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Karl Witt Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #1 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Had some some surprise visitors when I got home the other evening, was a rainy day but had cleared off so off we went for a short hike. Two of my grandkids, my 40D with a Tamron 70-300 Di. It was getting late so a rather quick walk and a few fun finds for them. My grandson, Anthony, came upon this Killdeer right after I had showed him where the other nest was a few weeks ago I took pics of, the find rather startled him because he almost stepped on this nest tender We all sat down close to enjoy and study this one a bit. Later on at dusk I spotted this dear bedding down and we were able to get very close and then it stood up for a little treat for the kids, my grandaughter, Brianna was quite thrilled Not much to brag about in quality but a very fun short hike together, that was good for me Just a few to share............thanks for looking. Karl 1 Just startled enough to lift off the nest of eggs 2 Not going to leave no matter what 3 Lets settle back down Jun 12, 2008 at 03:15 AM

Karl Witt Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #2 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) 4 The bedded deer that got up for us 5 Take care of that itch....My grandaughter now laughing 6 Anthony and Brianna....dear to me Take Good Care...........Karl Jun 12, 2008 at 03:17 AM

Rob Tillyer Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #3 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Super shots Karl. I think I like number two and the two in the last one. Good job. I see your deer are just changing colour now. The ones around here are too shabby to photograph. Rob Jun 12, 2008 at 03:56 AM

Tim Kuhn Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #4 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Karl, great to bring the kids out to see and understand nature! They do see to be excited about it. Really, what kid needs a walking stick! Damn I can remember being a kid and doing just that. Good on you. Also great shot of these guys, very nice family shot. Also good on you for not scaring the killdeer off of the nest and teaching the kids that, very important. See it don't disturb it. I don't think enough of us believe in that. Sorry off of my high horse now. Looks like lovely evening or morning light on the birdies. Gotta love that. I really like 5 something so innocent about it. Great shots my friend. Tim Jun 12, 2008 at 04:34 AM

levartze Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #5 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Karl, Nice pictures of the Killdeer and nest. Beautiful pics of the deer. What a great experience it must have been for the kids! Bob Jun 12, 2008 at 05:31 AM

Nello Milanese Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #6 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Hey Karl good for you taking the kids out Lovely shots...the light was really nice and it got perfect in #3. that's my fav.! Jun 12, 2008 at 08:01 AM

Chris Willis Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #7 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Karl, those first two kildeer shots are excellent. The poses on the deer are great, but I wonder if cropping both of those closer would look better. And of course the grandkids -- great of you to take them out and enhance their appreciation of nature and wildlife. Maybe we will see the pictures they take on this Forum in a few years? Chris Jun 12, 2008 at 11:46 AM

trailhiker Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #8 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) I always enjoy posts where I see something that makes things a bit personal. Your grandkids look like they'll grow up to appreciate the outdoors! Did you tell 'em they'll be on the Internet for all the world to see? Lovely shots of both Kildeer and deer, too. Both photos and narration give this post a "feel-good" feeling, and that's a good way to start off my day... Thanks, Karl! Best Wishes, Steve Jun 12, 2008 at 11:56 AM

jakita33 Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #9 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Great stuff Karl! J Jun 12, 2008 at 02:26 PM

Herderdog Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #10 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Lovely killdeer images, Karl. So well done considering the light--razor sharp. Beautiful grandkids! Jun 12, 2008 at 02:42 PM

Jude Perera Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #11 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Karl, nice series. This reminds me that I have to take out my Sigma 70-300mm quite often. Super captures. You got smart grandkids. Jude Jun 12, 2008 at 04:38 PM

Karl Witt Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #12 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Rob Tillyer wrote: Super shots Karl. I think I like number two and the two in the last one. Good job. I see your deer are just changing colour now. The ones around here are too shabby to photograph. Rob Thanks so much Rob, it's good to find someone to share these things with, every one of these outings counts with them at this age. Tim Kuhn wrote: Karl, great to bring the kids out to see and understand nature! They do see to be excited about it. Really, what kid needs a walking stick! Damn I can remember being a kid and doing just that. Good on you. Also great shot of these guys, very nice family shot. Also good on you for not scaring the killdeer off of the nest and teaching the kids that, very important. See it don't disturb it. I don't think enough of us believe in that. Sorry off of my high horse now. Looks like lovely evening or morning light on the birdies. Gotta love that. I really like 5 something so innocent about it. Great shots my friend. Tim Tim my friend, I agree with your comments, If no one tells them or shows them they just don't know. They did very well on this outing and showed great respect and interest. Of course every kid needs a walking stick Late evening light/glow was just coming on when we found the killdeer, the deer experience was very neat, that little one actually came toward us at one point to feed on some leaves, my grandson was not sure what we should do it hushed them both for a few minutes while we watched. Thanks for your special comments. Karl Jun 13, 2008 at 12:23 AM

