Australasian Shovelers

[Isac]

A great sight today watching these shovelers playing around in the deep lake. Best of many shots.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

[Ralph]

I have not been lucky enough to get these as yet due to them being in the middle of the ponds/lakes.
My 400mm lens just doesn't work to well but one day I will get them.
Unusual looking buggers at that to.

[Isac]

Perhaps you'll have to save up and get the Sigma 150-600

[Ralph]

My wife knows the story and she knows it off by heart. It goes like this, If I had a 600mm lens these shots would be far better than what they are now.
So I am doing my best to get a bigger lens and it will happen but I just don't know when But I will keep the 400mm as it has proven itself to me to be a good lens if you work inside of its limit.

[wigz]

Nice work Isac. I have never even seen one. #4 is my pick of these.

[Isac]

Cheers Alan. The variety we get here is quite amazing really, considering the small size of the lake. They appear in southwestern and southeastern Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand.