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Aug 26, 2021 14:37:26   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
Photolady2014 wrote:
Someone mentioned they hoped I posted some pika photos. Many where taken while I was waiting for the weasel to return so they are pretty well cropped. I think these guys are adorable so I have a lot of shots.
There will be a part 2!
For those who don't know these guys live at high altitude, do not hibernate and collect enough food to last the winter in their dens under the snow. They are somewhat endangered as their numbers are decreasing. They are part of the rabbit family! If you are in the high country and see a large rock field and hear a high pitched squeak, it is most likely a pika!
P.S. I was really trying on these to get all the elements I learned in my class like creamy background, no shadows, leading lines, eye level and well, how much emotion does one get from a pika...just their cuteness!
Someone mentioned they hoped I posted some pika ph... (show quote)


Outstanding little cuties, done perfectly
🎯🌀🏆🌀🎯

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Aug 26, 2021 20:21:49   #
Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado
 
quixdraw wrote:
Cute, and as always, extremely well photographed. Will have to do a bit of research to see if there are any around here. Have never seen one. Edit: Nope, we're only around 4,000 - they want 8,000 plus. Thanks, learned something!


Yes, they like colder temps. Part of the reason their numbers are in decline is the warmer temps in the mountains.

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Aug 26, 2021 20:32:02   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
These are incredibly cute and I think you really nailed your training on this series!

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Aug 26, 2021 22:47:07   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
What a great post! I tend to ignore sage advice about backgrounds and such. Especially in wildlife photography. You did good!

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Aug 27, 2021 05:09:14   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
Photolady2014 wrote:
Someone mentioned they hoped I posted some pika photos. Many where taken while I was waiting for the weasel to return so they are pretty well cropped. I think these guys are adorable so I have a lot of shots.
There will be a part 2!
For those who don't know these guys live at high altitude, do not hibernate and collect enough food to last the winter in their dens under the snow. They are somewhat endangered as their numbers are decreasing. They are part of the rabbit family! If you are in the high country and see a large rock field and hear a high pitched squeak, it is most likely a pika!
P.S. I was really trying on these to get all the elements I learned in my class like creamy background, no shadows, leading lines, eye level and well, how much emotion does one get from a pika...just their cuteness!
Someone mentioned they hoped I posted some pika ph... (show quote)

Nice set

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Aug 27, 2021 05:14:44   #
DaveO Loc: Northeast CT
 
Retired CPO wrote:
What a great post! I tend to ignore sage advice about backgrounds and such. Especially in wildlife photography. You did good!


I have typically found that I am just lucky to find them and not have the luxury of picking backgrounds!

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Aug 27, 2021 05:41:15   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
Photolady2014 wrote:
Someone mentioned they hoped I posted some pika photos. Many where taken while I was waiting for the weasel to return so they are pretty well cropped. I think these guys are adorable so I have a lot of shots.
There will be a part 2!
For those who don't know these guys live at high altitude, do not hibernate and collect enough food to last the winter in their dens under the snow. They are somewhat endangered as their numbers are decreasing. They are part of the rabbit family! If you are in the high country and see a large rock field and hear a high pitched squeak, it is most likely a pika!
P.S. I was really trying on these to get all the elements I learned in my class like creamy background, no shadows, leading lines, eye level and well, how much emotion does one get from a pika...just their cuteness!
Someone mentioned they hoped I posted some pika ph... (show quote)


Fantastic set of images!!! Beth
Cute little Buggers!!!

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Aug 27, 2021 06:28:06   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
Cute little critter, photographed very well!

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Aug 27, 2021 06:46:58   #
nanaval Loc: Cornwall
 
Great shots and what a cute little guy...

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Aug 27, 2021 06:54:16   #
drbarrymary Loc: No. Carolina, Florida
 
Great, sharp photos!

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Aug 27, 2021 07:01:06   #
yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey
 
Wonderful shots - what a great set!!

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Aug 27, 2021 07:24:27   #
randave2001 Loc: Richmond
 
Fantastic set.

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Aug 27, 2021 07:25:02   #
DebAnn Loc: Toronto
 
Photolady2014 wrote:
Someone mentioned they hoped I posted some pika photos. Many where taken while I was waiting for the weasel to return so they are pretty well cropped. I think these guys are adorable so I have a lot of shots.
There will be a part 2!
For those who don't know these guys live at high altitude, do not hibernate and collect enough food to last the winter in their dens under the snow. They are somewhat endangered as their numbers are decreasing. They are part of the rabbit family! If you are in the high country and see a large rock field and hear a high pitched squeak, it is most likely a pika!
P.S. I was really trying on these to get all the elements I learned in my class like creamy background, no shadows, leading lines, eye level and well, how much emotion does one get from a pika...just their cuteness!
Someone mentioned they hoped I posted some pika ph... (show quote)


Lovely set. I've never seen a pika before.

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Aug 27, 2021 07:36:00   #
JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois
 
These are excellent shots as I've come to expect from you. As I said before in my opinion of all the images posted on this forum yours are among the sharpest and best.

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Aug 27, 2021 07:48:11   #
eshlemania Loc: Northern Indiana, USA
 
Photolady2014 wrote:
Someone mentioned they hoped I posted some pika photos. Many where taken while I was waiting for the weasel to return so they are pretty well cropped. I think these guys are adorable so I have a lot of shots.
There will be a part 2!
For those who don't know these guys live at high altitude, do not hibernate and collect enough food to last the winter in their dens under the snow. They are somewhat endangered as their numbers are decreasing. They are part of the rabbit family! If you are in the high country and see a large rock field and hear a high pitched squeak, it is most likely a pika!
P.S. I was really trying on these to get all the elements I learned in my class like creamy background, no shadows, leading lines, eye level and well, how much emotion does one get from a pika...just their cuteness!
Someone mentioned they hoped I posted some pika ph... (show quote)


Amazing captures all! Well done!

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