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Cool shot Kirk!


Oct 29, 2012 at 07:16 AM
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morris wrote:
The short lens did you well Kirk as you have a wonderful background for this stunning flight photo.

Morris


You're so right about the lens Morris, the whole experience was such a nice surprise including the results at 70mm.
Thanks for the good words, most appreciated.

Kirk



Oct 30, 2012 at 12:17 AM
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CDaescher wrote:
Kirk, what a great treat and super capture.
Well done and big congrats.
Chris


Many thanks Chris, I'll be smiling about this one for awhile.

Kirk



Oct 30, 2012 at 12:18 AM
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WesN wrote:
Kirk,

Cool perspective!

Wes N.


It was so cool to see them takeoff and ride the thermals up toward the rim giving this unique perspective.
Thanks so much Wes.

Kirk



Oct 30, 2012 at 12:19 AM
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Herb Houghton wrote:
Congrats on a super rare bird to capture Kirk.


Thanks a ton Herb, it sure was an awesome treat for me.

Kirk



Oct 30, 2012 at 12:20 AM
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Congrats Kirk, what an amazing sighting of this magnificent bird! Looks superb at 70mm!


Oct 30, 2012 at 02:03 AM
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KirkB wrote:
Thanks for the very kind words Steve... next time I'll have my 300 with me.

This is our second such roadtrip in 6 years to these wonderful NP's, and we love them so much I'm sure we'll do it again. You will of course have a great time. My favorite thing this trip was the hike up to Angel's Landing in Zion NP, it is the most spectacular hike I have ever done. The second best thing was a visit for the first time to Valley of the Gods about 25 miles north of Monument Valley... you have to
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Thanks for the info, Kirk! Yeah, I've been to Valley of the Gods a few years back. That whole area is wondrous. Did you drive up the Moki Dugway on to Cedar Mesa in Utah? One of the true road wonders of the Southwest. I'll look forward to your images.

Steve



Oct 30, 2012 at 06:03 AM
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What a marvelous site and well captured!

Birdie



Oct 30, 2012 at 09:15 AM
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Mark Cronin wrote:
Something you don't see everyday Kirk,
Must have been a thrill.

Mark


It was a thrill Mark... I'll remember it for a long time.
Thanks for looking.

Kirk



Oct 31, 2012 at 10:43 PM
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jfwoodman wrote:
What a find, Kirk - and you made the most of those 70mm's. Great shot!!

Jim


Thanks a lot Jim, it was really a very cool opportunity.

Kirk



Oct 31, 2012 at 10:45 PM
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canadajim wrote:
Love the story and the shot!

Jim


Most appreciated Jim.

Kirk



Oct 31, 2012 at 10:45 PM
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Ted ellis wrote:
Cool shot Kirk!


Thanks Ted, it sure was cool treat for me.

Kirk



Nov 01, 2012 at 11:37 PM
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Tin Man Lee wrote:
Congrats Kirk, what an amazing sighting of this magnificent bird! Looks superb at 70mm!


Thanks so much for the really kind words, it was a great few minutes while it lasted.

Kirk



Nov 01, 2012 at 11:39 PM
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birdied wrote:
What a marvelous site and well captured!

Birdie


Thanks Birdie, it's just the cheap kit lens that came with my D70 eight years ago, but it did the trick.

Kirk



Nov 01, 2012 at 11:41 PM
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I enjoy bird portraits for the detail they reveal, so anything you got with your 300mm would be a pleasure to view...but I feel there's something special about an image that really nails the bird and its context. This image has that rare quality of being more like a window than photo.


Nov 02, 2012 at 12:05 AM
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That's cool!


Nov 02, 2012 at 09:39 AM
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Oldraven wrote:
I enjoy bird portraits for the detail they reveal, so anything you got with your 300mm would be a pleasure to view...but I feel there's something special about an image that really nails the bird and its context. This image has that rare quality of being more like a window than photo.


What a wonderful compliment. I so enjoyed this encounter with these awesome birds and consider it a privilege to capture this image and share it with folks like you Gordon. Many thanks for your very kind and encouraging words, and I'm thrilled you enjoyed seeing it.

Kirk

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Nov 03, 2012 at 12:12 AM
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Ted ellis wrote:
That's cool!


Thanks Ted! I think so too.

Kirk



Nov 03, 2012 at 12:12 AM
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p.3 #19 · p.3 #19 · California Condor Soaring [Edit: Added Info]


So damn cool Kirk. Wow wow wow


Nov 04, 2012 at 01:33 PM
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Conrad Tan wrote:
So damn cool Kirk. Wow wow wow


Thanks man... I like this shot, but next time I'll be ready with the 300.



Nov 04, 2012 at 05:34 PM
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