Happy Birthday,Alun.

Posted by Jeff (Pembroke Dock, Wales., United Kingdom) on 9 January 2009 in People & Portrait.

$%^*))_Yrs Old Today...Keep snapping.

PS..Didn't expect that did you. ;>))

We intend to have an American breakfast sometime over the holiday,so any special pancake recipes or hints and tips on your cuisine will be very welcome...And I promise to post a shot of the breakfast so you can all have a laugh at my efforts.

Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany

How did he get that pidgeon stuck on the top of his lens ???

9 Jan 2009 6:58am

@Anthony Lambert: It was an award from the R.S.P.B.and he didn't know where else to stick it. :>))

Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom

Thanks very much, looks like the bird is sat on the end of the lens, I'm off
to north wales tonight so i will speak to you saturday night. It shows all my gray hair :(((

9 Jan 2009 6:58am

@Alun Lambert: No it doesn't!!..We can't see the left hand side of your head..I explained to Anthony about the pigeon,congratulations on the award ;>)) Be careful on those mountain roads,and have a Birthday drink on us.."If the card arrived on time".

jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand

Great shot I thought that the pigeon was sitting on his lens too. He has got a mighty big one Lens that is hehehe

9 Jan 2009 7:27am

@jamesy: It was,as i've explained "Honest"..Tis big isn't it,but i've found my little one does just as good a job..Lens that is. ;>))

chrissy from London, United Kingdom

it does look like the pigeon is sitting on this lens!!

9 Jan 2009 8:08am

@chrissy: Didn't see it when I was taking it,but it looks good so I left it there..Have a nice weekend Chrissy. :>)

amirreza from Iran

wow great shot

9 Jan 2009 9:37am

@amirreza: Thank you Amirriza.

grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom

I like those mitts with the flip over covers.
Could do with a pair right now

9 Jan 2009 11:38am

@grouser: Yeh i'm after a pair for myself,very handy if you want to pick your nose...

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

Gee, it's been YEARS since I had to wear gloves of mittens taking photos ... as for what you plan to do when you find you a pair, I'll NOT go there! :D

This is a great birthday surprise for Alun .... let's see, he can't be over 40, cuz Dad's only 60! :D

9 Jan 2009 4:08pm

@Judy: 60 Huh !! You old smoothy you. ;>)

Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States

Loving that bird on the lens... nice accessory...

9 Jan 2009 9:41pm

@Fliss: Everyone should have one...Do you think they'll catch on ?

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

I missed Alun's birthday?? That's what happens when you snooze.....you lose. Love the pigeon "on" that big lens. Now I know how he gets some of the shots that he posts.

10 Jan 2009 6:32am

@Marion: Yeh,the Pigeon tells him which settings to use..

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Hehehe Happy Birthday Alun!!!

10 Jan 2009 7:46am

@Linerberry: I will pass on your greetings,kind Lady..

Lesley from Lincoln, United States

Great capture! I love the pigeon. ;)
Hope Alun had a great birthday. Very nice lens!

10 Jan 2009 1:40pm

@Lesley: As you like the Pigeon so much,i'll post a tree full for you in a few days. ;>)

willow from Chelsea, United States

Pretty sneaky! Happy birthday Alun!

10 Jan 2009 11:21pm

@willow: I'm always sneaky..Best way to get candids. ;>)

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

I wonder if he is a photographer… :-)

11 Jan 2009 7:55am

Panasonic DMC-FZ18
1/80 second
F/3.2
ISO 100
75 mm (35mm equiv.)