It looks like a lovely place, Philippe. I like the last shot in particular,
but each shows how well the 50-230 performs, especially for such a “cheap' lens.
Chris
> On 8 Nov 2015, at 10:46, Philippe <philippe.amard@xxxxxx> wrote:
>
> The Baie de Somme is a specific place as the combined effect of the tide and
> river flow attract thousands of birds (gulls, geese, ducks, etc) and forms a
> wonderful natal reserve for birding.
>
>
> The setting
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Setting-0709.jpg.html
> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Setting-0709.jpg.html>
>
>
> Here's a patient gull (to be named) waiting for the ebb to cover the land so
> that dinner may be served without fussing about too much.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Waiting+for+the+tide-Eult-0711-2.jpg.html
>
> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Waiting+for+the+tide-Eult-0711-2.jpg.html>
>
>
> Once the tide's in -exceptionally high at this time of the year- they start
> surveillance operations
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Landing+gear+up-0749.jpg.html
>
> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Landing+gear+up-0749.jpg.html>
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-AWACSing-0743.jpg.html
> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-AWACSing-0743.jpg.html>
>
>
> And they go for mice and other small animals trapped by the unusually high
> waters
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Gotcha-0747.jpg.html
> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Gotcha-0747.jpg.html>
>
>
> Some are jealous or hungry and dogfighting may ensue.
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Beakering+for+food-0721-2.jpg.html
>
> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Beakering+for+food-0721-2.jpg.html>
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