Backlog of recent shots

jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
edited January 28, 2006 in Wildlife
Haven't posted in awhile due to travelling for the holidays and school starting back up, but I've had a few really fun shoots and wanted to share a few photos (and near misses).

My Dad finally upgraded from his precious sony and has moved into the DSLR world!:uhoh Shooting together has been good times for sure:thumb

Here's a few from a recent trip of ours to La Jolla cove


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great place to shoot pelis--especially this time of year as they are sporting their breeding plumage.

Still trying to do the work out the anatomy on this one:dunno

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The local seals always come through with a show

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Not to be outdone, the cormorants gave a sparring demonstration

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And a BCNH for the night heron groupies

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And finally, a few of my nemesis, the kingfisher, as he continues to pwn me. I had him zeroed in on Sat--Frontlit, right in his hunting zone, and looking pretty comfy with my slow approach. He tried to wait me out for a good half hour on his perch to no avail.

At the blink of an eye he took off and flanked me showing only his backlit silhouette. Touche dear KF...well played:rolleyes


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It's good to be back and thanks for the look! All I have to do now is convince my Dad to post a few...in unrelated news, I just read an article detailing the increase in photo-posting-shyness with advanced age in older gentlemen with the last name of Lapoint:dunno



-j
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 24, 2006
    Nice series of shots, Jeff. I'm still looking for a red throated pelican. I've seen thousands of pelicans...but never captured one like that yet. :cry

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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited January 24, 2006
    Bird Man Photographer wrote:
    Nice series of shots, Jeff. I'm still looking for a red throated pelican. I've seen thousands of pelicans...but never captured one like that yet. :cry

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    Thanks Mike. You mean we've finally found a bird you Easties don't have in yur backyard everyday?:D
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  • Tessa HDTessa HD Registered Users Posts: 852 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    i enjoyed looking - thanks for sharing!
    awesome photos
    this one is so cool!

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    Love to dream, and dream in color.

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  • dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    Pelicans
    Wow!!!!!!!! Outstanding Jeff. Looks like you have mastered the new camera; they are beautiful. It's great to have you back.clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    Thanks Tessa! Glad you enjoyed them.

    -Jeff
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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    dallas wrote:
    Wow!!!!!!!! Outstanding Jeff. Looks like you have mastered the new camera; they are beautiful. It's great to have you back.clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

    Nice to be back Dallas. As far as mastering the MKII, I've got a few life spans to go on that one:D Looking forward to shooting with you again sometime soon.

    -j
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    Great shots jeff...i wish our pelicans had some extra colour in them ...ours are just white.
  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    Humungus wrote:
    Great shots jeff...i wish our pelicans had some extra colour in them ...ours are just white.
    thanks Gus. I often wish our off shore rocks had more coral in the them!

    Maybe a trade can be arranged...headscratch.gif

    If you're ever in the area give us a shout and we take you to pelipalooza '06!


    -j
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  • ThusieThusie Registered Users Posts: 1,818 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    Good to see you back Jeff! Great series, love the seals
  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    That baby beast is a doll!

    They are all well photographed.

    I you did better with your Kingfisher than I did with mine. They are a fever, aren't they?

    Glad you had fun playing with your father. Them are the good times!

    thanks for coming back and sharing!

    ginger
    After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.
  • AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited January 25, 2006
    Jeff - Seems like a little break did you well because you've come back stronger than ever. Great shots!
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    You will always be welcome back here if you bring back such excellent pics with ya.
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    jeff lapoint wrote:
    Thanks Mike. You mean we've finally found a bird you Easties don't have in yur backyard everyday?:D


    headscratch.gifne_nau.gifheadscratch.gifne_nau.gifheadscratch.gif I have them in my backyard. We've got both brown & white 'cans in the area. I've just NEVER seen the red coloring of the adult birds. I've seen thousands of pelicans...and shot as many. Maybe I'll take some spray paint with me next time. Blue would be nice , also. rolleyes1.gif

    Any particular time for these mating/breeding colors?? (months of the year) ? I still can't believe I've never run into one of these in person.headscratch.gifumph.gif
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  • Desert RatDesert Rat Registered Users Posts: 103 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    hey i was just down there Jan 21. Great place for pelicans and cormorants....

