Great Light

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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

August 29, 2010 edited September 5, 2010 in Wildlife

Went to the Water Ranch Riparian Preserve in Gilbert AZ last night. Just as I arrived a torrential thunderstorm began. I was able to shelter myself and my equipment under the small bird blind that was available. The storm lasted about 20 minutes, but when it ended the light was unbelievable and the birds returned.

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Ric Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins

August 29, 2010 edited August 29, 2010

That first one IS very cool indeed, Dan.

I've had similar experiences with passing storms. The birds seem disorientated for some time afterwards and tend to flock together. They want to stay on the ground more...some defense mechanism...I assume. At least that has been my experience.

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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

August 30, 2010 edited August 30, 2010

Ric Grupe wrote: »

That first one IS very cool indeed, Dan.

I've had similar experiences with passing storms. The birds seem disorientated for some time afterwards and tend to flock together. They want to stay on the ground more...some defense mechanism...I assume. At least that has been my experience.

Thanks Ric. I shot these at ISO 1000 (hand held) to gain some extra speed, which clearly detracted from the quality. The light was amazing. I posted a double rainbow on the Landscape Forum if you want to take a peek.:D

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Lindiwe Registered Users Posts: 606 Major grins

August 30, 2010 edited August 30, 2010

That first shot is just glorious.

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Gale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins

August 30, 2010 edited August 30, 2010

First one is really beautiful Fantastic color

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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

August 30, 2010 edited August 30, 2010

Lindiwe wrote: »

That first shot is just glorious.

Thanks so much

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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

August 31, 2010 edited August 31, 2010

Gale wrote: »

First one is really beautiful Fantastic color

Thanks Gale.:D

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Harryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins

August 31, 2010 edited August 31, 2010

Marvelous

ain't good light the best thing since sliced bread?

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Stash Registered Users Posts: 129 Major grins

August 31, 2010 edited August 31, 2010

I love the light in the first one. Simply fantastic!!

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korandoke Registered Users Posts: 517 Major grins

August 31, 2010 edited August 31, 2010

beautiful light in the first

greetings

Korandoke

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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

August 31, 2010 edited August 31, 2010

korandoke wrote: »

beautiful light in the first

greetings

Korandoke

I improved the second:D:D

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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

September 1, 2010 edited September 1, 2010

Harryb wrote: »

Marvelous

ain't good light the best thing since sliced bread?

Thanks Harry. I guess I will just have to get out in monsoon weather more often.

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80weeks Registered Users Posts: 97 Big grins

September 1, 2010 edited September 1, 2010

I really love the light in that first picture.

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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

September 1, 2010 edited September 1, 2010

Stash wrote: »

I love the light in the first one. Simply fantastic!!

Thanks Stash. Now all I need is an African Rhino

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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

September 1, 2010 edited September 1, 2010

Harryb wrote: »

Marvelous

ain't good light the best thing since sliced bread?

I'll be doing more shooting during the monsoons for sure Harry

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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

September 1, 2010 edited September 1, 2010

80weeks wrote: »

I really love the light in that first picture.

Thanks 80 for helping me milk this post

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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

September 2, 2010 edited September 2, 2010

MakeMeShutter wrote: »

Wow, the first image is stunning, love that orange sky.

Thanks Shawn:D

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Dennis Kaczor Registered Users Posts: 2,413 Major grins

September 2, 2010 edited September 2, 2010

First one is nice Dan, and boy the colours of the sky are so nice.

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September 2, 2010 edited September 2, 2010

cool shots Dan, amazing light

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WillCAD Registered Users Posts: 722 Major grins

September 2, 2010 edited September 2, 2010

Great don't even begin to cover it. Fabulous light!

I never seem to have my camera around when I stumble into great light like that.

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BigAl Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins

September 4, 2010 edited September 4, 2010

Amazing colour in that first one Dan!

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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

September 5, 2010 edited September 5, 2010

BigAl wrote: »

Amazing colour in that first one Dan!

Thanks Al:D

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