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Had a few days to sightsee after a meeting in Edinburgh, and got some great advice from dedicated FMer David Leask. I have about 2000 images to sort through during the upcoming dry season (in terms of bird photography) in North Alabama, but thought I would share a few now. Great fun to see and capture some new (to me) species surrounded by friendly people and spectacular scenery. (Thanks, David). One of the most beautiful places to visit was Troup Head on the northern coast, a RSPB preserve with breathtaking views from cliff tops that harbor one of the only mainland colonies of Gannets.

All criticisms/advice greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking,

Greg





Common Eider at the Isle of May







A rare King Eider at the Ythan estuary north of Aberdeen







Black Grouse during a lek (without a partner yet)







Gannets doin' it! (at Troup Head)







One more from Troup Head




May 12, 2013 at 04:40 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Scottish selection


Nice set all around Greg! I think my favorite though is that look back from the Black Grouse.

Mike



May 12, 2013 at 06:46 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Scottish selection


Good stuff Greg. The king eider is my pick. Super looking bird.


May 12, 2013 at 07:47 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Scottish selection


Very nice Greg. 2 is over the top, followed closely by 1 ~ Ron


May 12, 2013 at 07:48 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Scottish selection


Positively beautiful colors...well done!


May 12, 2013 at 08:23 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Scottish selection


Good looking set, Greg. The third is my favorites.
Chris



May 12, 2013 at 09:41 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Scottish selection


Excellent shots Greg. I'm glad you enjoyed the trip and I'm looking forward to seeing more. I was only too pleased to help
David



May 12, 2013 at 11:17 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Scottish selection


all are lovely Greg.. nicely done


May 12, 2013 at 03:47 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Scottish selection


Wonderful set Greg ! 1, 3 and the last are my favorites.

Birdie



May 12, 2013 at 03:52 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Scottish selection


Beautiful set, Greg. King elder is my favorite.

- Tam




May 12, 2013 at 04:01 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Scottish selection


A terrific set, Greg.
The first sure looks like a fat and happy eider .
Charlie



May 12, 2013 at 05:14 PM
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Wow you pulled off that last shot at 1/100th, not much light but you did good! What a cool bird!

Gannets are sweet and they know how to have fun

Not sure but the King Eider looks like a pretty good crop or maybe you were underexposed a bit to start with, a bit soft but a rare treat and I respect that

That leaves us with #Uno...............a rather impressive range on darks and lights, the chest, neck and back in the lighter colors is amazing and well done and presented. The darks are open and have good depth, nice work there too. On a nit worthy note there is some haloing around the subject most noticeable to me at end of beak, tip of tail and around the head...........

Karl



May 12, 2013 at 08:28 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Scottish selection


That king eider is something else though I like the colors on the black grouse a lot too. So many birds in so many places - Scotland looks pretty good to me!

Jim



May 12, 2013 at 08:56 PM
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Love the first and last.

Jude



May 12, 2013 at 09:01 PM
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Looks like a wonderful and very productive trip Greg.
I'm jealous of the elusive subjects you've captured here... very nice.
Anxious to see more of the 2,000 images.

Kirk



May 12, 2013 at 09:04 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Scottish selection


mike717 wrote:
Nice set all around Greg! I think my favorite though is that look back from the Black Grouse.

Mike


Thanks, Mike; I was able to see the black grouse lek with the help of Philip Price, a wildlife photographer who had set up a hide.

Greg



May 13, 2013 at 04:24 AM
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KCollett wrote:
Good stuff Greg. The king eider is my pick. Super looking bird.


Thanks, Ken. I was alerted to the king eider's visit by a friend who lives in Bath, and is an avid birder.

Greg



May 13, 2013 at 04:27 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Scottish selection


surfnron wrote:
Very nice Greg. 2 is over the top, followed closely by 1 ~ Ron


Thank you, Ron. ~Greg



May 13, 2013 at 04:27 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Scottish selection


surfnron wrote:
Very nice Greg. 2 is over the top, followed closely by 1 ~ Ron


Thank you, Ron. ~Greg



May 13, 2013 at 04:27 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Scottish selection


JimLittle wrote:
Positively beautiful colors...well done!


Thanks, Jim. ~Greg



May 13, 2013 at 04:28 AM
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