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Mr Zoom
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Another series from my recent visit to the Bosque del Apache NWR in New Mexico. While I did take along the 400 5.6 I never took it out of the bag and shot exclusively with the 500 f/4 during this trip - many times hand held. There's nothing particularly special about any of these but hope you enjoy them at least in part.

SHC = Sandhill Crane - a type of burd.

1. SHC

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2. RTH

3. SHC

4. Snow Geese

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5. SHC

6. SHCs

7. SHC

8. Northern Harrier

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9. Snow Gooses

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10. Head and shoulders above the rest...

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11. SHCs

12. SHC

13. SHC

14. SHC

You may critique them if you wish.... or drop me a nice comment or two or three - your choice entirely.

Z

Nov 15, 2008 at 04:28 PM

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p.1 #2 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

I'll comment Ken since I have no credential

to critique. They are great shots. My fav are #1, 2, 3, 7, 12 , and 13.

Dan

Nov 15, 2008 at 04:34 PM

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p.1 #3 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

hey Ken, if you flip 3 and 11, will the burds be lookin' toward me?
Can you do that?

you've had a great outing at BDA this year.
My favs are 3 for the color/light and 13 for just a darn nice BIF image....you rock bud

Nov 15, 2008 at 04:37 PM

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p.1 #4 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

There's nothing particularly special about any of these he says

Yeah right!

Nov 15, 2008 at 04:38 PM

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p.1 #5 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

like we're NOT supposed to notice amazing PP, the great colours..ever-smooth bgs and great details

Nov 15, 2008 at 04:40 PM

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p.1 #6 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

Does a 'nit' from witt count for anything

I am glad you said there was nothing particularly special here ZOOM, just makes me look harder for little things that make them special. Well, couldn't find a thing..................................................................................................................................JK

Mr Phorum Policeman

#1 interesting drop shadow
#11 the headless flier

#12 perhaps like Dave's GBH trying to form letter of significance

#13 is wonderful

#3 great isolation processing and color!

Karl

Nov 15, 2008 at 04:45 PM

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p.1 #7 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

Great shots Ken, 7 and 13 are my favourites. Too bad about cutting the head off in #6.

Rob

Nov 15, 2008 at 04:58 PM

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p.1 #8 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

Ken,

9 and 13 are my favorites. The flight shot of the SHC is great! Nice and sharp and wonderful exposure. Could I suggest a slightly tighter crop to number 9 to get rid of the cut-off tree tops in the bottom of the frame? Maybe a little clone stamp to retain the original ratio?

Great shots nonetheless!

Ryan

Nov 15, 2008 at 05:38 PM

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p.1 #9 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

#3 & #13 are my favorites of this bunch. Your CAMERA done did gooood.

A very nice set, it must be the camera & lens not the Camera Guy

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Nov 15, 2008 at 06:42 PM

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p.1 #10 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

Great selection here Ken!!! That 500mm is killing me

What an awesome lens it must be!!! I think out of all of these I like 13 the best!!! Nice work ZOOM!!!

Nov 15, 2008 at 06:58 PM

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p.1 #11 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

#7 is fantastic.

#13 would be fantastic as well for me if the background birds weren't there or cloned out.

Nov 15, 2008 at 07:03 PM

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p.1 #12 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

Ken,

Wonderful series! And your 500mm seemed to pay off here.

My favorites are
3,7 and 13. Did you take in-flight shots handheld?

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Nov 15, 2008 at 08:12 PM

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p.1 #13 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

Nice series Ken.

Love the fall colors for the bg's. 13 is a stunner, congrats on that one. Nice shots of these guys doing what they do.

Tim

Nov 15, 2008 at 09:02 PM

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p.1 #14 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

#3 is sick, Howitzer boy!

Dandy set from the land of 'monkeys. AFF LACK!!!

Nov 15, 2008 at 09:08 PM

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p.1 #15 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

13 gets my choice of the lot.

Thank you for sharing!!

Nov 15, 2008 at 09:20 PM

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p.1 #16 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

Hi ken,
Another outstanding series, my favorite is #6

Garen

Nov 15, 2008 at 09:30 PM

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p.1 #17 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

I believe # 3 is the highlight of this series, Ken. IMO it just stands out.
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P. S Did I say I like # 3?

P.P.S. I forgot: # 3 is my favorite.

Nov 16, 2008 at 12:11 AM

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p.1 #18 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

Yet another rockin set Ken

Enjoyed each and every image with 7 and 13 as standouts

#3 however, is beyond doubt one of the finest images I've seen to date. Magnificent shot. I've got a little cut on my lower jaw where it hit my desk but it was worth it

Tom

Nov 16, 2008 at 12:31 AM

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p.1 #19 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

They are all nice so I won't pick fine series
Lou

Nov 16, 2008 at 12:37 AM

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p.1 #20 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

Ken.
7 and 13-for me.
cheers
Harry

Nov 16, 2008 at 01:12 AM

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p.1 #21 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

Wow Ken

These Put Chads SHC shotz to SHAME

Very Impressive zoom
The flights are absolutely KILLER

Ant

Nov 16, 2008 at 01:43 AM

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p.1 #22 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

Ken,

Appreciate the humility Zoom but... I think some of these are pretty cool.

RTH is superb.
Great light and color in #3.
#4 has a really cool 3D look, excellent.
#7 is my fave and THE bomb.com sir, great eye contact and excellent under wing detail.

The rest, maybe not particularly special, but still good stuff man. Very nice work.

Kirk

Nov 16, 2008 at 03:25 AM

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p.1 #23 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

danjacquitaylo wrote:
I'll comment Ken since I have no credential

to critique. They are great shots. My fav are #1, 2, 3, 7, 12 , and 13.

Dan

Thank you, Dan. Considering my lack of artistic talent your credentials are just as valuable as mine

Ken

Nov 16, 2008 at 01:57 PM

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p.1 #24 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

Dave In La wrote:
hey Ken, if you flip 3 and 11, will the burds be lookin' toward me?
Can you do that?

you've had a great outing at BDA this year.
My favs are 3 for the color/light and 13 for just a darn nice BIF image....you rock bud

Dave,

If I flip them I suspect they will merely see you upside down

I had a blast out at BDA. Plenty or Burds and Monkeys to go around for everyone

Thanks Dude!

Ken

Nov 16, 2008 at 02:05 PM

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p.1 #25 · Bosque del Apache NWR @ 500mm

Nello Milanese wrote:
There's nothing particularly special about any of these he says

Yeah right!

That's what I said, Nello so it must be what I meant, right

Nov 16, 2008 at 02:06 PM


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