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Title: Cool raptor
Post by: rogwar on October 28, 2011, 03:20:53 PM
Took these a couple of months back. Going through some photos.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/TurkeyHunter65/AfricaTemp/DSC_3640-1.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/TurkeyHunter65/AfricaTemp/DSC_3633-1.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/TurkeyHunter65/AfricaTemp/DSC_3629-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: Dichotomy on October 28, 2011, 03:22:56 PM
nice...

I like the expression in the last one 'WTF YOU lookin at boy?
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: Tigger29 on October 28, 2011, 03:31:12 PM
My Raptor is cooler than yours!  And I thought this thread would be about something else altogether:

(http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/007/cache/velociraptor_792_600x450.jpg)
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: ink on October 28, 2011, 04:28:11 PM
awesome photos man :aok
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: gyrene81 on October 28, 2011, 05:19:22 PM
looks like some sort of eagle, what species is it?
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: Nypsy on October 28, 2011, 05:42:15 PM
Nice pictures!  :aok
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: F22RaptorDude on October 28, 2011, 05:50:51 PM
(http://q-zon-fighterplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Lockheed-Martin-F-22-Raptor.jpg)I win
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: rogwar on October 28, 2011, 06:35:22 PM
looks like some sort of eagle, what species is it?

It was a Bateleur Eagle in the wild.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: gyrene81 on October 28, 2011, 06:41:16 PM
(http://q-zon-fighterplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Lockheed-Martin-F-22-Raptor.jpg)I win
yup you're
(http://rsbuddy.com/forum/avatars/avaped.gif?dateline=1306606154)

too bad this discussion is about a "cool raptor"...



It was a Bateleur Eagle in the wild.
very interesting bird.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: rogwar on October 28, 2011, 08:12:28 PM
This one came out interesting as well.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/TurkeyHunter65/AfricaTemp/DSC_2010-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: F22RaptorDude on October 28, 2011, 08:27:00 PM
yup you're
(http://rsbuddy.com/forum/avatars/avaped.gif?dateline=1306606154)

too bad this discussion is about a "cool raptor"...


very interesting bird.
which the f22 is
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: gyrene81 on October 28, 2011, 10:52:57 PM
which the f22 is
yea and so is treating a hemmorhoid to a first year med student...but it has nothing to do with birds.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: Masherbrum on October 28, 2011, 10:57:36 PM
Nice pictures rog!    Thank you for sharing those. 
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: Tyrannis on October 29, 2011, 12:13:48 AM
yea and so is treating a hemmorhoid to a first year med student...but it has nothing to do with birds.
No where in this topic does it say its JUST about birds.

>Topic title: cool Raptor
>F22 Raptor
>The f22 shares its name with the topic name, therefore it can be posted in here. along with the fact there there is no "birds only thread!" said, anywheres.
>F22dude thinks the f22 raptor is cool. so he posted it in the thread titled cool raptor
>Your opinion is not the only one that matters on these boards gyrene.

(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/xxREXxx_01/56.jpg)
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: Tupac on October 29, 2011, 12:41:09 AM
you shouldna dun that bwah
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: gyrene81 on October 29, 2011, 01:58:21 AM
No where in this topic does it say its JUST about birds.

>Topic title: cool Raptor
>F22 Raptor
>The f22 shares its name with the topic name, therefore it can be posted in here. along with the fact there there is no "birds only thread!" said, anywheres.
>F22dude thinks the f22 raptor is cool. so he posted it in the thread titled cool raptor
>Your opinion is not the only one that matters on these boards gyrene.

(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/xxREXxx_01/56.jpg)
i'm obviously dealing with a (http://careersi.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/brick.jpg?w=124&h=124)


look (http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-ash2/50269_224353524144_2258898_n.jpg) it's not my fault you possess nothing more than a single molecule within your cranium. til now i have not expressed "opinion", it's fact, you decided to drop your ridiculous twinkie eating nonsense on a legitimately interesting discussion instead of having the common sense to put your crap in a discussion you start on your own or one of actual appropriateness. a klingon bird of prey would have been more appropriate and infinitely more interesting than that billion dollar flying toilet you spam at every possible opportunity, which incidentally has nothing whatsoever to do with raptors except in your minute imagination.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: Tyrannis on October 29, 2011, 02:07:51 AM
i'm obviously dealing with a (http://careersi.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/brick.jpg?w=124&h=124)


look (http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-ash2/50269_224353524144_2258898_n.jpg) it's not my fault you possess nothing more than a single molecule within your cranium. til now i have not expressed "opinion", it's fact, you decided to drop your ridiculous twinkie eating nonsense on a legitimately interesting discussion instead of having the common sense to put your crap in a discussion you start on your own or one of actual appropriateness. a klingon bird of prey would have been more appropriate and infinitely more interesting than that billion dollar flying toilet you spam at every possible opportunity, which incidentally has nothing whatsoever to do with raptors except in your minute imagination.
>So apparently you saying that the f22 raptor is "not cool" is fact, and not just your opinion. why is this? because its coming from YOUR mouth. sorry gyrene. throw your hissy fit all you want, but thats still your Opinion. not fact.
>Youve decided to drop your egotistic attitude into this topic, as stated above, you seem to think your word is fact, instead of merely your own opinion.
>Spam? please find me 5 topics that ive mentioned the f22 raptor in. I rarely talk about the f22, let alone "spam" it.
>Again, the topic did not say "birds only!" therefore him posting the f22 is on par with the topic.
> Keep crying. your hissy-fit is amusing. i may just stay up tonight to read it.
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/xxREXxx_01/105.jpg)
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: AKKuya on October 29, 2011, 07:20:51 AM
When I see the word raptor, I'm thinking the ultimate bird of prey.

