lots of good stuff here tim! pelican always fun, they are good subjects. thrashers can be really tough to nail down out in the open so this shot is really special. the young avocet is great others have said, just too cute!
dorian
Oct 05, 2012 at 08:50 PM
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KirkB wrote:
I think they now have 12 step programs for people with compulsions like ours.
Wow Tim, #1 is super cool buddy... great pose, eye contact, and terrific BG... LOVE it!
#2 Hmmmm... cool detail for sure... but not feeling this one, probably just me.
#3 Another unique and cool pose, really like the dark BG too.
Thrasher is giving you a really good look... I have yet to see and/or photograph one of these.
Preening Ibis is beeeauuutiful... and the Avocets look like they were very cooperative for you... I like #8 bestest.
Yeah, SoCal burds can be pretty cool sometimes... excellent work in my backyard buddy!
Yo Kruk Yes please sign me up, my wallet can't take much more this
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2 No problem, I thought it was fun at the time, still do, but I realize it isn't for everyone
3
Thrasher, next time I'm down there I'll guide you around Seriously I have seen one at SJWS but this guy was taken in SD County.
Your Ibises are quite tame
8 So glad you like it
Too bad we couldn't hook up that trip my friend but circumstances were a bit less than ideal.
#1 Incredible richness of color and detail, gosh I like this on Tim!
#2 and just what on Earth caused this Kinda llke the backsides of a flower, you don't know what ya got til ya go there Way to go outside the box buddy....
#3 snazzy but my mind is racing with options
#4 such wonderful neutral warm hues, this is sweet my friend!
#5 its proximity in the frame is a bit 'angular' and tight for me
#6 interesting light from the front, has nice little nuances of reflections
#7 wipe your mouth please, thank goodness it isn't flying out of its nose This one struck me first as a little light and short on color and yes I have a bit of concern about the drool flinging about
#8 I prefer #7 thank you
Fine work Tim, truly a viewing pleasure of various treasures.......
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Hey bud!
1 That really caught my eye, glad it caught yours
2 agreed
3 agreed again, I did play with it a lot and went with safe
4 It was freakin dark (my sunny SoCal trip )
5 no argument, my back was against a fence
6 I like the subtle drama, I think you are saying the same
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8 Okay
Thanks so much Karl, I remember your comments my friend.
Hey, your rework is gone. I did like it, the sharper contrast and the "clearer" treatment were quite nice. It's a shame you took it down
tfoltz wrote:
Tim,
Nice to see some of your So. CA. shots Tim, I love the unique view of the Pelicans head in breeding plumage.
It's nice to review old shots to find what treasures we might have overlooked.
Another great set my friend.
-Tim
So glad you like 2 Tim. Yes it's nice to look at shots from the past. Sometimes we just don't know what we have. I can't wait to head down your way again
Pelican shots are my favorites. 
Yes please sign me up, my wallet can't take much more this 
Seriously I have seen one at SJWS but this guy was taken in SD County.
