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Congratulations Tim to you and your wife on your maiden voyage. Lovely detail especially on the third one. The green heron is very nice indeed. Shooting from a kayak must be quite an experience and fantastic to be able to get so close.
Martin

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Aug 05, 2008 at 06:30 AM

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p.2 #2 · First from the kayak (6)

Very nice series Tim. That looks like a very sharp 300 too!

Aug 05, 2008 at 08:06 AM

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p.2 #3 · First from the kayak (6)

I've been tempted many times to rent a kayak boat thingie to shoot out at the bay but just haven't gotten over the risk factor of dropping the gear into the drink. You are a braver man than I

Adds an excellent perspective on the birds from that angle - much like what I get crawling through the mud on my belly at the local ponds - only cleaner

Good stuff, Tim!

Ken

Aug 05, 2008 at 08:48 AM

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p.2 #4 · First from the kayak (6)

Great, that kayak trick works perfectly!

Claude

Aug 05, 2008 at 09:49 AM

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Love the angles on these Tim and once again great job on the colors, 2, 4 and 6 are my favorites.

Doug

Aug 05, 2008 at 10:22 AM

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p.2 #6 · First from the kayak (6)

seetharam wrote:
Nice job Tim.You handled the complex situation so well.

Thank you so much seetharam!

Rob Tillyer wrote:
Very nice Tim. Great to hear about the kayak, with two of you one can keep it straight while the other shoots.

My wife and I love our kayaks but she is glad she's in her own. She does video and doesn't need me clicking on her sound. The female wood duck is so filled with details and great light. My fav.

Rob

Rob, you assume a lot about my wife's paddling abilities!

Just joking, it does work out well for us, I click and she looks with the binoc's. Thanks for the kind words.

jakita33 wrote:
Great job Tim!!! Hope all went well on the maiden voyage and you kept the gear nice and dry. These are great first shots given you hadn't shot from a kayak before and the conditions seem a bit harsh. Soon it will all be second nature. Can't wait to see more.

J

Thanks for the kind words J and thanks a ton for the bag recommendation, it works perfectly and their customer service is astounding.

Tim

Aug 05, 2008 at 10:22 AM

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p.2 #7 · First from the kayak (6)

Tim, what fun! Were you in Lake Washington? Wonderful set, I especially like the second one. Great angle

P.S. Got any dry bags

Aug 05, 2008 at 10:53 AM

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p.2 #8 · First from the kayak (6)

I seem to do most of my bird shots from my kayak - most of the time you can get pretty close, except for the d&@n kingfishers, (I haven't gotten as close to one as I'd like yet). For those of you using kayaks , or considering it, I'd suggest a pelican case or several
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Great Shots BTW Tim ~ Ron

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Aug 05, 2008 at 04:00 PM

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trailhiker wrote:
Keep up your kayak posts Tim, between you and Jason (jakita33) you'll push me into finishing my stitch-and-glue mahogany kayak that I've been a-building since...well, for awhile now. You can really get perspectives that you can't from the shore. The Wood Ducklings are great, especially #2, nice look and reflection of the Pied-Billed -- and I don't think ANYone can have Greenies that look like Dave's, so we just better settle for what we have...

Best Wishes,
Steve

Hey Steve get to work on that project, you'll never turn back!! I had a blast out there, I'm sure you will to. Thanks for the kind words.

harshaj1 wrote:
Tim
I recently had the opportunity photograph from a kayak and it was fun. Looks like you manage to get fairly close to the subjects. Great set especially # 3 and 4.

Harsha

Thanks Harsha, I was able to get close to some but others are still wary.

Jude Perera wrote:
Lovely captures Tim. 3rd close-up is very nicely done.

Jude

Thanks Jude, she was VERY close!

Anti Matter wrote:
Absolutely beautiful, Tim!!

I love the Wood ducks and the Grebe especially!!

Frank

Thank you Frank! I'm always partial to the grebes.

Karl Witt wrote:
Tim, after seeing how close you can get I think we should set up a 'fleet' purchase on kayaks, I have been dragging my feet getting mine, but this sure is another great reason to go for it!

