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Dec 2017 - Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
Jan 2, 2018 20:11:31 #
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Jan 2, 2018 22:19:08 #
Wow, your images are simply outstanding !! Some of the best I've seen on UHH. How beautiful are the Sandhill's !! You sir, are a skilled photographer !!
Jan 2, 2018 22:24:53 #
Paul, my hat is off to you. I have long admired your skill set and often have them in mind, when I see what I consider to be a worthy comparison. I would say you have left them in the dust, with this current series of incredible images.
Jan 3, 2018 00:05:27 #
Einreb92 wrote:
Paul, my hat is off to you. I have long admired your skill set and often have them in mind, when I see what I consider to be a worthy comparison. I would say you have left them in the dust, with this current series of incredible images.
Thank you for your kind words Einreb92! I wanted to improve upon the results of my last visit to Bosque and spent a good deal of time thinking and practicing how to make those improvements. But still I needed the wonderful birds and light to bring it all together. Glad you enjoyed.
Jan 3, 2018 00:09:48 #
MT native wrote:
Wow, your images are simply outstanding !! Some of the best I've seen on UHH. How beautiful are the Sandhill's !! You sir, are a skilled photographer !!
Thank you Dennis! I came away with nearly 3000 images from the day shown here. The colors on their wings and in their eyes is amazing after looking at most every image in the culling and editing process that took the total to under 100 finals. The geese are pretty neat too. Glad you enjoyed.
Jan 3, 2018 00:10:23 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Wow! What absolutely stunning images, Paul! Very well done!
Thank you Sue, glad you enjoyed!
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Jan 3, 2018 00:11:25 #
Jan 3, 2018 01:46:09 #
akretiree
Loc: Anchorage
Great shots - very sharp. FYI I'm almost certain the goose in the center of the flock photo is a Ross's Goose.
Jan 3, 2018 08:37:52 #
akretiree wrote:
Great shots - very sharp. FYI I'm almost certain the goose in the center of the flock photo is a Ross's Goose.
Thank you akretiree! I'll defer to your geese expertise and sharp eye. There were a few cranes without the red caps I found in the images on closer inspection that have me wondering if they were all Sandhill too. Do you know ducks as it was a grab bag of slightly different looking ducks on a pond I've been editing yesterday.
Jan 3, 2018 09:07:52 #
akretiree wrote:
Great shots - very sharp. FYI I'm almost certain the goose in the center of the flock photo is a Ross's Goose.
I believe that's correct about the Ross. The skull is more rounded and the beak stubbier than a snow's. I'm no ornithologist but did spend many seasons hunting geese when younger & believe you are correct. Good spot!
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Jan 3, 2018 09:35:46 #
Jan 3, 2018 10:36:36 #
Paul, Those are excellent Sandhill Crane photos. You recognize your good fortune in hitting the "magic light" and wind factors at Bosque del Apache; however, if you don't know your quality equipment, arrive on time, and dress appropriately, generic images will result. Best of shooting to you in 2018!
Jan 3, 2018 11:36:58 #
Barn Owl wrote:
Paul, Those are excellent Sandhill Crane photos. You recognize your good fortune in hitting the "magic light" and wind factors at Bosque del Apache; however, if you don't know your quality equipment, arrive on time, and dress appropriately, generic images will result. Best of shooting to you in 2018!
Thank you Barn Owl! Even the Romans knew: Luck is where opportunity meets preparation. Now if I can find the right clothes for an outdoor afternoon here in balmy 17F Chicago....
Jan 3, 2018 11:37:31 #
ExposuresandArt wrote:
You killed it! Awesome set of images!
Thank you ExposuresandArt! Glad you enjoyed.
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