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Archive 2012 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers

  
 
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hnilsson wrote:
Man, you guys get some great light down there. Add some talent and voila, you get shots like these. #1 is a stunner for sure, D. Wow!

H


I special order the light every morning before I go out H. Just let me know when you'll be here and I'll make sure it's all good buddy.
Many thanks for the good words my friend.

D



Nov 25, 2012 at 12:22 AM
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p.3 #2 · p.3 #2 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


Karl Witt wrote:
Such a lovely canvas to put your subject on in #1 Kirk, darn sweeeeeet buddy

#2 you got me wondering, did you enhance the softness of the back Mergie or was it out of camera with that little of DOF as it appears to my eyes a bit strange looking. However, super duper fine exposure, great color and a nicely dappled blue sky

Karl


Thanks for the good words Karl, always appreciated.

#1 was a nice surprise... as I was shooting the Willet flyby, the BG you see was just a split second and I was fortunate that it coincided with a nice wing position... I'll take it.

No enhancement to softness on the back Mergie, just the shallow DOF. It looks a bit odd to me too, normally I won't post any overlapping birds but this was the best of the Mergie pair and I really wanted to share one of the images.

Kirk



Nov 25, 2012 at 12:32 AM
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p.3 #3 · p.3 #3 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


Lance B wrote:
Both excellent, but the Willet is outstanding!


Thanks so much Lance, really appreciate the gracious words.

Kirk



Nov 25, 2012 at 12:33 AM
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p.3 #4 · p.3 #4 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


great set Kirk, I love the willet shot


Nov 25, 2012 at 01:52 PM
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p.3 #5 · p.3 #5 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


Awesome shots - #1 is my pick from this set Kirk!

Phoo



Nov 25, 2012 at 03:57 PM
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p.3 #6 · p.3 #6 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


thomas_1950 wrote:
Splendid set and #1 is remarkable!

Best
Tom


Thank you so much for the gracious words Tom, really appreciate it.

Kirk



Nov 26, 2012 at 02:33 AM
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p.3 #7 · p.3 #7 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


BeeBalm wrote:
Kirk,
Beauty beauty beautiful!!
BeeBalm


Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Kirk



Nov 26, 2012 at 02:34 AM
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p.3 #8 · p.3 #8 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


Herb Houghton wrote:
great set Kirk, I love the willet shot


Thanks Herb... I was thrilled to see this Willet shot after I took it.

Kirk



Nov 27, 2012 at 12:28 AM
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p.3 #9 · p.3 #9 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


mallardg500 wrote:
Awesome shots - #1 is my pick from this set Kirk!

Phoo


Many thanks for the good words Phoo, most appreciated.

Kirk



Nov 27, 2012 at 07:54 PM
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p.3 #10 · p.3 #10 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


Excellent shots Kirk.
Isn't that 300mm with 1.4TC a great combo
I use it all the time.
Cheers
Saba



Nov 27, 2012 at 08:00 PM
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p.3 #11 · p.3 #11 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


Beautiful background on the Willet shot Kirk.

Having the week off from work, I'm hoping to get out to Bolsa Chica one day this week.



Nov 27, 2012 at 08:11 PM
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Super work Kruk! Willets are a favorite of mine, to see this one against that orange bg is just too good While I do like the Mergies, the second may be a bit too much OOF for my taste Still I would have taken the shot and prayed

Nice job Kirk

Tim



Nov 27, 2012 at 09:12 PM
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p.3 #13 · p.3 #13 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


Excellent work on these and the Willet is a real beauty.


Nov 27, 2012 at 09:23 PM
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That's a terrific pair of images, I really like the colours and light in the first.

Paul.



Nov 28, 2012 at 10:53 AM
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p.3 #15 · p.3 #15 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


OldProf wrote:
Excellent shots Kirk.
Isn't that 300mm with 1.4TC a great combo
I use it all the time.
Cheers
Saba


Thanks for the very kind words Saba. Yes, this combo is very versatile for both static shots and IF's... although I still look forward to the day when I'm able to get a 500mm.

Kirk



Nov 29, 2012 at 01:23 PM
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p.3 #16 · p.3 #16 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


gvg45 wrote:
Beautiful background on the Willet shot Kirk.

Having the week off from work, I'm hoping to get out to Bolsa Chica one day this week.


Thanks for the good words Greg, and good luck with the weather this week at BC.

Kirk



Nov 29, 2012 at 01:24 PM
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p.3 #17 · p.3 #17 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


Tim Kuhn wrote:
Super work Kruk! Willets are a favorite of mine, to see this one against that orange bg is just too good While I do like the Mergies, the second may be a bit too much OOF for my taste Still I would have taken the shot and prayed

Nice job Kirk

Tim


Hey buddy, thanks a million... I was so pleased to get the Willet against that BG in that golden hour light. I agree on the Mergies... I almost didn't post it for the OOF trailing bird, and also because I don't really care for overlapping birds either... but they're not here for long and I was stoked I got a pretty decent shot of this pair.

Thanks again Tim, most appreciated.

Kirk



Nov 29, 2012 at 01:30 PM
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p.3 #18 · p.3 #18 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


Sorry I missed this post Kirk. Great backgrounds. The first IMAGE IS SWEET!


Nov 29, 2012 at 03:44 PM
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p.3 #19 · p.3 #19 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


Super.. Love the 1st one.


Jude



Nov 29, 2012 at 04:34 PM
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p.3 #20 · p.3 #20 · Willet & Red-breasted Mergansers


LOVE the Merganser BIF, excellent depth. Nice light and sky, too.


Nov 29, 2012 at 05:33 PM
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