Pics look excellent in that light, you got all you could and they are very crisp. Wait til you see that Greenie in the good light, that is a good looking bird you have lined up my friend

I can hear that pie-billed saying 'is that you Tim'?

Great outing and I really hope your wife enjoyed it too, any...Show more →

Thanks Karl, go for the fleet purchase, set it up and we can all meet on the water! I'm dying to get that greenie in the morning light!

Shasoc wrote:
Very good job, Tim. The harsh light doesn't seem to have done much damage to your images.

The level of details is excellent, so are the colors. I immagine that was a lot of fun. I particularly like #1 and 6.
Socrate

Thanks Socrate, it was indeed fun, once I got over the idea of having the camera that close the the water!

Lil Judd wrote:
Wonderful set Tim

I started to pick top picks, only to realize I didn't know what not to choose.

Congrats on the Greenie. I got my first one yesterday.

Keep Kayaking - - seems a good way to get great shots.

Lil

Glad you liked them Lil, as always thanks for your thoughts. Can't wait to see your greenie!

Kitehog wrote:
Nice Tim,
Nice close sharp images

Ive been thinking about a canoe or a kayak but was concerned about stability and dumping my gear in the water. Was it fairly stable?

Thanks Greg, yes it is pretty stable, as long as you don't do anything stupid!

Thang wrote:
Nice shots Tim. Can't get any better than shooting from a kayak! This sure will give you plenty of opportunity for more great shots.

Thank you Thang, I can't wait to do it again! You have to try it.

Tim

Aug 05, 2008 at 04:14 PM

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p.2 #10 · First from the kayak (6)

this is cool., I am sure I would sink one of those boats, but it might be fun trying!

good shooting Tim.

Aug 05, 2008 at 07:10 PM

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p.2 #11 · First from the kayak (6)

genemiller wrote:
Wonderful series, Tim! The Kayak really puts you right in the scene. I especially like the GBH - beautiful feather detail!

GENE

Thanks GENE, sometimes it puts you in the middle of the scene!!

72chevelle454 wrote:
#2 is my fav, nice little wet woodies

I figured so much! Thanks buddy.

trenchmonkey wrote:
Pretty sweet set for a maiden voyage, Tim!! Love shootin' from a 'yak. Very stable and it's
so cool being down on their level, eh?! Don't forget something wide for new landscape
perspectives coming onto shore.

Why thank you TM! It was more stable and easier to shoot from than I thought. Your right about the wide angle.

Martin Good wrote:
Congratulations Tim to you and your wife on your maiden voyage. Lovely detail especially on the third one. The green heron is very nice indeed. Shooting from a kayak must be quite an experience and fantastic to be able to get so close.
Martin

Thank you Martin for the congrats and the props. It is a wonderful experience.

treebeard wrote:
Very nice series Tim. That looks like a very sharp 300 too!

Thanks treebeard, I had forgotton how much I like that lens!

Mr Zoom wrote:
I've been tempted many times to rent a kayak boat thingie to shoot out at the bay but just haven't gotten over the risk factor of dropping the gear into the drink. You are a braver man than I

Adds an excellent perspective on the birds from that angle - much like what I get crawling through the mud on my belly at the local ponds - only cleaner

Good stuff, Tim!

Ken

Well Ken, now that you have a big gun go ahead and bring that lousy old 400 out on the water!! I used a dry bag sort of deal and once I got the procedure down my confidence went up for keeping the camera safe. That said I'm still a tad leary about it. Thanks.

Claude wrote:
Great, that kayak trick works perfectly!

Claude

Thank you Claude! It does indeed work well.

Tim

Aug 05, 2008 at 08:18 PM

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Doug Bentlage wrote:
Love the angles on these Tim and once again great job on the colors, 2, 4 and 6 are my favorites.

Doug

Doug, and once again thank you for the kind words!!

