Your Best from 2011

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited January 17, 2012 in Wildlife
Hi Y'all,

2011 is just about all used up and before we start on a new years it is customary to reflect upon the past year.

So lets see your best captures from 2011. Please limit yourself to 1-3 pictures.

To get the ball rolling here are my 3 favorite wildlife images from the past year

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Harry
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited December 31, 2011
    Ahhh nice, Harry. These are printed huge and hanging on my walls:

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    Can't wait to go back to Africa!
    Andy

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  • slpollettslpollett Registered Users Posts: 1,219 Major grins
    edited December 31, 2011
    Harry, I truly love these shots you posted. I enjoyed reading about your Africa trip and viewing all of the fantastic images you posted. I would have had a very difficult time just picking 3 favorites from that bunch. That said, I really love the momma lion cleaning her cub. thumb.gif

    Andy, that elephant is awesome.

    I don't really photograph wildlife (unless you count my very domesticated felines), but I was able to catch a couple of deer this week. Almost embarrassed to post my little snap after your gorgeous works of art though, but here it is anyway.

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    Sherry
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  • bhowdybhowdy Registered Users Posts: 658 Major grins
    edited December 31, 2011
    Happy New Year Harry and all the great folks here on the DG wildlife forum

    Here are three from 2011 that I like;

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  • Moving PicturesMoving Pictures Registered Users Posts: 384 Major grins
    edited December 31, 2011
    I don't shoot wild critters much, but the snake is my fave from 2011 - captured with a Kodak point-and-shoot ...
    Newspaper photogs specialize in drive-by shootings.
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  • GSbikerGSbiker Registered Users Posts: 26 Big grins
    edited December 31, 2011
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    February in Nebraska.
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  • FlyNavyFlyNavy Registered Users Posts: 1,350 Major grins
    edited December 31, 2011
    Here is my ferocious man eating mamal pic from 2011
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  • NurseLoafNurseLoaf Registered Users Posts: 72 Big grins
    edited January 1, 2012
    One of my favorites of the last year:

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  • davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2012
    1 - The Rookery

    This is a sad pic. This Rookery was destroyed by a tornado shortly after this pic was taken.

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    2 - Badlands

    Went to the Badlands again this year. Lots of good shots from there, this is one of my favs.

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    3 - Swan

    I take so many swan shots during the winter, I have to include one of those.

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    Hopefully I'll get out more this year than last.
    dave.

    Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2012
    Andy wrote: »
    Ahhh nice, Harry. These are printed huge and hanging on my walls:

    Can't wait to go back to Africa!

    Its easy to see why you had them printed up. I've done the same wth a few of mine. I'm counting the days until we go back to Africa.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2012
    Finally a Bear
    After trying for 15 years to get a decent shot of the Louisiana Black Bears that live on Avery Island, my husband and I finally had a few chances over about a month's time this fall. The amazing thing to see over the month was how much weight the bear gained, eating acorns to prepare for the denning season:

    1. Early shot of the bear (same bear in all 3 photos)

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    2. Another early shot:

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    3. Last shot:

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    Happy New Year to all! Best, Pam
  • NewsyNewsy Registered Users Posts: 605 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2012
    Happy New Year Smuggers!

    Short Earred Owl
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    Shrike spitting a pellet
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    Snowy Owl
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  • wlpearcewlpearce Registered Users Posts: 25 Big grins
    edited January 2, 2012
    Well, I'm a little embarrased to post, in light of the quality of photos here, but this one intrigued me despite the lack of crispness of the fish...

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    Bill

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  • wlpearcewlpearce Registered Users Posts: 25 Big grins
    edited January 2, 2012
    Bob... I just love that wood duck on the copper colored water. I saw that on the daily photos a while back and the color of that water just makes it pop out at me. Beautiful photograph.

    Bill

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  • CraigKCraigK Registered Users Posts: 43 Big grins
    edited January 3, 2012
    Three of my favorites from 2011...

    Red-Breasted Nuthatch
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    And a couple of close-ups. One of an Anna's Hummingbird...
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    and a Pileated Woodpecker...
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2012
    Sherry you may not do a lot of wildlife photography but that's a fine capture.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • PacificklausPacificklaus Registered Users Posts: 118 Major grins
    edited January 5, 2012
    Wow, really really cool shots so far. I hope mine can run with this field:

    A picture of a stargazer, a tropical marine fish that lies buried in the sand, waiting for prey. If there is a small fish above him, the tongue darts out to catch the prey. Padre Burgos, Philippines:
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    A tiny tiny commensal shrimp on the surface of a sea star, I liek the textures. The shrimp is about 5 mm long. Malapascua, Philippines.
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    Enjoy,

    Klaus
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  • SherSher Registered Users Posts: 24 Big grins
    edited January 5, 2012
    excellent shots in the thread!

    this is my personal favorite from last year:

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    looking forward to spring again. :D
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 9, 2012
    bhowdy wrote: »
    Happy New Year Harry and all the great folks here on the DG wildlife forum

    Here are three from 2011 that I like;






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    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • oldovaloldoval Registered Users Posts: 456 Major grins
    edited January 9, 2012
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    Nate
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  • BirderBirder Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited January 9, 2012
    Love the HDR lions under the tree.

    This photo received the most comments in 2011
    Swallow-tailed Gull

    I love the background in this one - completely natural
    Vegetarian Finch

    Any finally, this is one of the most interesting eyes I have had the opportunity to capture
    Yellow-crowned Night-heron
  • marcusrichphotomarcusrichphoto Registered Users Posts: 125 Major grins
    edited January 10, 2012
    Here are my favs...

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    Marcus.

    He's not the Messiah. He's a very naughty boy!

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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited January 10, 2012
    This is a terrific thread with some great captures. I look at it again every time it is updated! Best, Pam
  • bhowdybhowdy Registered Users Posts: 658 Major grins
    edited January 10, 2012
    Harry - Thank you for the kind comment. I feel that I owe my improvement to my now limited abilities in part to you sir ..... Early on when I was posting images on this forum that I now would never considering posting, you and others were kind, yet offered constructive comments and advice. I can only take credit for listening and trying to learn from each comment.

    THANK YOU
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  • YaflyyadieYaflyyadie Registered Users Posts: 558 Major grins
    edited January 10, 2012
    Green wing teal.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 12, 2012
    bhowdy wrote: »
    Harry - Thank you for the kind comment. I feel that I owe my improvement to my now limited abilities in part to you sir ..... Early on when I was posting images on this forum that I now would never considering posting, you and others were kind, yet offered constructive comments and advice. I can only take credit for listening and trying to learn from each comment.

    THANK YOU


    Thank you so much Bob. What you describe is what I hope this forum has been and will continue to be. When I returned to photography it was the critque, encouragement, and support I received from other photographers that assisted me also. Every day I draw inspiration from the work I see here.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 12, 2012
    Moving Pictures wrote: »
    I don't shoot wild critters much, but the snake is my fave from 2011 - captured with a Kodak point-and-shoot ...

    Very nice work. It is extremely difficult to get an interesting capture but you did it very well.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 12, 2012
    GSbiker wrote: »

    February in Nebraska.

    Excellent comp on that image. Its a lot different from February in Florida. :cavig
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited January 12, 2012
    I will jump in the Game

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  • YaflyyadieYaflyyadie Registered Users Posts: 558 Major grins
    edited January 13, 2012
    Another one from 2011.
    Had to crop a lot around due to the conditions of the shot. (Too much veggies).
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 15, 2012
    NurseLoaf wrote: »
    One of my favorites of the last year:

    I love the eyes in that capture. clap.gif
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
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