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Alan C

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 4:53 AM

An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park.
Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants
but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a
swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van
Romburgh) shows that very well.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/53599214819/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51790648710/

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An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park. Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van Romburgh) shows that very well. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/53599214819/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51790648710/ K5 & Sigma 170-500 DG

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Alan C

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 9:14 AM

Won't go. Trying again.

On 20-Mar-24 06:53 AM, Alan C wrote:

An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park.
Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants
but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a
swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van
Romburgh) shows that very well.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/53599214819/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51790648710/

K5 & Sigma 170-500 DG

Won't go. Trying again. On 20-Mar-24 06:53 AM, Alan C wrote: > An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park. > Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants > but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a > swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van > Romburgh) shows that very well. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/53599214819/ > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51790648710/ > > K5 & Sigma 170-500 DG

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mike wilson

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 12:37 AM

Saw it. Twice.

On 20/03/2024 09:14 GMT Alan C cole@lantic.net wrote:

Won't go. Trying again.

On 20-Mar-24 06:53 AM, Alan C wrote:

An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park.
Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants
but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a
swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van
Romburgh) shows that very well.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/53599214819/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51790648710/

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Saw it. Twice. > On 20/03/2024 09:14 GMT Alan C <cole@lantic.net> wrote: > > > Won't go. Trying again. > > On 20-Mar-24 06:53 AM, Alan C wrote: > > An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park. > > Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants > > but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a > > swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van > > Romburgh) shows that very well. > > > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/53599214819/ > > > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51790648710/ > > > > K5 & Sigma 170-500 DG > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-leave@pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

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Rick Womer

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 12:41 AM

Interesting bird! The body looks sharp but the head doesn’t; I’m guessing that they don’t hold still very much. The highlights are also rather intense.

I always enjoy your photos of the flora and fauna in the opposite corner of the globe!

Rick

On Mar 20, 2024, at 12:53 AM, Alan C cole@lantic.net wrote:

An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park. Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van Romburgh) shows that very well.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/53599214819/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51790648710/

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Interesting bird! The body looks sharp but the head doesn’t; I’m guessing that they don’t hold still very much. The highlights are also rather intense. I always enjoy your photos of the flora and fauna in the opposite corner of the globe! Rick > On Mar 20, 2024, at 12:53 AM, Alan C <cole@lantic.net> wrote: > > An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park. Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van Romburgh) shows that very well. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/53599214819/ > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51790648710/ > > K5 & Sigma 170-500 DG > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-leave@pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

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Henk Terhell

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 4:01 PM

Interesting indeed. Darters are unknown species in our area.
About sharpness: with most Pentax camera's I think there is only one
acceptable setting for wild life that is AF-S with spot AF aiming for
the eyes while saying a little prayer .

Henk

Op 2024-03-21 om 01:41 schreef Rick Womer:

Interesting bird! The body looks sharp but the head doesn’t; I’m guessing that they don’t hold still very much. The highlights are also rather intense.

I always enjoy your photos of the flora and fauna in the opposite corner of the globe!

Rick

On Mar 20, 2024, at 12:53 AM, Alan Ccole@lantic.net wrote:

An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park. Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van Romburgh) shows that very well.

Interesting indeed. Darters are unknown species in our area. About sharpness: with most Pentax camera's I think there is only one acceptable setting for wild life that is AF-S with spot AF aiming for the eyes while saying a little prayer . Henk Op 2024-03-21 om 01:41 schreef Rick Womer: > Interesting bird! The body looks sharp but the head doesn’t; I’m guessing that they don’t hold still very much. The highlights are also rather intense. > > I always enjoy your photos of the flora and fauna in the opposite corner of the globe! > > Rick > >> On Mar 20, 2024, at 12:53 AM, Alan C<cole@lantic.net> wrote: >> >> An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park. Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van Romburgh) shows that very well. >> >>

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John Sessoms

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 6:07 PM

Well ... with "darter" in the name 😏

On 3/20/2024 8:41 PM, Rick Womer wrote:

Interesting bird! The body looks sharp but the head doesn’t; I’m guessing that they don’t hold still very much. The highlights are also rather intense.

I always enjoy your photos of the flora and fauna in the opposite corner of the globe!

Rick

On Mar 20, 2024, at 12:53 AM, Alan C cole@lantic.net wrote:

An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park. Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van Romburgh) shows that very well.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/53599214819/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51790648710/

K5 & Sigma 170-500 DG

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Well ... with "darter" in the name 😏 On 3/20/2024 8:41 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > Interesting bird! The body looks sharp but the head doesn’t; I’m guessing that they don’t hold still very much. The highlights are also rather intense. > > I always enjoy your photos of the flora and fauna in the opposite corner of the globe! > > Rick > >> On Mar 20, 2024, at 12:53 AM, Alan C <cole@lantic.net> wrote: >> >> An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park. Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van Romburgh) shows that very well. >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/53599214819/ >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51790648710/ >> >> K5 & Sigma 170-500 DG >> -- >> %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-leave@pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-leave@pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Vivere in aeternum aut mori conatur -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com

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Alan C

Fri, Mar 22, 2024 7:21 AM

Rick

Thanks for your comments. We spent a W/E at a rustic lodge in the area.
Unfortunately it was very hot (over 40°C every day) - thank goodness for
aircons!

The back lighting & glare was terrible. That's about as good as I could
get. Also, the shutter speed was a bit slow (1/1000) for H/H at 500mm.

Lake Panic is an impoundment on a tributary of the Sabi River which runs
past the Skukuza Camp. The bird hide is on a bend in the upper reaches -
a Mecca for bird photographers who sit there in numbers for the whole
day with their long lenses. Various animals appear on the banks too. Not
my scene at all - we just paid a short visit.

Alan C

On 21-Mar-24 02:41 AM, Rick Womer wrote:

Interesting bird! The body looks sharp but the head doesn’t; I’m guessing that they don’t hold still very much. The highlights are also rather intense.

I always enjoy your photos of the flora and fauna in the opposite corner of the globe!

Rick

On Mar 20, 2024, at 12:53 AM, Alan C cole@lantic.net wrote:

An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park. Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van Romburgh) shows that very well.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/53599214819/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51790648710/

K5 & Sigma 170-500 DG

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Rick Thanks for your comments. We spent a W/E at a rustic lodge in the area. Unfortunately it was very hot (over 40°C every day) - thank goodness for aircons! The back lighting & glare was terrible. That's about as good as I could get. Also, the shutter speed was a bit slow (1/1000) for H/H at 500mm. Lake Panic is an impoundment on a tributary of the Sabi River which runs past the Skukuza Camp. The bird hide is on a bend in the upper reaches - a Mecca for bird photographers who sit there in numbers for the whole day with their long lenses. Various animals appear on the banks too. Not my scene at all - we just paid a short visit. Alan C On 21-Mar-24 02:41 AM, Rick Womer wrote: > Interesting bird! The body looks sharp but the head doesn’t; I’m guessing that they don’t hold still very much. The highlights are also rather intense. > > I always enjoy your photos of the flora and fauna in the opposite corner of the globe! > > Rick > >> On Mar 20, 2024, at 12:53 AM, Alan C <cole@lantic.net> wrote: >> >> An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park. Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van Romburgh) shows that very well. >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/53599214819/ >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51790648710/ >> >> K5 & Sigma 170-500 DG >> -- >> %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-leave@pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-leave@pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

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