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Jody Melanson wrote:
Greg Schneider wrote:
Baited?

Yep, just like your photo here:

http://www.gregschneiderphotography.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=940

and thank you for your constructive critique!

So, you baited the owl with seeds and berries in a feeder, I think NOT.

Nice avatar you have, speaks volumes.

Colin

Jan 12, 2008 at 09:21 PM

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p.4 #2 · Hawk Owl part II

Jody, those are awesome!

Jan 12, 2008 at 10:09 PM

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p.4 #3 · Hawk Owl part II

Hey Jody.....thanks for helping sustain the wildlife.
Little extra treat never hurt anything in the wild

Jan 12, 2008 at 10:12 PM

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p.4 #4 · Hawk Owl part II

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

Thanks buddy! Wait till you see what I have coming down the pipes.

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:11 AM

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KHOR wrote:
Wow...beautiful owl.....like all of them but last one is best.

Thanks Nelson!

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:12 AM

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p.4 #6 · Hawk Owl part II

Redtail wrote:
Jody,

I want to add myself to your list of back-patters.  These, as all your photos, are stellar.

Raptors really top the list of favorite birds (although Warblers in the spring probably beat them out…slightly). Sitting here in dismal Columbus OH, now is the beginning of raptor season. The next couple months will be the best time of year to shoot them.

I sent you a PM with some questions. I hope you will take the time to answer them.

Bruce

Thanks Bruce! Raptors are my fave as well. I sent a PM back.

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:14 AM

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p.4 #7 · Hawk Owl part II

raymondjbarlow wrote:
killer shots Jody, all of them.

Thanks buddy!

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:16 AM

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p.4 #8 · Hawk Owl part II

FredM wrote:
Gorgeous serie, very good, but I have to say I find the 10 really splendid and really weel done the background counteract perfectly with the bird and the bird has a great position, perfect shot,... for me.

Thank you Fred, I'm glad you had a favourite!

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:17 AM

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cjac wrote:
Some superb shots, Jody - congratulations !!!

Cedric

Thank you sir!

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:18 AM

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p.4 #10 · Hawk Owl part II

OwlsEyes wrote:
Amazing series Jody.
I've shot hawk owls before, but never with this type of success or quality. I really know the challenge of focusing on these flying bullets. I particularly like the images of the owl backed by the red/autumn foliage. Excellent work!

Were you using a MkIII or D3 to do these?... focus accuracy is killer.
cheers,
bruce

Thank you Bruce and I agree, Hawk Owls are tough to focus on! I use a 1DMKIIN with a 400/5.6 mounted on a bushhawk.

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:19 AM

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p.4 #11 · Hawk Owl part II

I am in awe...they are fantastic shots Jody.

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:26 AM

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p.4 #12 · Hawk Owl part II

Amazing stuff here Jody

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:26 AM

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p.4 #13 · Hawk Owl part II

jjoejr wrote:
I've been a member for almost 5 years now. My opinion and consensus regarding your bird photos today and in the past are the best I've seen on here. A few questions. I understand "baiting" but do other birders find fault with it? And if so then why? Also having never owned a 1D series camera would it be an insult to you if I asked for you to send me an email of a few shots of the original files resized before any editing of the owl photos?
Thanx

John

Thanks for the kind words, John!

Yes most birders do not like baiting at all. It isn't because of the poor mouse, but because they claim this harms the Owl. The Owl is not forced to take food, he takes it because he is hungry. I have seen Owls not take baited mice. It is an endless discussion that comes up time to time with neither side "winning". The mice we use are raised solely for the purpose of feeding to Snakes and other reptiles.

I suppose this same group don't like hunters much.

I don't quite understand what you are asking me for regarding the files.

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:30 AM

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thehotel wrote:
SUPPERDUPPERTASTIC

Wacky roger

Thank you Roger!

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:30 AM

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p.4 #15 · Hawk Owl part II

floris wrote:
wow Jody, beautiful owl, beautiful shots. #8 with that background, wing blur, and intensity wins for me. Wish I coulda found him!

