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Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

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p.2 #1 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

surfnron wrote:
Very nice Kirk. It's the O and the GBH for me ~ Ron

Thanks Ron, most appreciated once again.

Kirk

Oct 11, 2012 at 06:09 AM

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p.2 #2 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

KCollett wrote:
Good looking set Kirk. Osprey is my pick of the group.

Thanks so much Ken... that's 2 for 2 on the Osprey.

Kirk

Oct 11, 2012 at 06:10 AM

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p.2 #3 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

Tim Kuhn wrote:
Looks like a wonderful day at the wetlands to me Kirk!

1 Love the detail in the fluffy feathers and a spot on exposure.
2 Heck he is as big as the Osprey

Wow you must have right next to him, spot on techs
3 you got a nice tilt of the head on this one, adding some nice character
4 super duper shot, the soft light, the angle, a poor little fishy, love the shot
5 I don't think I have ever shot one of these in the wild, we just don't have many of them. A fine shot it is, beautiful comp!

More of you wonderful stuff Kruk. I wonder if you ever have a bad day photographing

Tim

Thanks a ton for the very gracious words buddy.

I usually feel the most satisfaction by getting close enough to the little ones to fill the frame, this Finch was pretty cooperative.

The GBH was right next to the parking lot after I thought I was all done for the day... love when that happens.

Flutterby was in the Butterfly Garden over at the ponds... just saw them over there while I was stalking the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and thought I'd give it a try.

There aren't any bad days photographing... just some days when we don't get many keepers... still a good day though right

Kruk

Oct 11, 2012 at 06:20 AM

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p.2 #4 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

David Leask wrote:
Lovely shots Kirk. Lots of rich colours and fine details, well done

David

Really appreciate the good words David, and so glad you enjoyed the set.

Kirk

Oct 11, 2012 at 06:22 AM

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p.2 #5 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

tfoltz wrote:
Nice set Kirk, seems the afternoon was better than the morning, very nice

-Tim

Thanks Tim. Almost had a really great encounter with the RE, just missed being in the right place... next time hopefully.

Kirk

Oct 11, 2012 at 06:24 AM

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p.2 #6 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

Excellent series, Kirk!

Oct 12, 2012 at 01:07 AM

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p.2 #7 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

Great set Kirk. The Osprey looks huge in that powerful pose

Oct 12, 2012 at 04:30 AM

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p.2 #8 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

kmunroe wrote:
all are very nice Kirk

Thanks so much Ken.

Kirk

Oct 13, 2012 at 03:51 AM

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p.2 #9 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

harshaj1 wrote:
Lovely set Kirk. So hard to pick a favorite here. Well done.
Harsha

Most appreciated Harsha.

Kirk

Oct 13, 2012 at 03:52 AM

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p.2 #10 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

Ned Bagno wrote:
I'm partial to finches. I'll take #2

Thanks Ned... getting close to this guy was the biggest challenge of the day, so I like it a lot too.

Kirk

Oct 13, 2012 at 03:53 AM

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p.2 #11 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

Conrad Tan wrote:
Hell of a set brother!

Hey thanks a ton CT... most appreciated.

Kirk

Oct 13, 2012 at 03:54 AM

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p.2 #12 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

Jason Lang wrote:
Takes me back... My father and I were regulars at Bolsa. Been a number of years... he is in the U.K. and I'm now in North Alabama. Thanks for the great captures and the reminder of that great place.

Thanks so much for the very kind words Jason. I discovered BC a few years ago and absolutely love walking around and enjoying the whole experience... it never gets old as you well know.

Thrilled to help you recall some fond memories of great times spent there with your dad.

Be well, Kirk

Oct 13, 2012 at 03:59 AM

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p.2 #13 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

Rob Tillyer wrote:
Great set Kirk, how did you train that osprey to pose so well?

Rob

He's not real and is very flexible for any pose I want.

Many thanks Rob.

Kirk

Oct 13, 2012 at 04:01 AM

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p.2 #14 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

A great series.

Oct 13, 2012 at 05:34 AM

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p.2 #15 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

Great set Kirk,

1 and 2 are my choices here but it really is hard to pick favourites from such a high quality group.

Paul.

Oct 13, 2012 at 11:18 AM

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p.2 #16 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

Karl Witt wrote:
#1 impressive exposure and outstanding pose
#2 That is for sure a great Finch shot buddy!
#3 Love the presentation here, got a great feel to it, nice looking water, nice light, cool image a bit artsy

#4 Got me good here, excellent portrait of a fisherman bathed in warm light

#5 Can't go wrong with these colors and a dash of 'florality'

Just wish could pull a little more detail out of the eye??

Super set from you 'other' favorite spot!
Karl

I'm very fortunate to have these two favorite spots so close to home... BC always rewards me with nice variety and cooperative subjects.

Was sure hoping the Osprey would dive again, he was drying off when I arrived.

This Finch was the only one brave enough to let me get almost FF close.
The Pelicans are fascinating subjects to me... watching them glide and dive for fish is always a great show.
The GBH was a great surprise right next to the parking lot... I love when that happens.

Light was getting pretty high as I was leaving #1 favorite place, but I thought I'd give it a try anyway... not too bad.

Thanks for the very thoughtful and generous comments buddy.

Kirk

Oct 13, 2012 at 10:57 PM

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p.2 #17 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

mr.jboy wrote:
A super fine set for sure Kirk.

John

Many, many thanks John.

Kirk

Oct 13, 2012 at 10:58 PM

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p.2 #18 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

jml2665 wrote:
Beautiful work on all those, it does bring back fond memories of Bolsa as my son said. Looking forward to getting out there in November when we return for a holiday.

Thanks so much for the very kind words Jim. I'm so happy that these images brought back some wonderful memories of you with your son at BC, it's one of my favorite places too. I hope you have a great holiday in November making some new memories.

Kirk

Oct 13, 2012 at 11:02 PM

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p.2 #19 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

birdied wrote:
Oh my goodness , these are a real treat to view ! Fantastic shots Kirk

Birdie

Oh thank you, thank you Birdie... most appreciated.

Kirk

Oct 13, 2012 at 11:03 PM

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p.2 #20 · Sunday Birds at Bolsa Chica

penpro wrote:
I love the Osprey. Great angle and timing.

Thank you Paul... the Osprey at BC are most cooperative providing a lot of really cool poses as they dry off and preen.

Kirk

Oct 13, 2012 at 11:05 PM

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