I zipped out this morning for a quick look at the kites and Australian kestrels at East Maitland. When I got there I realised that my battery was almost flat, and while I had put the spares out to take, I had not actually put them in my bag. I got a few shots and enjoyed just watching, but on the way out I heard a sulphur-crested cockatoo screeching. I looked up and saw it in a hollow and the Australian kestrel was perched in a tree near it, where I could have taken many marvellous photos (in case you haven't guessed, my battery went completely flat before I saw them). Don't you HATE that?
A lesson for all of us... :-)
Ed Townsville NQ
Don't worry sis - be thankful it was only your batteries.
Today my auto focus went belly up. Lens still under warranty - maybe a month before I get it back. Meanwhile I'm out of the birding business.
Regards, "Tark" - Olympus 4/3rds colour
Hi Tark...sad news indeed.... :-( ...your shots are always worth a look.
Ed Townsville NQ
Thanks ed. Isn't everyones?
Regards, "Tark" - Olympus 4/3rds colour
Them batteries are a pain I try always to have 2 spares memory card is another I've taken what I thought were cracker shot only to find a message no card in camera :) Nice shot of the Kestrel BG
Cheers
Nick
I always take a spare battery,
and a spare CF card.
Remember Murphy and his law?
:)
Nick, been there, done that myself just recently - had plenty of cards at home of course ... first time I had ever shot 4 megs in one shoot - mistakes are a wonderful teacher!
Regards, "Tark" - Olympus 4/3rds colour
Ooops ... I meant 4 GIGS
Regards, "Tark" - Olympus 4/3rds colour
Aah Tarkineus!!! :( so the Olympus 4/3 system is not infallible after all?
Guess I'll stick to my Canon ( he he)
Seriously , I hope you get it back soon as you obviously enjoy using a lot.
Cheers
Birdie
Sunshine Coast Queensland
THanks everyone - I can see a lot of people identify with this situation.
Tark - you'd better be nice to Sandra so she lends you her camera
Birdie, LMAO! Left myself wide open for that one, didn't I!
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Birdgirl, OVER MY DEAD BODY! ... I have a standard to maintain. LOL
Regards, "Tark" - Olympus 4/3rds colour
Birdgirl I guess you knew that Sandra shoots Canon!
Regards, "Tark" - Olympus 4/3rds colour
Give her my regards then Tark!! :)
( I'm smiling....)
Cheers
Birdie
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Birdgirl, I too enjoy watching the birds, which comes in handy when you leave the camera at home. I then dream of the shots I could have got. Glad you were able to get at least one for the record. I offered Tark the use of my Cannon as I am out of action at the moment. You know his response, so he can just suffer. LOL
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Tark, THIN ICE..............
Regards, Sandra
next time you will know better, tuition fee :)