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(Message started by: KK Hui on Dec 6^th, 2004, 4:34pm)

Title: Avocet
Post by KK Hui on Dec 6^th, 2004, 4:34pm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/kkhui/031204_86xl.jpg

NamSangWai
3/12/04

A Pied Avocet under a rather cloudy sky ... ::)

EOS-1D Mk II, EF600/4L + EF1.4x
Incident @ zero, ISO 200

KK Hui ARPS
www.geocities.com/kkhui_001

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by Etta on Dec 6^th, 2004, 6:53pm

Wah~ KK has gone to NamSangWai too!

Nice photo, a beautiful bird! :D :D

Etta

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by Anguslau on Dec 6^th, 2004, 7:27pm

Your classic flight shot, kk! ;D Did you get any raptors that afternoon?

Finally visited NSW myself yesterday. Quite a nice place. Like the open space there, very convenient for those who drive. I can see great potentials for very low angle closeups there. Lighting was good during late afternoon. How about in the morning, did you notice any spots with good lighting?

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by KK Hui on Dec 6^th, 2004, 7:46pm

I didn't have any luck getting raptor shots last Friday afternoon. As a matter of fact the weather turned bad that day if you recall, Angus. ;D

During the days of low tide level, NSW certainly is an alternative to MPNR mudflat for shooting common shorebirds. The early morning light is best when shooting in the direction of the river mouth. Add to that you can shoot by your car if you drive! ;)

I'm sure there are other spots around there at the inner ponds but I've yet to explore them. Any suggestions, anyone?

KK Hui ARPS
www.geocities.com/kkhui_001

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by bjingbar on Dec 6^th, 2004, 8:23pm

KK, try driving up the other side of Kam Tin Main Drainage Channel, at the end is an old wooden bridge. Ten days ago I was there and the BFS were less than 100ft away

Bob

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by ²`ÂÅ Owen on Dec 6^th, 2004, 8:27pm

I LOVE the morning sunlight in Nam Sang Wai

Nam Sang Wai
04/12/2004 07:34

http://www.pbase.com/bluetitan/image/37136363.jpg

Also some "Golden BFS" here :

http://www.hkbws.org.hk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Spoonbill;action=display;num=1102155642

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by KK Hui on Dec 6^th, 2004, 8:33pm

1. Thanks for the suggestion, Bob! :D

2. A nice shot, Owen! You may want to try a lower shooting angle, if possible, next time ... ::)

KK Hui ARPS
www.geocities.com/kkhui_001

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by ²`ÂÅ Owen on Dec 6^th, 2004, 8:35pm

Yes sir.. um.. hv to bring my angle viewfinder next time :D

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by felixcat on Dec 6^th, 2004, 11:36pm

Agree with Owen that NSW is an attractive place to MP especially just before dawn. The only bad thing is NSW is too convenient that there are too many people in holidays.

Taken at around 8am on 05/12/2004
http://photo.iplux.com/albums/NSW_05122004_avocet/CRW_4173.jpg

And yesterday was really windy and cold..and you can some windy from this avocet and the wave created by strong wind.

http://photo.iplux.com/albums/NSW_05122004_avocet/CRW_4182.jpg

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by Sze on Dec 7^th, 2004, 1:27am

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Title: Re: Avocet
Post by Anguslau on Dec 7^th, 2004, 9:56am

The biggest problem I have is how to get in and out of the place when not driving since I do not drive all the time. If I get off the bus at Au Tau round about, I think it will be about an hour's walk to the river mouth (and back too after the day's shoot). This may be even further away compared to walking between Castle Peak Road and the Mai Po mudflat. Its fine if I only carry the 300/2.8, but my pack with the 600/4 is about 20kg, its totally exhausting for a day's shoot. Anyone has suggestions in minimising the walk?

If I get there by taxi, what would be the best place to catch a taxi? Can I get one easily near the Au Tau round about? Is there any other alternative to get out apart from walking? Thanks for any suggestions!

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by MaC_siu_kit on Dec 7^th, 2004, 10:10am

For pervious shooting event, we take taxi at Sun Yuen Long Centre to river mouth, it's around $40. I think Sun Yuen Long Centre is easier got taxi. :)

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by ²`ÂÅ Owen on Dec 7^th, 2004, 10:39am

yes, if you don't drive and don't want to walk, only option is taxi, I got a taxi service no. mainly service for the Northern NT area. Let me know if you want it.

Taxi from New Yuen Long Ctr (Yuen Long KCR station) to NSW birding spot need $36.XX,

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by Anguslau on Dec 7^th, 2004, 1:37pm

Thanks, Kit and Owen! ;)
Did you call a taxi to get out of the place or you have to walk back?

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by ²`ÂÅ Owen on Dec 7^th, 2004, 2:38pm

walk back to the other way and take the boat cross the river, a bit shorter and still got some bird inside those pond during the walk. the boat cost you $5 or $4 (return). after the boat trip (only 30s trip), walk out to the main road (takes 5 mins estimate) and you can get green mini-bus to New Yuen Long Centre.

that Taxi service tel no. mainly for my MaiPo Trip in case I feel too tired and don't want to walk back out to castle peak road.

good luck, in case you lost the way. just call me~! :D

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by KK Hui on Dec 7^th, 2004, 5:11pm

Where exactly is the cross river boat located, Owen?
Thanks!

KK Hui ARPS
www.geocities.com/kkhui_001

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by jacky on Dec 7^th, 2004, 6:19pm

Title: Re: Avocet
Post by KK Hui on Dec 7^th, 2004, 7:35pm

Thanks for the hyper link, Jacky! :D

KK Hui ARPS
www.geocities.com/kkhui_001