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab142/AKKuya/Romulan_Bird_of_Prey_Nemesis_StarTrek_freecomputerdesktopwallpaper_16001.jpg)

That would be a scary sight hovering above you.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: B-17 on October 29, 2011, 10:03:05 AM
Gyrene, Tyrannis. Cool it. F22 expressed his opinion, Gyrene expressed his, and then said he didn't. And then Tyrannis did something to get this thread started on something stupid.

Here's one:

(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z446/B-17/Raptor.jpg)

:D
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: 2ADoc on October 29, 2011, 11:09:47 AM
 Wow this didn't take even one page to get off topic and get into a hissing match.  Cool Picts of the birds, and not the jet powered type.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: F22RaptorDude on October 29, 2011, 02:01:10 PM
i'm obviously dealing with a (http://careersi.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/brick.jpg?w=124&h=124)


look (http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-ash2/50269_224353524144_2258898_n.jpg) it's not my fault you possess nothing more than a single molecule within your cranium. til now i have not expressed "opinion", it's fact, you decided to drop your ridiculous twinkie eating nonsense on a legitimately interesting discussion instead of having the common sense to put your crap in a discussion you start on your own or one of actual appropriateness. a klingon bird of prey would have been more appropriate and infinitely more interesting than that billion dollar flying toilet you spam at every possible opportunity, which incidentally has nothing whatsoever to do with raptors except in your minute imagination.
Way too many big words for me, all i'm seeing is blah blah blah F22 raptor is awesome  :aok
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: mtnman on October 29, 2011, 02:04:26 PM
Very cool bird!

I'm totally into raptors, and have several of my own!

I suppose the F22 serves a purpose, so is worth having around, but it can't compete with nature's own in looks or aerial ability.  The name "Raptor" for the airplane is really an insult to the real thing, in my opinion.  Talk about an overstatement (referring to an airplane as a raptor, lol).

In the end, it's just a plane...  And it doesn't even have a prop...  Need I say more?
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: gyrene81 on October 29, 2011, 02:06:19 PM
>So apparently you saying that the f22 raptor is "not cool" is fact, and not just your opinion. why is this? because its coming from YOUR mouth. sorry gyrene. throw your hissy fit all you want, but thats still your Opinion. not fact.
>Youve decided to drop your egotistic attitude into this topic, as stated above, you seem to think your word is fact, instead of merely your own opinion.
>Spam? please find me 5 topics that ive mentioned the f22 raptor in. I rarely talk about the f22, let alone "spam" it.
>Again, the topic did not say "birds only!" therefore him posting the f22 is on par with the topic.
> Keep crying. your hissy-fit is amusing. i may just stay up tonight to read it.
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/xxREXxx_01/105.jpg)
lol, pipsqueek...you're so much like legoman/raptordude that i associated you're rambling with his spamtard mess. i will only apologize for saying you were spamming pics of the flying toilet, the rest of what i said is indisputable fact.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: F22RaptorDude on October 29, 2011, 02:07:34 PM
Very cool bird!

I'm totally into raptors, and have several of my own!

I suppose the F22 serves a purpose, so is worth having around, but it can't compete with nature's own in looks or aerial ability.

In the end, it's just a plane...  And it doesn't even have a prop...  Need I say more?
jet fans sort of count as props in a way

lol, pipsqueek...you're so much like legoman/raptordude that i associated you're rambling with his spamtard mess. i will only apologize for saying you were spamming pics of the flying toilet, the rest of what i said is indisputable fact.
how is it a flying toilet?
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: Tyrannis on October 29, 2011, 02:19:14 PM
lol, pipsqueek...you're so much like legoman/raptordude that i associated you're rambling with his spamtard mess. i will only apologize for saying you were spamming pics of the flying toilet, the rest of what i said is indisputable fact.
Nope, still your opinion.

Your opinion =/= fact. no matter how much you wish it did.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: mtnman on October 29, 2011, 03:36:28 PM
jet fans sort of count as props in a way

Nope.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: Wmaker on October 29, 2011, 04:34:35 PM
Very cool pics and birds, thanks rogwar!
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: F22RaptorDude on October 29, 2011, 07:00:17 PM
Nope.

Quote
and the fan, a propeller-like ducted fan.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbofan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbofan)
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: mtnman on October 29, 2011, 08:46:13 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbofan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbofan)

I'm not talking about the fact that it has a blade spinning around.  I'm referring to the fact that jets are so gawd-awful ugly-lookin'.  

