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I have been impressed by the friendly, supportive tone of this forum for a while, so I thought I would finally introduce myself. I shoot birds and other wildlife in and around Philadelphia, where I teach environmental politics at a university. The wildlife photography bug showed up about four years ago. Mostly I hang out in urban and near-urban parks I can get to quickly, which means making friends with common species like herons and hawks. That said, it's been very interesting to discover just how much wildlife calls the big city home. Here's a sample from this spring. Enjoy!

Christian


"T2" - The male of the pair of red-tailed hawks that have nested at the Franklin Institute for several years. Last year he took over as stepdad when the original male was killed by a truck shortly after three chicks had hatched. Hence "T2." The female liked what he did, and so this year he's getting to raise three chicks of his own.


"T2" by christianhunold, on Flickr

It's gosling season along the Schuylkill River.


gosling by christianhunold, on Flickr

Great blue herons take care of the invasive carp in Tinicum Marsh in Southwest Philly.


great blue heron by christianhunold, on Flickr

Wood ducks breed along the Wissahickon Creek in Fairmount Park.


wood duck by christianhunold, on Flickr




May 11, 2013 at 07:55 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Philadelphia


Welcome to FM Christian. These are all strong photos and the GBH is excellent

Morris



May 11, 2013 at 08:01 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Philadelphia


Welcome to the forum, great set, looking forward to more

-Tim



May 11, 2013 at 08:05 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Philadelphia


Christian,
Welcome to FM! A wonderful first thread. My favorite is the baby in your second capture! BeeBalm



May 11, 2013 at 08:09 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Philadelphia


Welcome Christian !!! What a stunning first post . My favorites are 2 and 3
Look forward to more.

Birdie



May 11, 2013 at 08:52 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Philadelphia


Hello Christian, what a fabulous introductory set of images! Go ahead and cut loose when you are ready

Glad to see another 'stepdad' step up to the plate and take over Sounds like he got rewarded too.
Goslings are cute for sure!
Impressive image and presentation on your GBH, you have a keen eye. Who doesn't enjoy a 'Woodie' showing off!

Hope you have more images to share and environmental goodies.

Nice set.....
Karl



May 11, 2013 at 09:00 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Philadelphia


Thanks for the warm welcome, folks.


May 11, 2013 at 09:40 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Philadelphia


This is a great forum for constructive feedback and learning...welcome. What a fantastic first post. Look forward to seeing more.


May 11, 2013 at 09:44 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Philadelphia


Welcome Christian. You have started off here with a bang. This is an extra nice set. I'd be happy with any of these, but the GBH has a super comp ~ Ron


May 12, 2013 at 07:23 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Philadelphia


Superb visual introduction Christian. The heron image is very strong one. Well composed. Thanks for taking the time to post.


May 12, 2013 at 07:54 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Philadelphia


Welcome to the forum, Christian.
It's a very strong set with the egret being my favorite.
Chris



May 12, 2013 at 09:29 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Philadelphia


Hey Christian, welcome!
Excellent shots here. I like them all, particularly the first.
David



May 12, 2013 at 03:27 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Philadelphia


great first post Christian


May 12, 2013 at 03:33 PM





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