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I forget how much I love what we do until I can't do it for awhile.

Suffice to say it felt really great to get out shooting again. Really great.

These are my favorites. All C&C are always encouraged and most appreciated.

Kirk









1. Black Skimmer ~ D800 ~ 1/3200s f/8 at 700mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/155793608/original.jpg









2. Black-necked Stilt ~ D800 ~ 1/2500s f/8 at 700mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/155794433/original.jpg









3. Clark's Grebe ~ D800 ~ 1/2500s f/6.3 at 700mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/155793605/original.jpg









4. Cuttin' Glass ~ D800 ~ 1/3200s f/8 at 700mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/155793609/original.jpg









5. Double-crested Cormorant ~ D800 ~ 1/3200s f/8 at 700mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/155793607/original.jpg









6. Black-necked Stilt ~ D800 ~ 1/2000s f/8 at 700mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/155793610/original.jpg









7. Marbled Godwit ~ D300 ~ 1/2000s f/5 at 500mm ISO200

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/155794872/original.jpg









8. Wood Duck ~ D300 ~ 1/1600s f/5.6 at 700mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/155794434/original.jpg









9. Western Bluebird ~ D300 ~ 1/800s f/6.3 at 500mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/155793424/original.jpg





May 25, 2014 at 12:23 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Group Therapy


Hey, look who the cat dragged in! Welcome back my friend and with an OOT set too. Let's start with a backwards skimmer...needs some remedial skimming lessons I think. Brilliant series and I suggest you get rid of the dead leaf in....wait, there are no dead leaves to remove....splendid and yes, abstinence makes the heart or whatever grow fonder...I think that's how it goes
Eric



May 25, 2014 at 12:33 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Group Therapy


So after seeing the first one, I was going to write that that was my favorite. Then I saw the others - gesh, you don't make it easy, D. These are all fantastic. And what's Eric talking about now....dead leaves and stuff Ohhhhhh, that other post...I get it. ANYWAY, well done as always buddy!

H



May 25, 2014 at 12:40 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Group Therapy


Kirk, have missed your gorgeous shots ! So glad you were able to get out. This is a stunning set as always.
No favorites as each one is truly lovely. Looks like you and the 500mm are made for each other

Birdie



May 25, 2014 at 12:55 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Group Therapy


All are beauties with the skimmers stealing the show. Oh, I forgot about the godwit.
I think you should add some leaves, just to throw people off.
I hope you didn't get these all in one outing; that would make me want to visit!!
Don



May 25, 2014 at 12:58 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Group Therapy


You certainly haven't lost your touch Kirk, these are fabulous. Well done.
David



May 25, 2014 at 05:22 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Group Therapy


I'm glad whatever was holding you back is not holding you back any more. This is a stunning set Kirk.

Morris



May 25, 2014 at 07:02 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Group Therapy


Superb group of images Kirk. Each is well wrought. Good to see you posting again.


May 25, 2014 at 08:20 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Group Therapy


Stunning set Kirk. Well done.
Harsha



May 25, 2014 at 09:43 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Group Therapy


very nice set Kirk


May 25, 2014 at 10:16 AM
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Ummmm....................Heeeeeeeeee's baaaaaaaaack

Seeing your work and hearing your enthusiasm is always a reward for me Kirk That was a long hiatus and I am sure that wore heavily on your mental well being but talk about a comeback, holy guacamole my friend!

Love the Skimmers and the comps on them............cool pose on the 'stick bird' too, fantastic grab on the Cormie passing by, that head shot is an eyeful of a treat, beauty in that wing spread Godwitt, fine control on the Wood duck on highlights and color and a very peaceful Bluebird finish

Wonderful set buddy and welcome back, yes I missed you

Karl



May 25, 2014 at 10:23 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Group Therapy


Very nice set, Kirk. I love them all. Thanks for sharing.

- Tam



May 25, 2014 at 12:59 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Group Therapy


Very nice set, Kirk. I love them all. Thanks for sharing.

- Tam



May 25, 2014 at 12:59 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Group Therapy


Hi Kirk! Great to see you posting again. A wonderful set of images, all well captured and presented.
I really love that calm water in the skimmer shots. "Cutting' Glass" are the right words.
What a beautiful display of the top wings in the Marbled Godwit shot!
These are all great and a true pleasure to see
Socrate



May 25, 2014 at 02:35 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Group Therapy


Beautiful series Kirk, glad to see you're getting out at it again!

Mike



May 25, 2014 at 02:37 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Group Therapy


I'm glad you are back Kirk. This is a very nice set with 1, 2, and 7 my picks ~ Ron


May 25, 2014 at 09:58 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Group Therapy


Terrific work Kirk, Fantastic. Bruce


May 25, 2014 at 09:59 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Group Therapy


Great looking set of shots, really like the Skimmers and that Cuttin Glass shot and certainly liked the colors and light you have in the Western Bluebird shot


May 26, 2014 at 02:17 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Group Therapy


A wonderful set, Kirk, with a signature-like style of warm colors, low perspective, razor-sharp detail and action, and the enthusiasm that keeps us all engaged! Those skimmers are simply superlative. I have no idea what Eric is talking about. Not the leaf, but the acronym. (I might have said "over the top" or "out of the park" but OOT?)

Greg



May 26, 2014 at 05:14 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Group Therapy


A stunning series Kirk.... I love them all.

Ted



May 26, 2014 at 06:53 AM
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