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p.2 #1 · Hawk Owl part II

Jody Melanson wrote:
72chevelle454 wrote:
Great job Jody, I really like the 1st one the best... Baited or not you are an awesome photographer.

Thanks so much, Chad! When it comes to people pictures, you got me beat, buddy. I really liked your last series.

Thanks Jody, believe me there was some baiting go on there too...

Jan 07, 2008 at 07:06 PM

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Incredible Jody, I hope you do the photoshop class somewhere where we can all have access, ie. web based. You have a lot of great techniques that could benefit everyone.

On the baiting issue...... everyone with a bird feeder does the same thing. Wild birds in general are learning to live with us and becoming very urban. Not that it's right or wrong it's just the birds adapting. Here in Indiana there were no Eagles 50 years ago and now through the Eagle re-introduction program there are now several hundred, yeah!

Love that last shot too.

Jan 07, 2008 at 07:11 PM

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Greg Schneider wrote:
Wasn't criticizing you for baiting it, I was just curious...

Once my 500 is back from calibration I'd love to go shoot the NHO with the "gang" from FM/NSN.

Edited by Greg Schneider on Jan 07, 2008 at 01:25 PM GMT

Sorry Greg, since you just asked about baiting and didn't comment good or bad on the photos, I took it as bad. I'm a little sensitive I guess since I have been getting some not pleasant emails from a select few of the "birders" that think they have the right to harass people that don't give in to their bullying.

I don't think I will be going back to see him unfortunately as I want to shoot some Eagles, Snowy Owls, Rough Legged Hawks, etc...this Winter.

Jan 07, 2008 at 07:11 PM

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Fantastic Series Jody...I always look forward to your next post!~

Jan 07, 2008 at 07:12 PM

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RAMcG wrote:
I just pop in every now and again to see what the folks on the nature and wildlife board are doing. Man, these are so unbelievably sharp and crisp. Truly outstanding. The eyes are incredible.

Well thanks RAMcG for stopping by and leaving the generous comments! Hope you enjoy your stay and don't be a stranger!

Jan 07, 2008 at 07:13 PM

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RT v Genugten wrote:
Just amazing!
So when is part III due?!

They don't get better than this!

RT.

Thanks a bunch, RT! I'm saving the best images for part CVII.

Jan 07, 2008 at 07:17 PM

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p.2 #7 · Hawk Owl part II

Dang. Bruce

Jan 07, 2008 at 07:36 PM

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p.2 #8 · Hawk Owl part II

Amazing shots Jody! You did a great job here! Where was these pictures taken?

Jan 07, 2008 at 07:42 PM

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p.2 #9 · Hawk Owl part II

Gee thanks! Once more I am left staring at my monitor, shaking my head, mumbling to myself -- wow, wow. Just amazing shots! When is National Geographic going to get to you? They got Mr. Zoom and you are long over due. Wonderful shots that are a hell of lot more fun to look at than a bunch of close up shots of kidney stones that left me staring at my monitor saying -- ouch, o-shit, awwww - I hope I never get them. Again thanks!

Steve W

Jan 07, 2008 at 09:47 PM

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p.2 #10 · Hawk Owl part II

Jody
Amazing shots. Hi we expect that from you.
Harsha

Jan 07, 2008 at 10:40 PM

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p.2 #11 · Hawk Owl part II

It is an interesting topic about baiting. Persoanlly I don't do it but have no objection about people doing it either, as long as the wildlife does not suffer any consequence. Baiting can be with food or in other forms like a place to rest/nest without being worry about hunters, as in a National Wildlife Refuge, or Alligator Farm in Florida. I did take the benefit of shooting in NWR and Alligator Farm.

Bait or no bait, it still takes a lot of effort and talent to get wonderful shots like this. I am sure glad that you did it and shared with us, who will otherwise never have a chance to see beautiful creature like this. Thank you, Jody.

