I am actually speechless right now. Not much to say except these are some of the best wildlife action shots I have seen anywhere. The last one is mind blowing and if it wasn't baited (sorry Jody but I don't like baiting) I would hang it on my wall even if I had to take down one of my own to do it. Incredible!
I think Alberta Canada is a bit of a drive , thanks for the kind words Psych101 wrote:
Unbelievable shots, Keith. I especially like the first two. Those eyes are truly stunning. Any recommendations on good places to see Great Greys? I'm in US, but close to the border in the east. Willing to drive and freeze.
I hope that this isn't too stupid a question: but I was wondering if you take mice with you on these shoots, and let the mice go in preparation for a shot, or is this all Mother Nature's doing?
They are indeed fantastic images.. but I too was wondering if you'd baited them for these. I can't see how you could get that close to a face on prey capture without doing it.. and I do agree I'm against that practice.
floris wrote:
They are indeed fantastic images.. but I too was wondering if you'd baited them for these. I can't see how you could get that close to a face on prey capture without doing it.. and I do agree I'm against that practice.
Thanks for a small word of support on this floris. How people can sacrifice the lives of other animals just to get some "great shots" defeats me. I have had replies from people who think that using live mice (or hampsters, gerbils, etc.) is no worse than putting seeds and berries on a bird feeder - can you imagine what goes on in these people's minds (if they have minds)?
At least POTN issued a statement that "live baiting" was not welcomed or condoned in the procurement of raptor images; this forum and NSN appear to encourage it. It is my aim to see it stamped out and the photographers using this barbaric method banned from submitting photographs on-line or anywhere else. To that end I have already made representations to the press and media as well as animal welfare groups who are, at this moment in time, "interested".
, thanks for the kind words 
