Wildspirit Loc: Dallas, Texas

Hi all,
First, I am an avid hobbyist with no formal training in photography or art; I don't claim to be exceptionally talented nor after fame and fortune. I enjoy what I do and hope you do too.
My wife and I left beautiful southern California in October 2010 and now rent in a suburb of Dallas, Texas. Quite a change for us but hopefully not permanently. We both enjoy photography and travel in our 'after years.' We go on 'excurdings' with no itinerary, no purpose, no destination in mind. Hope to meet some of you.
Keep Clicking!

ward5311 Loc: Georgia

Welcome Jim...Great bird shot...and thanks for your service sir...

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

hey dallas is not a bad place to live. gets cool. ocasionaly snow no earthquakes or mudslides. You don't have captain moonbeam as your governor there, best of all NO STATE INCOME TAXES which should have shocked a californian. Very lovely shot of a hawk. You probably have heard this enough but "HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!!!"

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

THAT Sir, is one of the best bird shots I've seen...

Terrriiiiific................... !

Sharp as a tack... Be interesting to know de camera details...

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

wow, i just noticed the mtn and clouds in the background. goes from very nice to impressive and terrific.

ward5311 Loc: Georgia

I agree ....that's a contest winner!!!!

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Welcome to the forum Jim, and yes, that is one heck of a photo...excellent. :thumbup:

Wildspirit Loc: Dallas, Texas

Sir,
First, thank you for that boost!! I had been a little hesitant to post among so many brilliant photographers. The rules had me a bit edgy too, not knowing really what was going to happen if I screwed up or made a mistake. So happy to be in good company!

The camera details are (I have to look at the EXIF) photographed as I drove at 3-4mph along a dirt road near Hemet California with my 'critter gitter,' Barbara Copp. She saw the hawk take off from one roadside fencepost---I didn't have my camera ready--and told me that it had landed on yet another a quarter mile behind us. I made a round-robin three mile drive then slowed again, cradling my Pentax *istDS 6-megapixel with 70-300mm macro telephoto in my left arm, shooting two or three shots when it took off. The result was one of my favorite shots, with the crisp hawk and muted background of the snow-covered summit of Mt. San Jacinto, California, in the background. I will send the EXIF info as soon as I can.
Again, thank you for your wonderful comment. I am humbled and pleased. I will visit you soon if I can figure out how to maneuver in the Ugly Hedgehot.

Jim Pankey

Wildspirit Loc: Dallas, Texas

Thank you for the kind comment and welcome. I am still reading the site rules and other areas but am looking forward to visiting each one who comments and finding common ground and interests.

Wildspirit Loc: Dallas, Texas

Thank you, Ward, I look forward to learning the site and posting more shots, looking at your shots, and hoping to really enjoy the experience here. So far, so good. :-)

Wildspirit Loc: Dallas, Texas

Wow, I am glad you noticed snowy summit (and foothill, which I have debated erasing but others told me to leave it) of Mt. San Jacinto, California, in the background. I am looking forward to spending time at the site perusing and commenting on your work, too. What, you like Sinatra? Which one, Nancy? <G>

Frank S Loc: Nampa, Idaho

Nice capture, Jim.

Welcome to UHH.

Melchior912 Loc: Oban

The key I think is you have caught the birds eye brilliantly. You can feel him eyeing you up as the next tasty morsel. Really tack sharp. Nice depth of field. Exceptional photo wish I had taked it.

Neweagle Loc: Wales UK

Awesome...Welcome to the Hog

MsJ Loc: Northern Indiana

Wow! Love this!!!