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I planned to go out and bird today with a friend. In the morning the snow came down in chunks. Then the rain. It was heavy. We thought it would be fun to just go out even if we do not shoot. Here is what the 1DXii gave me in these extremely difficult shooting conditions. Not ward winning or exhibition quality, but still I think worth the time we spent.

There really is no excuse. Get out there with your camera.

1. Long-Tailed Duck. I have never seen the long-tailed duck sit like this on the snow. We walked right past it and it did not budge. It was not there when we returned so I guess it was not that sick. Or a raptor got it.
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-wJBGPZd/0/O/i-wJBGPZd.jpg


2. Long-Tailed Duck
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-nSCV242/0/O/i-nSCV242.jpg


3. Long-Tailed Duck
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-DV45qQh/0/X2/i-DV45qQh-L.jpg


4. White-Winged Scoter
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-k8VJCgK/0/O/i-k8VJCgK-L.jpg


5. Long-Tailed Duck
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-BJf5zg4/0/O/i-BJf5zg4-L.jpg


6. White-Winged Scoter
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-dC4vwK3/0/O/i-dC4vwK3-L.jpg


7. White-Winged Scoter
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qbPPQhd/0/O/i-qbPPQhd-M.jpg





Feb 12, 2017 at 11:17 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Snow storm on a grey day: 1DXii performance


Nicely done Nigil. I think the snow adds to the shots ~ Ron


Feb 13, 2017 at 07:58 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Snow storm on a grey day: 1DXii performance


Excelent work Nigil. 1-3, 5 and 6 are super.

I agree with you to get out when it's storming as unique and special opportunities are there. Fair weather photographers miss out on a lot.

Morris



Feb 13, 2017 at 08:54 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Snow storm on a grey day: 1DXii performance


The camera can withstand that kind of weather without any issues and it looks like you were doing the same, too! Well done, Nigil; those are some excellent images!

Joshua



Feb 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Snow storm on a grey day: 1DXii performance


These are great considering the conditions. I used to go out birding in pretty bad conditions to spot what storms had blown in. But I do have an excuse now. My telephoto lens is not water tight. Can't I just add the snow in photoshop.


Feb 13, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Snow storm on a grey day: 1DXii performance


Nice images Nigil. Funny, I was planning to shoot Long Tails yesterday but the weather stopped me, I guess I should have still gone out.


Feb 13, 2017 at 03:23 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Snow storm on a grey day: 1DXii performance


nicely done Nigil


Feb 13, 2017 at 06:19 PM
niani.gil
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Snow storm on a grey day: 1DXii performance


surfnron wrote:
Nicely done Nigil. I think the snow adds to the shots ~ Ron


Many thanks Ron
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morris wrote:
Excelent work Nigil. 1-3, 5 and 6 are super.

I agree with you to get out when it's storming as unique and special opportunities are there. Fair weather photographers miss out on a lot.

Morris


Saw some nice storm shots from you. Thanks Morris.
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AGeoJO wrote:
The camera can withstand that kind of weather without any issues and it looks like you were doing the same, too! Well done, Nigil; those are some excellent images!

Joshua


Much appreciated Joshua
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steve_a_reno wrote:
These are great considering the conditions. I used to go out birding in pretty bad conditions to spot what storms had blown in. But I do have an excuse now. My telephoto lens is not water tight. Can't I just add the snow in photoshop.


Thank you Steve. The L series primes are all mostly weather sealed unless we drop it in water.



Feb 14, 2017 at 12:30 AM
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jaylee73 wrote:
Nice images Nigil. Funny, I was planning to shoot Long Tails yesterday but the weather stopped me, I guess I should have still gone out.


It was a different experience. Obviously I want to go back to the spot with the golden light behind me.
Thanks JayLee
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kmunroe wrote:
nicely done Nigil


Many thanks Kenny



Feb 14, 2017 at 12:32 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Snow storm on a grey day: 1DXii performance


Terrific work, under the weather conditions, great work.


Feb 14, 2017 at 01:09 AM
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louie champan wrote:
Terrific work, under the weather conditions, great work.


Much appreciated Louie
Nigil



Feb 14, 2017 at 05:31 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Snow storm on a grey day: 1DXii performance


I can feel the cold, nice images


Feb 14, 2017 at 05:55 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Snow storm on a grey day: 1DXii performance


I really like these, Nigil. Yesterday, in great light, I couldn't get close to the Long-tails for descent images.
Rex



Feb 15, 2017 at 04:53 PM
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Great atmosphere on these



Feb 17, 2017 at 06:42 PM





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