L.A. Arboretum

riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
edited January 8, 2008 in Wildlife
First of all I would like to wish YOU the very best for this NEW YEAR
and I'm looking forward to seeing more of those masterpieces :D

Anyway, I visited the L.A. Arboretum with "Froggy" last week to photograph birds (not trees:D ),
we did see quite a variety, but we wound up concentrating most of our efforts
on this Rufous Hummingbird
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2.
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3. Anna's Hummingbird
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4. We might have missed the Red-whiskered Bulbul had we been allowed to
enter the park at our planned time.
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5. Mockingbird
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6. Robin enjoying berries for breakfast
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7. Mandarin duck
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8. and the Wood duck to name but a few
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I guess I'll visiting the Arboretum quite frequently throughout this year:barb :ivar Thanks Steve
Russ
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  • ABCapturesABCaptures Registered Users Posts: 134 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    stunning...absolutly stunning ((claps)) im in awe!
    Hi, I'm Ashley
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    Dooooooooooood! These are excellent Russ. My favs are the first rufous image, the bubul and the mockingbird on that great perch! thumb.gifbow
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • CuongCuong Registered Users Posts: 1,510 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    Stunning images.bowdown.gif Are you accepting applications for apprenticeship?

    Cuong
    "She Was a Little Taste of Heaven – And a One-Way Ticket to Hell!" - Max Phillips
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    Outstanding shots with greta color ad details. clap.gif Looks like a place to go back to many more times.
    Harry
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  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    happy new year Russ all very good as always but 3 and 4 if i was to pick thumb.gif
    Jeff W

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  • JenGraceJenGrace Registered Users Posts: 1,229 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    Outstanding detail, especially in the first and last! clap.gif
    Jen

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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    Amazing series Russ! The hummingbird shot needs to be printed and framed right freaking nowbowdown.gif
    www.lapiz007.smugmug.com


  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    Beautiful set Russ!clap.gif
    Glenn

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  • ZanottiZanotti Registered Users Posts: 1,411 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    I really like the mockingbird shot. He looks good on top of the flower and its a great color and background combination.

    Nice shots!

    Z
    It is the purpose of life that each of us strives to become actually what he is potentially. We should be obsessed with stretching towards that goal through the world we inhabit.
  • ElaineElaine Registered Users Posts: 3,532 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    WOW! wings.gif Really beautiful...all of them!
    Elaine

    Comments and constructive critique always welcome!

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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    Even without any props like Santa hats or punny titles.......these are sweet. Fancy shooting Russ. Nice job.thumb.gifthumb.gif
    Mike McCarthy

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  • PrescottPhotogPrescottPhotog Registered Users Posts: 1,174 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    riddim_maker wrote:
    First of all I would like to wish YOU the very best for this NEW YEAR
    and I'm looking forward to seeing more of those masterpieces :D

    Hi Russ.. 15524779-Ti.gif15524779-Ti.gif15524779-Ti.gif

    I really like the Mockingbird sitting on top of its perch. All are beautiful.
    '
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  • FroggyFroggy Registered Users Posts: 610 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    Hey Russ, nice shots man, It was really good shooting with you, the LA Arboretum is a very cool place to shoot, I captured a Cyote there yesterday:D

    Steve
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  • BigAlBigAl Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2008
    Maestro wrote:
    Dooooooooooood! These are excellent Russ. My favs are the first rufous image, the bubul and the mockingbird on that great perch! thumb.gifbow

    15524779-Ti.gif

    What a stunning set to start the new year thumb.gif

    ...and the best for 2008 to you too - you have set the standard for the year :D
    Birds
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    Lovely
    and yes a place to visit for sure !! thumb.gif
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  • dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    Outstanding Russ, excellent detail and color. I'll sign up for an apprenticeship. bowdown.gifbowdown.gifbowdown.gifbowdown.gif
    William
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  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    ABCaptures wrote:
    stunning...absolutly stunning ((claps)) im in awe!
    What a wonderful compliment, thanks Ashley
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    Maestro wrote:
    Dooooooooooood! These are excellent Russ. My favs are the first rufous image, the bubul and the mockingbird on that great perch! thumb.gifbow
    Thanks Stephen
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    yukio wrote:
    Stunning images.bowdown.gif Are you accepting applications for apprenticeship?

    Cuong
    Thanks for your kind compliment Cuong,
    you're probably quite accomplished yourself
    although it would fun to hang out sometime and compare notes.
    Weekdays usually works best for me, drop me a PM and let me know
    when, what, where, etc.
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    Harryb wrote:
    Outstanding shots with greta color ad details. clap.gif Looks like a place to go back to many more times.
    Thanks Harry
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    jwear wrote:
    happy new year Russ all very good as always but 3 and 4 if i was to pick thumb.gif
    Thanks Jeff, we should get out and do some more shooting together soon
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    JenW wrote:
    Outstanding detail, especially in the first and last! clap.gif
    Thanks Jen
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    jeff lapoint wrote:
    Amazing series Russ! The hummingbird shot needs to be printed and framed right freaking nowbowdown.gif
    What a coincidence, I was actually making a print of the Rufous for a friend
    when I accessed your commentrolleyes1.gif
    Thanks for the compliment and suggestion Jeff
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    raptorcaptor wrote:
    Beautiful set Russ!clap.gif
    Thanks Glenn
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    Zanotti wrote:
    I really like the mockingbird shot. He looks good on top of the flower and its a great color and background combination.

    Nice shots!

    Z
    Your observation and compliment are much appreciated.
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    Elaine wrote:
    WOW! wings.gif Really beautiful...all of them!
    Thanks Elaine
    Russ
  • gluwatergluwater Registered Users Posts: 3,599 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    Wow, these are great. I've never even heard of a Red-whiskered Bulbul before. Seeing images like these make me want to go shooting.
    Nick
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  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    Bird Man Photographer wrote:
    Even without any props like Santa hats or punny titles.......these are sweet. Fancy shooting Russ. Nice job.thumb.gifthumb.gif
    Thanks Mike
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    PrescottPhotog wrote:
    Hi Russ.. 15524779-Ti.gif15524779-Ti.gif15524779-Ti.gif

    I really like the Mockingbird sitting on top of its perch. All are beautiful.
    Thanks Chris
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2008
    Froggy wrote:
    Hey Russ, nice shots man, It was really good shooting with you, the LA Arboretum is a very cool place to shoot, I captured a Cyote there yesterday:D

    Steve
    The pleasure is all mine Steve, we should do this again soon.
    Russ
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