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Larry Williams
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Howdy,

Harsha and I had planned on traveling to Magee to shoot Warblers. We were going to meet up with Troy, Karl, Larry, Al, and Mr. Bravo, but Troy called and said that the leaves on the trees had filled out so much that it was impossible to get many shots.

With that news, we decided to travel to Northwest Minnesota to shoot Prairie Chickens even though it was late in the breeding season.

We shot two evenings and two mornings. The shooting conditions were not ideal, but Wednesday morning it looked like we would get some early morning sun. Yep, the sun came out, but we had fog lying from ground level to about five feet high. The sun finally burnt off the fog and we were shooting for about 30 minutes in quality light and WHAM!. Our lenses were cold and they fogged up.

The Prairie Chickens arrived at the blind a good hour prior to sunrise and about an hour and one-half prior to sunset. Our blind was made for birders. It was about 4 X 6 foot with room for two photogs and only one tripod.

Here is some shots that were taken in quality light, cloudy skies, drizzle, and FOG!

More to come.

Larry



May 12, 2012 at 12:23 PM
David Leask
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Prairie Chickens


Fine shots Larry, well done indeed.
David



May 12, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Jim McCann
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Prairie Chickens


Wonderful images!


May 12, 2012 at 01:08 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Prairie Chickens


These images are very nice.


May 12, 2012 at 01:53 PM
Karl Witt
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Prairie Chickens


Never thought I would enjoy 'chicken' pictures so much

I am sure you guys wished for better light but there is something special about the light and the fog in these shots buddy. A very fine set of images from a marvelously low angle, you got em good Larry!
I enjoyed the set.
Karl



May 12, 2012 at 02:10 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Prairie Chickens


Wonderful series Larry, even with less than ideal light you got some great captures!

Mike



May 12, 2012 at 02:18 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Prairie Chickens


very nice set Larry


May 12, 2012 at 02:29 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Prairie Chickens


Awesome shots Larry!


May 12, 2012 at 02:49 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Prairie Chickens


Very cool set Larry! Never seen these before


May 12, 2012 at 05:58 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Prairie Chickens


Very nice Larry. I think the haze adds to the shots. 1, 2, and 5 are my picks~ Ron


May 12, 2012 at 06:48 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Prairie Chickens


Lovely stuff Larry. Do you happen to have a snap of the blind? I'm thinking of picking one up, and I'm curious to know what sort of pattern it has etc.


May 12, 2012 at 06:53 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Prairie Chickens


Looking great Larry. We sure did have fun. I like the last take off shot the best.
Harsha



May 12, 2012 at 08:44 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Prairie Chickens


Very nice set, Larry. Hard to pick a favorite.
Maybe 6 for the fantastic colors but I really like them all.
Chris



May 13, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Prairie Chickens


What a great bird to fotograph, you did well.


May 13, 2012 at 01:23 PM
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Wonderful chickens #2 is my fave with #6 very close. Don


May 13, 2012 at 11:48 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Prairie Chickens


Wow Larry these are very nice seems the alternate was worth it.


May 13, 2012 at 11:56 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Prairie Chickens


Second and last one for me in particular....but I'd gladly have any of them in my humble collection. Well done Larry!!!

Henrik



May 14, 2012 at 12:00 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Prairie Chickens


Very nice work Larry, these are wonderful

Tim



May 14, 2012 at 09:10 AM
Larry Williams
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Prairie Chickens


Thank you all. We had a grand time and I finally got a chicken on the prairie.

Larry



May 16, 2012 at 07:12 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Prairie Chickens


A very nice set. Those birds are so colorful.


May 17, 2012 at 12:38 AM
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