on a truely exceptional capture.

[4labs]

:clap:clap:clap:clap:clapExcellent Ben.

[Rohirrim]

Beautiful Ben :thumb

If I can cast a vote for the next bird, lets make it a little more of a challenge and choose Chukar! :evil

Especially a challenge for the Eastern Side of the country.

[Harryb]

As I said elsewhere, great shots. I figured you would punk out of the limpkin challenge. A good limpkin shot would be too much for you westies. :rofl

And you got a problem with snails? Its a lot better than pineapple on pizza

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/33889692.jpg

[bfjr]

Ben, Those are really spectacular. You really have blown away all the competition on this one. #2 is especially good. Congratulations on a truely exceptional capture.

thanks but no competition, just trying to do my part
and thanks for the very, very nice comment. Makes me always want to do it some more :thumb

I never knew they made remote controlled Kingfishers though :rofl .
Shhhhh don't tell nobody. There not cheap either :rofl :lol4 :bad

[Andy]

nice work, ben!

[bfjr]

:clap:clap:clap:clap:clapExcellent Ben.
Ah so glad you like :thumb
Every thing on schedule.........3 days and counting :wow

[bfjr]

Beautiful Ben :thumb

If I can cast a vote for the next bird, lets make it a little more of a challenge and choose Chukar! :evil

Especially a challenge for the Eastern Side of the country.
Thanks Steve
Well Harry still pushin for "Limpkin" , but were open to ideas I'll go research "Chukars" tonight :thumb
Besides I'm still waiting for Harry's "KingFisher" killer shot !! :rofl :lol4 :hide

[jwear]

well buddy you win the shoot out they are the $$shots for sure -- #2 is my pick but all are for the bank [it's a female by the way ] but you did have an unfair advantage you took lady luck with you :rofl very very good Ben :thumb

[bfjr]

As I said elsewhere, great shots.
You can say it again, no harm no foul :D

I figured you would punk out of the limpkin challenge. A good limpkin shot would be too much for you westies. :rofl
Punk Out!! :rambo Not happened yet not happening now !! Just no such critter here, so pick another :wink

And you got a problem with snails?
No, there great with drawn butter and garlic. A little wine to wash em down :thumb

Its a lot better than pineapple on pizza
How would you know, something you not telling us :rofl :lol

[bfjr]

nice work, ben!

Afternoon Andy
thanks for your time and comment :D

[bfjr]

well buddy you win the shoot out they are the $$shots for sure -- #2 is my pick but all are for the bank [it's a female by the way ] but you did have an unfair advantage you took lady luck with you :rofl very very good Ben :thumb

Hey Jeff
thought of you the moment they showed up, knew you'd want to be there, but somebodys got to work :lol4

Laura thanks you for the plug, she's gonna make ya some cookies again :D

[Harryb]

Punk Out!! :rambo Not happened yet not happening now !! Just no such critter here, so pick another :wink

Sigh. Ok lets not go for a specific bird as that would be unfair to you Westies. Lets go for reflection shots. This way everybody can play the game. Bonus points for deep blue water. :rofl

[bfjr]

Sigh. Ok lets not go for a specific bird as that would be unfair to you Westies. Lets go for reflection shots. This way everybody can play the game. Bonus points for deep blue water. :rofl

Very cool, no excellent idea !!
something like this? :D

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/29904452-L.jpg

[gluwater]

http://gluwater.smugmug.com/photos/33410378-M.jpg

Is this a "bird only" challenge?

[ginger_55]

Really good Kingfisher shots, Ben! Sensational!

ginger

[Osprey Whisperer]

Real nice pics, Ben. Especially like that egret shot above. That's beautiful blue water you made there. :thumb

Reflections? My vampire birds don't cast reflections......UNFAIR!!! :uhoh **puts on the special anti reversing vampire filter to allow for reflections**

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/45204209.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/45256544.jpg


**increases filter effect**

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/47589677.jpg

This is just not working. I need some different birds. :dunno

If you can't beat 'em....................














http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/49996664.jpg



EAT 'EM. :rofl

MM

[bfjr]

Really good Kingfisher shots, Ben! Sensational!

ginger

Thanks Ginger

[Rohirrim]

What do you all think of a Weekly Challenge for this forum. The Challenge would have similar rules to the regular dgrin challenge and a theme, wouldn't necessarily need a prize.

For example
Rules


Picture has to be taken during the time frame of the challenge
Picture must meet the theme of the challenge
One picture posted per poster per challenge

Example themes


Small birds (less than 6 in)
Raptors
Owls
Ducks/Geese
etc etc
Just a thought,

[bfjr]

What do you all think of a Weekly Challenge for this forum. The Challenge would have similar rules to the regular dgrin challenge and a theme, wouldn't necessarily need a prize.

For example
Rules


Picture has to be taken during the time frame of the challenge
Picture must meet the theme of the challenge
One picture posted per poster per challenge

Example themes


Small birds (less than 6 in)
Raptors
Owls
Ducks/Geese
etc etc
Just a thought,

You know I would play, but........
It's a lot of work to keep a Challenge going and It's not up to me.