    Nice shots...
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,952 moderator
    edited January 25, 2006
    Humungus wrote:
    Great shots jeff...i wish our pelicans had some extra colour in them ...ours are just white.
    I wish we had pelicans.


    Great set, Jeff thumb.gif
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  • MotoKatMotoKat Registered Users Posts: 106 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    How cute is this!?!? iloveyou.gif Fantastic shots!!!
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  • Eric&SusanEric&Susan Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    Great to see you backthumb.gif I saw your dad post a few days ago and thought "I haven't seen anything from Jeff in a while" Way to come back with such a great showing of pics.

    Eric
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  • 4labs4labs Registered Users Posts: 2,089 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    Great set Jeff! Enjoyed them all..
  • OwenOwen Registered Users Posts: 948 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    The colors and contrast are excellent; what lenses are you using?
  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    Thusie wrote:
    Good to see you back Jeff! Great series, love the seals


    Great to be back Thusie. I love the seals too, they never fail to amaze!
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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    ginger_55 wrote:
    That baby beast is a doll!

    They are all well photographed.

    I you did better with your Kingfisher than I did with mine. They are a fever, aren't they?

    Glad you had fun playing with your father. Them are the good times!

    thanks for coming back and sharing!

    ginger

    Thanks G! I dunno, that KF shot of yours really captures the essence of the little devil!
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  • jmlapointjmlapoint Registered Users Posts: 36 Big grins
    edited January 25, 2006
    Hey, how come I was there, but didn't get any of those shots? Are you supposed to remove the lens cap?
    Very nice, I love #1 the bestclap.gif
    John

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  • ThusieThusie Registered Users Posts: 1,818 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2006
    jmlapoint wrote:
    Hey, how come I was there, but didn't get any of those shots? Are you supposed to remove the lens cap?

    Hum, yes it helps. Have tried shooting with the lens cap on and it didnt work very wellne_nau.gif
  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2006
    Angelo wrote:
    Jeff - Seems like a little break did you well because you've come back stronger than ever. Great shots!

    Thanks Angelo! We need to set up a shoot together sometime soonthumb.gif
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  • RohirrimRohirrim Registered Users Posts: 1,889 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2006
    Beautiful series Jeff. thumb.gifclap.gif Exceptional images.
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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2006
    Harryb wrote:
    You will always be welcome back here if you bring back such excellent pics with ya.
    wave.gif

    Thanks Harry, did you ever receive my Florida shootout scholarship application?rolleyes1.gifwink
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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2006
    Owen wrote:
    The colors and contrast are excellent; what lenses are you using?

    I think all were shot with canon 400mm 5.6 and 1.4x TC. The combo is pretty much glued to the front of my camera...
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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2006
    Bird Man Photographer wrote:

    Any particular time for these mating/breeding colors?? (months of the year) ? I still can't believe I've never run into one of these in person.headscratch.gifumph.gif


    I was under the impression that this was the time of year for the breeding plumage...read it somewhere but I can't remember the exact source...maybe the Art Morris book?
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  • jmlapointjmlapoint Registered Users Posts: 36 Big grins
    edited January 27, 2006
    After seeing these shots, no wonder my pics stay on the computer. Now where did I leave my Nikon-F and the B&W film?ne_nau.gif
    John

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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited January 27, 2006
    jmlapoint wrote:
    After seeing these shots, no wonder my pics stay on the computer. Now where did I leave my Nikon-F and the B&W film?ne_nau.gif

    Thanks Dad! I still think this is a serious case of sandbaggin'. I know you got some great shots, so time to post 'emmwink.gif
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