Thank you so much 😀 Slow-motion makes things look magical.
@ultimatemexicano35354 күн бұрын
Excellent shots here! I first noticed the Darter with her catch near 1:01. .. It looks like a huge fish (do you know what kind?) caught and staring down its captor's throat! 😧🐟😅 So could the hungry Darter manage to win the struggle and gulp that whole prey down entirely okay?? The fish seems to be defensively flapping it’s tail about, if eaten, does the unlucky thing get swallowed alive all the way too?! It looks so big still, maybe this isn’t the last for the fish and it can somehow survive the encounter?
@thelensfalcon3 күн бұрын
Thanks for commenting. :-) The fish is a goldfish (Carrassius auratus) and is swallowed whole by the darter. The fish is not large (c. 12cm). If the darter catches a larger one, it takes longer for the fish to be overpowered and swallowed, giving cormorants a chance to arrive and steal the fish. There's no time for the darter to waste!
@capturingnaturewithsandip4 күн бұрын
Nice video with lovely footages.
@thelensfalcon4 күн бұрын
Thanks for visiting and commenting. Appreciated.
@TrailerYacht9 күн бұрын
Hey Rob, at 0:46 is that a feral goldfish being consumed ???
@thelensfalcon9 күн бұрын
Yes, a Crucian Carp. They've been in the Macintyre since before I was born (I didn't do it!). Now they are fodder for Murray Cod in that part of the river (I helped) and the waterbirds.
@barbarasheppard13059 күн бұрын
What an awesome Natureel Rob. 👏👏👏👏👏
@thelensfalcon8 күн бұрын
Thank you, Barb.
@VillageWoodworker9 күн бұрын
Wonderful compilation Rob. Some splendid backlighting as well. Congratulations
@thelensfalcon8 күн бұрын
Backlighting was the best part, Tom. I'll have another opportunity there next week.
@user-iu5ut1gz5t15 күн бұрын
Is that a fish hook in the bird's neck at 2:12mins? Great morning's worth of images Rob.
@thelensfalcon14 күн бұрын
Yes, Denise. :-( Lake Inverell is going off at the moment.
@waynekirk895116 күн бұрын
Nicely captured n put together Rob..
@user-iu5ut1gz5t22 күн бұрын
Beautiful videos and still images. I enjoyed seeing what you saw.
@thelensfalcon22 күн бұрын
Thank you for commenting, Denise. I'm having fun developing templates for doing these reels.
@barbarasheppard130524 күн бұрын
Another superb collection Rob.❤
@barbarasheppard130526 күн бұрын
Beautiful Rob. I love how the rain brings a different mood to the scene.
@thelensfalcon26 күн бұрын
Thanks, Barb. Rain is forecast for tomorrow. If it's not too heavy, I'll go to Lake Cathie to see what's happening-then to coffee.
@waynekirk895126 күн бұрын
Pretty as...
@thelensfalcon26 күн бұрын
Thanks, Wayne.
@darinrounsevell1544Ай бұрын
Well done
@darinrounsevell1544Ай бұрын
Very clever mate
@darinrounsevell1544Ай бұрын
With that many strikes by PF was there a nest near by ?
@darinrounsevell1544Ай бұрын
Yeh Rob keep it coming
@thelensfalconАй бұрын
Cheers, Darin. I haven't photographed these for a while.
@darinrounsevell1544Ай бұрын
Love it the way you slow it down well done Rob
@thelensfalconАй бұрын
Thanks, Darin!
@TrailerYachtАй бұрын
Superb work Rob. Thanks for the inspiration to try to get better results.
@thelensfalconАй бұрын
Thank very much, Gavin. All the best, mate.
@waynekirk8951Ай бұрын
Nice work mate 👍
@thelensfalconАй бұрын
Thank you, Wayne.
@Media-oq9ux3 ай бұрын
Creative edit 💪 What is your microphone of choice?
@thelensfalcon3 ай бұрын
I've used a Zoom H2n for soundscape recording for about 15 years. Editing of .WAVs in Adobe Audition. I like the portability and versatility of the little Zoom. Sound quality is good.
@thelensfalcon3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Woody. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :-)
@anthonywoodbine6133 ай бұрын
Top effort Rob. Very impressive .it gives us all a very good feel for this classic little Aussie icon . Woody .
@waynekirk89513 ай бұрын
Looks good..
