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May 26, 2023 22:44:16   #
charlespkeith
 
I love the challenge of photographing birds in the wild. I look for patterns, activity, natural settings etc. to bring the birds alive in the photograph. Here are a few of my favorites.

Even while I was laying down on the ground, this suspicious Burrowing Owl kept its peepers on me the whole time. I loved the yellow eyes.
Even while I was laying down on the ground, this s...

Photographed at the Salton Sea in California, these Cormorants provided, for me, a humorous pose that I titled "One of these things is not like the others!" I also photographed them in color but found the B&W much more appealing.
Photographed at the Salton Sea in California, thes...

A Hooded Merganser (female) enjoys a small snack on a pond in a State Park in Yucaipa, California
A Hooded Merganser (female) enjoys a small snack o...

A Kestrel at sundown struck a pose for this photo. Having gone to the San Jacinto Wildlife Area a number of times, I and others have learned how to identify specific birds...we named this one Sue.
A Kestrel at sundown struck a pose for this photo....

Rounding a corner, we surprised a Merlin that was feeding on another bird.
Rounding a corner, we surprised a Merlin that was ...

A Ruby-crowned Kinglet searching for insects. Photographed in a park near Corona, California
A Ruby-crowned Kinglet searching for insects. Phot...

"Seeing Double". I was pleasantly surprised when after flying in, these waders lined up perfectly for the shot
"Seeing Double".  I was pleasantly surprised when ...

With a low sun, the light hit the feathers of this White-faced Ibis so that they were near-iridescent. I like the colors when the light is right
With a low sun, the light hit the feathers of this...

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May 26, 2023 23:13:23   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Really nice set of photos! White Faced Ibis is almost identical to the Glossy Ibis of the eastern US!

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May 26, 2023 23:36:31   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
Great set

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May 27, 2023 01:01:43   #
charlespkeith
 
Thanks. It was fun taking photos of them.

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May 27, 2023 02:37:53   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
charlespkeith wrote:
I love the challenge of photographing birds in the wild. I look for patterns, activity, natural settings etc. to bring the birds alive in the photograph. Here are a few of my favorites.


Great set!

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May 27, 2023 07:32:46   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
Fine shots, Pat.

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May 27, 2023 09:23:52   #
jederick Loc: Northern Utah
 
Marvelous series and great, colorful variety!!

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May 27, 2023 09:46:12   #
Sunsetpar Loc: Texas
 
Thanks for taking the time to post these...very enjoyable! Tom McC, McQueeney, Texas

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May 27, 2023 10:00:59   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
The waders look like a synchronized team! Love the kestrel.

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May 27, 2023 10:15:23   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Very nice.

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May 27, 2023 11:11:46   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Great series, Charles.

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May 27, 2023 11:12:27   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Outstanding set, Pat!

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May 27, 2023 14:46:04   #
Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA
 
charlespkeith wrote:
I love the challenge of photographing birds in the wild. I look for patterns, activity, natural settings etc. to bring the birds alive in the photograph. Here are a few of my favorites.


Wonderful set! Luvf your choice of subjects and presentations.

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May 28, 2023 13:56:33   #
Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY
 
charlespkeith wrote:
I love the challenge of photographing birds in the wild. I look for patterns, activity, natural settings etc. to bring the birds alive in the photograph. Here are a few of my favorites.


Very well done, Charles!

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May 28, 2023 17:23:17   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
charlespkeith wrote:
I love the challenge of photographing birds in the wild. I look for patterns, activity, natural settings etc. to bring the birds alive in the photograph. Here are a few of my favorites.


Utterly superlative captures 🏆🏆💎🏆🏆

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