MaggieBee wrote:
Tim, what fun! Were you in Lake Washington? Wonderful set, I especially like the second one. Great angle

P.S. Got any dry bags

Thanks Maggie! Yes this was in and around the Arboretum in the middle of the afternoon on a Sunday

Not exactly getting away from it all. Oh yes I have dry bags, jakita turned me on to a great duffle that can be submerged!

surfnron wrote:
I seem to do most of my bird shots from my kayak - most of the time you can get pretty close, except for the d&@n kingfishers, (I haven't gotten as close to one as I'd like yet). For those of you using kayaks , or considering it, I'd suggest a pelican case or several
dry bags
Great Shots BTW Tim ~ Ron

Ron, I think I will be doing a LOT of bird photog from the kayak. I did see a kingfisher but he only sat on a branch for a minute, no chance for a good shot! Great link by the way, I have the Ocoee Small Waterproof Duffel - down the page on the right side, reccomended by jakita, great bag!

Tim

Aug 05, 2008 at 08:26 PM

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Tim Kuhn wrote:
Ron, I think I will be doing a LOT of bird photog from the kayak. I did see a kingfisher but he only sat on a branch for a minute, no chance for a good shot! Great link by the way, I have the Ocoee Small Waterproof Duffel - down the page on the right side, reccomended by jakita, great bag!

Tim

I've told this story before, but I drowned my 20D with my Sigma 80-400 attached last year - fortunately, I had insurance. If I had used my dry bag, it wouldn't have happened. So now my gear is stowed when I get in or out of the 'yak, or in rough conditions, or any type of rapids.
If you are in the right area at the right time, you can also get close to 4 legged critters. My main problem comes when I try a bif shot - movement is limited when sitting in a 'yak.
Happy paddling,
Ron

Aug 05, 2008 at 08:39 PM

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p.2 #14 · First from the kayak (6)

Heeey Tim buddy...managed to find a faster connection! still on the 1st part of my vacation

So you bought a kayak huh? that's pretty cool dude

did you take it for a spin at the arboretum? The perspective is awesome...specially in #2!
Grebe shot is perfect...great reflection!
Hope those herons will stick around for a few more weeks

Aug 06, 2008 at 05:40 AM

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p.2 #15 · First from the kayak (6)

Nice set

It's great to be level with the animals you stalk

Aug 06, 2008 at 12:29 PM

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raymondjbarlow wrote:
this is cool., I am sure I would sink one of those boats, but it might be fun trying!

good shooting Tim.

Oh I bet it would Raymond! Thanks!!

surfnron wrote:
I've told this story before, but I drowned my 20D with my Sigma 80-400 attached last year - fortunately, I had insurance. If I had used my dry bag, it wouldn't have happened. So now my gear is stowed when I get in or out of the 'yak, or in rough conditions, or any type of rapids.
If you are in the right area at the right time, you can also get close to 4 legged critters. My main problem comes when I try a bif shot - movement is limited when sitting in a 'yak.
Happy paddling,

Thanks Ron, I'll be...Show more →

Aug 06, 2008 at 08:56 PM

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p.2 #17 · First from the kayak (6)

This kayak works like a dream... amazing how close you can get with them Tim.... really neat.
The shots are all excellent... a very cool series.

Terry

Aug 08, 2008 at 06:45 PM

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p.2 #18 · First from the kayak (6)

Goo stuff Tim ! Second shot with the chick looking right at you is great >> Again crisp sharp eye !! Love it !!
Congrats on the new toy

ant

Aug 08, 2008 at 06:55 PM

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Terry D wrote:
This kayak works like a dream... amazing how close you can get with them Tim.... really neat.
The shots are all excellent... a very cool series.

Terry

Nice to hear from you Terry, thanks for the kind words, someday my close ups may approach yours, but I doubt it.!!

I am so glad you liked these.

anthony whitmo wrote:
Goo stuff Tim ! Second shot with the chick looking right at you is great >> Again crisp sharp eye !! Love it !!
Congrats on the new toy

ant

Thanks my friend!! You know what you like! Thanks for the congrats, better things will come from this I am sure.

Tim

Aug 09, 2008 at 12:06 AM

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