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Nice


Dec 29, 2012 at 12:48 PM
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All are beauties!!


Dec 29, 2012 at 12:55 PM
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hnilsson wrote:
Gesh D, quite the variety! If you're looking for northern harriers, come up here. We have lots. . And of course the first beer is on me.

H


Man that's really tempting H... and the Northern Harriers sound good too.
Thanks

D



Dec 30, 2012 at 09:41 PM
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surfnron wrote:
Very nice Kirk. I like them all, but 3 and 5 stand out ~ Ron


Thanks Ron, most appreciated.

Kirk



Dec 30, 2012 at 09:42 PM
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douter wrote:
Good collection Kirk!
Douglas


Thanks a bunch Douglas.

Kirk



Dec 30, 2012 at 09:42 PM
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KCollett wrote:
Good looking set Kirk. The food tossing curlew is my fave.


Thanks Ken... the LBC was an unexpected nice surprise, and they are so much fun to watch... that bill goes all the way down looking for food.

Kirk



Dec 30, 2012 at 09:44 PM
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birdied wrote:
What beautiful light on these gorgeous shots. Wonderful set Kirk!

Birdie


Thanks so much Birdie... I love shooting late in the afternoon and this time of year extends that with the lower angle of the sun.

Kirk



Dec 30, 2012 at 09:46 PM
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Tim Kuhn wrote:
Another super set Kruk! The nice tight shot of the grebe belies their tiny stature, those are small birds The light for the shorebirds makes them sing, oh how I want to shoot in light like that !!!!! The BCNH seems to have an attitude problem Super techs on the GBH with a tasty snack. You handled the bright background quite well on that one, it looks great!

Really nice job Kirk

Tim


It was a fun couple of hours, always lots of willing subjects at BC... except for the Northern Harrier... I'll get her one of these days.
Thanks for the good words Tim. Looks like the weather hasn't been too good for you guys lately... but I'm sure your tutorials are MOST appreciated.

Kirk



Dec 30, 2012 at 09:49 PM
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marklankton wrote:
Excellent set, Kirk. That long-billed curlew definitely lives up to its name. I like the GBH best -- super nice quality of light and a flattering background.
Mark


Hey thanks for the very gracious words Mark, much appreciated.

Kirk



Dec 30, 2012 at 09:51 PM
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tfoltz wrote:
Kirk a great set but the Long-billed Curlew takes the prize for me, GREAT shot.

-Tim


Thanks a bunch Tim. I love watching the LBC's dig for food.

Kirk



Dec 30, 2012 at 09:52 PM
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Stunning images Kirk


Dec 31, 2012 at 10:27 AM
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These are a delight Kirk

Morris



Dec 31, 2012 at 11:22 AM
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No ANgle wrote:
Nice shots. Morning shots I assume? You feel confident going to Bolsa even with all the recent issues with people having their cars broken into? I have never been there but keep meaning to go. I am waiting to get my new to me 1D mark iv this morning. I am sitting watching out the window for the Fedex truck. I planned to go to a new place today and this weekend. May go out to Bonelli Park or to Topanga state park. Last time I was there I got an ok pick of a Red Shoulder hawk. I
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Dec 31, 2012 at 10:21 PM
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waldr_p wrote:
Very nice set, that Curlew shot really shows off the length of that giant beak - that one's my pick.

Paul.


Thanks Paul. It's so cool to watch the LBC's forage for their food... That beak goes all the way down into the sand.

Kirk



Dec 31, 2012 at 10:23 PM
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CDaescher wrote:
Great looking set, Kirk.
I like them all for the poses and the nice light you always seem to shoot in. Great job.
Chris


Thanks a lot Chris. The poses here are the best of the shoot IMHO, I'm trying to post just the best image of each bird nowadays. And I almost always shoot in the first or last two hours of the day.

Kirk



Dec 31, 2012 at 10:26 PM
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Rob Tillyer wrote:
Great set Kirk, #3 stands out to me.

Rob


Really appreciate the good words and pick Rob.

Kirk



Dec 31, 2012 at 10:26 PM
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mr.jboy wrote:
Good looking set Kirk, but the Curlew stands out for me.

John


Thanks John, most appreciated and the Curlew shot is getting lots of votes.

Kirk



Dec 31, 2012 at 10:28 PM
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kmunroe wrote:
a very nice set Kirk


Thanks Kenny, glad you enjoyed these.

Kirk



Dec 31, 2012 at 10:28 PM
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p.2 #19 · p.2 #19 · Chillin' at Bolsa Chica


The curlew is outstanding! Excellent shot. Don


Jan 01, 2013 at 10:12 AM
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p.2 #20 · p.2 #20 · Chillin' at Bolsa Chica


Karl Witt wrote:
Do you know what I like Kirk? The ability to take a most common subject i.e. a GBH and make a standout image of it! Fantastic I say

Long billed bird with tiny little fishy..................
Accolades to the others for the wonderful light, color and depth, all nicely presented from beginning to end!

Karl


I was actually shooting a Dowitcher when I noticed the GBH feeding at the flood gate. He was catching one after another, and the light was beautiful so I decided to take advantage of the opportunity. I'm pleased with the result and glad you like it too. The Curlew shot is getting the most attention, it's so interesting to watch them forage for their food... that bill goes all the way down to find those little guys.

Thoughtful comments are always appreciated my friend... but... I'm not hearing any nits or crits lately and I don't want you to be shy about that... I count on you nudging me to be better.

Happy New Year!

Kirk



Jan 01, 2013 at 03:25 PM
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