I did a 2022 calendar

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Lance B

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I have posted this on FM as well, but thought it a good idea for anyone else to do.

I made up this 2022 calendar of Australian Birds that I have taken over the last few years for my customers. Got it printed on-line at A4 size. Sorry for long post, but there are 13 images, one for each month and a cover.


Cover - Rainbow Lorikeet in our flowering Gum Tree. D810 + 400 f2.8E FL VR + 2x TCIII


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January - Rainbow Bee-eater. Z7 + 400 f2.8E FL VR + 1.4x TCIII


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Variegated Fairywren. D500 + 400 f2.8E FL VR + 1.4x TCIII

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March - Peregrine Falcon. D500 + 400 f2.8E FL VR


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April - Red-capped Robin. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF


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May - Forest Kingfisher. D800E + 300 f2.8G VRII


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June - Spotted Pardalote. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF


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July - Zebra Finch. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF


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August - Royal Spoonbill in breeding plumage. D500 + 400 f2.8E FL VR


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September - Scaly-breasted Lorikeet. They were all squabbling about something until I raised my camera when they stopped momentarily to pose and then went back to squabbling. Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8S + 1.4x Z TC

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October - White-bellied Sea Eagle, Juvenile. D500 + 80-400 f4.5-5.6G VR


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November - Splendid Fairywren. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF

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December - Gang-gang Cockatoo pair. Male with red head. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF

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beautiful photos.
my wife and I have created calendars for the past 3 or 4 years. We sell them to family and friends and acquaintances. We sell them at our actual cost so it's not a money making thing just a break even. We say our goal is to "bring a little outside inside every month."
 
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jeffnles1 said:
beautiful photos.
my wife and I have created calendars for the past 3 or 4 years. We sell them to family and friends and acquaintances. We sell them at our actual cost so it's not a money making thing just a break even. We say our goal is to "bring a little outside inside every month."
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Thank you very much, Jeff! :)
Great minds think alike! ;)
Whiskeyman said:
Lance B, those are some nice shots! I've always wanted to visit Australia, and your photos make me want to even more.
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Thank you very much, Wayne! :)
If you ever come to my neck of the woods, I'd be glad to show you round, gives me an excuse to go and take photos.;)
 
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eft said:
Incredible images. Makes my own calendar seem very mediocre by comparison. Did you use a local printer or online vendor? Also, are the images from all over Australia or one area in particular?
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Thank you very much, eft! :)
I used an on-line vendor called Vistaprint.
Most of the images are from around Sydney or within a few hours of Sydney except for the Red-capped Robin and Splendid Fairywren which were taken in Central Australia near Alice Spings.
 
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Lance B said:
Thank you very much, eft! :)
I used an on-line vendor called Vistaprint.
Most of the images are from around Sydney or within a few hours of Sydney except for the Red-capped Robin and Splendid Fairywren which were taken in Central Australia near Alice Spings.
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I also used VistaPrint. I printed glossy on the heavier paper last year and went with the matte on the default paper this year (which I rather regret).

I'm sure the recipients of your calendars will be thrilled !
 
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Lance B said:
I have posted this on FM as well, but thought it a good idea for anyone else to do.

I made up this 2022 calendar of Australian Birds that I have taken over the last few years for my customers. Got it printed on-line at A4 size. Sorry for long post, but there are 13 images, one for each month and a cover.


Cover - Rainbow Lorikeet in our flowering Gum Tree. D810 + 400 f2.8E FL VR + 2x TCIII


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January - Rainbow Bee-eater. Z7 + 400 f2.8E FL VR + 1.4x TCIII


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Variegated Fairywren. D500 + 400 f2.8E FL VR + 1.4x TCIII

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March - Peregrine Falcon. D500 + 400 f2.8E FL VR


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April - Red-capped Robin. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF


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May - Forest Kingfisher. D800E + 300 f2.8G VRII


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June - Spotted Pardalote. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF


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July - Zebra Finch. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF


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August - Royal Spoonbill in breeding plumage. D500 + 400 f2.8E FL VR


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September - Scaly-breasted Lorikeet. They were all squabbling about something until I raised my camera when they stopped momentarily to pose and then went back to squabbling. Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8S + 1.4x Z TC

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October - White-bellied Sea Eagle, Juvenile. D500 + 80-400 f4.5-5.6G VR


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November - Splendid Fairywren. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF

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December - Gang-gang Cockatoo pair. Male with red head. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF

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Awesome Calender Lance!! 👍👍👍
 
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Hut2 said:
Wow you sure have some colorful birds and all amazingly detailed photography!

We have done Calendar's for years for family and a few friends. Mostly using collages and an occasional poem or something. You can see the "progression" in our photography skills and equipment thru the years. Still learning.... 😬

We use an online company called Zazzle and have been happy with the quality and our experiences with their online editor.
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Thank you very much, David! :)
Calendars are a great idea, this is my first time doing it.
John Woodworth said:
Very nice, Mr B.

Glad you explained the number 13. I was thinkin' it had to do with crossin' the date line multiple times. Backwards? :unsure:
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Thank you very much, John! :)
I thought I'd better explain the number 13.
 
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Lance B said:
I have posted this on FM as well, but thought it a good idea for anyone else to do.

I made up this 2022 calendar of Australian Birds that I have taken over the last few years for my customers. Got it printed on-line at A4 size. Sorry for long post, but there are 13 images, one for each month and a cover.


Cover - Rainbow Lorikeet in our flowering Gum Tree. D810 + 400 f2.8E FL VR + 2x TCIII


original.jpg



January - Rainbow Bee-eater. Z7 + 400 f2.8E FL VR + 1.4x TCIII


original.jpg



Variegated Fairywren. D500 + 400 f2.8E FL VR + 1.4x TCIII

original.jpg



March - Peregrine Falcon. D500 + 400 f2.8E FL VR


original.jpg



April - Red-capped Robin. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF


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May - Forest Kingfisher. D800E + 300 f2.8G VRII


original.jpg



June - Spotted Pardalote. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF


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July - Zebra Finch. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF


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August - Royal Spoonbill in breeding plumage. D500 + 400 f2.8E FL VR


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September - Scaly-breasted Lorikeet. They were all squabbling about something until I raised my camera when they stopped momentarily to pose and then went back to squabbling. Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8S + 1.4x Z TC

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October - White-bellied Sea Eagle, Juvenile. D500 + 80-400 f4.5-5.6G VR


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November - Splendid Fairywren. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF

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December - Gang-gang Cockatoo pair. Male with red head. Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF

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Stunning shots and a superb collection for a calendar. Brilliant. 👍👍
 
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agrumpybirdphotographer said:
Stunning shots and a superb collection for a calendar. Brilliant. 👍👍
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Thank you very much, Gordon! :)
Hut2 said:
Must have been difficult picking 13 photos out of your collection. That is some nice work you have!
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You are very kind, David! Thank you for taking the time to look and the kind comment on my Flickr images. (y)
 
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Lance, as our weather plummets to 28 degrees this morning, I look at this and marvel. The colors, the beauty, and most importantly the quality shots that you’ve displayed here is incredible. Congratulations on the calendar project!
 
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