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Doug Bentlage
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fwyflyr wrote:
Brian Hansen wrote:
Doug,

This is be a great post as long as I can block the scary visual you planted out of my brain. Trust me folks the visual is worse if you've seen Doug in person

Sorry - couldn't resist. Don't be surprised if Bravo drops in on this one

- opps he beat me to the punch and posted when I was typing. He took it easy on you

Seriously nice work. The colors and reflections of the deer, the detail in the RTH and the Coyote shots - all of it really works!

Looking forward to some Horicon shots soon...

Brian

Doug -
I guess it's a visual that I would have a hard time erasing the image from my brain. It's a good thing that I don't know what you look like.

The coyote, now that's a fine image.

- Ken

Ken,

The implantation of non-erasable images in peoples brains was not my intentions.

I was only hoping to show the dedication and determination it takes to get "the" shot!

So, I guess your stuck with the visual, just be thankful it isn't Bravo!

May 01, 2008 at 02:59 PM

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72chevelle454 wrote:
Doug....

<--- new one I learned can you tell

Thank you Chad. I can tell and I'm so proud of you!!!

May 01, 2008 at 03:01 PM

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anthony whitmo wrote:
Jesus > The thought of you outside in your boxers is enough to make me want to sell my Mark III and 500

..................... I just want Noooooooooo part of that !!!

On a lighter note: Pretty kewl action series my friend !! The deer reflections are purdy

Anthony

Thanks Anthony. I heard those Mark III's are going cheap these days, if I were you I'd hang on to it for a while...at least until they get them fixed!

May 01, 2008 at 03:05 PM

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greg pasek wrote:
#2 is an outstanding image Doug!! (and it doesn't even have feathers)

Thank you Greg. No kidding about the feathers!

May 01, 2008 at 10:15 PM

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thehotel wrote:
Very well done captures. I like them all, you done did gooood.

Wacky roger

Thank you Roger!

May 01, 2008 at 10:16 PM

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David Leask wrote:
A fabulous set Doug - I like all of them very much

Well captured.
David

Thank you for the kind words David, appreciate it.

May 01, 2008 at 10:16 PM

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Very Nice set . Although the visual of a guy in boxers and a camera running out of a house is disturbing

. With all that in your backyard you must not have any close neighbors anyway. Well done!

May 02, 2008 at 02:48 AM

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Laura Hughes wrote:
wonderful coyote! It's great how you got those feet in the air, great action and a gorgeous coat on this animal

Thank you Laura, it helps to get lucky once in a while!

May 03, 2008 at 12:06 PM

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suemcc wrote:
Love the action in those first 2 shots - well done indeed, Doug, and quick thinking on your part!!!!! And that said, I really really really wish someone had gotten a shot of you in action........

Susan

Thank you much Susan, as for as someone getting a shot of me in action.....eh...are you sure about that

May 03, 2008 at 12:08 PM

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p.3 #10 · Cold Coffee.................(9)

Great shots, Doug. Some would walk a mile for a camel. You drank cold coffee for the animals. What noble sacrifices we go through to look through a piece of glass.

May 03, 2008 at 04:36 PM

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p.3 #11 · Cold Coffee.................(9)

You're a good soldier Doug... when duty calls...

Hey, did you ever think about cutting a hole in your screen... you wouldn't have to run outside in your undies then... you could just sip and shoot.

Great shots...

T

May 03, 2008 at 04:49 PM

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Elessar wrote:
Wow, it sure looks like the view for your morning coffee beats mine. I get to see rush-hour traffic heading by. The closest I'll come to seeing wildlife at breakfast is when my cat decides to yawn, turn around, and go back to sleep.

Jay

Thanks Jay. You may see rush hour traffic some mornings, but you wake up to the sounds of Africa on many a morning too!

May 09, 2008 at 02:06 AM

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John Nieves wrote:
Very Nice set . Although the visual of a guy in boxers and a camera running out of a house is disturbing

. With all that in your backyard you must not have any close neighbors anyway. Well done!

