Shasoc wrote:
Very nise set of splendid images, Ken. Lovely golden light, and great color and poses. # 6 and 8 are my favorites. Thanks for sharing,
Socrate
Thanks Socrate. I'm usually out a bit after the sun is up on a normal shooting day but I was out there well before sun up every morning to make the most of this trip. I think it was worth it for the quality of light I was getting. The Sandhills like to fly out just as the sun is peeking over the horizon so there is a very narrrow window of opportunity if you want to get shots of them taking off. Glad you enjoyed them and thanks for your continued support
Doug Bentlage wrote:
Wonderful series Ken! You sure took advantage of that golden morning light. Favorites are 6, 8 and 9......and 10, was this one domesticated or did you find him in the wild?
Doug
Thanks Doug. Had a great time and getting a chance to shoot with, and at the Monkey, made it all that much more enjoyable. I think it is only partially domesticated, at least it appeared to be paper trained
Herderdog wrote:
Hi Ken! I am so, so jealous! These are beautiful shots, and I am so glad you enjoyed your time there.
My favorite is the first twin takeoff. Awesome light.
Someday, I will get there too!
Thanks for sharing these.
Hi Bonnie,
I am so, so glad you are jealous I had a wondeful time and it just wouldn't have been worth it had I not incurred a tinge of jealousy from someone I really did have a great time and the photo ops were nearly endless at this time of year. The locals kept telling me that it gets even better over the next couple of months but I don't see how. I sure hope you get your chance to visit someday as I am sure you would enjoy it as much as I did.
HYey, Ken. Just found these. Looks like you had a fine trip. Fantastic place isn't it? Hope to have it a little more wired this time. Really like the pair taking off and the ol' coyote in the last image.
Ted ellis wrote:
Great variey of shots Ken. Nice to see some not so closeups.
Ted
Thanks Ted. The area around Bosque cries out for a more creative approach to photography than the typcial close-up of a bird on a branch that we are forced to shoot in the city. I don't like buildings and fences in my backgrounds but shooting at Bosque opens up the possibilities.
trenchmonkey wrote:
Great "Bosque Tour", Mr Hollywood! You've really captured the spirit of the place,
the lighting, and some wild things that go bump in the night. Thanks!
(Just hope you didn't scare off anyone on the fence about making the trip, Ken)
Hey Will,
This still just a taste of what's to come If anyone is responsible for scaring off the tourists, it will be he who sports the monkey face
Dean Colprit wrote:
Great pictures and a good shot of Will, a true ambassador of the Bosque. I hope to get to the Bosque in January.
Dean
Thanks Dean and glad you enjoyed them Hope you do get a chance to visit this year. The shot of Will was an act of retribution. Was busy photographing a young doe and turned around and found The Monkey pointing a lens at me. I just had to return fire
alameda wrote:
Ken, All nice shots! I am sure you got more that 10 good shots -- it will be nice to see more. I was down there this past Thursday and pressed the button too many times myself. The colors are beautiful and the birds are continuing to arrive. I do wonder if Will puts on the red suit for Christmas. Steve W
Hi Steve, I don't know how Bosue looks at other times of the year but I sure enjoyed what it had to offer while I was there. Probably going to be nothing but bare branches in the next few months. I think Will has a gauranteed retirement career at Macys if he wants one
Bmetcan wrote:
Been waitin to see your pics from your trip. Nice sampler. Keep em comin!
Steve C.
Steve,
Sorry to keep you waiting so long I'm going to try to concentrate on getting more processed this weekend. Been working 10-12 hour days at works since my return and haven't had much time to work on them
fwyflyr wrote:
Mr. Zoom -
Looks like you had a very enjoyable and productive (4,000 shots) trip. I'll be looking for more of your shots on the board.
- Rusty
Rusty -
It was indeed a nice break from the ponds and the bay here in our region. While they had many of the usual cast of characters we have here, is was nice finally getting some shots of something different. We need to get you away from your memorial handrail one of these days and out to Bosque for a change
cbright wrote:
HYey, Ken. Just found these. Looks like you had a fine trip. Fantastic place isn't it? Hope to have it a little more wired this time. Really like the pair taking off and the ol' coyote in the last image.
Hi Chris,
Fantastic place doesn't do it justice. If Bosque were in my backyard I would play hooky from work at least once a week I have lots of shots of pairs taking off. It's getting isolated birds taking off that is the real challenge. The always take off in groups and there's a lot of wing and foot clipping going on.
The ol' Coyote is always sneaking into your shots when you are least expecting him to
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Thanks!