Stephen

Jan 07, 2008 at 10:50 PM

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p.2 #12 · Hawk Owl part II

Wow! eally amazing set. I am partial to the ones that have color in the bg. My picks are 1,2, 8, 10, 11
Jon

Jan 08, 2008 at 02:03 AM

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p.2 #13 · Hawk Owl part II

Jody,

Good Googly Moogly! Wow!

Wes N.

Jan 08, 2008 at 03:34 AM

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p.2 #14 · Hawk Owl part II

Great series Jody... love the bg in the first shot. Great series.

Jan 08, 2008 at 03:57 AM

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p.2 #15 · Hawk Owl part II

And here I was just getting over the shock of seeing the 1st part and you go and pull this crap, Jody. Have you no shame!!!!

Awesome series Master!

Ken

Jan 08, 2008 at 04:12 AM

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p.2 #16 · Hawk Owl part II

Those are fantastic owl shots

Jan 08, 2008 at 04:21 AM

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p.2 #17 · Hawk Owl part II

Amazing - 1, 6, 8 and 11 have special appeal for me but these are awesome, first to last!!
Susan

Jan 08, 2008 at 04:29 AM

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Hi Jody,

This is a really outstanding set near perfection. Thanks for sharing your wonderful images.

Just the other day i had a brown hawk owl vist my garden and I managed to dash in and out and shoot a couple of frames. He was perched quite high on the branh of a mango tree so the angle was not too good. Used a flash and he had bright yellow eyes with cherry red pupils. Dunno if this was red eye. I have seen him again a few times but never manged to be quick enough to lock focus. Must keep trying. He has a curious habbit of perching on a gauva tree banch and peering through the window at my kids studying in the evenings. But the moment I try to put a lens out through the curtain - swoosh!

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Jan 08, 2008 at 07:07 AM

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p.2 #19 · Hawk Owl part II

Rob Keaton wrote:
Beautiful series, love it. My faves are #s 1 thru 13 (although #11 isn't doesn't do much for me

).

I feel like I'm watching an episode of Wild America w/ Marty Stouffer. Great work.

edit: the comment about #11 was a joke because there was no image showing at all (thought it would be funny). But I just looked again and it popped up - wow, another winner!

Thanks Rob for the kind words!

Jan 08, 2008 at 05:00 PM

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p.2 #20 · Hawk Owl part II

Jody, when are you going to get this BIF thing down

These are absolutely amazing. #10 is literally one of the best BIF shots of any species I have ever seen. Great work.

Brian

Jan 08, 2008 at 05:08 PM

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p.2 #21 · Hawk Owl part II

72chevelle454 wrote:
Jody Melanson wrote:
72chevelle454 wrote:
Great job Jody, I really like the 1st one the best... Baited or not you are an awesome photographer.

Thanks so much, Chad! When it comes to people pictures, you got me beat, buddy. I really liked your last series.

Thanks Jody, believe me there was some baiting go on there too...

Man, that is funny!

Jan 08, 2008 at 05:13 PM

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mark fadely wrote:
Incredible Jody, I hope you do the photoshop class somewhere where we can all have access, ie. web based. You have a lot of great techniques that could benefit everyone.

On the baiting issue...... everyone with a bird feeder does the same thing. Wild birds in general are learning to live with us and becoming very urban. Not that it's right or wrong it's just the birds adapting. Here in Indiana there were no Eagles 50 years ago and now through the Eagle re-introduction program there are now several hundred, yeah!

Love that last shot too.

Thanks a lot buddy! I am seriously considering Webcast for online now...as well. People have been emailing me and asking, so I'm probably going to do it. I'm collecting names right now to notify them when I start...

Jan 09, 2008 at 12:55 AM

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p.2 #23 · Hawk Owl part II

awesome!!!!

Jan 09, 2008 at 01:51 AM

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btw, what small northern town are you from? I'm from Emo

Jan 09, 2008 at 01:53 AM

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p.2 #25 · Hawk Owl part II

Stellare stuff Jody!!! tough to improve on but Im looking forward to seeing how you do top it

Jan 09, 2008 at 04:59 AM


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