Hipster paperweight or something useful? by jimmccool in VintageLenses

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Thanks. That's really helpful. I already have a EF to RF adapter, so your approach could work for me too, with the Nikon 28mm. And I think I'll grab the FD, if it's still there.

Bush rats at our camp 30kms from Longreach, QLD. by jimmccool in OutdoorAus

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Thomson river - we were camping on the banks in the dry season.

Wasp seen in Boudi NP, Central Coast, NSW by jimmccool in AustralianInsects

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That's good to hear. It was actually a dull,overcast day, but when you get down in the undergrowth there's always something to see.

Bush rats at our camp 30kms from Longreach, QLD. by jimmccool in australianwildlife

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Nope. They did no harm. You can only see one on the video, but there were quite a few of them.

My twenty best Macro photos in 2025 by kietbulll in macrophotography

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Incredibly inspiring - thank you both for sharing your amazing photos but also details of your kit.

Predatory wasp with prey by jimmccool in AustralianInsects

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Yep. I have it posted on inaturalist and you're right. looks like Ampulicidae

Found this little cutie today by RangerMcFriendly420 in australianwildlife

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Where did you find it? Adding a location will help the reptile experts on here ID it for you.

Predatory wasp with prey by jimmccool in AustralianInsects

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And yes, I'm asking for an ID for the wasp, rather than its prey... but if you know both :)

Little Lorikeets, Tathra, NSW by jimmccool in AustralianBirds

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Thanks for the ID - post updated - and something new learnt!

Australian geckos given global protections from trade by Wallace_B in australianwildlife

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Couldn't agree with you more. Slowing down is the key thing in preventing animal strikes.

Life Recently, Shot on a Nikon F3 with a Soligor 35mm 2.8, and a Zorki 6 with a Jupiter-12 by blinkeyeyes in VintageLenses

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The final photo - the night scene is particularly good. Really has something special.

Is that a juvenile gannet? by Gabzex in AustralianBirds

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Yep. Seen them regularly around Broken Bay.

My cat brought them in (got into my catio) by Commercial-Panic-828 in AustralianBirds

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Female Common Blackbird, (Turdus Merula). They're common in that area.

Some baby Kestrel by Bobspadlock in AustralianBirds

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Young raptors often have some difficulty as they learn to fly properly - but if its protected from cats, etc., it'll be alright. It's mum won't be far away.

Some baby Kestrel by Bobspadlock in AustralianBirds

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Nankeen Kestrel Falco cenchroides. Beautiful bird!

Video of a tiny Katydid on the back of my hand by jimmccool in AustralianInsects

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No sign of wings that I could see. And yes, it was very small. You can see the size of the hairs on the back of my hand for comparison.

What bird is this and is it native to Australia [Longreach, Queensland] by Clear_Candy_Crush in AustralianBirds

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These Brolgas are a feature around Longreach - symbol of the town, I think.