A few months ago my Olympus 50mm macro lens decided to die. The aperture snapped down and refused to open – seems like something in the mechanism itself broke. The estimate for repair was more than 85% of the lens original purchase price (I got it second-hand) so it was time to find a new …
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Feb
17
Day 177 – Lakeside
Day 177 of the 365 Before Thirty project – I spent my lunchtime down at the UQ lakes again and snapped this shot of a Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) who was not shy about demanding something to eat. Bonus pics: A Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra), a Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa) & an unidentified white duck …
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Feb
15
Day 175 – Cute Overload
Day 175 of the 365 Before Thirty project – Ducklings! I went for a walk after work around the University of Queensland lake and came across a family of Australian Wood Duck’s (Chenonetta jubata) being well. Basically adorable. Bonus pics: A few other things I spotted on this quick walk: A Corella that is part of …
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