Thanks John. I used to have neighbors, but they all moved...something about they didn't like their view

May 09, 2008 at 02:08 AM

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Mike Hoe wrote:
Great shots, Doug. Some would walk a mile for a camel. You drank cold coffee for the animals. What noble sacrifices we go through to look through a piece of glass.

Thanks for the look Michael. Sacrifices must be made!

May 09, 2008 at 02:10 AM

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Terry D wrote:
You're a good soldier Doug... when duty calls...

Hey, did you ever think about cutting a hole in your screen... you wouldn't have to run outside in your undies then... you could just sip and shoot.

Great shots...

T

Thnaks Terry. I would have cut the screen, but I took it out because a Robin built it's nest 3 feet from the window.

I won't even have to leave the house for those shots!

May 09, 2008 at 02:11 AM

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Doug,

you must have had some magnificent light these mornings. The prude in me refuses to visualize your attire.

Congratulations on the wonderful catches. The coyote shots are out of this world.

Lil

May 09, 2008 at 04:42 AM

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Lil Judd wrote:
Doug,

you must have had some magnificent light these mornings. The prude in me refuses to visualize your attire.

Congratulations on the wonderful catches. The coyote shots are out of this world.

Lil

Thanks Lil, you're right, the light was just perfect those two mornings, a rarity lately. You prudish...I never would have guessed!

May 11, 2008 at 02:54 AM

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What a nice series Doug and if I may say the boxers are a bit better than the briefs

Next time get you shorts in CAMO color.

Lou

May 11, 2008 at 01:56 PM

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lbuscher wrote:
What a nice series Doug and if I may say the boxers are a bit better than the briefs

Next time get you shorts in CAMO color.

Lou

Thanks much Lou. Camo Boxers............? Now why didn't I think of that??!!!

May 12, 2008 at 02:14 AM

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p.3 #20 · Cold Coffee.................(9)

The deer with mirror shots.. is very nice

May 12, 2008 at 05:00 AM

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p.3 #21 · Cold Coffee.................(9)

Great stuff Doug! How in the world do you get all these wildlife to come visit you, do fly bys and aerial acrobatics... etc

?
Love your shots

!

Ray

May 12, 2008 at 12:32 PM

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p.3 #22 · Cold Coffee.................(9)

Doug, these are all great shots. For sheer beauty, I really like the deer images with their reflection in the pond. However, I don't see many coyotes, so those were my favorites.

It must be great to have the wildlife come to you, like that! Now, I wonder if they were dropping by for a cup of coffee or if that coyote just wanted to see what you look like in boxers.

When he saw you (carrying something that looks like a bazooka) coming after him in your boxers, I can't imagine why he took off running!

I would agree with everyone else who said..."the shots were definitely worth returning to a cold cup of Joe."

Dave I.

May 12, 2008 at 03:06 PM

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KHOR wrote:
The deer with mirror shots.. is very nice

Thanks Khor, appreciate the look.

May 13, 2008 at 11:43 PM

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Ray DeBosch wrote:
Great stuff Doug! How in the world do you get all these wildlife to come visit you, do fly bys and aerial acrobatics... etc

?
Love your shots

!

Ray

Thank you Ray. I talk to them very nicely and say "pretty please" a lot!

May 13, 2008 at 11:45 PM

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David Israel wrote:
Doug, these are all great shots. For sheer beauty, I really like the deer images with their reflection in the pond. However, I don't see many coyotes, so those were my favorites.

It must be great to have the wildlife come to you, like that! Now, I wonder if they were dropping by for a cup of coffee or if that coyote just wanted to see what you look like in boxers.

Dave I.

Thanks Dave, appreciate the comments. I think it was a wierd combination of the java and Peeping Tom tendencies of the coyote, you gotta watch those guys!

May 13, 2008 at 11:47 PM


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