Ballet in Air and Water

StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
edited November 23, 2014 in Wildlife
Drought stricken wetlands just got some water!

First attempt at new location!
All feedback and criticism is heartily cherished as always!

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Comments

  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2014
    :jawdrop:jawdrop No words Taz... bowdown.gif
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2014
    Earache wrote: »
    :jawdrop:jawdrop No words Taz... bowdown.gif

    Thanks Eric! Appreciate your support and perspective always!!!wings.gif
  • Hunter58Hunter58 Registered Users Posts: 723 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2014
    Really nice shots. Really like #9 & #12. Lots of activity there you should be going back.
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  • SeefutlungSeefutlung Registered Users Posts: 2,781 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2014
    #16 is wonderful. What lens(es) was used for these captures?
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2014
    Seefutlung wrote: »
    #16 is wonderful. What lens(es) was used for these captures?

    Thanks Gary! Always great to hear from you!

    My zoom lens is Canon 100-400mm L. I think it is one of the best. I learned recently that they are coming out with version-II....so if thinking about making an investment, if you already don't have one, then there are two possibilities to consider....either wait for new if budget permits to spend $2300.00 or so, or wait till new one comes out and buy used 100-400mm then as there would be a glut of supply for everyone trying to upgrade theirs, price drops precipitously for high quality lenses. I bought mine used for $1,300.00. I think when new one comes out, it might be available for $700.00. Cheers!
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2014
    Hunter58 wrote: »
    Really nice shots. Really like #9 & #12. Lots of activity there you should be going back.

    Thanks Hunter!! Always appreciate your support! I am glad you liked those! Even though those are common birds, still yielded some shots! Not sure how long the activity would last but if it does for another month, then plan to go back!
  • puzzledpaulpuzzledpaul Registered Users Posts: 1,621 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2014
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    ... Even though those are common birds, still yielded some shots! ..

    As said before, don't think the subject matter is everything ... :)

    10's likely get my vote, but a lower pov would've prob. lost the 'stripe', and - for me, a front, rather than rear, quarter shot would've been better?

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  • CavalierCavalier Registered Users Posts: 3,071 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2014
    Amazing shots all. The two Egret shots are my favorites - the symmetry of its legs next to the branches is fantastic.

    Thanks for the info on your lens.....looks like I'll be looking for a used one soon!
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2014
    puzzledpaul wrote: »
    As said before, don't think the subject matter is everything ... :)

    10's likely get my vote, but a lower pov would've prob. lost the 'stripe', and - for me, a front, rather than rear, quarter shot would've been better?

    pp

    Thanks for looking and commenting Paul!wings.gif
    There was no place to hide and when you approach they sort of go away from you. So I got the shot before take off....but I wanted some action and more often than not, you get butt shots because they always go away from you.....thanks to drought the grass is very low so need to find spots where one can hide out in a blind
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2014
    Cavalier wrote: »
    Amazing shots all. The two Egret shots are my favorites - the symmetry of its legs next to the branches is fantastic.

    Thanks for the info on your lens.....looks like I'll be looking for a used one soon!

    Thanks Jo!!:ivar

    I couldn't recommend that lens any more enthusiastically! Gives you reach for landscapes shot also when the the interesting light is away from you! Shrinks up to a small carrying size....won't let you down.deal.gif One more....:D
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  • lifeinfocuslifeinfocus Registered Users Posts: 1,461 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2014
    lNumbers #3, 9, 12 and 16 are my choices for this set.

    Excellent work. bowdown.gif

    I like #16 because it has the "Birds" movie aura to it.

    #12 lighting is a winner.

    Are you sure you are not a full time professional photographer? You have talent.

    Phil
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    Phil
  • Dennis KaczorDennis Kaczor Registered Users Posts: 2,413 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2014
    What a great set of images, seems like you had a great time getting out shooting.
    Regards - Dennis

    Dennis Kaczor Photography
  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2014
    Howdy Taz
    As usual your images are beyond wonderful. Almost impossible to pick favorites as none deserve "less than" status. That said, I really love the little tyke in #9 !
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    Jack
    (My real name is John but Jack'll do)
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2014
    lifeinfocus wrote: »
    lNumbers #3, 9, 12 and 16 are my choices for this set.

    Excellent work. bowdown.gif

    I like #16 because it has the "Birds" movie aura to it.

    #12 lighting is a winner.

    Are you sure you are not a full time professional photographer? You have talent.

    Phil

    Thanks Phil for your kind words! I noticed the reflection of fall colors through with coot was swimming and its red eyes....it worked! Cheers m8!
    Dennis Kaczor wrote: »
    What a great set of images, seems like you had a great time getting out shooting.

    Thanks Dennis! It was really thrilling to see it and had to pause to absorb it all! Cheers!
    Jack'll do wrote: »
    Howdy Taz
    As usual your images are beyond wonderful. Almost impossible to pick favorites as none deserve "less than" status. That said, I really love the little tyke in #9 !

    Thanks John!! So great to hear from you again!! Hope your 'water themed' competition worked out! Shadow and reflections helped with the bg on 9! Post more often! Cheers!
  • TonyCooperTonyCooper Registered Users Posts: 2,276 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2014
    While the photos were certainly not a disappointment, they were a surprise.

    I opened this thread thinking the title was "Bullets In Air and Water" and
    wondering how you managed such a high speed shot.
    Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2014
    TonyCooper wrote: »
    While the photos were certainly not a disappointment, they were a surprise.

    I opened this thread thinking the title was "Bullets In Air and Water" and
    wondering how you managed such a high speed shot.

    rolleyes1.gif
    Whatever gets you to post!!
    Actually bullets were both in air and water....because Hunters were not that far away.......I actually complained that how can they have preserve on one side of the road and hunting on other...but it is.
    Thanks!
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited November 18, 2014
    Really outstanding work, Taz. You have a serious gift, my friend. bowdown.gif
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 18, 2014
    kdog wrote: »
    Really outstanding work, Taz. You have a serious gift, my friend. bowdown.gif

    I have seen your wildlife shots! They are my aspiration! deal.gifbow
    I know you scored big! Can't wait to see them! :D
    Hope I catch something in Klamath....not gonna have much time anywhere.....but more scouting than anything!
  • SeefutlungSeefutlung Registered Users Posts: 2,781 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2014
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    Thanks Gary! Always great to hear from you!

    My zoom lens is Canon 100-400mm L. I think it is one of the best. I learned recently that they are coming out with version-II....so if thinking about making an investment, if you already don't have one, then there are two possibilities to consider....either wait for new if budget permits to spend $2300.00 or so, or wait till new one comes out and buy used 100-400mm then as there would be a glut of supply for everyone trying to upgrade theirs, price drops precipitously for high quality lenses. I bought mine used for $1,300.00. I think when new one comes out, it might be available for $700.00. Cheers!

    I have a Sigma 50-500 (Bigma). The Bigma was rated slightly and insignificantly sharper than the 100-400 L. Recently, I have migrated to Fuji which is not a very mature system. I love the Fuji IQ and the Fujinon lenses, but the system is anemic when compared to the variety of Canon and Nikkor lenses.

    Gary
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    Unsharp at any Speed
  • Dennis KaczorDennis Kaczor Registered Users Posts: 2,413 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2014
    Some very nice shots in this series.
    Regards - Dennis

    Dennis Kaczor Photography
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