Yes that's too bad you didn't find him, Floris. Maybe next time. I have seen a Hawk Owl every Winter for the last 3 years.

Thanks!

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:32 AM

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p.4 #16 · Hawk Owl part II

Colin Key wrote:
Jody Melanson wrote:
Greg Schneider wrote:
Baited?

Yep, just like your photo here:

http://www.gregschneiderphotography.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=940

and thank you for your constructive critique!

So, you baited the owl with seeds and berries in a feeder, I think NOT.

Nice avatar you have, speaks volumes.

Colin

I have bird feeders in my backyard also. It attracts all kinds of song birds which in turn attracts the Sharp Shinned Hawks, Coopers Hawks, Redtails, etc....which catch and eat the little guys. So I guess it is baiting after all, huh?

Thanks about the comment on my avatar, it speaks volumes about you.

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:34 AM

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p.4 #17 · Hawk Owl part II

coder wrote:
Jody, those are awesome!

Thanks buddy!

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:40 AM

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p.4 #18 · Hawk Owl part II

Dave In La wrote:
Hey Jody.....thanks for helping sustain the wildlife.
Little extra treat never hurt anything in the wild

Thanks Dave. The Owl seemed to really enjoy the treats!

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:42 AM

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p.4 #19 · Hawk Owl part II

Glen Starek wrote:
I am in awe...they are fantastic shots Jody.

Thank you Glen!

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:43 AM

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p.4 #20 · Hawk Owl part II

RobAmy wrote:
Amazing stuff here Jody

Thanks Rob!

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:44 AM

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p.4 #21 · Hawk Owl part II

I've been away awhile Mr. Melanson, and these fabulous Owls shots are just the tonic I need to get back into the swing of FM.Just awesome sir. Verno

Jan 15, 2008 at 01:34 AM

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p.4 #22 · Hawk Owl part II

Jody Melanson wrote:
Colin Key wrote:
Jody Melanson wrote:
Greg Schneider wrote:
Baited?

Yep, just like your photo here:

http://www.gregschneiderphotography.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=940

and thank you for your constructive critique!

Jan 15, 2008 at 01:32 PM

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p.4 #23 · Hawk Owl part II

Colin Key wrote:
Jody Melanson wrote:
Colin Key wrote:
Jody Melanson wrote:
Greg Schneider wrote:
Baited?

Yep, just like your photo here:

http://www.gregschneiderphotography.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=940

and thank you for your constructive critique!

If you were a UK (or even an EU) resident I would persevere with this until I procured a custodial sentence, something which you VERY much deserve. Your actions drag down the ethics of photographers, birders and general wildlife lovers into the sewers despite what your sycophantic acolytes seem to think.

Colin

The funny part of this is, I contacted the Minister of Natural Resources and they told me that I can bait and then shoot to kill the subject I am baiting. So I think baiting for a few pictures doesn't seem so bad.

It's too bad you don't live over here, I could take out photographing with me.

Edited on Jan 15, 2008 at 08:57 PM

Jan 15, 2008 at 08:44 PM

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p.4 #24 · Hawk Owl part II

wow awsome, I only have 1 question tho, what kind of camera is that in pic #13? must be some foreign model or the new 7D, xD lol

Jan 15, 2008 at 10:26 PM

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p.4 #25 · Hawk Owl part II

If you were a UK (or even an EU) resident I would persevere with this until I procured a custodial sentence, something which you VERY much deserve. Your actions drag down the ethics of photographers, birders and general wildlife lovers into the sewers despite what your sycophantic acolytes seem to think.

Colin

Colin,
perhaps you could spare us with your holier than thou diatribe and threats of costodial sentences. Baiting is a debate which has two (if not more) sides, and rather than shit on Jody's thread, perhaps you could respectfully agree to disagree and move on if it is not something you agree with

Jan 15, 2008 at 10:51 PM


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