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Tim Kuhn
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p.1 #1 · First from the kayak (6)

My wife and I recently purchased a tandem kayak and life being what it is we hadn't had a chance to go out in it until now. Here are the results from the maiden voyage with a camera. There is still a lot to learn, it is nice to be low but the subjects are so close sometimes that it is too difficult to get low enough. Hmm, maybe a right angle viewer? I headed out with just the 300 but there were times I was wishing for the 70-200

Anyway we went out in harsh, cloudless light and had a blast regardless. Here are the results, the good, the fun, the "I just felt like its".

All 40d, 300 f4 IS L

I hope you enjoy them. C&C if you desire.

Tim

1&2 wood duck chicks
3 Momma woody, I never notice that you can see through their nostrils before.

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Aug 05, 2008 at 01:46 AM

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4 Piedbilled grebe
5 Green heron, my first! For some reason the greenis here aren't as pretty as Dave's!

I only got of a couple of quick shots before he took off. Maybe next time
6 GBH, what water post would be complete without an intense looking GBH?

Edited by Tim Kuhn on Aug 04, 2008 at 06:09 PM GMT

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Edited on Aug 05, 2008 at 02:09 AM

Aug 05, 2008 at 01:48 AM

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p.1 #3 · First from the kayak (6)

Nice set, it does look like you got plenty close.

Wacky roger

Aug 05, 2008 at 01:55 AM

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p.1 #4 · First from the kayak (6)

super, a whole new stalking experience.......love the greenie in that habitat of course.

Have seen that nostril light before....really neat in the backlight.
Looking forward to more from the kayak, can you lay down prone if by yourself?

Aug 05, 2008 at 01:58 AM

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p.1 #5 · First from the kayak (6)

thehotel wrote:
Nice set, it does look like you got plenty close.

Wacky roger

Thanks Roger, the wood ducks amazed me, they didn't fear the boat at all, aproach them on foot and the head for the hills!

Tim

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:03 AM

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Dave In La wrote:
super, a whole new stalking experience.......love the greenie in that habitat of course.

Have seen that nostril light before....really neat in the backlight.
Looking forward to more from the kayak, can you lay down prone if by yourself?

Thanks Dave, it is a whole new stalking experience. One with very little to hide behind. I suppose I could lay down some if I was alone. I'm still a bit nervous with my gear that close to the water. I'll have to practice that on dry land and give it a shot.

Tim

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:05 AM

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p.1 #7 · First from the kayak (6)

Nice job Tim.You handled the complex situation so well.

Edited on Aug 05, 2008 at 02:07 AM

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:07 AM

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p.1 #8 · First from the kayak (6)

Very nice Tim. Great to hear about the kayak, with two of you one can keep it straight while the other shoots.

My wife and I love our kayaks but she is glad she's in her own. She does video and doesn't need me clicking on her sound. The female wood duck is so filled with details and great light. My fav.

Rob

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:11 AM

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p.1 #9 · First from the kayak (6)

Great job Tim!!! Hope all went well on the maiden voyage and you kept the gear nice and dry. These are great first shots given you hadn't shot from a kayak before and the conditions seem a bit harsh. Soon it will all be second nature. Can't wait to see more.

J

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:12 AM

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p.1 #10 · First from the kayak (6)

Keep up your kayak posts Tim, between you and Jason (jakita33) you'll push me into finishing my stitch-and-glue mahogany kayak that I've been a-building since...well, for awhile now. You can really get perspectives that you can't from the shore. The Wood Ducklings are great, especially #2, nice look and reflection of the Pied-Billed -- and I don't think ANYone can have Greenies that look like Dave's, so we just better settle for what we have...

Best Wishes,
Steve

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:24 AM

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p.1 #11 · First from the kayak (6)

Tim
I recently had the opportunity photograph from a kayak and it was fun. Looks like you manage to get fairly close to the subjects. Great set especially # 3 and 4.

Harsha

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:25 AM

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p.1 #12 · First from the kayak (6)

Lovely captures Tim. 3rd close-up is very nicely done.

Jude

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:52 AM

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p.1 #13 · First from the kayak (6)

Absolutely beautiful, Tim!!

I love the Wood ducks and the Grebe especially!!

Frank

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:54 AM

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p.1 #14 · First from the kayak (6)

Tim, after seeing how close you can get I think we should set up a 'fleet' purchase on kayaks, I have been dragging my feet getting mine, but this sure is another great reason to go for it!

Pics look excellent in that light, you got all you could and they are very crisp. Wait til you see that Greenie in the good light, that is a good looking bird you have lined up my friend

I can hear that pie-billed saying 'is that you Tim'?

Great outing and I really hope your wife enjoyed it too, any shots from her?? Come on Mrs Tim, your turn

Karl............Good for you buddy!

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:57 AM

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p.1 #15 · First from the kayak (6)

Very good job, Tim. The harsh light doesn't seem to have done much damage to your images.

The level of details is excellent, so are the colors. I immagine that was a lot of fun. I particularly like #1 and 6.
Socrate

Aug 05, 2008 at 03:54 AM

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p.1 #16 · First from the kayak (6)

Wonderful set Tim

I started to pick top picks, only to realize I didn't know what not to choose.

Congrats on the Greenie. I got my first one yesterday.

Keep Kayaking - - seems a good way to get great shots.

Lil

Aug 05, 2008 at 04:08 AM

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p.1 #17 · First from the kayak (6)

Nice Tim,
Nice close sharp images

Ive been thinking about a canoe or a kayak but was concerned about stability and dumping my gear in the water. Was it fairly stable?

Aug 05, 2008 at 04:37 AM

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p.1 #18 · First from the kayak (6)

Nice shots Tim. Can't get any better than shooting from a kayak! This sure will give you plenty of opportunity for more great shots.

Aug 05, 2008 at 04:48 AM

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p.1 #19 · First from the kayak (6)

Wonderful series, Tim! The Kayak really puts you right in the scene. I especially like the GBH - beautiful feather detail!

GENE

Aug 05, 2008 at 10:31 AM

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p.1 #20 · First from the kayak (6)

#2 is my fav, nice little wet woodies

Aug 05, 2008 at 10:44 AM

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p.1 #21 · First from the kayak (6)

Pretty sweet set for a maiden voyage, Tim!! Love shootin' from a 'yak. Very stable and it's
so cool being down on their level, eh?! Don't forget something wide for new landscape
perspectives coming onto shore.

Aug 05, 2008 at 10:52 AM

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p.1 #22 · First from the kayak (6)

Congratulations Tim to you and your wife on your maiden voyage. Lovely detail especially on the third one. The green heron is very nice indeed. Shooting from a kayak must be quite an experience and fantastic to be able to get so close.
Martin

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Aug 05, 2008 at 11:30 AM

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p.1 #23 · First from the kayak (6)

Very nice series Tim. That looks like a very sharp 300 too!

Aug 05, 2008 at 01:06 PM

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p.1 #24 · First from the kayak (6)

I've been tempted many times to rent a kayak boat thingie to shoot out at the bay but just haven't gotten over the risk factor of dropping the gear into the drink. You are a braver man than I

Adds an excellent perspective on the birds from that angle - much like what I get crawling through the mud on my belly at the local ponds - only cleaner

Good stuff, Tim!

Ken

Aug 05, 2008 at 01:48 PM

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p.1 #25 · First from the kayak (6)

Great, that kayak trick works perfectly!

Claude

Aug 05, 2008 at 02:49 PM


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