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p.1 #1 · Redheads and Scissortails

I was fortunate to be able to go down to Tyler, Texas from San Diego, Ca. to look at a project for Johnny Bravo, who is the CFO of a major firm and a fine photographer. These were taken in the few hours between my work schedule at Tyler State Park where I was fortunate to find these guys. Hope you enjoy them and thanks for any C&C you might have. They are all firsts for me.
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Model	Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Date	2008:07:18 10:18:49
Original date	2008:07:17 06:18:15
Exposure time	1/1600 sec
Focal length	700mm
Focal number	f/6.3
ISO speed	800 ISO
Exposure compensation	0.0

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Aug 05, 2008 at 02:39 AM

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Stunning shots!! Great action, although I think I like #2 the best, for some reason.

Frank

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It's a family thing

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Aug 05, 2008 at 02:44 AM

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p.1 #12 · Redheads and Scissortails

Hi Chris, Lovely action shots of super fast birdies.

My favorite is #8. Congrats.

Jude

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:46 AM

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p.1 #13 · Redheads and Scissortails

Chris, good to see you out at Bolsa Chica yesterday. So THESE are the Tyler, Texas shots you were talking about. Good shooting, particularly those Scissortails. #s 8 and 9 are awesome with 9 being my fave of the lot, but #3 Redhead BIF is really sweet.

Best Wishes,
Steve

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:59 AM

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Chris, this was an enjoyable post, each click down thru the shots produced a great shot! I must say, that first RHWP is a beauty, as I see it the white tail is too hot but the pose and BG is superb

#3 the leap and snatch is killer! Oh my those scissor tails are simply gorgeous, what a great series, and that they are firsts for you is rewarding

Karl

Aug 05, 2008 at 03:10 AM

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p.1 #15 · Redheads and Scissortails

Very nice. 2 and 9 are my picks.

Aug 05, 2008 at 03:27 AM

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p.1 #16 · Redheads and Scissortails

Just plain stunning, Chris! Not much else to say

Glad we got a chance to hook up again yesterday, was good seeing you.

Ken

Aug 05, 2008 at 03:46 AM

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p.1 #17 · Redheads and Scissortails

For me it's # 1, 7, 8 & 10

Thanks for sharing these

Lil

Aug 05, 2008 at 04:12 AM

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p.1 #18 · Redheads and Scissortails

Great behavoir shots. Hard to pic a favorite all are very nice

Aug 05, 2008 at 04:30 AM

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p.1 #19 · Redheads and Scissortails

great shots Chris. Now I know why we don't see much of Johnny Bravo anymore! 7&8 are superb.

Aug 05, 2008 at 04:50 AM

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Anti Matter wrote:
Stunning shots!! Great action, although I think I like #2 the best, for some reason.

Frank
Thank you, Frank.

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:19 PM

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Jude Perera wrote:
Hi Chris, Lovely action shots of super fast birdies.

My favorite is #8. Congrats.

Jude

Hello, Jude. Thank you for your kind words. Been so busy these last few months that it is hard to get on line. Rather be out in the field in my spare time!

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:21 PM

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trailhiker wrote:
Chris, good to see you out at Bolsa Chica yesterday. So THESE are the Tyler, Texas shots you were talking about. Good shooting, particularly those Scissortails. #s 8 and 9 are awesome with 9 being my fave of the lot, but #3 Redhead BIF is really sweet.

Best Wishes,
Steve Hi, Steve. It was good to see you guys, also. The Scissortails were on that guidewire every morning waiting to be fed, about a block from the jobsite.

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:26 PM

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Karl Witt wrote:
Chris, this was an enjoyable post, each click down thru the shots produced a great shot! I must say, that first RHWP is a beauty, as I see it the white tail is too hot but the pose and BG is superb

#3 the leap and snatch is killer! Oh my those scissor tails are simply gorgeous, what a great series, and that they are firsts for you is rewarding

KarlThank you, Karl. I think I tried to dummy down that white a bit but not enough. They were tough to expose for sure. Sure enjoyed watching this pair working to feed their youngster.

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:29 PM

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Rob Tillyer wrote:
Very nice. 2 and 9 are my picks.
Thank you, Rob.

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:30 PM

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Mr Zoom wrote:
Just plain stunning, Chris! Not much else to say

Glad we got a chance to hook up again yesterday, was good seeing you.

KenThanks so much, Ken. Glad to see you guys. Congrats on your new lens, they are nothing but fun.

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