At least the ones they've come up with so far.

They have no appeal.  No romance.  They're just extra-noisy blow dryers.

I understand that they serve a purpose.  "Art" has turned into "utility".  Nothing wrong with that; it's happened with military firearms as well.

It's possible someone could come up with a neat-looking jet, I just highly doubt it'll ever happen.

As far as the F22 goes, I saw it fly not too long ago on one of my lunch breaks.  It is pretty agile for a jet, but it's still ridiculously clumsy compared to a raptor.

They'll never be able to compete with real raptors in looks or ability.  And they'll never have the romantic appeal of an F4U, P51, Spitfire, SE5A, etc...
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: MachFly on October 29, 2011, 09:00:41 PM
Took these a couple of months back. Going through some photos.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/TurkeyHunter65/AfricaTemp/DSC_3640-1.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/TurkeyHunter65/AfricaTemp/DSC_3633-1.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/TurkeyHunter65/AfricaTemp/DSC_3629-1.jpg)

Nice.

Surprised he did not fly away when you were so close to him.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: mtnman on October 29, 2011, 09:16:03 PM
It was a Bateleur Eagle in the wild.

Do you see many of these down there?  Neat looking bird.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: rogwar on October 29, 2011, 11:11:01 PM
Nice.

Surprised he did not fly away when you were so close to him.

I guess the 300mm lens helped.  :D
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: gyrene81 on October 29, 2011, 11:12:03 PM
I guess the 300mm lens helped.  :D
:lol  ok that explains the cameo shots. thought maybe you were the bird wisperer or something.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: rogwar on October 29, 2011, 11:13:56 PM
Do you see many of these down there?  Neat looking bird.

There are more photos here....select the slide show feature. The pics are from South Africa with a lot of them in the Kruger National Park. A few are from a Cheetah rehab center.

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/TurkeyHunter65/Safari/
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: MachFly on October 29, 2011, 11:16:21 PM
I guess the 300mm lens helped.  :D

 :rofl
And I was wondering how the hell did you sneak up so close.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: MachFly on October 29, 2011, 11:18:42 PM
There are more photos here....select the slide show feature. The pics are from South Africa with a lot of them in the Kruger National Park. A few are from a Cheetah rehab center.

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/TurkeyHunter65/Safari/

Amazing

Just out of curiosity, when you go out taking those picture what do you use against tigers & lions?
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: rogwar on October 29, 2011, 11:46:42 PM
Amazing

Just out of curiosity, when you go out taking those picture what do you use against tigers & lions?

Well there are no tigers in Africa but plenty of other dangerous things. Guides typically carried .458 magnum rifles.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: gyrene81 on October 29, 2011, 11:55:14 PM
Well there are no tigers in Africa but plenty of other dangerous things. Guides typically carried .458 magnum rifles.
:O wow, that is a big round...

(http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/39982/dyn008_original_800_560_jpeg_2657058_a8b15ab5572b64a266b2f8b8b6453f3f.jpg)
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: mtnman on October 30, 2011, 09:52:52 AM
There are more photos here....select the slide show feature. The pics are from South Africa with a lot of them in the Kruger National Park. A few are from a Cheetah rehab center.

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/TurkeyHunter65/Safari/

Wow!  Very cool photos.  Looks like it was a fun trip!
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: saggs on October 30, 2011, 11:46:10 AM
:rofl
And I was wondering how the hell did you sneak up so close.

All credit to Rogwar, I think he's being too modest, a 300mm FL is NOT considered a very long lens at all when it comes to birding.  I often use 400 or 500mm when birding, If I can get close enough I switch to the 200mm 2.8 but that doesn't happen most of the time.     Most photographers who are big into birding will use something like a 500 or 600 f4, I've even seen one guy down at the bay a couple times with the Nikor 800mm f8.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: morfiend on October 30, 2011, 02:55:57 PM
:O wow, that is a big round...

(http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/39982/dyn008_original_800_560_jpeg_2657058_a8b15ab5572b64a266b2f8b8b6453f3f.jpg)

 Yes it is and a standard over there,you wouldnt want to face a buffalo with a 30/30 or some other peashooter!


  Rog,did you happen to see any doing their crazy stunt flying?  Maybe they only do it during breeding season but it's kind of like what the Sea Eagles do!

     They tumble through the air and even crash into trees the odd time.    Very cool bird!


    :salute
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: rogwar on October 30, 2011, 03:00:04 PM
Missed out on that but I could easily spend a month in the Kruger and not get bored.
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: morfiend on October 30, 2011, 03:06:06 PM
 My wife's sister and her husband were there 2 years ago.  Some of the pictures were fantastic,they got 1 of a stork eating some type of cobra,very cool!





   :salute
   
Title: Re: Cool raptor
Post by: Dichotomy on October 30, 2011, 03:12:30 PM
Those are some beautiful shots in your PB account Rog.  I want a 300 for Christmas but I'm afraid I'll have to stick to renting them.