Tim Ashton wrote:
Great series Mr Zoom
For us down under who will never see anything like that (Or snow) I thank you
Tim
Thanks Tim. For what you lose you gain. I'll never get to see a highly colorful flock of Rainbow Lorakeets flying through the air so I think we're about even
Ken, the detail and exposure on these is impressive. I also agree with Nello, it is mindblowing to consider that you have to focus on moving targets in the midst of a "snow storm" of other subjects. The analogy with the snow storm is clever and well done, in this series.
6 is a great group shot, I like the way they are bending forward as if sneaking about. Very nice way of presenting the snowstorm effect as well. Pancho like
Karl Witt wrote:
Oh Mr ZOOMeeeeeee........................I will share the educational part of this post with my grandchildren as I am sure the visuals will make it quite a memorable experience Very well presented with pleasing color balance and crisp clean files of the snow birds
Always a pleasure to help edukate the young ones, Karl I had mixed success with the Snow Gooses. I'm sure time of day and lighting played a big roll in that but some shots were serious disasters while some, like these, came out better than expected.
You sure took great advantage of the sandhill stage, those look so well with the surrounding colors and I do like how the raised area they were shot on lends nicely to the dropped and distant BG giving a great deal of depth and a very pleasing BG warmth. I like the framing on the last shot and as a nit it might be a titch light compared to the other perfect ones
Splendid and I enjoyed all of them!
Karl
After a couple of days out there I noticed there were usually a couple of small groups of SHCs walking these banks. I decided to risk losing some time, set up the tripod during a good time of day to take advantage of the light and waited them out. I was rewarded with a couple of good walk-by shooting sessions. Nearly full frame with the 500. The TC would have clipped them they were so close. It's moments like these that make trips like this worth while and glad you enjoyed the results!
The last one was shot with the camera in vertical mode - it was too close to fit into the frame in landscape mode - I hate it when that happens
Ted ellis wrote:
Love your snow geese Ken. Exceptional work. That forces me back to the interior of PA in early March. Dagnabit Ken!
Ted
It's ok, Ted. I am willing to accept the blame on this one . I do hope you get a chance at them as it is quite a sight to see and an even better one to shoot if you have the opportunity.
nice photos and commentary.
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