@MurphyGreg4 ай бұрын
What a perfect way to launch your new chapter in photography and life. Love how you share your knowledge and weave in a great sense of humour. Cheers for the East Coast of Canada (Nova Scotia :)
@thelensfalcon4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, KelticSoul
@MyLouiseP5 ай бұрын
Wow! I love your humour and editing skills. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
@kimduggan76315 ай бұрын
Wow this is awesome Rob. How cool to enjoy your OM1 and lens. 👏
@thelensfalcon5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Kim. Still loving it after almost two years of heavy use.
@tonyclark15045 ай бұрын
Looking forward to your adventures. Well done. Cheers
@thelensfalcon5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Tony.
@cmalc85 ай бұрын
Sensational !!
@cmalc85 ай бұрын
My first serious camera was an OM1n. I still have it.
@Birds_Nature_Australia5 ай бұрын
Wow, that was incredible to watch 😊
@thelensfalcon5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Lena!
@ABDUKKAvlogs5 ай бұрын
wishing you all the best and giving you all the support.
@richardpesce53255 ай бұрын
Great idea! Congratulations and continued good luck!
@khango61385 ай бұрын
That little dance you did at 2:55, so relatable, yes sir! I have felt like that too when I got a photograph of a rare bird, or even just to have witnessed it with my eyes through the binoculars. Such excitement and happiness that's hard to explain to someone who hasn't gotten into bird/nature watching or wildlife photography yet. I can't wait to be over this current exam period to go out with my scopes and my (very cheap, very amateur) camera!
@thelensfalcon5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Kha Ngo. I am so chuffed that you liked the celebratory dance (that I stole/emulated from a 'Father Ted' TV series episode). Hahaha. Got to have fun!
@bondgabebond49075 ай бұрын
I see this but the big bird is a hawk vs. crows and mockingbirds.
@thelensfalcon5 ай бұрын
The birds in this video are: Wedge-tailed Eagle (The largest eagle in Australia. We have no 'hawks' in Australia); Australian Hobby (a falcon); Pied Currawong.
@ajs15015 ай бұрын
Great video. I like your video editing skills it makes it compelling to watch.
@thelensfalcon5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much. :-)
@MiguelJuanez5 ай бұрын
This is so awesome I appreciate your energy and look forward to your wisdom and creativity!!!! 👌🏽✨🙌🏽🌎
@michaelbuddy5 ай бұрын
some of those bird shots with the rim lighting around the wings. Wow. beautiful.
@thelensfalcon5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Michael. I am glad that you enjoyed my video.
@a.beckwith45765 ай бұрын
Here’s to yah👍 bring it on, looks great
@thelensfalcon5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Thanks for your support.
@allenfutrelle90905 ай бұрын
I like it already, keep 'em coming!!
@thelensfalcon5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Lots to come.
@rickpopham54005 ай бұрын
OK, this looks like it's gonna be fun! Happy New Year!
@thelensfalcon5 ай бұрын
Happy New Year to you, Rick. Thanks for the vote of confidence.
@chrisbeecham5 ай бұрын
All the best for your new adventure and thank you for sharing your knowledge and images.
@thelensfalcon5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much, Chris.
@thewilderlifer99105 ай бұрын
Love it and keen to see more.
@thelensfalcon5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Dylan. Here's to more wilderlife adventures.
@waynekirk89515 ай бұрын
Congratulations..
@thelensfalcon5 ай бұрын
Thanks, Wayne. Here's to more fun in 2024.
@vad58185 ай бұрын
Happy New Year!!!🎉
@korea.festival6 ай бұрын
Enjoyed watching this video my friend Really awesome views Thank you Stay connected
@Birds_Nature_Australia6 ай бұрын
Well captured Rob
@thelensfalcon6 ай бұрын
Thank you, Lene.
@geoffreymuscutt39596 ай бұрын
Great movie Rob. I learn so much from your work. Those godwits must be the ultra marathon flyers of the bird world. I recall seeing avocets in the UK and wonder if their upper beak bends like the godwit.
@thelensfalcon6 ай бұрын
Thanks, Geoff. Avocets' beaks are permanently upcurved.
@Media-oq9ux6 ай бұрын
Been working on my outdoor video hoping for these results. Headed to Goose Island Tx and Bosque next 45 days Gh5 G9 7D2 and all the lenses.