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Hello all N&W FMers,

By tradition we should have this thread started a few weeks back. I haven't seen it, so I'm daring to create one for the forum this year.

Please pick out one of YOUR most favorite picture of the 2011 year and share it in this thread. Toward the end of the thread, we then can add the second most favorite and maybe a third. But let's start with one ... I'll start, Hooded Merganser is my most favorite subject to shoot. Long long time ago, I was not even interesting in taking picture, let alone N&W images, it was a National Geographic Magazine with a front cover of a Hooded Merganser. I was mesmerized, is there such a beautiful duck? I wish I can take that picture ... Well, not exactly the same picture with that same pose ... but close enough ...

Join me for this year thread and thank you all for doing so.

I wish all to have a very Merry Christmas and a super 2012 Happy New Year.

Sincerely,
Khai (aka Major_K)

Hooded Merganser in San Francisco Golden Gate Park
http://kqnguyen.zenfolio.com/img/s11/v35/p53776487-5.jpg



Dec 09, 2011 at 01:53 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


I bought my first camera in late 2007 and started photographing wildlife in early 2008. One bird that has eluded me since picking up a camera was a Belted Kingfisher. Nearly 4 years of frustration having them fly off laughing at me as soon as I was ready to pull the trigger.

A recent trip to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge to photograph Snow Geese erased years of frustration when I found a cooperative female fishing near the side of the road. 1 1/2 hours later I made up for all the missed opportunites photographing one.

http://duanenoblick.zenfolio.com/img/s11/v37/p129611964-5.jpg



Dec 09, 2011 at 02:33 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


Ridiculously Awesome photograph Herb!

RT.



Dec 09, 2011 at 03:23 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


tfoltz wrote:
Khai,
Good idea to get the ball rolling early. I had at least a half a dozen favorites this year.
I settled on a early morning Vermilion Flycatcher shot.
I can't wait to see what's coming, and I bet there will be a few that don't know what "one" means

Thanks -Tim


Great pick Tim! Beautiful colors, clean back ground, awesome framing, etc. I remebered you were quite thrill when this was presented back then.

Thanks so much for sharing.

Khai



Dec 09, 2011 at 03:25 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


Duane N wrote:
I bought my first camera in late 2007 and started photographing wildlife in early 2008. One bird that has eluded me since picking up a camera was a Belted Kingfisher. Nearly 4 years of frustration having them fly off laughing at me as soon as I was ready to pull the trigger.

A recent trip to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge to photograph Snow Geese erased years of frustration when I found a cooperative female fishing near the side of the road. 1 1/2 hours later I made up for all the missed opportunites photographing one.



Thanks for sharing Duane! Yes, that KingFisher still eluded me for all these time. With my short lense, I don't think I will ever get great picture like yours.

Khai





Dec 09, 2011 at 03:30 PM
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Tim Kuhn wrote:
This is always a difficult decision to make so rather than struggle with it I'm going with a favorite recent shot.

Keep them coming guys, this has traditionally been a great post!!

Tim


Greatly appreciate the contribution Tim. WoW! I could only wish ...

Khai



Dec 09, 2011 at 03:31 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


I didn't have anything that stands out from the crowd.

Bruce



Dec 09, 2011 at 03:31 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


Ed Robertson wrote:
SHORT EARED OWL



Exceptional shot Ed! Thanks so much for participating!

Khai



Dec 09, 2011 at 03:32 PM
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Herb Houghton wrote:
Great thread and some great shots already. Tim Foltz, that vermillion flycatcher is on my bucket list, in the top 5, as a matter of fact, great shot Here's my fav of the year, a bald eagle about to snatch an alewife up. Best Holiday season to everyone and a safe one too.

Herb



Phenomenom shot Herb! I've always enjoyed your BE posts. Thanks for sharing.

Khai



Dec 09, 2011 at 03:34 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


Martin Good wrote:
One I liked a lot, a Red Crested Pochard.
Martin



Thanks so much for participating Martin! I love duck images, and this is one outstanding picture. Great job!

Khai



Dec 09, 2011 at 03:35 PM
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Cincy Bruce wrote:
I didn't have anything that stands out from the crowd.

Bruce


Don't be shy Bruce. You have great stuff! This will be a holder for you when you have time to upload. Thanks man.

Khai



Dec 09, 2011 at 03:37 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


Let's go with this. My latest photos are lots more improved.

http://leonhardt.smugmug.com/Animals/Other-Raptors/i-rsTFK8W/0/XL/IMG6628a-XL.jpg

Bruce



Dec 09, 2011 at 03:56 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


Great shots guys!

Larry Williams joined me for some barn swallow shooting earlier this year. It was fantastic.

http://fadely.smugmug.com/Other/Zs-gallery/i-zvX3HgF/0/XL/CF1I1641l-XL.jpg



Dec 09, 2011 at 04:04 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


Mark Fadely that barn swallow image is outstanding!!! The depth of field on it is pretty narrow and you nailed focus where it counts nice job!! Thanks for posting.
Jack



Dec 09, 2011 at 04:16 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


Here's mine...surprise, surprise....but hoping my second shot comes from my outing tomorrow with feathers not fur
Eric
http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/UgandaKenya-2011/i-jWFwbQ7/0/X2/ED9C4058cubintree2aBEST-X2.jpg



Dec 09, 2011 at 04:21 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


Big ole mama Gator from my workplace.



Dec 09, 2011 at 04:49 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


Eric, I like that cat.

Bruce



Dec 09, 2011 at 05:15 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


Here's one of mine, the snow was comin almost horizontal the day this was taken.

http://postmyimage.com/img1/255_DJH_3548a.jpg

Douglas



Dec 09, 2011 at 05:15 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


Nice post and some great images already. Here's one of my favorite.
Chris

http://christiandaescher.zenfolio.com/img/s11/v29/p1018962032-4.jpg



Dec 09, 2011 at 05:55 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · 2011 Nature & Wildlife Best Image of the Year


http://trainstuff.info/forwildlifephotogallery.net/photocatalog/wildbirds/hawks/0301thru0320/hawk0310.jpg

Wacky roger



Dec 09, 2011 at 06:15 PM
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