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I took a trip to Southern California last June to watch (and photograph) three evenings of international women's volleyball, but was able to spend the rest of the days doing wildlife photography. I had one of my most rewarding days ever at San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary (managing to use the foliage as a blind to get quite close to some subjects), followed by a decent day at Bolsa Chica. Finally, based on a recommendation here (thanks Kirk), I was able spend a morning shooting the Peregrines at Point Fermin Lighthouse Park. Everything with a 7DII and 400/5.6.

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When I got back to my car, I was amused to see this Racoon ransacking lunchbox of one of the maintenance workers who was nowhere to be found.
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Watching the nesting Terns takeoff in mass is an amazing experience. Here are a couple of my attempts to capture the sight, but I don't feel like they really have the same effect as seeing it live. Anyone have any recommendations on how to capture an image that really shows what this is like?
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#13
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Thanks for looking. Comment, critique, and other feedback is welcome.



Aug 22, 2016 at 11:11 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · My June SoCal collection (13)


What a neat and varied set !!! Looks like you had a wonderful time.

Birdie



Aug 23, 2016 at 12:06 AM
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Very well done with great variety Peter ~ Ron


Aug 23, 2016 at 06:34 AM
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Very nice set Peter

Morris



Aug 23, 2016 at 07:26 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · My June SoCal collection (13)


Thanks Birdie, Ron, and Morris.

I just got back last night from a week in SoCal, so I just saw your replies today. In addition to 4 days of pro beach volleyball (resulting in 4000 images), I got to spend more time at San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary and Bolsa Chica, and had a bunch of great photo opportunities at both locations (including the unexpected pair of juvenile Yellow-crowned Night-herons). I haven't had time yet to take a close look at the 2000 wildlife images, but I'm hoping there will be a few good ones. Unfortunately, vacation is over and I have to go back to work, so its going to take me some time to deal with all the images.



Aug 31, 2016 at 04:13 AM





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