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  1. Oskar Moilanen

    Unboxing the Habicht 8x30

    I always thought that the rear coverings of the modern Habicht are made of metal, the covers that say Habicht and 8x30W. But I read in a review just recently that they're actually plastic, is this true? I've been looking to buy a Habicht to have a waterproof Porro to accompany my 8x30 EII. Not...
  2. Oskar Moilanen

    8x20 Monovid

    Another technique that I find works well on a monocular is to hold it in a palm grip against your brow, but the index finger should be put to follow the curvature between the temple and the forehead. This makes for a very steady view!
  3. Oskar Moilanen

    Best Video Head with Arca Swiss type Quick release

    :t: Adding in here. Been a user of the Berlebach 552 for 2 years now, it is very well machined and the Arca Swiss-system is hard to be without after trying it.
  4. Oskar Moilanen

    Woodcock walking stick...

    Splendid work! Good idea about using a harder material for the beak, really makes it more lively.
  5. Oskar Moilanen

    Art and Birding Equipment plus

    I've been working on paintings from my own field sketches in recent times. It can sometimes be really distracting for me to sketch if I have other people in vicinity, often I can sketch but I really have to put my mind to it. Silly as it may seem (we're all human I guess) I don't want to care...
  6. Oskar Moilanen

    Moilanen's Birds

    Geese in water, gouache and watercolour.
  7. Oskar Moilanen

    Birds made of water, FIRE and earth

    Wow, those are marvelous! I haven't seen fire being used before, I really like the deep brownish colour it brings out. Very cool. Number 2, 3 and 4 are my favourites.
  8. Oskar Moilanen

    Moilanen's Birds

    Watercolour with white gouache highlighting.
  9. Oskar Moilanen

    Shents Scribbles

    I'm a big fan of quick watercolour paintings. These look real great!
  10. Oskar Moilanen

    Moilanen's Birds

    Yes it was a pretty fun medium to use, I used a thin paper though so it buckled immediately. Will maybe have another go at it in the future.
  11. Oskar Moilanen

    Moilanen's Birds

    Bit of experimentation with water soluble graphite. Tail should've been behind the branch, didn't see that until it was too late.
  12. Oskar Moilanen

    Moilanen's Birds

    I don't mind at all, that is some good advice you're giving me. I did not notice until now how big of a head the tufted duck had, funny how the eyes can be blinded when looking at one's own work. Perhaps the other bodies needs to be a bit larger too, the tufted duck stood out though. Thank you...
  13. Oskar Moilanen

    Moilanen's Birds

    My old thread expired so I had to create a new one. Recent field sketches.
  14. Oskar Moilanen

    New field studies

    That diver is superb Spizaetos!
  15. Oskar Moilanen

    Astroscope + DSLR = Gallery!

    What a lovely shot Dan! Is that sap or something on its beak? A great detail. Beautiful birds they are. You must've had one helluva day, so many great pictures in that session.
  16. Oskar Moilanen

    Astroscope + DSLR = Gallery!

    The second one is so damn sharp, the only thing that could be better is the scenery as you say. The focus is just spot on. I really like what you've been doing with the OMD EM5 lately, lovely shot. I'm planning on going Olympus, will see what they have to offer in the fall. The EVF and all else...
  17. Oskar Moilanen

    Astroscope + DSLR = Gallery!

    Been a while since I last posted here due to lack of interest and other hobbies taking time. But now there's some spark again, finally. Two photos taken the last couple of days to get in the right tracks again.
  18. Oskar Moilanen

    B&W paintings

    That Firecrest is just.. smooth. 'Straight to the point', the colours transition really well. Keep going at the watercolour, it seems to be your match!
  19. Oskar Moilanen

    My Birds Sculptures Collection

    The Kingfisher is superb! Very skillful to get that shimmering of the Kingfisher just right, good job! |=)|
  20. Oskar Moilanen

    The Abstract Bird

    I like the straight-forward style of your watercolour sketches. The painting of the egret shows the beauty in the structure of the bird well, but still in some way I find it kind of creepy. It may sound like a weird compliment but it is sincere, I was drawn to it.
  21. Oskar Moilanen

    Matt's Sketch Book

    You've captured the flying raptor really well, the 'perceptual memory' or what it's called to get that many poses down on the paper is very impressive.
  22. Oskar Moilanen

    Ed's thread

    You've got so many colours into that one, quite hallucinogenic. Very nice.
  23. Oskar Moilanen

    Artwork of Oskar Moilanen

    Continuing to work from field sketches.
  24. Oskar Moilanen

    Hanna´s easel

    Beautiful latest works. I really like the crane.
  25. Oskar Moilanen

    How to do (birds') feet?

    I reckon they're hard to get right because of their delicate structure and form. To get them looking the least bit realistic, one has to put the right lines and shadowing at the right places. This is just a reflection from a total beginner. The way I have dealt with them is to draw the form...
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