Karl Witt Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #13 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) levartze wrote: Karl, Nice pictures of the Killdeer and nest. Beautiful pics of the deer. What a great experience it must have been for the kids! Bob Appreciate the kind comments Bob, it was a treat for all of us Nello Milanese wrote: Hey Karl good for you taking the kids out Lovely shots...the light was really nice and it got perfect in #3. that's my fav.! Thanks much Nello, it was the best 1 1/2 hrs I have had in a long time trailhiker wrote: I always enjoy posts where I see something that makes things a bit personal. Your grandkids look like they'll grow up to appreciate the outdoors! Did you tell 'em they'll be on the Internet for all the world to see? Lovely shots of both Kildeer and deer, too. Both photos and narration give this post a "feel-good" feeling, and that's a good way to start off my day... Thanks, Karl! Best Wishes, Steve Yes Steve, amazing how a little time doing nothing can have so much meaning, I just hope these memories are around long after I am gone, that's what counts to me. It made the ending of day great for me, glad it started one for you Thanks much Thanks.............Karl Jun 13, 2008 at 12:33 AM

Karl Witt Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #14 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) jakita33 wrote: Great stuff Karl! J Thanks Jason! Herderdog wrote: Lovely killdeer images, Karl. So well done considering the light--razor sharp. Beautiful grandkids! Thanks.............Karl Thank you Bonnie, appreciate the nice comments and the look over Jun 13, 2008 at 03:01 AM

Shasoc Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #15 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Karl, I'm sure your grandkids will always remember those walks and will always appreciate and respect the beauty of nature. You are a good grandfather..., and a good photographer. Lighting is warm and sweet, color and detail very good. The deer seems to be pretty confortable around you people. Not so around my place Well done. Socrate Jun 13, 2008 at 03:31 AM

Karl Witt Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #16 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Jude Perera wrote: Karl, nice series. This reminds me that I have to take out my Sigma 70-300mm quite often. Super captures. You got smart grandkids. Jude Thank you Jude, my Tamron AF couldn't be any slower but the optics are pretty impressive as well as its ability to close focus, works well when just taking one lens. I will agree on the grandkids Shasoc wrote: Karl, I'm sure your grandkids will always remember those walks and will always appreciate and respect the beauty of nature. You are a good grandfather..., and a good photographer. Lighting is warm and sweet, color and detail very good. The deer seems to be pretty confortable around you people. Not so around my place Well done. Socrate Very much appreciated Socrate those are very kind comments. Thanks so much. Thanks.............Karl Jun 13, 2008 at 04:02 PM

Lil Judd Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #17 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Karl, having a bad day/week here..... So I'm not doing picks in this - - I just love them all, though you have some lovely light on a few of the killdeer shots.... Lil OK - - kids take top honors...... Jun 14, 2008 at 12:08 AM

Josh S Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #18 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) It looks like you've got a few young naturalists on your hands... watch out, you'll never know what those types will do! Ah I'm just kidding.... I'm still trying to get the X-box controller out of my little brother's hands and a pair of binos around his neck. Josh Jun 14, 2008 at 12:42 AM

Doug Bentlage Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #19 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Wonderful series Karl, not only photographically, but the storyline behind it. I really enjoyed this one. Doug Jun 14, 2008 at 01:47 AM

Karl Witt Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #20 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Lil Judd wrote: Karl, having a bad day/week here..... So I'm not doing picks in this - - I just love them all, though you have some lovely light on a few of the killdeer shots.... Lil OK - - kids take top honors...... Thanks for commenting Lil, now relax relax relax Josh S wrote: It looks like you've got a few young naturalists on your hands... watch out, you'll never know what those types will do! Ah I'm just kidding.... I'm still trying to get the X-box controller out of my little brother's hands and a pair of binos around his neck. Josh I think they like to carry the binos more than use them, most important walking stick too Thanks for commenting Josh! Thanks............Karl Jun 14, 2008 at 02:12 PM

Karl Witt Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #21 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Doug Bentlage wrote: Wonderful series Karl, not only photographically, but the storyline behind it. I really enjoyed this one. Doug Thanks so much Doug for those comments Wish I could do this more often. Take care and again thanks! Karl Jun 14, 2008 at 03:00 PM

Jody Melanson Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #22 · Killdeer,Deer & Dear to me (6) Nice series Karl. Jun 14, 2008 at 04:06 PM

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